KIMBER is a heart-meltingly adorable little girl who had a horrific start in life.  But she's now on the mend, feeling great, and will soon be ready for a forever home!

BACKGROUND
Toby and his sister Kimber, along with a third puppy, were rescued from a horrible backyard breeder by a loving couple who couldn’t stand to leave the puppies there.  They were appalled at the filthy, trashy trailer home and area, and it broke their hearts.  The pups were only about 12 weeks old and the backyard breeder claimed his daughter had “found them down by the creek”.  The couple knew he was lying, because the pups ran to their GSD mother for protection from the man.  And that was when they quit cowering away from him under a vehicle. 

So the couple bought all 3 puppies and took them home.  But the pups had mange, originally diagnosed as the infectious type (sarcoptic) but later found to be demodex (non-infectious).  The couple already had 3 dogs of their own and were overwhelmed, so they called a tiny rescue they knew of.  The rescue helped as much as they could, but didn’t have fosters or room to take the pups in.  They asked for help and we responded. 

Toby and Kimber came to us, while the third pup stayed with the finders.  We took the two siblings  directly to our vet and found they had parvo!  We immediately arranged to get them into a special parvo program at our local shelter, where they were in the best of hands and pulled through.  Toby and his sister are now together in a wonderful foster home with other GSDs, kids, and lots of love.

TEMPERAMENT
We’ll have more information on Toby's personality as he settles into her foster home and finishes healing.  Right now, all we know is that he’s super sweet and incredibly grateful to have loving hands caring for him.

OTHER DOGS
Fine with other dogs so far.  CATS:  unknown as yet

HEALTH
Fully recovered from parvo.  Demodectic mange is almost healed.  Will be neutered at 6 months old at our vet.  Will be kept up to date on shots and microchipped

If you're ready for a German Shepherd puppy --
and are COMMITTED to spending the time, effort and money it takes to raise, train, exercise and socialize a high energy large dog --
TOBY may be your boy!

TOBY'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 TOBY?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

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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