BLITZ is a big, gorgeous German Shepherd hunk of burnin' love.  Although he weighs 100 lbs, he needs to lose about 15-20 of those (overfed by his former owners who mistakenly thought that it was loving).  When he gets back to his slim, trim self, watch out world!

Blitz was adopted from a large private shelter several months ago.  His new family loved him, but had never had a German Shepherd before and didn't understand much about the breed.   As a result, he recently found himself in a bad situation.  While on a walk his owners stopped to chat with a neighbor.  Blitz obediently settled down on his leash to wait.  Blitz doesn't like bicycles or motorcycles and unfortunately, another neighbor came whizzing by very close riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.  It startled Blitz and he reacted by reaching out to nip at the rider's ankle.  Initially the man said it was no problem, but a few hours later showed up on the doorstep of Blitz's family saying that Blitz had to go, that he (the rider) would have to get shots, etc.  Blitz's family explained that wasn't necessary because Blitz was current on his shots, but the rider insisted that in his culture the humans always get shots. 

The result was that a minor scrape turned into a major problem - and Blitz lost his home. The neighbor demanded that Blitz go, and the family agreed to get rid of him IMMEDIATELY.  His humans failed to protect him but he was the one who was suddenly homeless.

The private shelter he was adopted from refused to take him back.  And so, as happens so often, we got a last hour, paniced call saying poor Blitz had to be gone the next morning or he would be taken to a public pound.  The unfairness of his situation tore at us and although we had no room for Blitz we agreed to take him into our program.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of people willing to open their hearts and homes to foster a dog, we had to put Blitz in boarding.  He's confused and unhappy, and doesn't understand what's happened to him.  He desperately needs a foster or adoptive home!!

Blitz simply needs a family who understands that dogs sometimes have peculiar likes and dislikes (many dogs hate deliverypeople, uniforms, motorcyles, bicycles, etc) and how to keep him safe.  Blitz should never have been in this position to start with.  He's one fabulous dog:  good with kids, good with other animals (prefers larger dogs but does fine with small dogs at the Bark Park), is good at the dog park, loves to be brushed and groomed, has perfect house manners, is house trained and crate trained.  He barks when the doorbell rings or someone knocks, but is not aggressive.  He's friendly, obedient and fairly quiet.  Like all GSDs, he's protective of his family but not inappropriately so.  He just needs a family who will keep him safe from the uncertainties around us and the many people who are afraid of German Shepherds.  He's a smart cookie and easily trained to your routine.  His commands include sit, stay, down, shake, wait, come, and "pillow" (to go to bed). 

The average stay of a dog in an American home is a mere 3 years ... and poor Blitz hasn't even had that.  He's now looking for this third and final home - a place and a family to finally call his own forever.  No more bouncing around.

Are YOU the lucky ones who will get to share your lives with this regal (and unfairly evicted) German Shepherd?

DOGS:                  most dogs, yes
CATS:                   unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                    yes
IDEAL FAMILY:      a moderately active family who will put the finishing touches on his training, exercise him, love him and keep him safe forever.  A family who will understand his dislike for motorcycles and bicycles and prevent him from ever being in this situation again!

If you're looking for a gorgeous hunk of classic German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
BLITZ may be your ideal family member!

BLITZ'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 BLITZ?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, 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

Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.