***Special medical condition, Please see details below before applying***

COACH is a young, handsome, playful, affectionate and overall super dog!  He's a classic black and tan German Shepherd, at only 2.5 yrs old is barely out of puppy stage, and has a loving, playful disposition.  Coach’s favorite pastime is playing fetch with his favorite ball and he will adore you for life if you play with him daily! 

He’s one smart dude and knows basic obedience commands of sit, lay down, drop-ball, and stay.  He can and will learn much more as you continue to work with him and train him.  

Coach is playful with other dogs and has shown no aggression towards cats.  He has not been around children but with his loveable nature, he should adapt well in any situation and will simply require proper supervision.

Coach has an unusual history.  He was surrendered to a vet by his owner due to treatment costs for a condition called perianal fistula.  Coach responded very well to treatment,  has shown no reoccurrence, and has been symptom free for over a year.  He maintains well and simply requires a special diet - he eats Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream, which he needs as his life-long food.  Coach had the exceptional good fortune to end up in the hands of Dr. Susan Ross of Healing Paws Vet in Springfield MO.  Dr. Ross is a loving, generous, and kind-hearted vet who made the commitment to save this young and loving dog.  She has treated Coach and housed him for over a year, and her sole interest is making sure he has the wonderful lifetime home he deserves.

So Coach is a rather special young man, with a wonderful personality and a lot of angels in his corner!  Are YOU the final angel he needs - that one very special family who will make him a forever member of your family, train him, and love and care for him for life? 

Because if you are, you'll be blessed with the love, devotion and endless fun of sharing your life with Coach!

DOGS:                  Yes.  He might enjoy a doggie buddy
CATS:                   Yes.  Has not shown any aggression to the cats at the vet's office
KIDS:                    We believe so, would probably require the supervision any large, strong dog would require around small children.  We have not seen him around small kids and would need to test that to be certain
IDEAL FAMILY:      An active family who will play with him daily, train him, give him the leadership he needs as a very smart German Shepherd, and commit to caring for him and loving him for life!

If you're looking for a handsome young German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
and are willing to commit to providing the brand of food he needs,
COACH may be your dream dog!

COACH'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 COACH?
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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