Snowball is not a shepherd as you can tell, but we simply could not resist his face! 

Snowball was in the cage next to a shepherd at animal control with a large red sign "Euthanize Tomorrow."  The staff said they had tried to find a rescue to help Snowball, but no one would take him because of his hair loss.  We just had to help this guy! 

Snowball had demodectic mange, which was easily treated and is now virtually gone (a small patch on his butt is still healing and he may always have a small bald spot back there).  We got him on inexpensive thyroid tablets to even out his thryoid, neutered him, and this boy is loooookin' and feelin' GREAT!  

And are we glad we grabbed him!  Snowball is an absolute love of a boy!!!  He's never met a person he doesn't like - he will shamelessly ask for petting and ear scratches ;-)  He prances on his walks and is pretty much a show stopper.

Snowball does great with the other dogs in the home (2 gsd's and 1 elderly shih tzu).  Like all big dogs he should be introduced properly to other dogs, but he's always done fine with other dogs both in the foster home and at adoption events.   He does try to hump a lot of other dogs at first but is easily corrected.  Cats are questionable.  Early on Snow attacked the foster cat, but that was within the first week while he was still a starvation case.  Now he's healthy and has a full tummy, and just recently when he was accidentally left out with the cat ... he IGNORED her!   Still for safety's sake, we would probably recommend a home with no cats, or at minimum that all dog-cat interactions be supervised.

Snowball such a great temperament that even though he was a starvation case and every bone in his body stuck out, he never once showed any food aggression!!  He's just a calm, sweet guy who wants a person or family to be with and love.   Snow is a "Velcro Dog"!!!! If you want a dog who will love you to end of time, Snow's your boy!

Snowball just wants a person to be with all the time.  
Will you be that person?

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