SNOWBALL is only a year old but has spent his entire life in an outdoor pen, with two adult GSDs used to breed, breed, breed.  What's amazing is that despite this horrendous existence, he's a sweetheart who seems to just want to enjoy life!  He's rambunctious, energetic, sweet and loving.  He looks at you and your heart just melts!

Right now Snowball is in boarding, due to a lack of fosters, and so we don't know as much about him as we would like.  What we are sure of is that he has never been in a home, or been a loved family pet.  So he needs to learn house manner, potty training and all the other things a normal loved pet is taught.  But he's young and smart, and with consistency, training and patience, this gorgeous guy is going to be a-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!!!  He's a lovebug!

Snowball was filthy from his outdoor life, but he's been groomed and bathed, and is adjusting to the idea that people actually care about him.  As you can see from the pictures, he didn't even know how to react to a treat that was offered to him.  We're going to get him used to the loving life!

So if you're up for teaching a gorgeous young hunk a thing or three about living the good life, Snowball may be your guy!!

 
DOGS:                  Needs to be tested further but believe he will do well with most dogs (lived in an outdoor pen with an intact male GSD and a female GSD)
CATS:                  Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:                   Need to test further, but there were children in the family who had him penned outdoors
IDEAL FAMILY:   An active family who will teach him how to be a loved house dog and family member!  This boy was deprived of all normal family life in his first year and so needs a loving, patient family who will teach him house manner, house training and all the things a loved pet needs to know.  He'll reward you tenfold with his adoring gaze and loving personality!

 



SNOWBALL'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 SNOWBALL?
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

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