ELIZABETH is a simply gorgeous German Shepherd with lighter coloring and stunning eyes!  She also has a beautiful smile and gorgeous legs .... the Betty Grable of GSDs...!  She's 4 yrs young and all she wants is affection.

Lizzie was dropped off at a shelter by her 'family'.  They said they were moving (the #1 excuse for getting rid of a dog in the U.S.) and couldn't take her.  But at the same time, she was 10 lbs underweight and heartworm positive, so clearly her owners had not taken care of her well.  So we're glad they "got rid of her" so we could find her a wonderful, forever family who is truly dedicated to her welfare.

Lizzie seems to get along well with both large and small dogs.  We tested her with a large and rambunctious GSD male, a smaller GSD female, and a 35 lb male mix -- and she did fine with all of them.  Those introductions were all in an outdoor setting.  She briefly met two large and very rambunctious males in a very confined indoor space, was uncomfortable with the large dogs being rough and getting in her face, and warned them to back off.  This is the only behavior of any type we've seen so far that requires training/correction.  When corrected, she responded well and we believe she will be easily trained, especially with other dogs who are fairly respectful of her and her space.

Lizzie is heartworm positive and will soon start treatment. 

This golden girl is a doll who we think spent a great deal of time either alone or outdoors, and she's now looking for her forever family to love and be loved by.  Some lucky family is going to have the buddy of a lifetime in her.  Is that YOU?  Apply  now!


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If you're looking for a gorgeous German Shepherd who's past the puppy stage and will love you forever,
ELIZABETH may be the lifetime buddy you've been waiting for!

ELIZABETH'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 ELIZABETH?
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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