BRANDI is a petite sweetheart who will steal your heart with her cuddles and kisses!

BACKGROUND
Stray at a local shelter. Her owner didn't bother to come reclaim her.

TEMPERAMENT
It's beyond us how anyone could desert this loving, cuddly, sweet girl!  She was terrified at the shelter and during a temporary stay in boarding before a foster home opened up, she began to ask for attention.  And when a foster home opened up, she began to blossom.  At first she would tuck her tail and was totally unsure of herself, but she still would drop to the floor and ask for belly rubs.  That's become her signature move -- she's a belly rub fanatic.  And now her tail wags and she's found a favorite spot on the couch where she loves to curl up.  She's even begun trying to play with the resident GSD who's twice her size.  She's a big kisser and cuddler, and will curl up with you or gladly go for a walk or out to the yard.  She's an undemanding dog and doesn't need constant activity -- she seems to just want to be around you and be loved.  She has a soft temperament and we've only heard her bark once (when a visitor came in the door with crutches).  She hasn't exhibited any signs of reactivity or aggression under any circumstances, just extreme shyness in strange or new circumstances.  For instance, in the car she's nervous but when headed home she's eager.  She also still needs some work on leash manners.

PEOPLE
Seems to love all people, although she's still shy around most people at first.  But now it's only taking a few minutes for her to warm up and start giving kisses.  We've only seen her around one child so we recommend supervised introductions and interactions, but we believe she'll be fine.

OTHER ANIMALS
She tested well with other dogs at the shelter, and has been fine with the other GSD in her foster home (a large, exuberant male).  We have not seen her around small dogs or cats, so we recommend slow, proper introductions that are totally supervised for those animals.

PREY DRIVE
Moderate to low.

SUMMARY
Brandi is truly a gem of a dog!  She has an almost perfect temperament, is petite, beautiful, gentle, easy to be around, friendly, loving, cuddly and undemanding.  She'll make one VERY lucky family an amazing lifetime companion and buddy!

If you're looking for a beautiful, loving, trainable German Shepherd
to love and snuggle forever,
BRANDI may be your new BFF!

BRANDI's ADOPTION FEE:   $400
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 BRANDI?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

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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