ELLE is a young (1.5 yr) classically beautiful German Shepherd girl who just had her one (and only!) litter of puppies.  Her family had two GSDs - Elle and the litter's father Lincoln - but decided it was too much for them.  They sold Lincoln, and a week later decided not to keep Elle either.  Elle was 7 weeks pregnant and about to give birth when we got her, and a few days later she gave birth to 12 gorgeous puppies - 6 males and 6 females.

Elle is a wonderful mother and seems to be a great all around girl.  She gets along well with the smaller dogs in the foster home, and the cat.  She showed some dislike for the large dogs, but we don't yet know if that's due to raging hormones or a general tendency.  We will only know more after the puppies are weaned and adopted, and Elle is able to be herself again.

She's an extremely affectionate girl and adores being loved on.  She's also great with kids and was raised with small children.  She's also an excellent, loving mother who's doing great with her 12 puppies!

Elle will up for adoption sometime around the first of September. 


 
DOGS:                   small dogs yes, large dogs need further testing
CATS:                   yes
KIDS:                    yes, lived with 3 small children
IDEAL FAMILY:      an active family who will provide good canine leadership and lots of companionship, along with exercise and training. 
 


ELLE'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 ELLE?
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

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