LADY is a young, gorgeous German Shepherd who is a sweetheart!  Technically she’s a bi-color but is virtually solid black – with a just hint of brown on her legs – and has a gorgeous coat.  Sadly Lady recently lost her owner, an elderly man who passed away.  She was “a gift” to the elderly man as a puppy and lived with him all her life in a small apartment.  Her owner loved her and did the best he could for her, but he couldn’t handle her on a leash so her “exercise” was spending time on a chain outside their apartment building.   

Fortunately for Lady, they had a wonderful landlord who let Lady stay at the apartment for a month!   What’s more, he tried to find rescue for her and is now fostering her while we find her a forever home!

So Lady’s luck has turned and she’s soooo happy.  On her first night in her foster home, she ran and ran and ran and ran around the backyard … jumped in the pool … was just sooooo happy to be free to stretch her legs and race around!  It was so much fun to watch her run and romp that we all just stood there grinning.

Lady was introduced to two Belgian Malinois (one senior, one youngster) the next morning -- and instantly considered them her best play buddies!  All she wanted to do was romp, wrestle and run!!!  Within minutes they were all playing happily – including the senior female and the younger male.  We haven’t seen Lady around small dogs and would need to test that, but believe she will be fine.  She would simply need supervision while she learns to be appropriately gentle with them. 

Lady is crate trained and very well mannered in her crate.  She appears to be housetrained and have good house manners. 

She's also very affectionate and loves to be with you!  She wants to be with the family and where the action is.  She's also very smart and very responsive to direction.  We think she will be very easy to train! 

Lady is chomping at the bit for her own forever family to love and be loved by!   Whoever gets Lady is going to have one VERY special dog who will love you for a lifetime!         

DOGS:   good with other dogs, small dogs need to be tested for the “roughness” factor
CATS:    unknown.  Would have to be tested
KIDS:     unknown.  Would have to be tested but we don’t expect any issues other than her size and rambunctious play
IDEAL HOME:   an active family who will love her and care for her forever.  Lady would LOVE to have a doggie companion to run and romp with. 

If you're looking for a young, lively, sweetheart of a German Shepherd
who will love you for life and be one terrific companion,
LADY is your girl!

 LADY's ADOPTION FEE:   $300
This fee covers only part of what we spend on vetting and boarding the dogs we save, and has not changed in 7 years despite dramatic hikes in vet and boarding prices.  Our average cost per dog is now over $450.   At minimum your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming and microchip.  In many cases it also includes surgery, bloodwork, X-rays, and treatment and medications for conditions such as thyroid, ear infections, eye problems, skin conditions and many others.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING LADY?
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