RAVEN is a gorgeous, super loving girl who's ready to leave her past behind and settle into a loving, active family!

BACKGROUND
Found stray in a field by a citizen.  She was emaciated, missing a lot of fur, and constantly scratched at a skin infection.  Had been used to pump out litters and apparently dumped in the field.

PERSONALITY
Sweet and loving. A cuddler and would be a lapdog if allowed.  Appears to get along with both dogs and people.

PEOPLE
Absolutely LOVES people!  Is hungry for affection and seems to ignore other dogs in favor of human pets, scratches and attention.  KIDS:  we haven't seen her with kids and that would have to be tested.  However, the signs are that she's good with all humans.  The only issue with kids would be simply that she's a large, young, energetic dog and currently has few manners, so she could easily knock over a child by accident.

OTHER ANIMALS
The finder wanted to keep her, took her home, and noted that it took Raven about a day to warm up to their other two dogs.  But then their two dogs wouldn't accept Raven so the finder returned her to the shelter.  In our experience, she does fine around other dogs, tending to ignore them more than anything. 
PREY DRIVE:  does like to chase rabbits, squirrels, etc.  CATS:  unknown, would have to be tested.

HOUSE MANNERS
Unknown, since we had to put her in boarding due to lack of available foster homes.  But it appears she was an outdoor dog, likely kept in a pen, and her manners overall are almost non-existent.  She's never been on a collar/leash before and pulls hard, she will jump on just about anything, etc.  BUT she's super smart and with just a few days of consistently teaching her to wait at doors, she had already begun to pick up on it.  She will be easily trained with consistent leadership from her new family.

HEALTH
Very good. Up to date on shots and heartworm negative.  In the last stage of recovering from a staph infection on her skin that caused the itching and hair loss.  Fur is starting to come back and is gaining weight nicely.  WIll be spayed soon. 
 


 


RAVEN'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 RAVEN?
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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.

 

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