LUNA is an almost 8-yr old female that came to MOGS as a transfer from the local shelter after being surrendered by her owner, who was homeless.



TEMPERAMENT

** More information on Luna, coming soon! **


OTHER ANIMALS


CHILDREN


MEDICAL

Luna is up-to-date on all vaccines, is spayed, has a current rabies tag and has been microchipped.

Luna required emergency surgery while at the shelter after accutely developing bloat. During the surgery, shelter vets completed a gastropexy, to prevent bloat from occuring in the future. She spent two weeks in intensive care post-op, then transferred to MOGS.

Within 24-hours of Luna arriving with MOGS, she had escalating signs of fever, lethargy, refusal to eat, vomiting and bloody diarrhea, so was rushed to the vet. X-rays indicated the presence of possible foreign bodies in her stomach, so she underwent a second emergency surgery to save her life. During surgery, it was discovered the odd-looking items in her stomach were kibble that had soaked up barium, but was unable to move through her system due to a swollen pylorum and low motility in the stomach. MOGS vets cleaned out her stomach, and revised to initial gastropexy to allow motility to recover. Luna is currently finishing a course of antibiotics to prevent infection from major abdominal surgery, and is also prescribed Prilosec for at least the next month.

Luna is recovering from this incident, is eating well, fever and infection free.

Luna has no other known medical issues at this time.

If you're looking for a mature, trainable German Shepherd
who will follow you everywhere,
LUNA may be your ideal family member!

LUNA'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.


INTERESTED IN ADOPTING LUNA?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, 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

Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.