NINA is an elegant and remarkable lady!  She came into a shelter as a stray but surprisingly was only a dirty and a little thin.  Overall she was in very good condition.  She apparently was a loved dog who had somehow gotten away from her owners. We were thrilled to find she had a microchip, but  .... it turned out the chip was NEVER REGISTERED after she was adopted from the shelter that put it in! 

And that's a tragedy!  Now, at 11 yrs old, she can't be identified or returned to her family.  

So Nina is now with us in a wonderful foster home, and desperately looking for her second and final home.  And what a gem she is!!  She's superb in the house, gets along with everyone including other animals, and loves curling up on the couch  She's very much at home in a house and loves her creature comforts. 

She's' also a classic GSD beauty - tall, solid, elegant, straight-backed with a gorgeous coat.

Although Nina is a senior, she's amazing.  Her hips are good with a touch of age-related slowness, and she has no problem getting on and off the couch!  She has a zest for life that makes you smile just to be around her.  She's cheerful, bright and outgoing.  She readily goes in her crate or comes to sit with you on the couch.  Her foster family adores her and thinks the world of her. 

She's a darn-near-perfect dog - house trained, crate trained, loving, gets along with everyone, in great health, has a lot of get-up-and-go but also loves to curl up with you.  Yes she's 11 yrs old, but we expect this great lady to be around for quite some time.  We recently spoke to a family who has a 20-year old GSD and wouldn't be surprised if Nina ties that record!

One VERY lucky family will get to share Nina's remaining years with this VERY special lady.  And what a blast you'll have with her!  Are YOU that special family?  Apply now!



DOGS:         Yes, loves other dogs
CATS:          Unknown, would have to be tested
KIDS:          Unknown, would have to be tested but we believe she would do well
IDEAL FAMILY:   Nina would fit into almost any family.  Although she's past her jogging days, she's got great energy and would love to go in the car with you, walk around the property with you, etc. 

If you're looking for a loving, gracious, settled German Shepherd to curl up on the couch with  you or go for a walk,

NINA may be your ideal family member!

Nina's ADOPTION FEE:   $100
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 Nina?
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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