Meet Toby!

Toby's foster  mom reports that he is a very sweet young thing who LOVES LOVES LOVES her children.  He appears to be housetrained and is pretty affectionate and a bit of a 'velcro' pup.

Toby has been limping on his front leg for several months now and appears to be in a lot of pain.  His previous owners were unable to afford his care so they dropped him at a shelter.  Lucky for sweet Toby MOGS found out about him and is looking into his leg issue to see what we can do to get this young guy out running and playing again as he should.

Update: Toby is suffering from the very painful condition of panosteitis - an inflamation fo the bones common in young GSD's that grow too quickly.  Lucky for Toby usually by 18mos - 2 yrs the worst of it is over and a full recovery is possible.

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