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STANLEY is a gorgeous youngster with an upbeat personality and a "let's have fun" attitude toward life!  This kid is a youngster - just over a year old - and absolutely adores playing with people and other dogs.  He has lots and lots of energy and wants an active family who will play with him, exercise him, walk him, etc.  He would make a great running or walking companion.

He is currently in boarding due to lack of foster homes.  During the day he is in doggie day care with a large number of other dogs and has a blast!  We recommend that if his new family is a one dog household, they continue to take him to doggie day care on a regular basis.  This boy LOVES doggie company!  And his family will be very happy that he gets the chance to be completely worn out once a week or so!!!

Stanley also has done well with kids at adoption events and seems like he would be a great family dog.  He has been in boarding for several months, so he will need a potty training refresher, but he keeps his kennel clean at the boarding facility.  He is crate trained. 

As with any puppy, Stanley should NOT be left alone unsupervised.   He needs to be kenneled when you are gone, until  he matures and is more trustworthy.  He also needs a sharp eye and supervision while playing, to make sure he doesn't swallow or chew something he shouldn't!  Remember, he's still a puppy in training and emotional development!  His new forever family must commit to begin his training immediately and to learn good canine leadership skills.

OTHER DOGS:  Stanley gets along great with other dogs and is in doggie day care.  We have not seen him around miniature breeds and would need to test that.  We think the only problem might be how rough he plays.

CATS:  unknown, would have to be tested

KIDS:  has done very well around children of various ages during adoption events.

SUMMARY:  Stanley is a terrific dog with a wonderful sense of life and sheer joy that he has every day to play!!!  He's going to make some family a terrific companion.  His ideal home will be an ACTIVE FAMILY who will play with and exercise him DAILY, another doggie companion to live with and play with, and a family who will complete his training (he's still a puppy and it shows!!!)

STANLEY'S ADOPTION FEE:  $225
This fee covers only part of the vet and boarding expenses for the dogs we save.  At minimum it includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies, distemper/parvo and bordatella vaccinations, deworming. microchip, boarding, food, and monthly preventives while in our program.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING STANLEY?
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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