NOVEMBER 13, 2016.  Lady was put to sleep on Monday.  The combination of cancer (diagnosed a year or so ago) and several recent eye diseases that left her almost completely blind, was just too much for her.  Nancy called Tina today to express condolences, and to thank her and her wonderful family for sticking it out with Lady through thick and thin, no matter what.  They miss her terribly. 


Lady is a sweetheart of a girl who desperately wants a forever home with people she can love and be loved by!

Lady's past was sad. Her original owner threw her outside 24/7, to live alone and isolated in the elements.  Then her owner went to jail, and a family member/friend dumped her in a high-kill shelter where she was instantly confused and frightened!  The person who dumped her couldn't get out of there fast enough, and wouldn't take the time to give any other information about sweet Lady.  At the shelter they learned she was completely unfamiliar with living indoors. She heart-breakingly refused to walk on the concrete floors and had to be carried to and from outside.  Small things like car rides and washing machines were horribly frightening to her.

Last winter Lady was adopted by a wonderful family who loved her and took great care of her. From day one the family worked worked hard to socialize her and train her. While Lady has made significant progress, the family made the heartbreaking decision to work with MOGS to rehome her. They realized Lady needs a different kind of home that they can provide, and we are very supportive of their decision.

Lady has come such a long way since she was dumped at the shelter in January. She now LOVES car rides, walks great on a leash, and knows basic commands of sit, down, stay, heel, and here. She is housetrained and crate trained. She loves to have her fur brushed, her nose, ears, and head petted. She is still very unsure of herself on hard floors.

Just recently Lady starting to learn how to play with toys. She has one alligator which is her favorite but she's starting to get toys and bring them to people to play fetch with. She still doesn't know what to do with a tennis ball, sometimes catching it and dropping it, and othertimes just letting it bounce off of her nose. She is literally like an 80 pound puppy learning to play!

Lady continues to overcome her fear and shyness of strangers. She would much rather prefer to warm up to people on her own time rather than see them walk or drive by the house or enter the house without gradual introductions. We believe that with excellent leadership, continuous work, and time, Lady will eventually overcome this fear.

Are YOU the one very lucky family who will continue to work with Lady, to continue to socialize her, and to make her into the dog she was destined to be? Are YOU the one very lucky family who will have her by your side through thick and thin for all the years to come? If so, you'll have the most loyal, grateful dog that ever was!

DOGS:               Yes, large dogs preferred. She sometimes be grumpy if dogs don’t respect her space. Would also be fine as an only dog.
CATS:               Yes, does well with supervision.
KIDS:               Yes. Very young kids would have to be monitored and supervised around her to ensure they respect her and give her space.
IDEAL HOME:   A family who will love her unreservedly and continue to show her the world she was never exposed to. All Lady needs is to be treated well, shown love, exercised, and socialized. A house with more carpet than hard floors would be preferred.

If you're looking for loving, mellow companion
who just wants to love and be loved,
LADY may be your dream girl!

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