SADIE reminds you of a stately lady who knows who she is and what’s important in life!  This sweetheart of a girl ended up in high kill pound when her family decided it was no longer convenient to keep her – yet she's a very low-maintenance dog!  Her foster mom says she's great in the car, great in the house, and just pretty great period!

She’s mellow and relatively low energy, yet very sweet and loving.   For instance, she loves being outdoors but doesn’t get the zoomies or run around wildly.  Instead, like the lady she is, she calmly makes the circuit of the area and investigates every scent, blade and bug.  She’s curious and wants to know who’s been there and what’s going on.  She’s at that lovely age, just beyond puppyhood but not yet at the prime of life, when maturity and grace start to come together.

Sadie is in a wonderful foster home and doing beautifully.  Her foster mom adores her, and says she's an absolute love, super sweet and super easy.  She doesn't like her kennel (working on that), but is perfect in the house and doesn't destroy or get into anything so the fosters leave her out while they're at work and she's perfect.  Even while she was in boarding, the kennel workers adored her and said she took everything in her stride:  other dogs came and went, got rambunctious, had fence fights … and she just seemed to look and wisely say “How interesting… they’ll learn…”  

She seems to be good with other dogs, staying low key and non-reactive.  We haven’t seen any evidence that she will play with other dogs but she hasn't had much chance to do that as the foster home doesn't have other pets.  At the kennel, a dog came into the play area while she was there -- not knowing she was there -- and she simply looked and kept on sniffing.  She rode to the vet with Sookie, a very energetic one year old and after they sniffed pleasantly to say hello Sadie settled down for the ride.

Overall Sadie seems to be just a lovely, mellow lady!  She will be a terrific companion for a family looking for a lower energy dog who won’t bounce off the walls and demand constant outings or exercise.  She’s full of life but ladylike, active and loving (she seems to give nose butts instead of kisses!).  She's also a great size (medium) at just over 50 lbs.

Sadie is ready to go home anytime!  She has just had a tiny growth removed from the base of her ear and is rarin' to go!

DOGS:   yes, has not shown any aggression.  Appreciates a proper introduction and respect for her space
CATS:   great, ignores the cat in her foster home 
KIDS:     unknown.  Would have to be tested
IDEAL HOME:   a loving family who would like to hang out with Sadie, go on lovely-nicely-paced walks and have fun -- but won’t make her go for long runs! 

If you're looking for a lovely girl who won't drive you crazy with constant demands
but is sweet and loving,
SADIE’s your girl!

SADIE's ADOPTION FEE:   $250
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 SADIE?
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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