MEET ACE and QUEENIE -- a lifelong bonded pair who also happen to be two of the most gorgeous black GSDs you'll ever see!  Ace is coated and his sister Queenie is a standard coat.  Pictures don't do them justice  - they're even more gorgeous in person

Ace and Queenie are littermates who were purchased from a breeder by an 80 yr old gentleman to keep him company.  But at age 87 he entered a nursing home -- and his dogs were in trouble.  One  family member wanted to have these two healthy 7 yr old dogs put down! (Sadly, that's a pretty common scenario when elderly owners become unable to care for their pets.) 

But the angels were on their side.  The owner's daughter took a stand, refused the very idea of killing them and put out desperate pleas for help rehoming them.  Sadly the gentleman had lived alone and never socialized them, trained them, taken them around other animals.  No one had any  idea how they were around other dogs, cats, kids.  They had been isolated from most normal activity and are also 20 lbs overweight.  All of which makes it extremely difficult for rescues to take them in.  Rescues are simply so overwhelmed with hundreds of dogs, that taking on older dogs (strike 1), unsocialized dogs (strike 2), untrained dogs (strike 3) dogs who haven't been trained/socialized/exposed/taught is like building the Taj Mahal.

And then just as we were working on a place to put Ace and Queenie, a wonderful foster home stepped up and offered to take them both.  A miracle! 

Now Ace and Queenie are in their brand new foster digs and off on a new adventure.  They're delighted to be around people again and are soaking up the love.  They'll gradually be introduced to the resident dogs and we'll see how that goes.  It's an adventure for them AND for us! 

ACE AND QUEENIE MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER.  Over the years we've found that most pairs can (and should) be broken up, Ace and Queenie truly are bonded.  Ace especially would be lost without his sister, who seems to be the one in charge with Ace content to follow her lead.  And they make a wonderful pair of loving companions!  They're cuddlers and kissers, wigglebutts who love attention. 

Are YOU interested in a ready-to-go bonded pair who are past puppyhood but still have many years of adventurous living and loving ahead of them?  Ace and Queenie may be your heart dogs!  Apply now!



DOGS:                   Mostly unknown.  Has to be tested.  At one time met a doxi and were interested but in a friendly way
CATS:                    Unknown.  Would have to be tested
KIDS:                    Unknown.  Would have to be tested
IDEAL FAMILY:    A family that's at least moderately active and would help them exercise daily and introduce them to a life of moderate activity combined with good leadership.  Securely fenced yard required.

If you're looking for a pair of stunning, big, mature German Shepherds
whose only goal in life is to be loved,
ACE & QUEENIE may be your heart dogs!

ACE & QUEENIE's ADOPTION FEE:   $500
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 ACE & QUEENIE?
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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