CARMEN is a gorgeous young girl (12-18 months) who's a classic black-and-tan German Shepherd.  She was underweight and is starting to gain weight, and will be stunning when she's fully brought up to standard.  She's going to make some VERY lucky family one heck of a lifetime companion!

Carmen somehow ended up as a stray in a small Arkansas town.  The shelter there is high kill but tries the best it can to get as many dogs to safety as possible, and when they called us about Carmen we didn't hesitate. 

Carmen was tested at the shelter with other dogs and did great.  She was also tested arouind kids and seemed to love them.  She seems to be a happy-go-lucky, loving, loveable, somewhat goofy youngster - just look at the one goofy picture of her on a teenager's lap!  Carmen seems to be a real lover and cuddler, who will likely try to be a lap dog at your house  - a rather large lap dog, but hey, love is love, right?

Carmen tested a light positive for heartworms, and because she is so young we have put her on the "slow kill" method.  This should eliminate the worms within 3-6 months, and will avoid the need to use the serious drug (an arsenic based compound) used in the fast-kill treatment method.  Her new family will just need to give her the once-weekly dose of medicine.

Carmen is temporarily in boarding while we find a foster home for her.

DOGS:                
CATS:                  Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                  Unknown, would have to be tested
IDEAL FAMILY:    An active home and family who will play with her daily, give her the training/guidance/leadership she needs, and

If you're looking for a young, gorgeous German Shepherd
with years of love to give
who just wants to know she's safe and loved forever,
CARMEN may be your ideal family member!

CARMEN'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.


INTERESTED IN ADOPTING CARMEN?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

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

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