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PO Box 34676
Kansas City, MO 64116

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11/19/2024 9:44 PM

Missouri German Shepherd Rescue
Love In Action - Restoring Hope for German Shepherds
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German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) : : Male : : Adult : : Large

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About Tonka
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: 300 Species: Dog General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 90 Pounds Potential Size: 105 Pounds Current Age: 16 Years 5 Months (best estimate)	Location: 64112 Reaction to New People: Friendly

***Meet Tonka***

Tonka is a pure breed GSD and he is very large. He currently weighs 90 pounds and is still underweight. He is a perfect gentleman when meeting new people and dogs. He walks well on a leash, would likely do even better with a Gentle Leader. In his foster home, Tonka is a well-behaved dog given his young age. He is kennel-trained and appears to be house-trained as well. He is very sweet and does good around kids, but he is pretty active and very large; so he may not be the best match for very small children. He likes to be part of the family, loves to play fetch, and loves toys! Tonka is very playful with other dogs but does likes to play rough and non-stop, though he's good about calming down when inside. He likes to spend most of his time in the house with his humans. Tonka may not be suited for sharing a home with a cat. He gets very excited around cats; it doesn't appear to be with an aggressive motive but we are still evaluating this. Tonka is well-behaved while riding in the car but does tend to get car sick.

Funny fact: Tonka likes to catch snowballs in his mouth and eat them!

Tonka's adoption donation is $300 and includes his routine vetting (neuter, rabies/distemper/parvo vaccines, heartworm test and current on heartworm and flea preventative, and microchip).

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Good with Dogs, Good with Kids

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We're picky about our adopters.
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.
Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
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!!
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?
Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
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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