UPDATE FROM ADOPTER  8-12
From: tlunnethomas@kc.rr.com
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:47 PM
To: Brenner, Tracy; 'Trudi.Thomas@commercebank.com'
Subject: Re: Missouri German Shepherd Rescue home visit

Hi, was cleaning out my email box and came across your email and thought I'd give you a quick update on our Carly girl (pictures attached)! She is honestly the best thing that has ever happened to us, her smiling face is the first thing I see every morning and I cannot help but smile back at her. She has brought us so much joy and I cannot imagine not having her in my life. She's definitely a "mama's girl" and my faithful and loyal companion. Thank you a hundred times over! Keep up the good work that you do!


More Information:

CARLY is a scared little girl who will quickly come out of her shell.  Found running stray, she ended up at a small high kill shelter where she nearly was euthanized.  Her time was up when we found out about her, and with a flurry of activity were able to save her.
 
CARLY is a gorgeous little girl!  She's a classic black and tan German Shepherd, and is pure puppy - full of energy, in need of training, loving life.  She will be the pride and joy of one lucky family's life, and a wonderful lifetime companion.  
 
CARLY is just coming into the program and will be vetted immediately.  Like all German Shepherds, CARLY needs good canine leadership and excellent training.

Foster Update:

Carly is in her new foster home and is an adorable bundle of love.  She loves to play outside and wants to be with her people always.  She has the potty training basics down just needs to work on knowing how to ask to go out.  She is very smart and will be easily trainable.  We are working on fine tuning the house training, not jumping up, and not eating cat food :-)  She is good with the cat and great with kids! 

Carly’s adoption fee is $300.00.

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.

Interested in adopting Carly?  Complete an Adoption Application Now!

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