TITUS NEEDS A MEDICAL FOSTER

IMMEDIATELY!!!!
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Date:          11:00 PM, Monday after Thanksgiving weekend  
Call From:    Emergency vet clinic
Status:        URGENT - would be euthanized in 10 minutes due to lack of money
Situation:     Titus was attacked by a mastiff who was new to the home and his leg was severley fractured.  The young owner didn't have the money to treat him, and had just enough to walk through the clinic door and euthanize him


TITUS is a stunning, classic black-and-tan young German Shepherd boy who may have just gotten his "big break" - literally!  He had lived in his home for a year, and then suddenly his young owner brought home a mastiff.  Both were male.  Both were un-neutered.  Both were young.  And every time the mastiff saw Titus, he went ballistic.

That night the owner was out walking Titus when some friends who were frequently there brought the mastiff out for a walk without realizing Titus was out.  Both dogs were on leash, but the mastiff pulled the leash out of handler's hands instantaneously and the mastiff attacked poor Titan.  Titus' owner let go of Titus' leash and the two dogs fought it out.  The mastiff was okay, but Titus wasn't.  His leg was in terrible shape, virtually useless.  And he was chewing on his injured leg with all his might - never a good sign.

The owner rushed him to an Emergency Vet Clinic, where they did a brief overview examination and believed he had serious fractures that might even warrant amputation. However, they were unable to continue treating because the young owner was unable to pay.  Despite the late hour, staff at the emergency clinic called us in hopes we might be able to pull off yet another miracle.

And we did.  We had the emergency clinic stabilize and splint Titus, so we can get him to our vet for assessment and treatment.  And the owner paid what he could afford towards the vet bill.  Still, we owe the emergency clinic $427 without ever having met Titus, and before getting him to our vet for asssessment and treatment.

So MOGS is now the proud rescuer of gorgeous Titus!  For now we're obviously concentrating on his medical treatment, but here's what else we know about him.

• He lived with young kids from ages 4 to 8. 
• He loved to play with an English bulldog who came over regularly to play.
• He kept kissing the vet even while he was in agonizing pain.
• He was superb with everyone at the emergency clinic, and they loved him.
• He reportedly has never had problems with any other dogs, and the former owner reported that the mastiff was the instigator.  Apparently the mastiff was lunging and snarling at Titus before he broke loose from his handler, and Titus was not reacting or reciprocating but remained calm.  After the mastiff was on top of him, he defended himself as best he could.
• He was part of a litter from a backyard breeder, who kept him for 1.5 years before giving him to a friend because it was all just "too much."
• He's housetrained.
• He's intact but we will neuter him after we treat his leg.

STAY TUNED!  MORE TO COME AS HIS STORY UFOLDS.




 
DOGS:                 Appears to do very well
CATS:                  Unknown as of yet
KIDS:                   Yes.  Lived with small kids (ages 4-6-8 yrs)
IDEAL FAMILY:     Unknown as of yet
 

TITUS'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.
 
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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.

 

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