SHAY is a super sweet, loving girl who LOVES to give kisses!  She loves, loves, loves being around people and will take all the petting and hugs you can give her.

Shay ended up sray in a city shelter -- skinny, dirty and alone.  It also turned out she was pregnant.  We carefully prepped for the birth of her puppies but complications developed and she was on the verge of becoming septic.  We rushed her to the vet, who said we had to immediately operate or she would die.  Sadly, all the puppies were already dead from some sort of unknown infection that almost killed Shay, too.  She was so close to giving birth, and this was a terrible tragedy that devastated all of us.

But Shay has now healed and is becoming the playful, sweet girl she's always had hiding inside her.  She not only gets along with the other dogs in her foster home - from a senior doxie to a large GSD - but she's now starting to 'steal' toys and play with them!  She's fine with the resident cat as well.

Shay is just so very grateful to have a loving and comfortable home! She will follow you to the door and just about anywhere else you go.  She'll curl up at your feet and quietly lay by your side while you work.  She is, in short, one heck of a great dog.

Shay's real personality is just starting to emerge, and there will be more to discover about her as she gains confidence.  Like so many neglected dogs, their personalities start to emerge and shine as they learn that they're truly safe and loved in their forever homes.

Shay is crate-trained and housetrained, and has excellent house manners.

One VERY lucky family is going to have a beautiful, sweet, loving ''kissing German Shepherd" as their forever companion and family member.  Is that YOU?? 

 
DOGS:             Yes.  Would love a doggie buddy.  Seems to be fine with large and small dogs
CATS:              Yes.  Does well with cat in foster home
KIDS:               Unknown.  No kids in foster home and would have to be tested.  Based on her temperament, believe she would do well.
IDEAL FAMILY:  A loving family with at least moderate activity who will spend lots of time with her.  Her idea of heaven would be if there were someone home all or most of the time!
 

Shay'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 Shay?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats

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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