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NERO is such a sweet boy!  Picked up stray on a military base, he sat in the pound on base waiting for his owners -- who never came.   His time was up and he was to be killed at 1 pm.  We got the call at 11 a.m., which gave us a brief heart palpitation as we begged for a little more time to figure something out for him.   

Yet Nero seems to have taken everything with amazing grace and good humor.   In interactions with volunteers, he has been calm and laid back.  He shows every sign of having been in a home and well treated.  He's sweet tempered, got along well with the tester dogs, is a good weight and -- what's especially odd -- was just recently shaved for the summer!  (Note:  shaving a GSD is not recommended but some people do it).   

Nero will have his full coat back in a few months and be a gloriously handsome guy.  He needs a home and family who will love and care for him for the rest of his life.   In return, he'll be a laid back, loving companion who loves and protects you.

Nero is good with other dogs and is fine with children (in foster care with a small child and a senior dog).  He loves his foster family, loves his walks, and is something of a velcro dog.  He also loves to sneak up on the couch for a nap!

Want to know just how long it will take Nero to be part of your family?  When his foster family was asked how he was doing on his very first night there, they said simply:  "Well, he loves the couch ..."

 

NERO'S ADOPTION FEE:   $300
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.

IINTERESTED IN ADOPTING NERO? 
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Are YOU a family looking for a fabulous dog
who's past the puppy-chewing-potty-training-hyperactive stage?
NERO's your guy!

Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Adults

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

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