Adopted 04/21/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 15 months
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: CoCo's family had some unexpected life changes and were no longer able to keep her.  CoCo is somewhat shy when meeting people she does not know, she will hide behind her person until told it is okay.  She warms up once being petted.  She enjoys the company of other dogs and loves to play with balls.  At this time we do not know how she is with children as she has not really been exposed to them all that much.  If you are looking for a furry family member and enjoy going for walks, playing a game of fetch, having a companion by your side...ask to meet CoCo, she would love to have a forever family and home.

Adopted 04/21/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD 
Age: 1 year
Color: Black/Tan Sable
Current Size:  60 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 lbs.
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Ivy along with her fur friend Ida were not being properly cared for and were therefore taken by Animal Control.  Both Ivy and Ida are very sweet girls who have a lot to learn.  They are young with a lot of energy from not having had sufficient exercise or training.  Training is so very important for both the dog and their family, it teaches the dog manners, proper interaction with other dogs and people, keeps them socialized and teaches the family how to work with their dog so that they can be the best they can be.   Ivy would make a great jogging partner, playmate or just going for walks where she can exercise both her body and mind.  If you are interested in meeting Ivy please contact us and we will set up an appointment for you to see if she is the right fit for your family.

Adopted 4/17/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD 
Age: 4 months (dob 12/13/11)
Color: Black/Cream
Current Size:  30 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Surrender

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DESCRIPTION: Wynonna is a very calm puppy for her age and has a calming affect on the other 3 resident dogs.  She gets along fabulously with the resident bad boy, a 7 lb. Chihuahua and surprisingly he even likes her.  She is also good with the 2 large resident dogs.  Wynonna is a bit reserved, she is somewhat shy and needs some confidence building.  She has no desire to walk on leash so we are working on that.  She does go in her crate, but does not particularly like it if you are not close by.  She sleeps through the night in her crate without a sound as long as it is in the same room as you are.  She has never had an accident in her crate, but we are still working on her house training.  She loves to roll over for belly rubs and have her ears scratched and will follow you where ever you go.  She has been left uncrated in our home and has not chewed one thing.  Wynonna really is a gentle soul and will make a great addition to any family.

Adopted 4/15/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 10 months
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Owner surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats:  unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Bentley's family had some unexpected life changes, due to this they had to surrender him so he could find a new family and home.  Bentley lived with young children and did very well with them.  He is very submissive with other dogs, rolls over and gives his belly.  Bentley is still a puppy with a lot of energy and goofiness, he enjoys playing and going for walks.  Bentley would love to have a family that will spend time with him, take him to training, love and care for him for the rest of his life.  Please ask to meet Bentley to see if he is the right dog for your family.

Adopted 4/15/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age:  7 Mos.
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  35 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  50 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: working on it
Living With:  Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Annie is from one of 3 litters of pups MAGSR recently rescued, her sibling is Buzz.  These pups are lovingly known as our 4 a.m. pups as that is what time they arrived in our care.   Our 4 a.m. pups were pulled from a shelter where they did not have much time, nor chance at being adopted due to the overwhelming number of dogs in shelters.  They all have wonderful personalities, very friendly and so much want to be cuddled and loved on by humans.  Buzz and Annie did not arrive in the best of condition, they are very emaciated, lethargic and not wanting to eat.  They are both in the care of a wonderful foster family who is tending to their every need.  They are being hand fed every hour, a variety of different foods are being offered in an attempt to get them to eat.  

These are babies and will require an infinite amount of patience and love, lots of old newspapers, and patient  positive training - training is so very, very important - and it can and should begin at a young age for a puppy - just as with a young human child.  Please, please do your research before you apply.  Be realistic. These cute, fluffy puppies will grow up and become large dogs fast.  Please make sure you can make a commitment to a puppy that will last through their entire lifetime - most of which will be as a big dog - they are only cute and little for a few weeks.   As with any puppy, they will try your patience to no end.  You will spend much more money than you ever intended to spend on a dog, and you will have things chewed, peed and pooped on, and occasionally strange things swallowed with frantic trips to the emergency vet.  You will be ready to throw up your hands - many times!   However, if provided with love, guidance, training, and vast amounts of patience, they will love you unconditionally and will be your best friend fur-ever.  We at MAGSR want to make sure that these little cuties have the best home ever. If you feel that you have what it takes to give that home please contact us.

Update: Annie is ready to meet her adoring public!  She is a delight and has settled easily into our family routine.  Annie gets along well with the many children, people, and dogs in the neighborhood and loves going outside to play and take walks.  She rules the roost in the cuteness category and has even won over our older Shepherd who usually has little time for puppy antics.

Annie has recovered from her early difficulties as best as she can, and is a typical bouncy, friendly, and fearless pup with a healthy curiosity.   She successfully battled the pneumonia, but was left with an abnormality in one of her lung lobes.  She’s got all the energy and playfulness of a pup her age, just not the endurance. Annie would run and play all day if she could, but she loses steam and needs to take rest breaks to regulate her exertion level.  She steals toys, pulls tails, knocks over water dishes, hogs the dog beds, and pesters to no end - as little sisters will do - and the pack seems to relish putting-up with her adorable little self.

Annie is best suited for a home that will keep her active and occupied, but one that does not test her endurance.  Rally and walks, yes; Agility or jogging, no.  She is beginning to understand her physical limits but, like any active youngster, she will keep going past the point that is best for her.  She has a strong drive and loves to play and interact, so keeping her busy is an absolute must (she's no couch potato).  Woof!

Adopted 04/14/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD 
Age: 4 months (dob 12/13/11)
Color: Black/Cream
Current Size:  30 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Surrender

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Description: Meet our new boy Willie, he came in with his sister Wynonna.  Willie is the one with the red coat on in the pics.  He is learning all the things a puppy needs to know, but this will take time and patience.  He is learning how to walk on leash, working on letting us know when he needs to go out to go potty and to come when called.  He enjoys the company of other dogs, and he sleeps through the night in his crate.  Chewing, well he will keep you on your toes as he thinks anything within his reach is his to chew.  He will also require plenty of exercise to help burn off some of his energy, so plenty of playtime and walks will be required daily.  Yes he is cuddly, lovable, and cute as can be but please remember puppies are a lot of work.  They need to be house trained, they need to learn what not to chew, they will get into things they shouldn't and most of all they need basic obedience training.  Training is so very important for all dogs, it socializes them with other people and dogs, teaches them manners and creates a bond with their new family.  Please be sure you are up for the challenge of caring for a puppy and have the time and energy that goes with it.  We are looking for families that will commit to him for his entire life, will provide him with lots of love and care.  If you are looking to add a new furry family member ask to meet Willie.

Adopted 04/14/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 2 years (DOB 10/26/09)
Color: Black/Red
Current Size: 70 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 75 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Trainer
History:Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes with proper introductions

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DESCRIPTION: Mia's family could no longer care for her so a guardian angel stepped in to help find Mia a place to go.  Only wanting the best for Mia, she reached out to MAGSR for help.  Mia is a sweet girl who enjoys being with people, going for walks, runs in the yard, playing fetch, car rides and snuggling.  Mia has not had a lot of socialization with other dogs, upon meeting them she is unsure as to what to do so she barks.  With a calm dog and proper introductions Mia does fine.  While Mia is good with children we recommend older children as she Mia likes to jump up and may accidentally knock little ones down.  It is obvious that Mia has never had any type of training so she has a lot to learn to become a confident and well mannered family member.  With patience, time, training and lots of love Mia will learn all she needs to know....ask to meet Mia to see if she is the right fit for your family.

UPDATE: Hi its me, Miss Mia, I am happy to be in a foster home and my yucky ears are all better now, you'd never know I had an ear infection. I am an active beauty, who enjoys cuddling, cuddling and more cuddling. I am healthy, sweet and love people. I am a little unsure about other dogs, but with correction I subside the barking at them. With time, patience and training I am sure I will learn to love other furry creatures, but I do like to bark at them. I am not extremely ball driven but adore running, I am a lean running machine. I am housebroken, not real fond of my crate, but a stronger crate or veri-crate will handle that issue.Did I tell you I am a total love bug and actually I am sure I am supposed to be a lap dog. I know, "NO" (what dog doesn't?) sit, down and come, I know the hand signal for sit, take treats very gently, never jump a 3 foot fence and really, really want a fur-ever home for the New Year. My foster human is the bomb, spoils me rotten, she's such a softie. If you have GSD experience and want a cuddle bug extraordinar and are willing to help me thru the fear issues I have of those other furry creatures, then I am the one for You.

Adopted 04/14/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 4 years
Color: Black/Red
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Stray to Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Harper was found roaming around a park and was taken to a shelter in hopes that someone was looking for her, but sadly no one was.  She is a beautiful long hair Shepherd.  Currently Harper has a skin infection so some of her coat had to be shaved in order to treat the infection. She is currently on medication to treat the infection and will make a complete recovery. Harper is now looking for a new family that will provide her with a life full of love and care, and one that will make her a part of their family for the rest of her life. If you would like to meet Harper please contact us and we will set up an appointment.

Adopted 04/14/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 2 years
Color: Black
Current Size: 74 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 80 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Sam is a very handsome all black Shepherd. This boy draws attention from anyone that sees him. While walking him out of the shelter everyone wanted to meet him and were in awe of his good looks. The same thing happened when dropping him off at the vet's. Sam has a presence about him. He is a very strong boy with a lot of energy, but he also has a stubborn side and due to his strength it is hard to persuade him otherwise once he has made up his mind. With a good training program this will be overcome. He just needs to learn some leash manners and basic obedience and will become the best dog he can be. Due to his size and energy he may inadvertently knock little ones down so we are recommending a family with older children. The hardest thing I encountered with Sam was getting him into the car. He had made up his mind he was not getting in and with his size and stubbornness this took patience, time and persistence on my part. Once in the car he rode very well, laying down quietly for the entire trip. If you have the time to commit to Sam, he will bond closely and be a wonderful new family member.

Adopted 04/12/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 1/2 years
Color: White
Current Size: 62 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 75 - 80 lbs
House Broken:  Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Surrender
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Sweet Casey has had a rough time but remains sweet and loving and is ready to move on with her life leaving her past behind her.  She is a gorgeous white Shepherd with a liver color overlay on her back and some on her face...she is just stunning.  Casey is young and playful, learning about toys, love and affection.  She has lots to learn and experience but with a good training program Casey will excel and make a wonderful family member.  She is housebroken, crate trained, rides well in the car and sleeps through the night without a peep.  When first meeting other dogs she is somewhat unsure, she will do a little barking but is easily corrected and then will approach the dog for a sniff and gives tail wags.  Sadly, Casey is very low heartworm positive and will undergo heartworm treatment, luckily because it was caught early she will make a full recovery and is showing no signs of being heartworm positive, no cough, no lack of energy.  She will need to be kept quiet while undergoing her heartworm treatment but once it is complete she will run and play with the best of them. 

Casey is such a special girl and is so deserving of a family that will love and her cherish her for the rest of her life...please do not let her heartworm positive status deter you from considering her as it is curable and something that unfortunately we have dealt with many times.  If you are that extra special family that Casey is looking for please contact us to set up a meeting with her.

Adopted 04/12/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD 
Age: 4 months (dob 12/4/11)
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  30 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Surrender

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DESCRIPTION: Dazzling Dakota is here and wow is she a cutie.  She is learning all the things a puppy needs to know, but this will take time and patience.  She is learning how to walk on leash, working on letting us know when she needs to go out to go potty and to come when called.  She enjoys the company of other dogs, enjoys chasing a ball but hasn't quite mastered bringing it back yet, but she does sit and waits patiently for you to throw it and she sleeps through the night in her crate.  Chewing, well she will keep you on your toes as she thinks anything within her reach is hers to chew.  She will also require plenty of exercise to help burn off some of her energy, so plenty of playtime and walks will be required daily.  Yes she is cuddly, lovable, and cute as can be but please remember puppies are a lot of work.  They need to be house trained, they need to learn what not to chew, they will get into things they shouldn't and most of all they need basic obedience training.  Training is so very important for all dogs, it socializes them with other people and dogs, teaches them manners and creates a bond with their new family.  Please be sure you are up for the challenge of caring for a puppy and have the time and energy that goes with it.  We are looking for families that will commit to her for her entire life, will provide her with lots of love and care.  If you are looking to add a new furry family member ask to meet Dakota.

Adopted 4/10/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 5 years
Color: Black &Tan
Current Size: 75 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 80-85 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained:Yes
Living With: Kennel
History: Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes - Older
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Yes, with proper intro

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DESCRIPTION: Gunner may be 5 years old, but don't let his age lead you to believe that he has slowed down. Actually Gunner has the energy of a dog much younger, he is very active and will require a family that will work with his energy. Plenty of walks, playtime and training will go along way with helping Gunner keep his energy level in control. Due to his high energy level we are recommending that Gunner not go to a home with small children as he may inadvertently knock them down. A good solid training class will help Gunner learn some very much needed manners so that he can become a calmer and happier boy. Gunner certainly requires leadership to accomplish this. He has lived with children and cats in his former home. If you are an active family looking for a new family member to include in your activities, ask to meet Gunner.

UPDATE: Gunner is a big strong boy that needs a committed adopter to work on his manners in and outside the home. Gunner knows some commands but needs a refresher course. He loves to play ball and has learned to drop it on command. He enjoys playing in pool with his ball, actually he likes doing anything that involves a ball. He will need a lot of exercise to help channel his energy. He is your typical GSD and will be a star in training class. Ask to meet Gunner today.

UPDATE: Gunner is a big, powerful dog; but he is also obedient, cuddly, smart and content to do anything that keeps him near people. If you are an experienced dog owner willing to give him the attention and discipline that he needs, he will keep you entertained with his playfulness and big smile. He needs a family without cats or small children, because he plays too rough and chases; but he is great with male and female dogs of all sizes, older kids and all people. Everywhere we go on walks, people stop and comment on him and want to pet him - and he greets everyone with kisses and a wagging tail. Gunner loves to play ball, chew on his toys, give hugs, nap in his crate, go for long walks and get belly rubs. He even enjoys getting bathed and brushed. Gunner is a great all-around dog, and he already knows many commands; but he will need to continue obedience training with his forever family to learn that they are in charge of things. He is very willing to follow instructions; but if you don't give him any, he can be very creative in making up his own rules!

Adopted 4/10/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 14 weeks
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  25 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

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DESCRIPTION: Gibson made his way out of a shelter in the nick of time and is now safe in our care.  He came in with a female GSD, Amelia, believed to be his mother.  Amelia is just a pup herself.  Gibson is a cute, fluffy puppy that has so much to learn, but not too worry he is in a great foster home where they are teaching him some manners, feeding him lots of good food and he now has a warm comfy bed to sleep on.  This poor baby was just covered in fleas and fully engorged ticks. There were so many they were just falling off of him where ever you touched him.  He has had a complete check up by the vet, a nice warm bath, has been treated for the flea's and had all of the ticks removed.  He is now ready to meet a new family, one that will love and care for him, take him to training and put up with his puppy antics.  Please be sure you are able to devote the time it takes to raise a puppy...they are a lot of work but worth every second. 

Adopted 04/07/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD/Lab mix
Age: 10 weeks
Color: Black
Current Size: 10 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Sadly Deb has been diagnosed with Parvo and is struggling for her life.  She is currently at the emergency vet receiving around the clock care, but she has a tough fight on her hands to survive this horrid illness.  Please keep sweet Deb in your thoughts and prayers, we all are sending positive, healing energy her way.  Her foster Mom was very quick to notice the signs and got her to the vet right away, we can only hope she can pull through this.  Please donate to sweet Deb's care. The cost of around the clock medical care is quite costly and something we can only afford to provide with the generous donations of our supporters.

Deb along with her siblings Lew and Ellen were turned into a shelter.  A shelter is nowhere for puppies as they end up getting sick and often times come down with the dreaded Parvo disease.  Unfortunately the people that have these little pups parents, a purebred female German Shepherd and purebred Male Lab allowed them to mate, when not able to sell all of the puppies they dumped the babies in a shelter with no care for how they would survive or if they would ever get out of the shelter alive.  Both of the females, Deb and Ellen are frightened beyond words, they were huddled in a ball way back in their kennel and would shake with fear when anyone would approach.  Their brother Lew was there protector and would run over and lay on top of them to protect them from people.  It was so sad to see this, puppies should be playful, happy, wiggly, social and full of love not scared for their life.  Deb, Lew and Ellen are now all in foster homes being shown that people are not scarey and that they can be trusted.  They are receiving the best of care, food, water, toys and love.  They are learning to be puppies again, learning to explore and not hide, learning about toys, learning about being cuddled, petted and loved on.  At this young age they will all learn quickly that life is good and full of exciting things to do, their foster parents are making sure of this.   Please remember: if you are interested in adopting a puppy that they are a lot of work, they need to be housebroken, taught what is theirs and what is not, watched carefully so they do not ingest something they should not, etc. They will run around causing havoc and making lots of cute puppy sounds and will want and need your undivided attention.  They are a lifetime commitment, requiring regular vetting, walks, playtime, exercise, socialization and training..this is not something that should be taken lightly.  Please think this through and do your homework on what it takes to raise a puppy to be sure you able to deal with everything that comes with a puppy

Update: Sweet little Deb is home from the hospital and improving rapidly. She still has a way to go but according to her she is just fine thank you very much. She is learning to play (but not yet out of isolation so cannot play with her foster siblings yet), is eating very well after several days of not eating at all, and has gone from being a puppy who was terrified of people to being a real snuggle bunny. This little lady has so much spirit and is a true inspiration.  She is going to make some family a truly wonderful and fun addition.  Send in your application now if you are looking for a truly special little survivor to make your life a whole lot better.

Update: “Little Debbie” is such a sweet confection – and just like the snack cake ads say, she definitely “unwraps a smile.”   Deb is recovered from her Parvo infection with no indication of any long term impacts, and the vet commented on her last visit how lucky she is to be such a healthy Parvo survivor.  Deb does have a bit of a sensitive temperament, probably in part because of her limited socialization during her early formative weeks at the shelter and then at the hospital, so she can be cautious around new friends and tends to “bark first and ask questions later.”   But she has been out and about quite a bit lately, and with increasing exposure and positive reinforcement she is making steady progress.  Deb can still be a cautious girl, but her confidence is building day by day and she is becoming more at ease in new situations and around new acquaintances.   Deb has been a pleasure to have in our home: she does wonderfully in her crate, seems to be completely housebroken, gets along famously with our dog, settles down easily, and loves to cuddle.  Deb is still a puppy and so and so has all the typical puppy attributes, not the least of which is her seemingly boundless energy.  And she will need to continue to work on being at ease when unfamiliar people come in the house or approach her incautiously, and may always be a dog that wants to bark when there is knock at the door.  But all in all, Little Debbie is the just sweetest young pup that is very good natured, smart, and responsive, and with consistent leadership and formal training, we are confident that Deb will mature into a wonderful dog that will make the perfect addition to her lucky new forever family – could that be you?

Adopted 04/05/12

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 9 months
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 75 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 80-90 lbs.
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Stray to Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Working on it

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DESCRIPTION: Clark was found tied up to someone's property, they did not own him so he was taken to the shelter where no one ever came to claim him.  Clark is an extremely handsome young lad, full of life and puppy mannerisms.  He is a very friendly boy who wants nothing more than to be with a family that will love and cherish him for the rest of his life, take him walks, play with him and provide him with care.  He rides well in the car and has no problem with meeting new people.  Training will go along way in helping Clark learn his boundaries and manners, it also helps create a strong bond with his new family.  If you are looking to add a new furry family member to your life please ask to meet Clark.

Adopted 04/04/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 4 years old
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 69 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION:  Haven is a beautiful, calm girl that you can see has been well cared for.  She enjoys the company of other dogs and rides calmly in the car.  Haven would once again love to have a home of her own with family to care for her, love her, take her for walks, spend time in the garden, being by your side and cuddling up on a nice cozy bed.  Haven wants this family to be her forever family....could that be you?  If so please ask to meet Haven to see if she is the right fit for your family.

Update: Haven has been in foster with me for just under a week now.  She has settled in nicely, she is much more relaxed and at ease with all of the activity in our home.  She now comes to us looking to be loved on, she enjoys have her ears rubbed, will roll over for belly rubs and likes being brushed.  Haven is very attentive to her handler, on walks she is always checking in, she walks nicely on a leash, enjoys sitting in the sun while being petted.  Haven should excel at training, she has already learned sit and come.  She allows you to take food and treats from her with no problems at all.  She really does not know what to do with toys, this may come with time.  She is completely house and crate trained and sleeps through the night without a sound.  Haven will make a loving family member, ask to meet her to see if she is the right fit for your family.

Adopted 4/1/12

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 14 weeks
Color: Tan/Black
Current Size:  25 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

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DESCRIPTION: Wanda, along with her sister Xena and brother Gabe are just babies and have a lot to learn.  Yes they are cuddly, lovable, and cute as can be but please remember puppies are a lot of work.  They need to be house trained, they need to learn what not to chew, they will get into things they shouldn't and most of all they need basic obedience training.  Training is so very important for all dogs, it socializes them with other people and dogs, teaches them manners and creates a bond with their new family.  Please be sure you are up for the challenge of caring for a puppy and have the time and energy that goes with it.  We are looking for families that will commit to them for the entire life's, will provide them will lots of love and care.  If you are looking to add a new furry family member ask to meet one of these fur babies.

Adopted 04/01/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD Mix
Age:  10 months
Color: White w/ Tan
Current Size:  40 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  50 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Luna was surrendered to a shelter as her family had no time for her. She lived with children and gets along well with other dogs. Luna is already crate trained and house trained. She is as cute as can be, very friendly and playful. Luna would love to have a family that has time to take her for walks, play with her and of course take her to training. If you are looking to add a cute furry family member to your family please ask to meet Luna.

Adopted: 03/31/12!

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Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD
Age:  4 years
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  63 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  65 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Kenzie is looking for a new home and family as her former family decided they no longer had time for her, this is so sad.  Kenzie is nice girl that enjoys the company of the other dogs and does well with cats.  When she see cats outside she does chase as she wants to play with them.  Kenzie would love to have a family that will commit to her for the remainder of her life, one that will not grow tired of her and toss her aside.  A warm bed, some toys, walks, playtime, good nutrition and lots of love would make Kenzie very happy.  If you are able to make this commitment and provide for Kenzie please contact us to set up an appointment.

UPDATE: Kenzie is very well behaved in a home.  She is crate trained and potty trained.  She loves going for walks and just enjoys being with her person.  She is getting better on her leash skills.  She loves watching the kids play on the playground and bikes and skateboards don't bother her at all.  She will keep you company while you are gardening or just hanging out watching TV.  She loves to get belly rubs and when she sees you walking towards her she rolls over on her side to get her belly rubbed.  She sleeps thru the night without a peep.  She's a snuggle bunnie if you allow her on the couch or bed.  A very loving dog that deserves a family to love her forever. 

Adopted 3/30/12

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 2 Years
Color: Fawn, Tan, and White
Current Size: 46 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 50-55 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Yes
Living With: Foster
History: Return
 
Good With Kids: No
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Elmo was born in early 2009 to a GSD. He had several brothers and sisters, and a daddy who was no where around. Unfortunately, he was the victim of a cruelty case in which the owner beat Elmo's mother to death and two of his siblings at six weeks of age. The surviving puppies went to the shelter while the cruelty case went to court. During those four months, they all contracted parvo and had yet another challenge to face. Luckily, they found a foster to give them the care they needed and all recovered. All of the puppies have since been adopted out, but Elmo is still waiting for his forever home. It seems Elmo has had more difficulty rehabilitating than the others and suffers from fear related issues. Elmo's current foster home is trying to work him through these issues, but it will take time. Elmo's new home will have a few requirements to help him with his fears. He will not be placed in a home with children or one which has frequent visits from children - he needs a quiet home where he can relax and feel more comfortable. Additionally, Elmo needs a patient home - one which understands that he has limitations and is willing to do what is necessary to try and work through these. He thrives with a strong, experienced handler, one which he respects and can feel confident with. He is well beyond basic obedience and is a super star on a leash! He LOVES to play with toys and to romp with the other two resident dogs. I have never met a dog that is better with dogs than Elmo - he loves all canines alike and can get any dog to play, even those who may resist! Elmo enjoys walks, and is a cuddler ... once he is comfortable with you, he only wants to be petted and loved on. Elmo is ready to find his forever home - could it be with you?

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Update 05/04: Sadly Elmo is looking for another foster home. One of the resident dogs in the current foster home is experiencing severe neurologic issues and will be undergoing another surgery next week and must have a very quiet home to recover in. It would not serve Elmo any justice to be returned to the kennel after as far as he has come in his current foster home and would only reinstate all of his fears. Is there any chance you have room for this boy, even if it is just temporarily? If so, please email his current foster at furryfriends24@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Update 07/19: Elmo is still in search of his forever home. He has most recently been attending some additional training classes specifically focused on socialization and thus far has done very well. See the videos below of Elmo playing with one of his favorite visitors :)

Here are some more videos of Elmo playing with my dad: Video 1 and Video 2

Adopted 3/30/12

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 14 weeks
Color: Tan/Black
Current Size:  25 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 - 75 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

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DESCRIPTION: Gabe, along with his sisters Xena and Wanda are just babies and have a lot to learn.  Yes they are cuddly, lovable, and cute as can be but please remember puppies are a lot of work.  They need to be house trained, they need to learn what not to chew, they will get into things they shouldn't and most of all they need basic obedience training.  Training is so very important for all dogs, it socializes them with other people and dogs, teaches them manners and creates a bond with their new family.  Please be sure you are up for the challenge of caring for a puppy and have the time and energy that goes with it.  We are looking for families that will commit to them for the entire life's, will provide them will lots of love and care.  If you are looking to add a new furry family member ask to meet one of these fur babies.

adopted 3/24/12

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 14 weeks old
Color: White
Current Size: 24 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Stray to shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Adorable Icin' along with his very cute brother Alaska were found as strays.  How such young babies end up as strays living on the streets on their own is beyond me.  Luckily they were caught and taken to a shelter where they were placed on a stray hold in hopes that whoever owned them would come forward, but that of course never happened.  These sweet pups were so scared in the shelter, hiding in the corner of their kennel run, so of course MAGSR had to take them so we can find them a loving and caring home.  They have only been with us a few hours now but are slowly starting to trust us and we are even getting tail wags and kisses.  With a bit more time they will be playing and acting like puppies should, they just need to learn they are safe and loved.  Alaska is the more outgoing of the two, he will check things out while his brother Icin' hides behind him.  They are in need of a good bath, lots of nutritious food, clean water and of course lots of care and love.  Please, if you are thinking of adopting a puppy be sure to do your homework, as it is a lot of work but so very worth it.  This is a big commitment, one that must be for the lifetime of the dog, but in return you will get a devoted and loving family member.  If you are interested in meeting Alaska please contact us, these boys are so ready to move on and become someone's new best furry friend.
  

Adopted: 03/23/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 14 weeks old
Color: White
Current Size: 24 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Stray to shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Adorable Alaska along with his very cute brother Icin' were found as strays.  How such young babies end up as strays living on the streets on their own is beyond me.  Luckily they were caught and taken to a shelter where they were placed on a stray hold in hopes that whoever owned them would come forward, but that of course never happened.  These sweet pups were so scared in the shelter, hiding in the corner of their kennel run, so of course MAGSR had to take them so we can find them a loving and caring home.  They have only been with us a few hours now but are slowly starting to trust us and we are even getting tail wags and kisses.  With a bit more time they will be playing and acting like puppies should, they just need to learn they are safe and loved.  Alaska is the more outgoing of the two, he will check things out while his brother Icin' hides behind him.  They are in need of a good bath, lots of nutritious food, clean water and of course lots of care and love.  Please, if you are thinking of adopting a puppy be sure to do your homework, as it is a lot of work but so very worth it.  This is a big commitment, one that must be for the lifetime of the dog, but in return you will get a devoted and loving family member.  If you are interested in meeting Alaska please contact us, these boys are so ready to move on and become someone's new best furry friend.
  

Adoopted: 3/20/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: German Shepherd
Age:  10 months (DOB 3/11/2011)
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  52 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  65 - 70 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With:  Trainer
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK:  Some - needs slow, proper introductions.

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Description: Meet Jess, she is a beautiful young Shepherd.  Jess lived in a home with multiple other dogs but was picky about which ones she got along with.  While she played nicely with one of the resident dogs, she did not do well with the other dogs.  Jess is in need of training and a strong experienced handler as Jess thinks at this time that she is in charge and needs to learn that she is not.  She is young, exuberant and full of herself, but with time, confidence, consistency, structure and training Jess should learn to accept other dogs and become more relaxed.  Jess is very friendly and relaxed with people of all ages, .  We will be working with Jess, watch for updates on her progress.

Adopted: 03/14/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 4 to 5 months old
Color: Tan/Blk
Current Size: approx. 25 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 70 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Stray to Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Chazen is a very handsome young man who is looking for a family of his own.  He has a tan body with a slight black overlay and stunning black face and very erect ears.  He is getting along very well with other dogs of all sizes and at this age he probably is good with cats.  It is obvious that Chazen has never been on a leash before as he weaves between your legs, spins around and pulls.  In the very short time he has been with us he is learning quickly to enjoy the leash and going for walks.  He is a little thin right now but he will quickly gain weight with regular meals of good nutritious food.  He rides quietly in the car and is just now learning about a crate...so far it is going well.  He has no idea what to do with toys, but will learn with time.  He enjoys being snuggled and playing with the other dogs.  Please remember Chazen is just a puppy and has a lot to learn. He will chew things he shouldn't, probably have some accidents in the house and get into all kinds of things.  It takes a great deal of patience to raise a puppy and they grow into large dogs very quickly so please be sure you have the time, energy and patience to deal with a puppy.  Ask to meet Chazen, he is ready to settle his paws into a home.

Adopted: 03/17/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 year old
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 75 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 80-85 lbs.
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter - Thrown out of a moving truck

Good With Kids: probably
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Sweet Dolan along with his fur friend Vance were thrown out of a moving truck on a MD highway, many witnesses reported this to animal control and they were brought to safety.  Dolan is such sweet and loving boy, hard to understand why anyone would do such a cruel thing to any living being.  Dolan has had a complete check up by the Vet and now ready to put his past behind him and move on.  Dolan is looking for a family that has lots of love to give, that will take him for walks and play with him and most importantly take him to training.  Training is such an important part of dog ownership, it not only helps the dog be more confident and develop good manners but also creates a strong bond with their new family.  If you are looking to add a furry family member to your family please ask to meet Dolan, he will greet you with tail wags.

Adopted: 03/17/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 Year (DOB 10/19/10)
Color: Black with Tan
Current Size: 34 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 45 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Owner Surrender
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

Sponsored By: Many wonderful, caring people. Click Here for the list of Leila's sponsors.  

Loved-on by: Leigh Clark - Shady Side, MD "Leila- We couldn't ask for a sweeter foster sister.
Hugs and kisses from Pahana, Meggie, Coda, and Ice."

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DESCRIPTION: Leila was purchased from a breeder, within a month of arriving home she became ill.  Leila has been diagnosed with liver shunts and will require very expensive surgery to correct this condition.  Her family was not able to afford the surgery and knowing without the surgery she would not survive. They reached out to MAGSR.  Although we are tight on medical funds we could not sit back and let sweet little Leila suffer.  Leila is now in a loving foster home receiving the care she needs.  Leila still has some testing to undergo, her surgery will then be scheduled.

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Leila is not available for adoption at this time...watch for updates.

Update: A big huge thank you to everyone that donated towards my medical care. Due to your generosity, MAGSR has reached the fund raising goal for my upcoming medical appointment on 5/16 and pending surgery. I will be traveling to the University of Pennsylvania where I'll undergo specialized diagnostic testing and then surgery will be scheduled. My special team of doctor's needs more information about my shunt(s) so we can decide which procedure/approach is best for me. They also need to be sure my body is strong enough to undergo surgery at this time. Watch for updates about my big day in PA.

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Leila

Update: Leila traveled to U Penn on May 25 and was evaluated a team of specialists. Leila stayed at U Penn for two days and underwent specialized testing to evaluate her condition. While she was under anesthesia, they were able to spay her, remove her back dewclaws and remove her bladder stones, which are very common with shunt dogs. It has been determined Leila has two very large interhepatic shunts, one of which is very complicated and may not be able to be fixed. Her main vet at U Penn has sent Leila's info to three other shunt specialist (CA and NY ) for other opinions. The thought at the time of her discharge is that the first shunt can be coiled, meaning they will insert a stent into the vena cava and then place coils in the blood vessel that is not routing properly. The coils will catch platelets, forming a clot which will slowly close the blood vessel. This is all done by going through the jugular vein. If the second, more complicated shunt can be fixed, they will run dye through the blood vessels, follow the dye through the bad vessel and then attempt to repair. This procedure will involve several specialists. If the complex shunt can not be repaired, neither shunt will be repaired and Leila will be maintained on drug therapies. We should hear something this week and will post once we hear back from U Penn. Leila condition is stable at this point and she is responding well to diet and drug therapies.

Update: Leila and I made our way to New York on Sunday. She was examined by her team of specialists on Monday where further imaging determined Leila has between 10-20 shunts. According to her team, there are only 7 documented cases such as Leila's. Her team was able to coil four of her shunts yesterday and insert a stent. Leila is doing well after surgery- so far no seizures and the plan is I will be picking her up tomorrow. In a month, Leila will have blood work and we will then determine the plan for the other shunts.

Update: It's been 8 weeks since my surgery and things are going very well.  My last lab results looked great and my doctor had my foster mom start to slowly discontinue my medications.  We are currently trying to wean me off my prescription dry food onto a regular dry food and so far things are going well.   As to my future needs for further surgery, we can't be sure but if I need help I've got a great medical team.     

Update: Leila's liver shunt surgery was a success. She is now eating regular dog food and off of her medications with the exception of Prilosec, which she will take for life. Leila does still have several active shunts but they are not affecting her life so there is not need for surgical intervention. If these active shunts do begin to affect Leila, she will need further medical intervention which may include more surgery.

Adopted: 03/17/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD long curly coat
Age: 10 - 12 months old
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Audrey is so beautiful and so unique. She has a luscious long curly coat...just beautiful.  She is a great girl and enjoys the company of people and other dogs, although we are unsure about cats.  Audrey would benefit greatly from training, as would all dogs - this helps them become the best they can be and creates a lifelong bond with their new family.  Audrey would love to have a family to provide her with a loving and caring home, nutritious food, a warm bed and a family of her very own.  If you would like to meet Audrey and see for yourself just how unique and pretty she is, please contact us to set up an appointment.

Adopted: 03/17/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 year
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 85 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 75 - 80 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Tess' family had a change in their life that required them to be gone from home for many many hours in a day.  Knowing that Tess was spending far too much time alone they wanted her to find a family that had more time for her, so they reached out to MAGSR.  Tess gets along well with other dogs, has been around cats with no problem as well as children of varying ages.  Tess is a little unsure right now which is expected due to the recent changes in her life but with time she will settle in.  She rode very quietly in the car in a crate, although she did get car sick.  This often times can be overcome with shorter frequent trips built up to longer trips.  This also could have been caused by being nervous as she was with an unfamiliar person.  Tess would love to find a family that has time to spend with her, taking her on walks, playing with her, hanging out and of course taking her to training.  Training is so very important with all dogs as it helps them learn their boundaries, manners, feel secure and it creates a strong bond with their family.  If you have room in your heart and home for Tess please ask to meet her.

Adopted: 03/15/12!

Sex:   Female
Breed: GSD/mix
Age:   9 years
Color:  Tan with Black
Current Size: 60 - 65 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 65 lbs
House Broken:  Yes
Obedience Trained: Yes
Living With: Foster
History:  Return

Good With Kids:    16 and Older
Good with Cats:    No
Other Dogs OK:    Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Belle is a beautiful, loving, and lion-hearted lady, with a sense of humor, and wit to match even the smartest GSD. Belle loves to work and has completed Rally Obedience classes and K-9 Nose-work classes. She learns quickly and loves to show off her skills. Though she has her basic obedience skills down pat, she'll have to go through obedience classes with a new handler to help cement her bond with them.

Belle lost her first home, of 7 years, to family illness, and her second home because the new owner didn't give her the training and leadership she needed. When she was returned, we were eager to take her back into foster. We knew how sweet, good-natured, and obedient she is when she's working with a good handler and we hoped we could help get her back on the right track. With some time and training, Belle is now at the top of her game.

Despite all of her good qualities, Belle is often over looked because of her age, but old dogs deserve loving forever-families, too! We hope that you'll consider bringing Belle into your home.

Adopted 03/15/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 4 years
Color: Black w/ white
Current Size: 81 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 90 lbs.
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Unknown

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DESCRIPTION: Hudson found himself at a shelter hoping someone would adopt him before his time was up.  Handsome Hudson is now in our care and looking for a loving family of his very own.  Hudson is a big boy, a little under weight right now but will gain that weight with proper nutrition and regular meals.  He has no leash manners at all, in fact this big, strong boy pulls like an Ox, but we will start working with him on leash manners which of course will have to be continued with his new family.  Training is a must as it with all of our dogs, this will teach Hudson his leash manners, to listen to his new family and become a well mannered boy.  Training also creates a strong bond between the dog and their new family.    If you are looking to add a new furry family member to your family be sure to add Hudson to list of dogs you would like to meet.

Adopted 03/15/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 1/2 years
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 85 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 85 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Unknown
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Unknown

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DESCRIPTION: Jackson is big boy who is now on his 3rd home.  His first owner was unable to keep him as he moved, so a friend took Jackson, but Jackson grew too large and strong for him so he surrendered Jackson to us.  It is very obvious that Jackson has never had any type of training, he does not know to walk on a leash, he pulls, he barks, he has no manners at all.  Jackson is going to require a good training program to help him learn everything he needs to know, at this time he is a black slate and needs to learn everything, including how to properly introduce himself to other dogs and people.  He is a gorgeous purebred GSD, a big strong boy in need of guidance and a firm but fair handler.  We will be working with Jackson and getting to know him better, please watch for updates. 

Adopted 3/3/12

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 2 years
Color: Black/Red
Current Size: 56 lbs. very underweight
Potential/Ideal Size: 80 - 85 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Vet
History: Shelter - thrown from moving truck

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats:  Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

Description: Vance is a stunning black and red Shepherd with an incredibly sweet personality.  Sadly Vance and his fur friend Dolan were thrown from moving truck on MD Highway, many witnesses reported this and the dogs were taken to safety.  Vance was ill and needed immediate medical attention, so MAGSR picked up both Vance and Dolan and got them both to the vet immediately.  Our Vet felt that Vance was in need of 24 hour emergency medical care so he was quickly transported to the ER.  Vance has a very high temperature is struggling to breathe, he is also not eating at all.  He is undergoing numerous tests, is on oxygen and i.v. fluids along with pain meds and antibiotics.  These sweet boys did nothing except end up with a family that obviously had no concern for their well being, this is truly a very sad situation.  Please keep Vance in your thoughts and prayers, as his condition at this time is critical.  MAGSR will be facing a very large Vet bill for his care, donations are greatly needed to help us cover the costs.  If you would like to donate to Vance's medical care please indicate that on your donation.  We are so very lucky to have such wonderful supporters as this allows us to help dogs like Vance in their time of need.

Update: Vance was seen by internal specialists who determined Vance was extremely ill and there wasn't anything anyone could do to save him.  With a very heavy heart, MAGSR decided to end Vance's suffering and he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge with MAGSR volunteers by his side promising him we'd take good care of his brother, Dolan.  With everything Vance had been through, he was wagging his tail and giving kisses until the very end.   

Run free with love, Vance.  We will never forget your courage and strength.

Vance has been adopted by the MAGSR family.

Adopted 3/5/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 16 weeks
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 25 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs
House Broken: Working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Meet the adorable Azzura. She is an adorable 4 month old Shepherd mix.  She was in a shelter which is a very scary place for such young pup, but luckily we were able to have her pulled and brought to our care.  Azzura is now in a foster home where she is learning some much needed house manners, some training, socialization, getting lots of love and cuddles.  Please be sure you have the time to commit to such a young pup, a girl full of energy, learning what is hers to chew and what is not, where to potty and where not to, what to eat and what not to eat and of course training.  Puppies are a joy to have but with the joy comes a lot of challenges which will require a lot of patience.  If you are interested in meeting Azzura please contact us to set up an appointment.

Adopted: 03/03/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD
Age: approx. 2 years
Color: Black/cream
Current Size:  50 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  55 - 60 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Stray to Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats:  Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Meet the petite and sweet Dolce.  Dolce was a stray to a shelter and no one came to claim to her.  She has been living in a temp. foster home while waiting to make her way to us.  Her foster reports that she is as sweet as honey, friendly with everyone she meets, loves all other animals and has a very gentle nature.  Dolce will fit well into any family, a family that will love and care for her for the rest of her life.  If you are interested in meeting Dolce please contact us to set up an appointment.  If you are not yet an approved adopter please fill out our online adoption application to begin the process.

Adopted: 03/03/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 5 years
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 42 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 45 lbs
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History:

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Olivia is a great little dog and as cute as she can be. When she first came to us she was freightened and timid.  She is quickly becoming a more confident dog. She rode in the car with another female dog and had no issues. She is now adjusting to the kennel and other dogs. We will post updates as we learn more about Olivia.

UPDATE: This petite, mini-shepherd is learning to trust and her warm brown eyes and glossy coat match her personality. She keeps her kennel clean, walks quietly on the leash, accepts treats softly, and now displays a happy bounce to her step. She doesn't know what sit means yet, but willingly does whatever is asked of her. She responds to kindness and patience. Olivia has "been there and done that" and needs to find a partner that can appreciate this little package.

UPDATE: Olivia is a very sweet loving dog but would do best in a home without young children.  She loves to go for long walks with her foster mom and runs with her foster dad so she would be a great companion for someone who enjoys the outdoors.  She is very well mannered and walks well on a leash and doesn't mind at all the other dogs and cats that make up her foster family.

Adopted 02/23/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 7 years
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 57 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (KP)
History: Confiscated due to cruelty and neglect

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Yes

Loved On By: Suzanne Palmer- Port Tobacco, MD "You are safe and loved"

Loved-on by: Caroline Mandel -Edgewater, MD "Zarina you are forever a part of my heart. Life has only just begun for you. Love you!"

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DESCRIPTION: While out evaluating some dogs in a rural shelter, I came across Zarina. As she approached her kennel gate her eyes looked at me begging for my attention.  The sadness in her face was something I could not ignore.  You could see she had not had the best life and was yearning for someone to love her.  I spent time with her at her kennel watching how she moved around, being calmed by her calm demeanor, being touched by her wanting to be by my side.  I asked the shelter staff what her story was and how long she had been there.  What they told me of what Zarina had endured in the hands of her former person sickened me and made my heart ache.  When the animal control officers took Zarina from her former home she was 25 lbs. under weight, she was nothing more than a skeleton with a dirty, rough and patchy coat over her bones.  The pictures brought me to tears, but seeing her now it is obvious how much the shelter staff cared for her and brought her back to health.  Now that the trial was over and the Judge awarded custody of Zarina to the shelter she was up for adoption.  Sadly no one ever looked at her due to her being 7 years old, they considered a senior.  Due to her age the shelter staff advised me that they would more than likely have to euthanize her as the shelter fills up quickly and when they run out of space the seniors are the first to go.  Well I could not have that. This sweet girl had lived a life a misery, she was nursed back to health all to have it end because she is a spry 7 year old.  Zarina has many good years left and deserves to enjoy them knowing compassion, love, care, good nutrition, a warm home and comfy bed..she should not leave this earth not have having the chance to know that not all humans are like her past person.  The decision was made that Zarina would come into MAGSR's care where she would start to experience the best of everything and receive more love than she ever thought possible. 

Zarina is a calm, quiet, respectful, dainty lady that walks nicely on the leash, sleeps peacefully in a crate, has had no accidents in the house or her crate.  She gets very excited when she sees other dogs, giving them lots of sniffs and kisses and accepting the same back from the other dogs.  She rides well in the car, enjoying looking out the window to see the world and all that is going on.  She adores being petted and loved on and wants nothing more than to have someone at her side enjoying her as much as she enjoys them.  I promised Zarina the second we stepped out of the shelter that she was starting a new life and that I promised her that she would never suffer pain, abuse or neglect ever again...as she looked at me her eyes got brighter and she gave me a gentle kiss on my cheek.  I truly believe she knows she is now safe and starting a new life.  Zarina is a very special girl and only deserves the best, a family that will love and cherish her for the rest of her life, take her for leisurely walks, lots of cuddle time, and allow her to be by your side as you read, watch t.v., work etc...  If you have room in your heart and home please set up an appointment to meet Zarina..you too will fall in love with her, just as we have.

Adopted 02/25/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 14 weeks
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 15 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs
House Broken: Working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (EE)
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Meet our newest little bundle of joy, Rain.  She was found as a stray and taken to a shelter..she waited and waited for someone to come and  claim her but no one ever did.  Sweet Rain is now with us, receiving lots of love, good nutrition, water, toys and playtime and learning some house manners.  She is such a doll baby, wanting to be cuddled and played with.  Being that Rain is just a young puppy you must be prepared to deal with all that owning a puppy brings to your life.  Potty accidents, chewing things she shouldn't, getting into things that could make her sick, lots of vet visits, sleepless nights and many trips outside regardless of the weather or time of day or night.  Caring for a puppy is a lot of work, but they do not stay puppies forever...they grow into large dogs in no time and become faithful forever friends and family members.  Please be sure you have the time, patience and commitment for a puppy and are able to care for Rain for the rest of her life.  If you know that you have what it takes please contact us to set up an appointment to meet Rain.

Update: What a delight is little Miss Rain – so sweet, so smart, and so spunky.   She’s been with us a couple of days, and I have to say it, she really has a very “sunny” disposition.  She is confident and outgoing and really loves to make new friends, whether two-legged or four.  At about three months she has that seemingly endless fountain of puppy energy, and thrives on plenty of play and activity.  She and our older male GSD have struck up quite the friendship, and he helps to provide Miss Rain with a couple of nice workouts each day.   Rain is very sweet, and responds with lots of wiggles and kisses to affection.  Having said that, she is still very young and hasn’t learned too much in the way of manners yet, so Rain can sometimes be headstrong and a bit unruly when she gets very excited.  But she is very bright and responsive, and learns quickly.  She has a pretty good sit, does very well in her crate, and is making progress on her housebreaking, although she still has some way to go on that front.   Rain is a smart and good-natured young girl with lots of energy.  She does seem to have a bit of a headstrong streak, and will need consistent leadership and formal training to really flourish and come into her own.  We are really enjoying having little Miss Rain in our home, and we know she will make a great addition to some lucky family ready to offer her the time, love, dedication, and leadership she needs to thrive and mature.

Adopted 02/25/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age: approx. 1 year
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size:  60 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  60-65 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Foster (CM)
History: Stray to Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

Loved-on by: Cindy Skoglund - Ellicott City, MD
(3/9/12)

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DESCRIPTION: Nika was a stray to a shelter but no one ever came to claim her. She has been in a temp. foster home waiting on transport to us and her foster reports that she is a love bug and very sweet, always looking for fun and a good time. She gets along well with other dogs both males and females and enjoys the company of children. Nika is still very puppy-like in her behavior. She is estimated to be approx. 1 year old but she could be younger. Training is a must, as it is with all of our dogs. This will help Nika learn good dog manners so that she will become the best dog she can be. If you are interested in meeting sweet Nika please contact us to set up an appointment. If you are not yet an approved adopter please fill out the online adoption application to start the process.

Adopted 2/26/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD/Lab mix
Age: 10 weeks
Color: Black with white on chest
Current Size: 22 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (M&GP)
History: shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Ellen along with her siblings Deb and Lew were turned into a shelter. A shelter is nowhere for puppies as they end up getting sick and often times come down with the dreaded Parvo disease.  Unfortunately the people that have these little pups parents, a purebred female German Shepherd and purebred Male Lab allowed them to mate, when not able to sell all of the puppies they dumped the babies in a shelter with no care for how they would survive or if they would ever get out of the shelter alive.  Both of the females, Deb and Ellen are frightened beyond words, they were huddled in a ball way back in their kennel and would shake with fear when anyone would approach.  Their brother Lew was there protector and would run over and lay on top of them to protect them from people.  It was so sad to see this, puppies should be playful, happy, wiggly, social and full of love not scared for their life.  Deb, Lew and Ellen are now all in foster homes being shown that people are not scarey and that they can be trusted.  They are receiving the best of care, food, water, toys and love.  They are learning to be puppies again, learning to explore and not hide, learning about toys, learning about being cuddled, petted and loved on.  At this young age they will all learn quickly that life is good and full of exciting things to do, their foster parents are making sure of this.   Please remember: if you are interested in adopting a puppy that they are a lot of work, they need to be housebroken, taught what is theirs and what is not, watched carefully so they do not ingest something they should not, etc. They will run around causing havoc and making lots of cute puppy sounds and will want and need your undivided attention.  They are a lifetime commitment, requiring regular vetting, walks, playtime, exercise, socialization and training..this is not something that should be taken lightly.  Please think this through and do your homework on what it takes to raise a puppy to be sure you able to deal with everything that comes with a puppy.

Update: Ellen has been with us for about one week. She is one scared little pup. She wants nothing more than to play, but does not know how. She needs slow introductions as does not trust easy.  But once you have her trust, she is your shadow.  She responds well to sit and walking on a leash, but prefers to be in your arms or lap. Ellen would love to find a furever home that can take time and patience to bring her true colors out. She really will be worth the effort!

Update: Ellen here, wanted to let you know how well I am doing. I love to play with soft toys with an occasional hard bone. I am teething you should know. My foster sister dog is showing me all the ropes. I am learning "Find It", Sit, Down, and Here (introduction to come). I learned the crate is a quiet place and can get my much needed beauty rest. I still need to go outside a lot but get my business done quickly almost on command. My foster mom said someone would come and teach me many more things and love me forever. Won't you please ask to meet me?

Adopted 02/20/12!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age:  15 weeks
Color: Tan/blk
Current Size:  21 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  50 lbs.
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: not yet
Living With:  Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Cora was a stray. She was brought to a shelter but no one ever came to claim her.  She is a beautiful puppy that wants to be loved and cuddled by her people, sleep in a cuddly bed, receive good nutrition and some toys to play with.  In return you will get sweet puppy kisses, tail wags and a friend/companion forever.  Oh, but let us not forget, with a puppy you will also have to deal with potty accidents, things being chewed, lots of puppy antics and trips to the vet, so please be sure you have the patience and time a puppy needs. If you are interested in meeting Cora, contact us to set up an appointment.

Adopted 02/27/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD/Husky mix
Age: 12 weeks
Color: Silver/cream
Current Size: 15 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 50 - 60 lbs
House Broken: Working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (K&WC)
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION:Cuddly Cami was sitting in a scary shelter hoping that someone would take her away from there and into safety.  Cami is now in the care of a foster where she is learning the finer things in life, has a nice warm bed, lots of good food and tons of love and cuddles.  Cami is just a baby so she still has so much to learn, this will take a lot of time and patience but is so worth it.  If you are interested in meeting Cami please contact us to set up an appointment.

Adopted 2/6/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 4 years
Color: Blk/tan
Current Size:  85 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  85 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Yes - basic
Living With: Kennel
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes, 8 yrs. and up
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Kobe was once a stray and then found a family of his own. Sadly, now Kobe is once again looking for a family.  Kobe lived with children 8 and older, he loved them very much..but when his family had another baby Kobe did not handle this well.  Time, patience, guidance and training would have helped him adapt to the changes in his life--yes, dogs also need to adapt to the changes in their lives just as we humans do.  Unfortunately Kobe's family decided surrendering him to us would be the easier option.  Kobe is obedience trained, is well behaved and very smart.  Kobe would like very much to find a family that will take the life of a dog seriously, one that will love and care for him for his entire life, a place to call home forever. Please ask to meet Kobe to see if he could be your next family member.

Adopted 02/03/12!

Sex:   Male
Breed: GSD/mix
Age: 4 months
Color: Tan w/ Black
Current Size: 30 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 50 lbs
House Broken:  working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History:  Shelter

Good With Kids:    Yes
Good with Cats:    Yes
Other Dogs OK:    Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Kringle along with his siblings and Mom were turned into a shelter...the result of what happens when pets are not spayed/neutered. This family is one of the lucky ones to make it out safely. They all have wonderful personalities, very friendly and so much want to be cuddled and loved on by humans. They are all residing in foster homes, learning some house manners and getting plenty of love and care.

These are babies and will require an infinite amount of patience and love, lots of old newspapers, and patient positive training - training is so very, very important - and it can and should begin at a young age for a puppy - just as with a young human child. Please, please do your research before you apply. Be realistic. These cute, fluffy puppies will grow up and become large dogs fast. Please make sure you can make a commitment to a puppy that will last through their entire lifetime - most of which will be as a big dog - they are only cute and little for a few weeks. As with any puppy, they will try your patience to no end. You will spend much more money than you ever intended to spend on a dog, and you will have things chewed, peed and pooped on, and occasionally strange things swallowed with frantic trips to the emergency vet. You will be ready to throw up your hands - many times! However, if provided with love, guidance, training, and vast amounts of patience, they will love you unconditionally and will be your best friend fur-ever. We at MAGSR want to make sure that these little cuties have the best home ever. If you feel that you have what it takes to give that home please contact us.

Adopted 02/25/12!

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD
Age:  2 years
Color:  Black/tan
Current Size: 60 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 60-65 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Some
Living With: Kennel
History: Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Legend is a 2+ yr neutered male GSD that had a rough start to life. He spent his first year tied out with other dogs and not given proper nutrition. At one year of age he weighed only 40 lbs. He was adopted from a humane society, but the family situation changed dramatically, and Legend was spending most of his life alone and in a crate. He was surrendered to MAGSR so that he could have companionship and more activity in his life. Legend is small at about 60 lbs. but full of enthusiasm. He loves other dogs and wants to play. He is good with children and housebroken, crate trained (not too much time, thank you) and is not a chewer. He wants human contact and interaction, knows basic commands like sit, down and come, and walks well on a leash. Playful and energetic, he still understands what he needs to do to be a good dog in the house. Cuddling is his favorite house activity.

Adopted 02/19/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD/Lab mix
Age: 10 weeks
Color: Tan with Black
Current Size: 15 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 70 lbs
House Broken: working on it
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (K&WC)
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Lew along with his siblings Deb and Ellen were turned into a shelter. A shelter is nowhere for puppies as they end up getting sick and often times come down with the dreaded Parvo disease.  Unfortunately the people that have these little pups parents, a purebred female German Shepherd and purebred Male Lab allowed them to mate, when not able to sell all of the puppies they dumped the babies in a shelter with no care for how they would survive or if they would ever get out of the shelter alive.  Both of the females, Deb and Ellen are frightened beyond words, they were huddled in a ball way back in their kennel and would shake with fear when anyone would approach.  Their brother Lew was there protector and would run over and lay on top of them to protect them from people.  It was so sad to see this, puppies should be playful, happy, wiggly, social and full of love not scared for their life.  Deb, Lew and Ellen are now all in foster homes being shown that people are not scarey and that they can be trusted.  They are receiving the best of care, food, water, toys and love.  They are learning to be puppies again, learning to explore and not hide, learning about toys, learning about being cuddled, petted and loved on.  At this young age they will all learn quickly that life is good and full of exciting things to do, their foster parents are making sure of this.   Please remember: if you are interested in adopting a puppy that they are a lot of work, they need to be housebroken, taught what is theirs and what is not, watched carefully so they do not ingest something they should not, etc. They will run around causing havoc and making lots of cute puppy sounds and will want and need your undivided attention.  They are a lifetime commitment, requiring regular vetting, walks, playtime, exercise, socialization and training..this is not something that should be taken lightly.  Please think this through and do your homework on what it takes to raise a puppy to be sure you able to deal with everything that comes with a puppy.

Update: We have had the pleasure of having Lew in our home for a little over a week now. During this time we have watched him move from an unsure puppy to a more confident and playful little guy. Although Lew was not in the best situation prior to coming to us, he is now on the mend. He is learning general household manners, is quickly becoming housebroken, and is enjoying playing with toys and the other fluffy critters in the household. As he has had limited exposure to different people and environments, Lew does need time to become acquainted with new people and places. Patience and encouragement is really all he needs. Once comfortable Lew quickly reverts back to his curious and content self. If you are interested in learning more about Lew, please set up an appointment to meet him.

Adopted 2/12/12

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD mix
Age:  14 weeks
Color: Blk/Tan
Current Size:  20 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  70 lbs.
House Broken: Working on it
Obedience Trained: Not Yet
Living With:  Foster
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Meet the very cute and fluffy Roan.  He was a stray to a shelter but no one ever came to claim him.  Roan wants to be loved and cuddled by his people, sleep in a cuddly bed, receive good nutrition and some toys to play with.  In return you will get sweet puppy kisses, tail wags and a friend/companion forever.  Oh, but let us not forget, with a puppy you will also have to deal with potty accidents, things being chewed, lots of puppy antics and trips to the vet, so please be sure you have the patience and time a puppy needs. If you are interested in meeting Roan, contact us to set up an appointment.

Update: What a great find is our new little "foundling," Roan! He is such a pleasant, good-natured pup, and has been a real pleasure to have in our home since arriving a couple days ago. Roan is so alert and exuberant, and seems to enjoy each and every moment to the fullest (and we can all take a lesson from that!). He is always watching and listening, and seems to learn quickly. He has the beginnings of a "sit," responds to his name, walks the leash pretty well, and has yet to have a housebreaking accident so far (knock on wood!) with trips outside at least once every few hours. He is very confident and assertive in most situations. Roan loves to "play with the big dogs," and he gets along splendidly with our "big dog." However, he did not want to have anything to do with stairs at first, but climbed the back stairs this morning when he realized he might be missing breakfast (!), so he is adjusting well to that new aspect of his environment. He is also a bit spooked by moving cars, but I guess that is just good sense, really.

Roan is a very active and energetic young fellow, but he usually seems to naturally know when it is time to settle down, and will perch quietly and drink in a snuggle whenever one is offered. But it is important to remember that while he may be a little cuddle bear now, that will pass, and Roan will be a "big dog" himself with all that entails in no time flat. We are hopelessly smitten with this cute little guy, and his lively but balanced temperament, and we are sure he will blossom into a great dog given the time, energy, love, dedication and training he needs. We feel the adopters ready to make this commitment to little Mister Roan will be a very lucky family indeed.

Adopted 02/04/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 1 year
Color: Blk/tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Everloving Guiness is a total goof ball! He gets along with all dogs and loves everyone he meets. Guiness was a stray to a shelter and he has been living with a temp foster while waiting to make his way to us. He lived in a home with many other dogs and got along well with all of them, both males and females. Guiness is all about having fun, playing and being with his people..he will make a great addition to any family.  Guiness' ears do not stand up, probably due to poor nutrition as a pup, but don't let his ears keep you from considering this great boy...ask to meet Guiness - he would love to meet you.

adopted 2/12/12

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 4 years
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 90 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  100 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (MH)
History: confiscated due to neglect

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

Loved On By: Tammy Shiprak -Millersville, MD "Copper, I have loved you since I looked into your beautiful eyes and will till the day they close. love hugs and kisses Aunt Tammy."

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Description: Copper has the most stunning black and red coat...just gorgeous!  He is a big boy but still needs to put on some more weight.  Don't let his size fool though -he is one big softy.  Copper is quite timid of new situations and looks to his person for protection and security. He will run between your legs to hide when he is unsure.  When walking he keeps his body right next to your leg.  If Copper becomes frightened of something he will lay down and refuse to get up until you reassure him everything is alright.  It is obvious this boy has not had a good life and probably no one to trust or look to for guidance.  In the time I spent with Copper he bonded quite quickly to me always looking at me for guidance and direction.  This boys wants nothing more than his person/family, stability, love, care and direction.  Copper at this point would benefit most from a quieter home, one without a lot of commotion, a person that will devote their love and time to him teaching him to trust so that he can experience the world with a positive attitude and enjoy life.  Please, if you are looking for a very sweet boy that just needs some extra TLC ask to meet Copper, he will be so happy you did.

adopted 2/12/12

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD
Age:  1 Year
Color: White
Current Size: Unknown
Potential/Ideal Size: 120 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Not Yet
Living With:  Kennel
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Denver is quite large, he needs to gain some weight and once he has he will probably weigh somewhere around 120 lbs.  He lived in a home with a child, but sadly the child's asthma was getting too bad which was made worse from dog fur.  Denver in need of some training, as all dogs are...training not only helps them become well mannered, but also helps creates a bond with their new family.  If you are interested in learning more about Denver or would like to set up an appointment to meet him please contact us.  You must be an approved adopter to meet the dogs in our care, please fill out our online adoption application by clicking on the link above.

Adopted 02/11/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 5 years
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 87 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  90 lbs.
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Confiscated due to neglect

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats:  Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: A.J. is a happy go lucky, laid back, go with the flow type of boy.  He is gentle, walks well on the leash, rides well in the car and loves to be with people of ages.  He loves the company of other dogs and is very gentle with cats.  A.J. is an all-around great boy who would fit well into any family and home.  He will certainly be the star of his training class, as all he wants to do is please his person.  It is a true joy spending time with A.J. He is willing to be anyone's best friend.  Please do not miss out on the opportunity to meet A.J. He truly is one of a kind.

Adopted 02/26/12!

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD
Age:  10months
Color:  Black
Current Size: 50 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 85 lbs
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unkown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Atlas is a very cute pup with big paws and the cutest not quite up, not quite down ears. He is a lot of fun, enjoys playing with other dogs and getting belly rubs from his people. He is learning to walk nicely on a leash, does well in his crate and has not had any accidents. He rides very well in the car, lies down and never makes a sound. Atlas will be a wonderful addition to any family.

Update: Atlas is all puppy. He is learning how to walk nicely on a leash. He knows how to sit nicely for a treat, still very puppy mouthy. He loves to play with other dogs. He is very eager to learn and would make a great addition to any family.

Adopted 02/04/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 to 2 years
Color: Black/Tan
Current Size: 85 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Stray

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Yes 

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The incredibly handsome and big Axel has finally arrived thank you to a wonderful group of transport volunteers who helped him make his long journey to us.  Sadly Axel had been dumped off on top of a mountain, luckily for him there is a very kind family that lives near by and took him into their care until they could get him into a rescue.  While living with his rescue family he lived with other dogs and cats, while he got along well with the other dogs he did not do well with the cats at all.  

Axel is young, playful and enjoys being close to people.  During the long road trip he made, the volunteers reported that he was a good passenger, gave lots of kisses but thought he should be the one doing the driving as he kept trying to get in the drivers seat.  Axel would love to finally rest his paws in a forever home with a family that will provide him with lots of love, care, training, guidance, good nutrition, a comfy bed, playtime and walks.  Training is so very important for all dogs, it helps them learn all they need to know to be a good family member and it also helps create a bond and trust with his new family.  If you are prepared to care for Axel for many years to come please contact us to set up an appointment.  If you are not yet an approved adopter, please click on the adoption application above to start the process.

Adopted 1/31/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 3 years
Color: Blk/Tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: unknown
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Zade was surrendered to a shelter as her former family had no time for her.  Sadly people just do not realize that pets take a commitment, time, patience, love and care for their entire lifetime, they are not disposable and should not be treated as such.  When life changes your pets should be included in those changes, after all they are family members who have loved you unconditionally.  Zade would love to become a family member of a committed family..one that will not toss her aside but will love and cherish her for the rest of her life.   Are you able to make this commitment, if so ask to meet Zade.

adopted 1/28/2012!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age:  2 years
Color: Blk/tan
Current Size:  78 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size:  78 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: some
Living With: Kennel
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Due to some life changes with Roxi's former family they were no longer able to care for or give her the attention she deserves.  Roxi has lived with another dog and children and gotten along well. She enjoys playing with other dogs and is well behaved and very well balanced. She has some basic obedience but would benefit greatly from further training. Without proper exercise of both her body and mind she becomes bored and will jump a 4 ft. fence to find something to do. With training, lots of exercise and stimulation this can be overcome. This is also the reason we do not leave dogs outside unattended. Roxi will need an active family that will exercise her daily, take her for walks and interact with her. Roxi would love to once again be part of a family...could she be your next family member? 

adopted 1/28/2012!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 1 year
Color: White
Current Size: 74 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 75 lbs
House Broken:  Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Surrender
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Buttercup's family fell on hard times and had to move out of their home, with no where for Buttercup to go they reached out to MAGSR. Her non-fur mom is devastated that she had to surrender Buttercup but only wants what is best for her. Buttercup was raised with children, cats and 2 small dogs, she got along well with all. In typical GSD fashion she is protective of her home, yard and people, until she is told all is fine she will bark. She rides well in the car and enjoys playing fetch. Buttercup is looking for a family who will take her to training, long walks, and play fetch with her. If you are looking for young beautiful girl and have the time to commit to her for the rest of her life please ask to meet Buttercup.

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD Mix
Age: 4 yrs
Color: white
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Some
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Yoda is a super sweet boy - cat & other dog friendly!  Yoda was in a temporary foster home while waiting to come to us, where he lived with and got along well with a 176 lb. Dane, a 30 lb. Border Collie, children and cats.  Yoda is easy to handle and knows many of his commands.  It is obvious at some point Yoda was with a family that taught him manners. How he ended up a stray in a shelter with no one looking for him is unknown.  It is obvious by how quickly he settled into his temp foster home that Yoda only wants to be a part of a family again, one that will love and cherish him for the rest of his life.  If you are looking to a add a new family member, an all around great boy, ask to meet Yoda...he is ready to meet you.  

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 12 to 18 months
Color: White
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Diego was pulled from a shelter along with his sister Sheba. They were both on death row and running out of time. Thankfully a fellow rescuer pulled them and got them both to safety.  Diego and Sheba have been living with a temp foster while waiting to make their way to us. They are a very bonded pair, but can be adopted out separately. Diego and Sheba were very frightened in the shelter and did not show well, but out of the shelter and in their temp foster home they both calmed down and became much happier. Diego was quite thin when pulled from the shelter but he is now eating well and gaining weight. He is crate trained and crates easily. In his temp foster home he was introduced to a large number of dogs, both males and females and with proper introductions Diego got along well with all of the dogs. His temp foster reports: "Diego is a doll - so sweet, friendly and very lovable."  With stability in his life, a family, lots of love, care, and of course training, Diego will be a wonderful friend and companion.  Ask to meet Diego to see if he is the right fit for your family.   

Adopted 1/23/12!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 2 years
Color: Black
Current Size: 85 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 95-100 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: No

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DESCRIPTION: Zoey is a strong girl that needs direction and training. She is high drive and needs a lot of exercise. We are working on her leash manners and her basic obedience training. Zoey requires a strong dog handler and a good understanding of the breed.

adopted: 1/22/12

Sex: Female
Breed: Shepherd
Age: 2 years
Color: Black
Current Size: 60 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 65-70 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (LH)
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Meet the beautiful, friendly and gentle girl Shadow.  She did have a family to call her own until one day life changed for her family and her when she was dropped off at a shelter.  With her life turned upside down Shadow remained kind and gentle even while in the stressful shelter setting.  Shadow is now with us and looking to put her past behind her, ready to move on and be welcomed into the hearts and home of a new forever family.  Are you ready to make a commitment to Shadow for the rest of her life, one filled with love, stability, proper care?...If so please ask to meet Shadow, she would love to meet you.

Update: Shadow is high energy, loves to go for long walks, and definitely could use training classes to help with her manners. She may be great at agility and would make a great jogging partner. If you have an active family, Shadow is the girl for you.

Adopted: 1/22/12

Sex:   Male
Breed: GSD
Age:   8 months
Color:  Black/Tan
Current Size: 50 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 65-70 lbs
House Broken:  Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (MH)
History:  Stray to shelter

Good With Kids:    Yes
Good with Cats:   Yes
Other Dogs OK:    Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Jude just arrived from living a life on the streets, luckily he was picked up and taken to a shelter and then onto MAGSR. Jude is a friendly boy with the cutest tipped over ear, it really suits his personality. Jude is still quite young at only 8 months old and would benefit greatly from training, learning all of the things a well behaved dog needs to know to make a great family member. If you have the time to commit to Jude for his lifetime and are able to provide him with stability, nutritious food, fresh water, exercise, a warm comfy bed and lots of love and care please contact us to set up an appointment to meet him.

adopted 1/21/2012!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 8 months
Color: Black
Current Size: Unknown.
Potential/Ideal Size: Unknown
House Broken: No
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (W & KC)
History:  Shelter
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Likely
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: This little cutie is named Jade. She is a very friendly cute girl. She is still very much a puppy with puppy behaviors. Unfortunately Jade was surrendered to a shelter because she kept escaping from the yard. Instead of her owners working with her and teaching her right from wrong they turned her in to the shelter. She lived with another dog. She doesn't know what toys are but is still young enough to learn what fun they can be. Jade is looking for a new beginning and would love to be part of a family. As you can see she is a happy girl. Please ask to meet Jade today.

adopted 1/21/2012!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 12 to 18 months
Color: White
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Sheba was pulled from a shelter along with her brother Diego. They were both on death row and running out of time. Thankfully a fellow rescuer pulled them and got them both to safety. Diego and Sheba has been living with a temp foster while waiting to make their way to us. They are a very bonded pair, but can be adopted out separately. Diego and Sheba were very frightened in the shelter and did not show well, but out of the shelter and in their temp foster home they both calmed down and became much happier. Sheba was quite thin when pulled from the shelter but she is now eating well and gaining weight. She is crate trained and crates easily. In her temp foster home she was introduced to a large number of dogs, both males and females and with proper introductions Sheba got along well with all of the dogs.  Sheba is a little shy but with stability in her life, a family, lots of love, care and of course training, Sheba will be a wonderful friend and companion.  Ask to meet Sheba to see if she is the right fit for your family.

adopted 1/21/2012!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 5 years old
Color: Blk/cream sable
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: no
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Lexi is another dog whose family had no time for her so out she went, turned into a shelter. This is no way to treat a family member. They are devoted and loving to their family and that is all they want in return. Yes, they need to be fed, taken for walks, groomed and seen by a vet. But they don't ask for much more and are always your BFF no matter what. A pet is a commitment and one that should be taken seriously and for their lifetime. Lexi would love to have a devoted family to go for walks and training with, snuggle with and spend time by your side...does this sound like a dog that would fit your life style?  Ask to meet Lexi, she would love to meet you.

adopted 1/21/2012!

Sex:   Female
Breed: GSD
Age:   6 months
Color:  Black/Tan
Current Size: 50 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 65-70 lbs
House Broken:  Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History:  Stray to shelter

Good With Kids:    Yes
Good with Cats:   Yes
Other Dogs OK:    Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Annabelle was found as a stray wondering the streets all on her own. That has all changed now that she is with us. She is receiving lots of nutritious food, fresh clean water and lots of love and attention. Annabelle is a very sweet and friendly girl who craves affection. She would love to have a family and home of her very own, along with a comfy bed and lifetime of love and care. Being that she is still just a pup she has a lot to learn, this is where training comes in not only will it help Annabelle become the best dog she can be but will also create a lifelong bond with her new family. If you are looking to share your life and home with Annabelle please contact us to set up an appointment.

UPDATE: Annabelle (we have been calling her Annie for short) is a happy and energetic young GSD.   At six months or so she is still very much a puppy, and she hasn’t learned to much yet in the way of manners, but she seems very good natured, and has been a pleasure to have in our home since arriving a couple days ago.  She has bundles of energy, and is a bit of a “wiggle worm,” but in a very endearing way.  She is very affectionate, and seems so happy to be here she can hardly contain herself.  She gets along well with our older male GSD, although she was a bit skittish around him at first.  And so far she generally does seem to be the kind of dog that is a bit cautious around new creatures and in new situations – she tends to “bark first and ask questions later.”  But once she is comfortable that you are her friend, she is a real love bug.   Annie seems very smart, and has a pretty good “sit” (although she can’t hold it very long yet), is beginning to learn her “down,” and she walks on the leash pretty well for such a young girl.  She definitely does seem to be a pretty high energy dog –typical for the breed – that will thrive on plenty of activity and exercise, that she can’t have just yet because she was just spayed.    We can’t guarantee she is housebroken, but she is doing very well on that front (she has had only one accident that occurred when she first arrived home from the vet and her spay).  She does very well in the crate, and when left alone for the short periods we’ve tested her on so far, and seems to settle down easily.  Annie is a very pretty, energetic, good natured young girl, and we really like her a lot. She will certainly thrive and grow with the strong partnership bond that develops from the discipline and directed activity of formal training.   We are sure Annie will make a wonderful addition to some lucky family willing to give the time, energy, love, and dedication she needs, and so richly deserves.

Adopted 1/15/12!

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD 
Age:  1 year
Color: White
Current Size: Unknown
Potential/Ideal Size: Unknown
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Kennel
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats:  Yes
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Blizzard is one lucky boy thanks to everyone that worked so hard to get him to safety.  Blizzard was in a rural shelter. Due to lack of space and severe underfunding along with a large overpopulation of unwanted and stray dogs, Blizzard's time was up and he was scheduled to be euthanized.  The shelter staff could not let this happen as Blizzard is a sweet natured, calm, and well behaved boy who they knew would make a wonderful family member. We all pulled together and got Blizzard to MAGSR, where he is now waiting for a loving and caring family to come along and adopt him and cherish him for his lifetime.  If you are interested in meeting Blizzard to see if he could be your next family member, please contact us to set up an appointment.

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 3 yrs
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 70 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 70 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained:Unknown
Living With: Foster (MC)
History: Owner Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Vienna is a happy, friendly exuberant girl. Sadly Vienna's family could no longer care for her and she was returned to MAGSR to help find her a new home. Vienna is housebroken, walks great on a leash and knows her basic commands. Vienna is very nervous and scared in the kennel and would really love to be back in a home with a family again. Please if you can help this girl get back into a home ask to meet her today, you will not be disappointed.

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD 
Age:  3 - 4 years
Color: White
Current Size: 85 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 80 lbs. 
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With:  Foster 
History: Shelter

Good With Kids: Yes 
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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Description: Tristan is a very handsome fella, who enjoys the company of other dogs and of course humans of all ages.  Tristan had not had a great life prior to ending up in a shelter, but that all changed the day he ended up in the care of a wonderful loving rescuer.  Prior to making his way to MAGSR he was in a temp. foster home living with a very large pack of dogs and 2 wonderful care givers.  He is housebroken, easy going, takes what ever comes his way with no complaints.  Tristan would love a family of his very own who will commit to him for his lifetime, provide lots of love, care, good nutrition and training..in return you will get unconditional love, lots of doggy kisses, tail wags and a true friend.  Tristan is very mild heartworm positive but please do not let that deter you from putting him on your lists of dogs you would like to meet.  He has started treatment for the heartworm and is expected to make a full recovery.  Heartworm is preventable with a once month pill, it is also treatable and especially with Tristan having a mild case he should go onto live a long and healthy life.

Please open your heart and home to Tristan, ask to meet him today.

UPDATE: My foster mom asked me to give my update. I am told that I am so soft and cuddly. I really enjoy laying around chewing on a ball ball. I don't mind my foster brother chewing on me, but could live without it. I would really enjoy having a calm quiet house. Little noises still scare me. I don't mind kids but I don't want to go near them so just a mommy and dad would be the best. As long as I have a nice soft place to lay my head on; your lap would be the best. I am so gentle that you can reach in my bowl when I am eating. I take treats gently. I am just a teddy bear. I am getting ready to start my second heart worm treatment. I did really well with my first treatment so this second one should be a breeze. If you are looking for a gentle companion ask to meet me today.

Adopted 1/10/12!

Sex:  Male
Breed: GSD Mix
Age:   1 year
Color:  Black & Tan
Current Size: 55 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 60-70 lbs
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With:  Kennel
History: Stray

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK:  Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Alcide was found running the streets looking for someone to be his best friend.  He is so very friendly and loving and wants nothing more than to be someone's best bud, to have good food, a warm bed, lots of
love and lifelong commitment.  MAGSR has promised all of this and more to Alcide as he deserves nothing less.  Alcide is young and still has a lot of playful puppy energy and would benefit greatly from training. This is a requirement with all of the dogs adopted through MAGSR and so very important.  Are you ready to make a commitment for many years to come?  If so, set up a time to meet Alcide so that he can show you just how friendly he is.

Update: Hi, Big Al here. Just wanted to give you an update. It is confirmed, I am a pretty cool looking guy. I am currently working on my leash manners. I do tug during the beginning of my walk but I do settle down nicely. I know a few commands and am brushing up my skills every weekend. I would love to get out of the kennel and back into a home. Please ask to meet me today.

adopted 1/7/2012!

Sex: Female
Breed: GSD mix
Age: 2 years
Color: Black with Tan
Current Size: 40 lbs.
Potential/Ideal Size: 40 lbs.
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster (TT)
History: Owner Surrender
 
Good With Kids: Older
Good with Cats: unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Josie is very unsure of her surroundings and all of the changes in her life.  She is skittish around people she does not know and will take time to warm up to new people.  With training and lots of patience Josie will gain her confidence and become a stable, loving member of a family.  Josie would do best in a quieter home without a lot of activity.  She is as cute as can be and would love to rest her paws once and for all in her forever home.  Ask to meet Josie, sit a spell and let her get to know you.

adopted 1/8/2012!

Sex:  Female
Breed: GSD
Age: 12 months
Color: Black/tan
Current Size: 47 lbs
Potential/Ideal Size: 55-60 lbs
House Broken:  No
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Confiscated due to cruelty & neglect
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Blair is a sweet young pup who was not well cared for, thankfully she was taken away from her previous people.  Blair was left outside without shelter, food or water.  When taken into the shelter it was discovered that she had a foreign body stuck in her mouth that had to be surgically removed, she is recovering nicely from her surgery.  For all that Blair has been through she remains a sweet, friendly girl.  With Blair's past life behind her she is ready to become a loving family member.  If you have the time and patience it will take to care for Blair for her lifetime please contact us to set up an appointment to meet her.

Adopted 1/2/12!

Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Age: 10 Months
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size:
Potential/Ideal Size:
House Broken: Unknown
Obedience Trained: No
Living With: Foster
History: Surrender

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: probably
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Junior is a very handsome young man that is looking for a home to rest his paws for many years to come. Sadly Junior's family was no longer able to afford to provide Junior with the everyday care of a dog requires. Junior lived with another dog and children and got along well with all. He is still just a pup and has a lot to learn, he is somewhat timid when meeting new people for the first time but quickly comes around, giving tail wags and kisses. Junior will benefit greatly from training, this will help him learn good manners, basic obedience and it helps create a bond with his new family. If you have the time and patience it takes to work with a pup, teaching him the finer points of being a good canine citizen please ask to meet Junior. Please remember that Junior, as all of the dogs in our care, are looking for family that will love and cherish them for their lifetime.