SOOKIE is a lovely, lanky youngster who is just plain happy and FULL of life!  Just watching her sheer joy in everything is enough to make you grin ;-)  She adores seeing you, adores playing with anyone who will, and thinks everyone is her best friend.  She generally thinks life is one big party!

Sookie was a stray in a small Kansas town, but it certainly hasn’t dampened her zest for life.  It seems like she considered that just another grand adventure (though she doesn’t know how close she came to that being her last adventure …)

Due to a shortage of people willing to foster, Sookie is in boarding so unfortunately we have not observed her in a home environment.  However, the kennel staff like her very much -- and just smile and shake their heads at her happy-go-lucky antics.  When in her outdoor pen, she loves to throw around her water bowl, shake it and play with it – and of course she then has to play in the dirt and mud!   (Those 'speckles' on her legs in the picture are little bits of dried mud from throwing her water dish arond and playing!)  She needs an active family who will play with her daily, and provide both physical and mental stimulation.

Sookie keeps her kennel clean and may be housetrained.  She also seems to be good with other dogs, her only issue being that she's young, rambunctious and untrained!  She rode well in a car to the vet with another GSD, both loose though in separate areas of the car where they could touch noses.  Sookie did fine and she does not appear to have dog aggression.  Her new family needs to be aware that like all GSDs, Sookie should have proper introductions to other dogs and not be allowed to get in their face or jump on them, as she'd like to do!

Sookie needs what most young German Shepherds need:  a loving home, a family who will actively train her, plenty of exercise and stimulation, and good canine leadership.  Give her that and she’ll be your best bud for life!  

DOGS:   we believe so, has been tested with one dog (medium size) and did fine, more would have to be done
CATS:   unknown.  Would have to be tested
KIDS:     unknown.  Would have to be tested
IDEAL HOME:   an active family who will love her and care for her forever. 

If you're looking for a vital young German Shepherd
who loves life and will love you forever,
SOOKIE is your dream dog!

SOOKIE'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 SOOKIE?
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