CHEVY is a GORGEOUS sweetheart of a GSD, who's ready to find her happily ever after!  She's had a few different owners in her young life so far, which has us scratching our heads wondering why -- she's an amazing girl, who simply needs someone who will do the right things for her, a family to commit to her for her entire lifetime. 

Chevy adores people, and enjoys saying hello to them.  She will sometimes bark when strangers enter the house, but she warms up quickly.  With continued socialization, training, and strong leadership, that is a behavior that should fade away.  She gives kisses freely, and is eager to please her humans.  She even loves the human kids in her foster's home, and was fine having extra kids over to her foster's home during the holidays.

She's past the crazy puppy energy stage, and has all the right stuff!  She does well with other dogs, can live with cats (she ignores them), and is fine with people.  She is house trained and crate trained, and is one smart cookie!  She knows several commands: Sit, Shake, Lay Down, and It's Bed Time.  She's a dream!

Some things she loves:

Her ball: Chevy loves to run around the yard and chase her ball.  She really loves to play hide and seek with it! 
Car rides: She LOVES going for rides in the car, and hopes her forever family will take her with them as often as they can.
Giving kisses: What can we say - she loves giving kisses!

Some things she's working on:

Escape artist:  She can and will easily jump a 4-foot fence.  In her previous homes, she was left outside unattended for long periods of time, so she began jumping the fence in search of new adventures.  We strongly recommend her adopter's home have a securely fenced yard, preferably with a 6' fence.
Alpha dogs: Chevy is best with dogs who are more submissive than alpha.  She's working hard to get along with all dogs, but she is taking correction and training well. 

DOGS:    Yes, would love a doggie buddy who is not domainate or alpho
CATS:    Yes ignored the cats 
KIDS:     Yes, with good supervision
IDEAL FAMILY:   An active family who will continue Chevy's socialization and training, and who will give her a good life that she should have had from the start.  
 

CHEVY'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 CHEVY?
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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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