Tia came from a shelter where she was hours from being killed.  She broke everyone's hearts - starved to the bone, ears eaten by flies, scruffy, filthy, smelly, sad.  But just 24 hours after she got off death row, she's had 2 baths, and is in boarding waiting to go to her approved foster home!   She's  feeling better, wanting to play, snarfing down food.  She was heartworm positive when she came to MOGS and is now fully recovered.  

Tia has responded very well to being in a foster home, where she’s been given guidance, leadership, rules and love.  She did become agitated while in boarding prior to a foster spot opening up, and was a “crate-buster” in an adoptive home that returned her because of that problem.  However, her current foster home has worked with her on this issue (and also has other dogs, which probably helped significantly).  

Tia is a typical young German Shepherd, with both the loving traits and intelligent/stubborn traits that entails.  She’s loving, loves car rides, is good with other dogs, loves cats, is affectionate.  She also “mouths” (a typical GSD trait that must be corrected)
 
DOGS:    Yes
CATS:     Yes
KIDS:     Yes
IDEAL FAMILY:   An active family who will provide her with the leadership and love she requires - and deserves!
 

Tia'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 Tia?
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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