SILVER is a gorgeous mature guy who LOVES people and LOVES to play with his ball!  He's adores playing catch and fetch and will just keep chasing that ball as long as you let him.  But he also settles nicely and adores laying on a soft bed next to you as well, and is by no means a bounce-off-the-wall kind of guy.  Just a mature guy with lots of energy.  He's very sweet and loving, and seems to get along with all people and dogs.  However, he can NOT be around cats or other small critters as he has a very high prey drive. 

Silver is great with other dogs and was almost immediately playing with another high drive male GSD in his foster home.  They even stole each other's toys!  He gets along with all the other dogs in his foster home, including small and large dogs.  He's also good about staying around and doesn't have much inclination to run off.

Silver will curl up with you as you watch TV or play games, and be content to hang out with you.  All he really wants is to love, be loved and play ball as much you'll let him!  He's one terrific and loving companion.  Maybe it's a result of all he's been through and survived or maybe it's just who he is, but whatever the reason Silver seems to have a soulful quality about him.

Silver's story is a horrific one.  He and his son, Champ, were part of a terrible breeder situation in rural Kansas.  The breeder just left town one day -- and left behind dozens of German Shepherds to starve.  They were crammed in the basement, the rest of the house, and in outdoor kennels.  No one knew the breeders had left and when the dogs were finally found, they were all starving and living in their own filth.  Tragically, the dogs who were crammed into the basement were completely unsocialized and were killed.  But thanks to the efforts of a local vet, some of the other dogs made it out alive.  Champ and Silver were two of the lucky ones.  Silver and Champ were adopted out together to a local man who took care of them and spent a good deal of time with them.  But a year later, he went through a bad breakup with his longtime girlfriend and simply disappeared one day.  He left Silver and Champ with his elderly father, who was afraid of them and kept them in an outdoor pen 24/7.  For several months Silver and Champ sat in a small outdoor pen with little shelter and once again in their filth (see the last 3 pictures).  That's when MoGS stepped in.

So Silver has been through enough for a lifetime and deserves THE best home, THE most loving family, and THE best future ever.  We're going to be very particular about his new home and adoptive family - so that Silver is set for life and will NEVER again have to worry.

Only one adopter will get the privilege of having this sweet, mature guy who's been through so much join their family for life.  Is that YOU?

Silver is not a candidate for anyone wanting a running buddy.  His hips are not the greatest and he needs a house with few or no stairs.   We think this is a legacy of being used in a terrible breeding operation during most of his life.  Yet his hips don't bother him - he runs and plays with the younger dogs and chases balls like mad.  So while his hips are not good, they're not keeping him from doing much of anything either.  However, it will be best for him to be in a house with few or no stairs.  He's in a very active foster home in the country with lots of other dogs, and they all enjoy romping and hanging out together. 

DOGS:                 Yes, would like a doggie buddy!
CATS:                  No
KIDS:                  Yes, appears to do fine
IDEAL FAMILY:    a moderately active family who will play ball with him and have a house with few to no stairs in their house - a family who will continue to exercise and play with him but also spend quiet family time with him just loving on him in front of the fire

If you're looking for a gorgeous mature German Shepherd
with soul galore who will love you unconditionally,
SILVER may be your ideal family member!

SILVER's ADOPTION FEE:   $300
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. 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, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING SILVER?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids

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

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