DANTE is one adorable little fellow who is having a ball in his foster home with two German Shepherds, a boxer, and a cat!  He's the star of the show and the big dogs treat him gently, while Dante deals them fits and generally is that wonderful combination of puppy-adorable and puppy-obnoxious!  Dante looks very much like a purebred German Shepherd puppy, but we cannot guarantee that. 

Dante is adorable - but before you fall in love with him, please know that he's also extremely willful!  He is not an easy-going little pup, but a very strong-willed one - and his family MUST be a strong canine leaders!  If Dante doesn't want to do something he will pitch a serious fit, wriggling wildly and using his mouth and teeth to let you know he's serious.  He becomes a wild man - and will use his teeth to do more than just mouth you.  If he continues to do that, he'll be in trouble:  a 70 lb German Shepherd who pitches serious fits is no joke.  So Dante MUST HAVE a very strong canine leader who will immediately, firmly and consistently train and teach him about proper behavior.  Dante is not a puppy for novices or those looking for an easy-going dog.

Dante was found sitting on a corner, all alone, in southern Missouri.  Sad and forlorn, he was taken to a small, high-kill shelter and there was on death row.  A local rescuer put out the word that Dante was in immediate danger and one of MOGS great volunteers stepped up and offered to foster him.  So Dante is now on the high road - and eager to find his forever family.  He wants - and deserves - a family who will never desert him, no matter what happens in his later years, no matter if the family has to move, no matter if .... !!!! 

He's ready to love and commit to you forever, no matter what! 
Are YOU ready to love and commit to him for the rest of his life?

DOGS:                     Yes.  Would love a play buddy
CATS:                      Yes.  In foster care with one
KIDS:                       Yes.  Respectful, informed kids who treat a puppy appropriately
IDEAL FAMILY:         Strong canine leaders who won't accept willful or dominant behavior.  An active family who will socialize him, take him everywhere, be sure he has plenty of play with other dogs and cats, and show him excellent canine leadership!

If you're looking for an adorable puppy who's ready, willing and able to love you forever
in exchange for a loving, caring home FOR LIFE --
no matter what comes --
and if you're STRONG CANINE LEADERS,
DANTE may be your ideal family member!

DANTE's ADOPTION FEE:   $250
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 DANTE?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, 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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