GOLDIE is a gorgeous young girl who was a starving stray with seven 4-week old puppies!  It's clear that her owner dumped the entire family by the roadside, as they were all found huddled together, but Goldie had clearly lived in a home before.  Fortunatley they were found before any harm came to the family, but Goldie was filthy and starving as she tried to feed her puppies.  She ended up in a shelter and we quickly took her and her litter into foster care  Her puppies are now all adopted into wonderful homes, and gorgeous Goldie is ready for her very own forever family where she'll be loved and cared for, for the rest of her ilfe!

Goldie is a petite girl (60 lbs or so) who's super sweet and loves affection.  She gets along fine with her doggie foster brothers and sisters, ranging from a senior daschhund to a very large GSD.  She's also a lady who knows her mind, and if another dog starts something she'll correct that dog rather than backing down.  So while she's super sweet, she's also not a pushover -- a typical GSD!

Goldie is housebroken and starts pacing to let you know she has to go out.  You can also ask her if she has to go potty, and she'll bark, get excited and play bow if she does.  She's a lover and wants to be with her people. She's not crazy aobut her crate but she will go in it, and with consistency she'll get more comfortable with it.  She's a good eater and is a good weight now. 

She loves to play with other dogs and would enjoy having a doggie brother or sister to spend her time with.  She also does fine with the cat in her foster home.

Gorgeous Goldie with her huge ears and sweet smile, is going to make one very lucky family the best-ever 4-legged companion and family member!

 
DOGS:            Yes, gets along good with fosters pack, she is a great dog, even tempered but will correct another dog if they are misbehaving.
CATS:             Yes, gets along with fosters cat
KIDS:               Needs to be tested
IDEAL FAMILY:  Needs to be tested with kids, needs an active family, young but past the chewing and all of the puppy issues.  Housetrained, kennel trained, Had food aggression with her puppies, but has not shown aggression towards the fosters pack.  Probably due to starvation and not getting the nutrition she needed while nursing.

 

GOLDIE'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 GOLDIE?
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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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