ADOPT ME!

 Location: Omaha area

Age: approx. 7 months

Temperament: typical puppy - full of beans, high energy, sweet.  Can be a pushy little thing, but only needs a good leader to show her what is and isn't appropriate.

 MAGGS (a.k.a Maggie) was rescued from a bad situation in the inner city.  She is a boxer mix puppy and may have some shepherd in her.  She was shuffled around from home to home in her short life, and ended up outdoors on a chain with no shelter or water.  The utter despair in her eyes was heartbreaking.

We took MAGGS as part of a 3-dog bust that included a German Shepherd. We weren't about to leave her to a fate as an inner city chained dog.   At first MAGGS had a hard time relating well to other dogs - not surprising considering she'd only seen them chained at a distance from her own chain.  But she spent a month in doggie daycare and started learning the rules of "polite society", and did VERY well!  She quickly became a favorite at the doggie daycare.  She LOVED playing ball and wanted to hog it all the time (still learning to share).  She still has a lot to learn, as most puppies do.  MAGGS just also has to play a little "catch up" to make up for her rough start in life.

MAGGS can be a pushy little madam who likes to boss other dogs around if allowed.  But in her month in doggie daycare, she went from constantly pushing them around to just occasionally doing it.  She's a good learner who simply needs continued socialization and a strong leader - and will be a great companion and protector!

Apply to adopt MAGGS today!!  

MAGGs' adoption fee: $200. This fee covers a portion of the vet and boarding expenses for the dogs we save.  It includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies, distemper/parvo and bordatella vaccinations, deworming and microchip.

TO APPLY:  Click on "FORMS" on the menu to the left and submit an 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