ADOPT ME!

Location:             Nebraska

Age:                   approx. 2 yrs

Temperament:     very sweet, shy, confused about why she was abandoned to roam the streets and survive on her own

PORTIA was abandoned on the streets of a military town along with another dog.  Together they roamed the area for months, struggling to survive.  No one was able to catch them until November.  PORTIA's buddy was adopted and we rescued PORTIA, who was lonely and depressed. 

PORTIA is still confused about what has happened to her recently.  She's been through so much in such a young life.  She's currently in a wonderful foster home with other dogs, and is just starting to settle in.  She seems submissive and sweet, and we believe she will come out of her shell with TLC and the love of her human foster family and her doggie foster siblings.

Everyone who meets PORTIA falls in love with her.  The shelter staff, local rescuers, transporters ... she has such a sweetness about her that it seems to shine through her.

PORTIA is a beautiful girl who just needs a chance at a stable life.  Are YOU the one to give it to her?

PORTIA's ADOPTION FEE: $300

This fee covers only part of the vet and boarding expenses for the dogs we save.  At minimum, it includes spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, heartworm preventive and flea preventive while in our program. 

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