Chloee and her sister were absolutely adored by their mom. They grew up in a loving household and knew the joys of being cherished. Unfortunately, when their mom became very ill, she was unable to continue to care for the girls and had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender them to a local shelter. Shelter staff knew these girls and their mom had been placed in an impossible situation and began working with the girls to find rescue placement. In a perfect world, we would all have a back-up option if something unthinkable were to happen. However, this is not an option in every household. The shelter was able to find Chloee's sister placement, leaving Chloee on her own. Knowing that we would want someone to step forward and help our dog, MAGSR stepped up and welcomed Chloee to the family. 

Although both Chloee and her sister did very well together, they each played different roles in the relationship. Chloee was more of the alpha. She looked after the pack and ensured that everyone was safe. As a result, she can be more selective about her friends, particularly, her doggie friends. With clear boundaries and expectations, she has done well. Chloee is also shown that she is often comfortable with smaller creatures, such as cats. Having experienced a lot of change over the last month, lovely Chloee does need a little time to adjust to new people and situations. Once provided with some time and patience to adjust, Chloee has proven to be a sweet and submissive girl. She adores a good belly rub and is beyond happy to cuddle in with her people. Having lived in a home, Chloee does understand many of the ins and outs of living in a household. But, like all new dogs, she will need time to adjust to the structure, routines, and expectations of her forever family. Training will go a long way with this lady. Not only will training help Chloee build a healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Sweet Chloe is looking for a calm and comfortable forever family that will adore her for a lifetime. Could that family be you?

Sweet Hali was dumped in a busy metropolitan area. Members of the neighborhood saw it happen but weren't able to intervene. With shelters in the area significantly over populated, they were only able to bring in sick or injured dogs. This left Hali out on the streets trying to survive. Fortunately, she remained close to the area where she was originally dumped and community members fed her. Recognizing that Hali was an absolute honey who had found herself in an awful situation, varied members of the community stepped forward to help where they could. Delivery drivers gave her treats and the Amazon drivers in her area even left her blankets in the bed so that she would be as comfortable as possible. 

Knowing that Hali would not remain safe if help didn't arrive soon, another rescue intervened and worked to safely trap Hali. With a temp foster home ready to hold onto Hali during her stray hold, she had a safe and warm place to stay once trapped. Although they wanted to ensure her safety so she could move forward, rescues in that area simply did not have an option for her. As a result, once her stray hold was up, they reached out to MAGSR for help. Our team knew that a large number of people had done everything they could to ensure that Hali was safe and loved, but they needed this last piece. Knowing Hali deserved every opportunity to succeed, we welcomed her to the MAGSR family. 

Hali is an absolute sweetheart. Given some time to decompress after her time on the street, this lovely girl has done wonderfully in both her temporary foster home and her current foster home. Living with a pack of dogs, Hali has made herself right at home. She loves the comforts of living in a safe household and has been adjusting well to her foster family's routines. As is true of all young GSDs, Hali will be most successful when provided with clear rules, expectations, and leadership. With these key pieces in place, Hali will thrive. Training will go a long way with Hali. Not only will it help her develop a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Unfortunately, we have learned that Hali is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have been easily avoided had Hali been provided with heartworm prevention. Knowing that Hali needs treatment in order to move forward, our team is already moving forward with her care. Heartworm treatment is expensive; however, we know that Hali is more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Hali's care as your donation will not only help Hali move forward, but it will also help us continue to support dogs with medical needs. Hali will need to take it easy over the next few months as she undergoes treatment. Once completed, Hali can continue to enjoy just being a regular dog. If lovely Hali sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet this honey today!

Stunning Jax found himself at a crowded shelter in the south unsure what he had done wrong to find himself there. Although shelter staff adored this handsome guy, the shelter environment was very stressful. Shepherds often struggle in shelter environments which makes it even more challenging for them to find forever families. Doing everything they could to help Jax move forward, staff members took this sweetheart on outings and to events. Even though he was an absolute star at events, Jax struggled to find placement; it seemed that this guy simply didn't have the options he needed to move forward. Knowing that Jax would likely be more successful if he was transferred to a breed specific rescue, shelter staff reached out to MAGSR for help. Our team knew this boy would be an addition to the family so, we welcomed him to MAGSR.

Joyful Jax is a loving and friendly guy. Surprisingly social, this boy has clearly had opportunities to interact with both people and other dogs. As a young guy, continued socialization in controlled settings will help him maintain his stability and confidence. This is key to Jax's success. Still in some ways a pup, Jax will be looking for a family that can provide him with daily opportunities to exercise both his body and his mind. Jax is an intelligent guy. He already knows a few commands and listens well. However, training will still be essential with his forever family. Not only will training help Jax develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen, but it will also help him build a strong and healthy bond with his forever family. Although it is obvious that someone along Jax's journey has spent time socializing him, we do not know how much experience he has had living in a household. As a result, Jax's family will need to provide him with time, patience, and routine while he adjusts to his new home. Structure and clear expectations will help Jax meet with success.

Unfortunately, Jax is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been prevented had he received monthly prevention. Jax is in the beginning stages of heartworm treatment. Although this is an expensive treatment, we know that Jax is more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Jax's heartworm treatment. Not only will this help us ensure that Jax has everything he needs to move forward, it will also help us continue to support dogs with medical needs. Jax will need to take it easy over the next couple of months while he heals. However, we know he will be happiest if he can relax with his forever family while completing this process. Jax is looking for a forever family that will fill his days with snuggles and love. If this honey sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet Jax today!

Mila was spotted running loose in the south. Knowing that the area she was in was unsafe, members of the community contacted animal control for help. Mila was picked-up and brought to animal control where she waited patiently for her family to come and claim her. Unfortunately, no one stepped forward for this little love. Shelter staff knew that Mila deserved an amazing forever home that would cherish her; however, with numbers significantly over capacity and adoption adoptions limited, they could not keep her off the list to be euthanized. Recognizing that Mila's only chance at survival was within the safety of a rescue, staff reached out to rescues for help. When MAGSR heard that Mila was out of options, we knew this sweet girl would be safe in our care. 

Magical Mila is a goofy, affectionate, and intelligent girl. As an adult shepherd, Mila is stable and well socialized. Although Mila has clearly known love at some point along her journey, we do not know how she found herself alone and wandering. We do know that Mila is special. As a deaf dog, Mila has been navigating her world without sense. Intelligent and beyond excited to learn, Mila has been fortunate to have been placed with one of our training partners - Mason Dixon K9. With daily training, opportunities to continue to socialize, and plenty of time to play, Mila is thriving. It is highly evident that this girl is special. Although we do not know what experiences Mila may have had in a household, we do know that she is ready to learn. With structure, routine, and leadership, Mila will meet with success. She is already learning about crate training as well as basic leash manners. Mila is looking for an amazing family that will provide her with daily exercise, plenty of toys, and endless cuddles. If you are looking for an affectionate girl who will love you for a lifetime, look no further than Mila!

Grab your tissues for this heartwarming story of selflessness and love—a true Christmas Miracle.

While visiting Mexico, an amazing couple encountered a man caring for a pack of homeless dogs. When the couple asked this man what they could do to help him, he begged them to save a puppy in dire need. The pup was injured and the man worried that this baby would not survive without help and fast. That puppy was Rico, who had been brutally beaten with a metal pipe. Unsure what to do at first, they approached Rico who was lying in the bushes nearby. Although clearly in severe pain, Rico managed to greet his visitors with gentle kisses and sorrowful eyes. Knowing they couldn’t leave Rico to die in the streets, this couple made the selfless decision to step and do everything they could to save him. 

Recognizing that time was of the essence, the couple found a veterinary hospital where they learned he had broken hips and severe internal organ damage. Additionally, Rico had been shot with pellets remaining near his vertebrae—a surgery too risky to undergo without more advanced surgical options. Despite these injuries, the couple knew that this boy deserved every opportunity to live. So, they began working with the medical team at the veterinary hospital to provide Rico with the care he needed to move forward. After tests, blood draws, vaccines, a neuter, an FHO, and physical therapy had been completed, it appeared that Rico was on the mend. However, concerns about continued kidney inflammation began to worry Rico's veterinary team. Unfortunately, they did not have the resources or expertise to do more. Recognizing that Rico needed more advanced care that could be found in the United States, the couple began pleading with the rescue community for help. Although they contacted endless numbers of rescues, with numbers at critical levels in most places, they struggled to find placement. Knowing that Rico needed additional help as soon as possible, they continued their search. When our team learned that Rico needed placement, we knew he was meant to be a MASGR dog. We welcomed Rico the family and promised him that we would help him get the care he needed to move forward. 

Over the last month, Rico our incredible team has been working with Rico to get him the help he needs to move forward safely. Living in an incredible foster home, Rico is being doted on daily. He loves his foster family both human and canine, particularly his foster mom. An absolute sweetheart, Rico is gentle, loving, and a total cuddle bug. He is the definition of a velcro dog and will happily fall asleep in the arms of his foster mom. As Rico has needed significant medical support, our team has been slowly moving from one need to the next guided by our phenomenal vetting partners. Needing rounds of antibiotics, surgical intervention, and recovery time, Rico has been a star patient. He seems to know that our team is doing everything we can to ensure that he meets with success. Rico is currently recovering from his first surgery, but will need another in the near future. The cost of his care is very expensive. Please consider donating to Rico's medical needs. Your donation will not only help us continue to support Rico along his healing journey, but it will also help us continue to welcome dogs with medical needs. 

When he is ready for adoption, Rico will be looking for a patient family that will give him time to adjust to the routines and expectations of the household. He hopes that they will have plenty of cozy beds and will fill his days with endless snuggles. We will provide updates as Rico's journey continues. 

Regal Rory was originally welcomed to the MAGSR family as a puppy. She was one of the Baseball Puppies. Having lived with an amazing foster family, Rory had developed a good foundation of social skills and was adopted into a loving household. Although her family had every intention of loving Rory for a lifetime, when a family dynamic shifted, the decision was made that it was in Rory's best interest to return her to the MAGSR family. Surrendering a cherished member of the family is never a decision that is made lightly. Rory's family adored her; however, they knew that she would be more successful if placed in a different home. We know this was not easy for Rory's family, but we promised to find her an incredible match so that she can move forward and meet with success. 

In many ways still a puppy, Rory is young, energetic, and curious about the world around her. However, having left the home she expected to remain in for the rest of her life, she is a little unsure right now. Recognizing that Rory will need some time to decompress and adjust to new people and environments, our team is working with her to help her meet with success. Rory's new family will need to ensure that she is given time, patience, structure, and routine in her new household. This will help lovely Rory thrive. Once comfortable, Rory is a playful and loving girl. She enjoys toys and loves to learn new tricks. When playtime is finished, Rory is an expert cuddler. She is a great balance of joy and affection. Having lived in a loving home, Rory understands many of the ins and outs of living in a household. She is both housebroken and crate trained. However, as is true of all new dogs, she will need time to learn the specific expectations of her new family. Training will be beyond helpful for Rory. Not only will training help Rory build a strong bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Rory is looking for a patient household that enjoys daily activities with a good cuddle session thrown in from time to time throughout the day. If this little love is the right match for your family, ask to meet Rory today!

Some dogs seem to go through more pain, hardship, and loss than we could fathom. If they could share their stories, people would be beyond surprised at how affectionate and charismatic so many of these dogs remain after having endured so much. Shotsy is one of those dogs. He is a true survivor. No one knows exactly what Shotsy went through prior to his arrival at animal control. We do know that people were not always kind to this big guy. Picked up as a stray, Shotsy was brought to an animal shelter that was sitting at critical capacity. The minute he walked in the door, he was in grave danger. With limited resources, extreme overcrowding, and a wealth of new sights, smells, and sounds, Shotsy was overwhelmed and wasn't showing well in the shelter environment. As a result, when his stray hold ended, Shotsy was moved to the list to be euthanized. At the last second, an incredible couple pulled Shotsy hoping to help him move forward. 

Recognizing that this senior boy needed some medical and social support, the couple got Shotsy everything he needed to meet with success. He had all of his medical needs addressed and even had a dental completed. He also had the chance to work with a trainer and start developing his manners. In addition, Shotsy had the opportunity to learn some of the ins and outs of living in a loving home with comfortable places to sleep and regular meals. Although the couple adored Shotsy, they knew that he needed a different type of household in order to meet with success. So, they made the decision to reach out to rescues for help to ensure that Shotsy could move forward safely with breed specific knowledge to support his success. 

Shotsy is a handsome and intelligent boy. He, like so many GSDs, reads the handler very well, quickly determining what he can and cannot get away with. With a calm, confident, and controlled handler, Shotsy shines. He adjusts well to clear rules, structure, and boundaries; however, like any typical GSD, he will try to take advantage of the situation if the opportunity presents itself. As a dominant male, Shotsy is happy to take on the role of alpha if given the opportunity. Already knowing several commands, Shotsy likes to work and appreciates having high expectations. Although this guy has had some training already, continued training will be key to his success. Training will not only help Shotsy develop a balanced and healthy relationship with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. A playful guy at heart, Shotsy is hoping that his forever family has plenty of toys. Toys that squeak and balls are some of his favorites. A handler with a good throwing arm sounds like a perfect match to Shotsy. When playtime is over each day, his perfect evening involves a good meal, a brushing, and a belly rub before bed.

Shotsy is looking for a loving, patient, and structured family that will cherish him throughout his golden years. If this stunning guy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet him today!