CLEO, who's on the small side, was abandoned in a small Missouri town.  But lady Luck was with her - she was picked up by a wonderful Animal Control officer who works hard to save animals instead of kill them.  We're so happy to have Cleo join our group of beloved rescues!

Cleo walked right into her foster home and immediately made buddies with 3 other female dogs, from a dachshund to a shepherd mix.  Within a few hours they were playing and acted as if they've always been together!  The males are a bit standoffish but will be introduced to her shortly (their issues, not Cleo's).  She's great with dogs and would LOVE a doggie buddy to play with!

She's SUPER sweet, adores people, and loves to give doggie kisses!  She's also full of puppy energy and puppy sweetness!   She needs some manners, like not jumping on you, but otherwise seems to have a great temperament.  We'll be learning more and more in the next few days.

We haven't seen her around kids yet but believe she will be great.  She hasn't met the foster's cat yet but will shortly.  She is not yet housetrained and has had several accidents, but she clearly was abandoned for some time, and we think she'll be easily trained (her foster home has started on this).

 
DOGS:                 Yes, a doggie buddy would be ideal
CATS:                  Unknown, yet to be tested
KIDS:                  Unknown, yet to be tested, think she will be great
IDEAL FAMILY:    An active, cheerful, high energy family who will play with her, walk her, train her, perhaps run with her or play frisbee/flyball with her.  Needs a fenced yard, preferably 6 ft privacy. 
 


CLEO'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 CLEO?
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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

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