PRINCESS is a stunning, classically beautiful 7 year old black-and-tan German Shepherd who gets along with both people and other dogs!  She's going to be someone's dream dog -- is that YOU?

BACKGROUND
Stray at a local shelter.  She was already microchipped and the shelter tried to contact the owner but never heard back from them.   We suspect she may have been turned out by a family if the owner became incapacitated and had to leave the home.  But we will never know for sure.

TEMPERAMENT
She's in boarding so we've only seen her in a shelter/kennel setting.  But she's been very friendly to all staff and volunteers, and did well in her dog test with both a male and female dog. Prefers certain selective k9 company over others.  In boarding she bonded and cared for a little blind German shepherd for a while. Now she is good friends with a really rough energetic male gsd She appears to be a lovely, well-tempered, mature girl who will be a fairly easy dog.
Princess has been working on some of her basic commands including 'sit', 'down', and 'come'. With her sweet disposition, she is learning quickly and is always leaning in for love. 
As with all princesses, this one has a very soft touch and a soft mouth. 
She loves a big yard to romp in.  She loves water taking a dip-even if it comes in the form of a mud puddle! Truly a jewel. 


PEOPLE
Has been friendly to everyone at both the shelter and the boarding kennel.  She didn't have any negative reactions to being handled at the shelter, including during vetting.  Kids are unknown and would have to be tested.

OTHER ANIMALS
She's new to our program and what we know right now indicates that she's friendly to other dogs.  She was tested at the shelter, first with a male dog, then with a female dog, then with both the male and female dogs.  Introductions went well and Princess showed no signs of aggression.  When both the tester dogs were with her, she started playing vocally with both of them (the first stages of physical play).  SMALL DOGS:  unkown and would have to tested.  CATS:  unknown and would have to be tested..

ENERGY LEVEL
Medium.  She's just come into our program and we'll know more about this after she settles in.

TRAINING
Unkown.  We will discover more about her commands, etc. as our volunteers have the chance to go to the boarding kennel and work with her.

HEALTH
Healthy, spayed, up to date on shots, microchipped, and heartworm negative.  She's ready to rock 'n roll in a new home with a furever family!

SUMMARY
Princess is an absolutely beautiful, classic-looking GSD and seems to have a well-balanced, loving, and friendly temperament.  She is still very new to our program and we'll have more info as we get to know her.

If you're looking for a gorgeous, mature German Shepherd
to love and be adored by,
PRINCESS may be your heart dog!

PRINCESS'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 PRINCESS?
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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