NELLIE is a gorgeous little girl, about 6 months old, who loves kids and other dogs.  She's lively and full of energy, and is currently working on a few commands such as sit and leave it.  She clearly wants to please the people she bonds with.

Nellie was the victim of a "flipper" on Craigs List.  She was adopted by a family from a Craigs List ad.  The man who posted the ad claimed he found her just a few weeks before but was moving and had to get rid of her.  He delivered her to their home, charged them $25, and left.  When the family tried to return her because she wasn't fitting in, the man refused to answer their emails.  Desperate, the family then contacted MOGS for help.

WARNING ABOUT "FLIPPERS" WHO FREQENT CRAIGS LIST
We believe the man who posted Nellie on Craigs List was a "flipper" - a new thing where people get pets free or very low cost, then turn around and sell them on Craigs List.  They get them from Craig's List, friends, even shelters that hold low-cost or free adoption events.  Flippers do NOT care about the pet's welfare - they sell the pet to the first person who will pay.  Flippers are very good at convincing you they're just "rehoming" the dog and want a small fee to be sure the dog's going to a good home.  They have all kinds of believable excuses - found the animal, moving, etc.  
IF YOU EVER GET A PET OFF CRAIGS LIST, DO THESE 4 THINGS!! ! 

1. BE SURE YOU GO TO THE HOME OF THE POSTER. MEET THE PET.  SEE THE INTERACTIONS AND CONDITIONS.  Make sure this is genuine and NOT a "flipper"
   
2. NEVER LET THE POSTER MEET YOU somewhere or drop off the pet and walk away
   
3. KEEP THEIR CONTACT INFO - all of it
   
4. ASK WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU HAVE TO RETURN THE PET.

Nellie's challenge is that she's clearly been abused and was not socialized much (if any).  shy, uncertain, and fearful of new people.  Sudden movements scare her and set her off.  In an unfamiliar setting, she's likely to back away. In her own territory, she's likely to bark and bark at the stranger.  She is definitely a project dog - her new family will need the patience to simply work with her and expose her constantly to new situations, new places, and new people.  She can't just be left in her own house/yard for weeks on end, but must be taken out to places like Lowe's, Home Depot, Petsmart and more. 

So we don't have any idea what the truth is about what's happened to little Nellie, but we do know that a sweet, innocent little puppy has been badly treated by some unknown humans - and needs YOUR help to get past it!  She's been abused and unsocialized.  She's lacking in confidence, scared of new people and uncertain what the "rules" are.  A vet who raises shepherds examined her and said Nellie would be a wonderful dog once she's helped past this initial challenge, and gains confidence and trust in people.

So how big is your heart?  If you truly have a big heart and are able/willing to help this beautiful, shy little girl blossom into the wonderful adult she will be, you will have one of the most loyal, loving and gorgeous companions around.


DOGS:               Yes! MUST have a doggie buddy!  Small dogs would have to be tested
CATS:                Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                 Yes, loves kids
IDEAL FAMILY:   An active family with a securely fenced yard and at least one other doggy buddy.  A family who will work with her to socialize her around other people and situations, take her to Lowe's, Home Depot, Petsmart, etc.  A patient family who will not be put off by her initial leeriness of adults.

If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable furball
and are willing/able to help her overcome her past,
NELLIE will be a wonderful lifetime buddy!

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