ADOPT ME!

Location:             Kansas City, MO area
Age:                      approx. 2 yrs
Temperament:    sweet, high energy, typical young female German Shepherd, needs training ;-)

SHAYNA is a gorgeous dark black and tan German Shepherd who came from a very high kill rural shelter where they gas thousands of unwanted dogs and cats every year.  She is one of the fortunate ones.

SHAYNA appears to be a great youngster who is simply in need of a firm, loving leader!  She needs training to contain her exuberance and to teach her manners.  She tries to keep her kennel clean but will definitely need a refresher course as she's been in the shelter and boarding for the last 6 weeks.  She loves all humans and we believe she would do well with children, although parents will need to consider that due to her size and energy she may well knock a very small child down if not supervised properly.

We are still learning about SHAYNA with other dogs, and it appears that she will do well with supervision and training.  She likes to get bossy in the kennel when other dogs are free (she doesn't like that -- guess she thinks she should be the one free ;-0). 

SHAYNA is physically strong as well as headstrong right now.  She is still a puppy in most ways, and apparently had little guidance/training previously.  But she's a smart cookie and we believe she'll respond quickly and well to training.

SHAYNA will be your loyal defender and companion for a lifetime.  

SHAYNA's ADOPTION FEE:  $300.  This covers only part of what we spend on vet care and boarding.  It includes (at minimum) spay/neuter, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if necessary, heartworm and flea preventive while in our program, and microchip. 

TO APPLY:  go to "FORMS" on the left-hand menu 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