FINN is a tall, beautiful German Shepherd who makes you think "elegant" when you first see him in motion.  He's young and lithe and moves beautifully -- and is looking for a forever family who will love him for life!

His story is heart-breaking.  He was tied out in a yard and virtually starved.  A woman was made aware of his situation and took him into her home with her other dogs.  Sadly, she was unstable and unable to handle the dogs she had.  As Finn gained weight and slowly came back to health, he began to need leadership and training, which she couldn't provide.  She then tied him in her backyard and left the state.  Her ex-husband found him some days later (no one knows how long he'd been there without food and water).  He called the local shelter and Finn ended up in jail.

Because he'd been so badly treated and was eventually 'saved' only to be tossed around and left leaderless, Finn didn't trust humans (who can blame him?).  He was kennel aggressive at the shelter but with the patience of one worker he became very attached to her.  We took him into our program and immediately sent him to the wonderful trainers at Gentle Dog Training in Overland Park KS, where he has structured daily interaction with the trainers and other dogs.  He's made excellent progress and is ready for his very own forever family!

His new family must be excellent canine leaders and continue the training he's had.  Our trainers have donated not only his training to date, but also some equipment that will come with him (an e-collar worth $300) and one year's worth of continued trainng/support (worth $1,500)!  So his new famiy will not only have a wonderful and gorgeous GSD, but a heck of a lot of free professional support and equipment!

Finn would like a doggie buddy to play with (medium to large dog recommended).  Cats are unknown and would have to be tested.  No small children, as we have not seen him around small children and cannot recommend it. 

Finn may continue to be cautious around strangers for some time, and be somewhat reluctant.  But with his excellent training and your outstanding canine leadership, combined with frequent socialization, we believe he will move past this.  He's made excellent progress and we expect he will continue to do that with your guidance and great leadership.

For more information on Finn, please call Gentle Dog Training at 913-909-9609.

If you are interested in him after talking to Gentle Dog Training, please fill out an adoption application!
 
DOGS:                    Yes, would like a doggie buddy to play with (medium to large dog recommended)
CATS:                    Unknown.  Would have to be tested
KIDS:                    15 yrs and older only
FENCE:                  securely fenced yard is mandatory, a 6 ft fence minimum required
IDEAL FAMILY:     an active family with EXCELLENT CANINE LEADERSHIP SKILLS who will maintain the structure, discipline and training Finn has had and continue his normalization.  A family who will extensively socialize him and take him everywhere to continue acclimating him to every possible situation in the world around him, and help him develop confidence in all those situations.  A family who will expose him to the world around him but not push him.

 

FINN'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 FINN?
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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