ADOPT ME!


Location: Omaha, NE Area 
Age:  9-10 months
Temperament:  Sweet and HIGHLY Active Pup

Ziva is a stunningly beautiful girl and a sweet, rambunctious, energetic 10 month old!  She needs an active family who will give her enough daily exercise to wear out her energy.  Ziva is a classic example of the old axiom that a tired dog is a good dog! 

Ziva loves life and shows it by being full of energy and sometimes headstrong.  She needs a family with lots of patience and energy, a family who is, in the words of the foster mom, able to "outsmart" a smart, headstrong youngster.  

With training and maturity, Ziva will be a classic German Shepherd show-stopping dog.  People will stop you on the street to admire her.

Ziva was returned to MOGS because of health & family issues in her adoptive family.

Ziva rides nicely in the car, know some basic commands - sit, down and shake.  She is smart and learns quickly.  Ziva is a headstrong youngster who needs consistent reinforcement of the rules, and with training she will be magnificent.  She is getting better on the leash and is doing fine with a pinch collar. 

She does not appear to be food aggressive and gets along with other dogs.  She can be a bit pushy sometimes, though this will easily be corrected with proper training.   If another dog starts something, she is not one to back down.

She loves swimming pools out back and was very good when put in the tub for a bath.  She met a cat outside, was very interested and wanted to play (not sure the cat appreciated it).  

We're a bit skeptical about Ziva around very small children solely because of her size and boundless energy.  With training and maturity, she will be fine around all children.  She takes treats very gently from your hand.

Ziva will stay in her crate though she doesn't like it and will be noisy about it!  With time and training she will adapt on this score also.

Ziva is a beautiful little girl who deserves a wonderful forever home.

ADOPTION FEE:  $300.  Our adoption fee covers a portion of the vet and boarding expenses we incur in saving dogs.  Ziva's fee includes her spay, heartworm test, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella, deworming, microchip and monthly care (heartworm tablets, food, flea, etc) while with us.

TO APPLY:  go to "FORMS" on the left menu and submit the "Adoption Application."

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