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A working lines German Shepherd trained in detection and other jobs.  Needs a job to do and a very experienced owner!!
 
SURGE is a gorgeous and very special German Shepherd.  Bought as a puppy by an individual who wanted to become a dog trainer, Surge went through one of the best training schools in the midwest with his owner.  He was trained in various types of detection work and did some initial bite training.  Unfortunately, the owner's life fell apart after returning home with Surge -- and Surge has been leaderless, activity-less, and at sea for the last year.  
 
While the family loved him, they were unable to care for a working dog like Surge.  They could not provide him the job he was bred and trained to do, and accidentally created a situation where Surge was becoming more and more frustrated.   His life has been in chaos and his owners called us for help.
 
Surge is a beautiful young boy with lots of training (will need to be refreshed).  He MUST have a home where he will:
1.  live with his family and be part of the family
2.  have a job to do - such as SAR (Search and Rescue), detection work or the like.

If you're looking for a working dog from excellent lines, have a job for the dog to do, and will make Surge part of your family and live with him, SURGE may be your boy!

Surge’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 Surge?  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