Sam is a STUNNING youngster who's small and slender.  She's a beautiful dark sable, and is a sweet, energetic girl.   She had a loving family for the first 3 years of her life, but sadly they had to take jobs as over-the-road truckers and couldn't take her with them in their truck.  With great sadness they left her at a local shelter, who called MOGS.

Sam is an amazing mixture of laid-back and confident GSD!  Within minutes of meeting dogs you may see her roll over on her back and expose her stomach to the other dog - yet she is not submissive, just friendly, comfortable and confident.  Her foster home said, "If only all foster dogs were like Sam, we'd keep every one of them!" 

Sam has been an almost perfect dog in her foster home, where she lived with older kids and 3 other dogs, including a 5 lb dog.  She also lived with cats.  She has done well in her foster home with other dogs. She doesn’t quite know how to fit into the play with the pack but did not have any issues with the dogs in her foster home.  
 

DOGS:    Yes, does very well
CATS:     Yes
KIDS:     Yes. Still learning not to chase and "herd" young children, but overall does well
IDEAL FAMILY:   A very active family who will give her daily training and leadership.  Ideally would have a doggie buddy
 

Sam'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 Sam?
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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