DECEASED (cancer)    March 2018

DATE:     March 18 2018
FROM:    Donica Goodwin   danngoodwin@gmail.com
TO:        mogsrescue@gmail.com

For lack of a better word I have some dog items I no longer need. My beloved Cadence who is a MOGS rescue from 2009 passed away last week (hemangiocarcoma). If MOGS could use any of her belonging, i.e. bowls, collars, beds, toys, leashes then I would prefer to donate them to you. 

Please let me know if you could use any of the items. Thank you.

A few pictures of her attached. Thank you for allowing me to have her, we had a wonderful life together. 

Donica Goodwin 

 

Location:  Kansas City area
Age:  1 1/2 years
Temperament:  Sweet girl - a little shy at first

Beautiful Cadence, although well cared for by her previous owners, was dumped by them in a local high kill shelter due to a change in their living circumstances.  They said that because some of their family members were coming to stay with them for a while, it would be "too much for her". The truth is that it would be too much trouble for them to even try.  They claimed to love her, but took her to a neighboring city to dump her in the pound where she had little chance of making it out alive, especially since she was scared of what had happened to her and was timid in the kennel. If we hadn't stepped in when we did, Cadence would be dead. 

After taking her into the rescue, we found out that she was being trained by her previous owners as a search and rescue dog!  She was doing great too - hitting her targets every time and would have been fully certified in October.  We couldn't believe it!!  Who could condemn such a beautiful, smart and valuable dog to die just because a new temporary resident didn't want her in the home any longer.  And they didn't even try to find a new home for her through means such as their vet or by contacting us directly.  Well, their loss could be your gain!

Cadence is an overall nice, very smart dog, and ready to go to her FOREVER home.  Is that home yours?  We're sure she would do well if someone else wanted to continue her training.  She seems to like other dogs and ignores cats.  We believe a home with children would be fine also.    

Cadence's adoption fee is $300.  For an explanation of our fees and policies, please visit us at www.mogsrescue.petfinder.com. 


For an application, email mogsrescue@yahoo.com. Please write "Cadence - application please" in the subject line.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

 

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com

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