RUDY is a gorgeous young 15 week old puppy who will follow you eveywhere and be your shadow - and will curl up in your arms when he's tuckered out.  All you have to do is look at him to lose your heart!

He was sold by a breeder at just 5-6 weeks old and removed from his litter/mother too soon.  He was also sold to an elderly couple -- who quickly decided he was too much for them and dumped him in a high kill pound at Christmas!

Rudy is adorable and gorgeous, but due to his start in life he MUST have a strong canine leader.  Puppies who are removed from their litter/mother before 8 weeks of age miss the bite inihibition training their litter provides, and are exceptionally mouthy.  They are also often very pushy because they haven't learned boundaries as they would have with their litters.  Rudy's exceptional foster mom reports all the classic signs of early-removal:  he's exceptionally mouthy, doesn't understand boundaries, and is strong-willed/pushy.  So his new family will need to start from the beginning on his training to teach him manners and gentleness.  He will be a BIG dog and must be well trained!

The great news is that he's exceptionally smart and in just a week with his foster mom is already halfway to being potty trained and is starting to learn boundaries.  His foster mom is doing an incredible job of socializing him - he goes to the store, to her parent's house, and many other placs so is getting tons of purposeful exposure to the world around him.  He had none of this before, having been isolated in a very quiet, very low energy house, so this is all new to him and a very necessary part of his training and "rehab". 

Rudy is also going to doggie daycare several hours a day most days, and is doing great.  He loves the company of other dogs, and he came into our rescue just in time to socialize him with other dogs.  He currently lives in foster care with an adult GSD and an adult pitbull, both of whom are very well mannered dogs and are helping teach Rudy how to live in a normal house and be well-mannered himself.

Rudy is a great and adorable little guy - BUT don't let the "adorable factor" fool you!! He's a strong-willed German Shepherd who will need your continued training, socialization and strong canine leadership to become the great adult he can be!  He cannot be allowed to run the show or get his way -- which he WILL try if given any opportunity to do so!  He must be given boundaries and rules, and they must be enforced.  He's already crate trained, is on his way to being potty trained, and is getting extensive socialization in foster care. 

A 6 ft fenced yard is required.  He is already able to jump a 3-4 ft high baby gate, and will do so!

One very fortunate, committed family with strong canine leadership skills will get to add Rudy to their family circle.  Is that YOU?


DOGS:                  Yes, would love a doggie buddy!  Ideal would be a large female dog who is able to teach him
CATS:                   Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                    Unknown, would have to be tested.  Currently recommend older kids only due to his extreme mouthiness
IDEAL FAMILY:      An active and experienced family of strong canine leaders, who will be able to train this wonderful puppy into the glorious adult he can become!  A family who will continue extensively socializing him and training him. A fenced yard and another stable, adult dog who will be his mentor and teacher.

 

If you're an experienced canine leader looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever, and are able to train and properly mold a strong-willed GSD,
RUDY may be your ideal family member!

 

RUDY's ADOPTION FEE:   $350 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 RUDY?
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