If you're looking for a Professional Butterfly chaser, Willow might be your girl! She does her best to chase those pesky creatures right out of her yard! She is a SWEET, LOVABLE, cuddly, young, healthy, intelligent, and playful young mini-GSD (she's only 45 pounds).

TEMPERAMENT 
Willow still has a lot of puppy behavior! She loves to hang out in the yard and chase butterflies non-stop getting all that puppy energy out! She is currently working on jumping (a gentle jump due to her small size), waiting at the doors, waiting calmly for her food and potty training. She does the typical puppy behavior of playing and being distracted from taking care of her business outside. Sometimes she would rather eat dandelions than focus on her potty training. She has been very successful being on a routine and having time to herself outside so she is not distracted. She will need to continue this training and will need a family that is patient and diligent with her potty training. She does great in her kennel, always kenneled next to other dogs during the day. She is kenneled at night in the bedroom so she can be close to her peeps and furry siblings. Keeping her kenneled at night is an important piece of her potty training. Willow takes correction so well and learns fast! She loves attention, pets and cuddling! She hangs out and plays with her toys or snoozes during the day while her foster mom works from home.

OTHER ANIMALS
Willow has been excellent with dogs that are much larger than she is, she would do great with another playful pup! She plays non-stop outside with her foster sister, chasing and wrestling all over the yard. She has a couple of senior foster siblings and seems to understand they do not want to play, though she does give them a little attention from time to time. If she gives too much, she quickly takes correction and moves on to something else!

 

CHILDREN
Though there are no human siblings in her foster home, Willow has met children visitors of all ages and just loves the attention. She did get a little nervous when there were about 30 people in her foster home. This is not something she has probably experienced! She stayed in her kennel and seemed be very calm there. She currently does like to jump up for a hug, which we are working on!  Good thing she is pretty lightweight.

If you're looking for a young, sweet and gorgeous furball
to love you forever,
WILLOW will light up your life!

WILLOW'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 WILLOW?
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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