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PO Box 34676
Kansas City, MO 64116

Last Updated:
2/15/2025 5:57 PM

Missouri German Shepherd Rescue
Love In Action - Restoring Hope for German Shepherds
an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization

German Shepherd Dog : : Male : : Adult : : Large

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About Viktor (2-14)
Status: Adopted! Species: Dog General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn Current Age: 18 Years 10 Months (best estimate)

VICTOR is a handsome older guy who's had a rough life. But don't tell him that because he's now one VERY happy camper! He's is in a great new foster home and thriving!

Gorgeous, long-coat Victor was a stray picked up about the same time as HANS and we think they're related (brothers, or father-son). They look like identical twins and are similar in temperment and condition. Victor's fur was so matted we had to give him a 'lions cut' groom job - doesn't he look like the king of the jungle? - but his coat will grow out healthy and gorgeous. He was in boarding for a while before going to foster care, and did well in his play group with other large dogs. We have not seen him around small dogs, cats or children yet, and all those would have to be tested.

We estimate Victor is about 8 yrs old, but his condition from neglect makes it hard to tell - he could be younger or older.

Victor LOVES running around the yard and LOVES playing with balls! Watching him run is breathtaking - he must have been quite the magnificent young dog. And he still is magnificent! He's also extremely alert and has good energy. Despite being an older boy he's not a lay-around the house kind of guy if he can go outdoors on a nice day and have some fun.

Victor does need a home with few or no stairs to navigate. He has some weakness in the back end, with his right back leg being the weakest. He's perfectly mobile - runs around the yard, roars over to the fence to talk to neighbor dogs, and trots happily around the yard after balls. But his back end is weaker than normal, with his one back leg sometimes getting in the way of the other one, and we're working with our vet to see what's going on (arthritis or one of any number of age-related conditions). Whatever it is, it's not slowing him down much!

If you've never had a senior dog, you don't know what you're missing! The love, the gratitude, the soul in their eyes is heart-stopping.   If you want a companion of the highest order, one who will truly bond with you in a way you've never known, who adores life and celebrates every day, Victor's your boy!

DOGS:                 Large dogs, yes. Needs to be tested with small dogs
CATS:                  Unknown, needs testing.
KIDS:                  Unknown, needs testing.
IDEAL FAMILY:     a moderately active to quiet home with a securely fenced yard, and limited or no stairs to navigate. A family who will treasure this spirited survivor and show him the good life for his golden years. A family willing to exercise him so his back end continues to remain as strong as possible and is willing to deal with the problems of an aging back end

If you're looking for a gorgeous, wonderful German Shepherd
who will love you for the rest of his life,
VICTOR may be your ideal family member!

VICTOR'S ADOPTION FEE: $150
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.

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

We're picky about our adopters.
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.
Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
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!!
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?
Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.