RAJA turned 1 yr old around Thanksgiving, and is now looking for her forever home and family!  She belonged to a young couple who moved and were unable to keep her, and they surrendered her in hopes of finding her the type of permanent home she needs.  They loved her very much and recognized this would be best for her.

Raja has been loved all her life, and is well adjusted and socialized.  She's house trained and crate trained, and seems very afffectionate.  She easily met other dogs ranging in size from medium (6 month male boxer mix) to large (female GSDs, female rottie).  Very small dogs would have to be tested.  She's very interested in the resident cat and nipped at the cat's tail, and would probably chase if a cat ran.  It's very possible she can be trained/acclimated to live with a cat with proper oversight and supervision while she adjusts. 

Raja is a typical young GSD who's had a great start in life, but like all young GSDs she's still very much a puppy - and will be until she's 2-3 yrs old.  So her new forever family HAS to continue her training, build on her excellent start, and exercise great canine leadership.  If you do, you're going to have an outstanding and wonderful buddy for the rest of her life!

 

DOGS:                Yes, appears to be good with other dogs.  Has not yet been tested around extremely small dogs
CATS:                 Possibly.  Is very interested and would probably chase a cat who ran.  May be trainable with excellent leadership skills and oversight - is very responsive to leadership
KIDS:                 Yes
IDEAL FAMILY:   An active family with another dog to play with, and who will continue her training with excellent canine leadership.  A securely fenced yard is STRONGLY preferred (6 ft fence is ideal). 

 


RAJA'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 RAJA?
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Good with Dogs, 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.

 

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