All MAGSR Dogs Available for Adoption
Apollo
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Apollo's owner loved him greatly but struggled to keep him safe and in the household. As a result, Apollo spent too much time wandering about the neighborhood and checking in with the neighbors. Unfortunately, this resulted in too many trips to animal control. Due to his frequent visits, Animal Control decided that Apollo would be safer if he moved forward with a new family.
Apollo is a big, sweet guy. Although it is clear that he has not had a lot of structure prior to his arrival, he is a quick learner and seems to prefer a calm yet confident handler. Apollo has lived with a couple of cats and has done well with them. He seems unaffected by their presence and is calm with them around. Having met a variety of dogs in his travels, Apollo has made it clear that he can live peacefully with another dog. However, he is not a big fan of high-energy dogs who get in his face. We can't blame him for setting his boundaries. Apollo is looking for a forever home that will provide him with the guidance and routine that will help him thrive. He will benefit greatly from training with his new family. This will not only help him bond to his new family but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. If your household is looking for a big, laid back guy, ask to meet Apollo today!
Update:Apollo continues to be a laid back and affectionate guest. As you can tell by the shot of him on my bed he is one LARGE bed warmer but space can be at a premium. He enjoys several walks a day and averages between two and three miles, which may account for his being laid back most of the day. As the weather has gotten cooler he tends to spend less time lounging in the back yard and more time on his day bed or on the rug. He now beats me to bed, but does give me room to get in! He is almost like a GSD in that he will follow you from room to room and as the other shot shows, he will put his head up on the corner of your chair to make sure you know he is there. Other than occasionally getting a little testy with oncoming strange dogs while on walks, he takes correction well and we are working on it. He is just a good buddy and has made a boatload of friends around the neighborhood.
Babka
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Sweet little Babka was picked up as a stray and brought to an overcrowded animal control facility. Although she maintained her gentle demeanor, this little lady was, understandably so, frightened in the shelter. Recognizing that when shelters are over capacity, dogs will be euthanized for space, the rescue community began working collaboratively to pull Babka before she was in danger. Fortunately, an incredible group of people from various rescues came together and helped MAGSR welcome Babka to this family. We could not be more delighted by this little girl.
Beautiful Babka is the epitome of sweetness. Polite, friendly, and responsive to the handler, Babka is the whole package! Fortunate to be living in an amazing foster home, Babka has left shelter life behind her and is adjusting beautifully to the routines and expectations of a household. She is quickly housebreaking and crate training so that she has the skills and knowledge needed to move forward with her forever family. Although she is making huge strides, it is important that her forever family continue to provide her with the leadership and routine needed to meet with success. Living with other dogs in her foster home, Babka has a more submissive personality and enjoys the company of her canine friends. She clearly has been socialized around other animals. However, as is true with all puppies, Babka's forever family will need to continue this process to ensure that she develops into a stable and confident adult. Unreactive to small creatures in her environment, Babka may be a good match for a home with small dogs or cats. In fact, when out and about with her foster family, Babka seems unphased by most things. She really is an impressive girl.
Although Babka is a doll, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. They will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, training, and structure, we are sure that Babka will grow into an amazing adult dog. Babka is looking for a forever family that will give her daily exercise, provide exciting toys, and plenty of snuggles. If this sweetheart sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet Babka today!
Bailey
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Beautiful Bailey was adored by her family. They knew she was a special girl and ensured that she had endless love, attention, and plenty of toys. However, when an unexpected event took place, they were unable to keep Bailey and provide her with the life they knew she deserved. Recognizing that we would provide Bailey with everything she needed to meet with success, her family made the heartbreaking decision to return her to the MAGSR. Knowing this was a very difficult decision, we promised we would find Bailey the perfect forever family.
Bailey is an active, intelligent, and playful girl. She loves her people fiercely and gives them every ounce of affection she has. With some very strong GSD traits, Bailey is loyal, protective, and on point. She tends to notice everything around her and keeps an eye on her people at all times. As a girl with a high prey drive, smaller creatures can be a little too enticing for Bailey. She finds joy in chasing small creatures, such as rabbits and squirrels, and will need to be monitored closely if they are out and about with her. Fond of the outdoors, Bailey is always up for a long walk, hike, or adventure. She takes cues well from the handler and knows many commands. Lucky to have lived in a loving household for a few years, Bailey has developed a solid understanding of and appreciation for toys; she is hoping her forever family enjoys them too! She loves to play ball and can't help but enjoy a good squeaky toy. With a few years of experience living in a home, Bailey has also developed an affinity for a soft bed. She loves cuddling up on her dog bed and doesn't mind having a dog bed or two in the house just to change up viewpoints throughout the day. Although Bailey is crate trained and housebroken, once settled, she prefers to be out and about. This seems to keep her more settled throughout the day. As is true of all shepherds Bailey will thrive with structure, routine, and leadership. Providing clear boundaries and expectations will help Bailey meet with success. Bailey has already completed some basic training; however, she is always up for more! Continued training is essential to Bailey's success. Not only will it help her develop her canine citizenship skills, but it will also help her develop a strong and healthy bond with her forever family.
If your family is looking for an active girl who will fill your days with doggy smiles, squeaky toys, and plenty of exercise, Bailey is your girl.
Update:I am a 5 yr old girl with a lot of spunk. I get real excited when it's time to go out. I like people, but I'm reactive to other dogs. I am good with my commands, I am crate trained, I like laying at my human's feet in the evenings. When my people leave, I get all upset, I seem to do better when left out of my crate. I have a good appetite and take treats gently, and I'm good on walks. I feel like Super Girl, can jump a 5 ft door at the kennel. I like to play with stuffed toys, I'm not a big fan of balls. I like to play in the pool at the kennel. If I sound like the dog for you, I'm looking for my forever home.
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Bailey, like most dogs, has her pros and cons with her personality. The good things about her - she's very friendly with people, and she bonds very closely to her people. She is very well trained. In the evenings I bring her in from her final walk and make her sit, then I say "okay" and she runs for her doggy bed next to the couch where I sit to watch TV, and she lays there until it's time to go to bed. She is crate trained and does good in the crate except when you leave. She loves to go for car rides, and loves her stuffed toys, especially ones with squeakers. She will play with balls that squeak sometimes, but she likes stuffed toys better. She has some toys, a doggy bed, and a secure crate that go with her. Bailey is not a fan of thunderstorms, fireworks and small dogs. It seems if you have her next to you during storms, she does much better, and is not as skittish. She prefers to be the only dog in the house. You have to be on guard with her around open doors. She does have separation anxiety and would rather spend time with her humans. If Bailey sounds like the pup for you, she’s ready to go!
Ember
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The Fall puppies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato (Tator) - were an accidental litter. Raised together with their parents, these dogs have had the chance to learn many doggy social skills. Although their human family enjoyed the puppies, it can be difficult to care for a large litter and challenging to find safe and loving homes. Recognizing that the Fall puppies would be most successful if placed within a breed specific rescue, their family contacted MAGSR. We promised that we would find each pup a safe and loving forever family that would cherish these babies for a lifetime.
The Fall puppies are very large babies for their age. They are clearly big fans of food. Having spent time outside, these babies love the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors. So, they are hoping their forever families love adventures. Although these babies have been socialized well with their doggy family, they have not been exposed to many new people or situations. Socialization is critical to their success. Recognizing that social skills are essential as the Fall puppies move forward, our amazing volunteers are already beginning this process. Learning the ins and outs of living in a household, these babies are learning the joys of endless toys, comfortable beds, and loads of love. As they continue to move forward, all six babies will strive in households that will provide the structure, routine, and leadership that all shepherds crave.
Although these babies are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless antics. With time, training, and patience, all 6 babies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato - will develop into good canine citizens. If one of the Fall puppies sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet these fluffy bundles of joy today!
Fatu
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Fabulous Fatu was picked up as a stray and brought to a shelter. This charismatic boy easily won over staff members and even had the chance to meet some older children. Although it seemed that Fatu had been loved by someone along his way, no one came forward to bring him home. As shelters are beyond overwhelmed with dogs needing placement, many dogs end up on the list to be euthanized. Recognizing that this boy was very special, the rescue community began working together to try to find a temporary foster and rescue placement for this sweet guy. Teamwork was Fatu's saving grace. Working with several different groups and an amazing foster family, MAGSR was able to pull Fatu the day he was scheduled to be euthanized. We cannot thank the rescue community enough for all of their support.
Fabulous Fatu is a young, happy, and intelligent guy. Still a juvenile, he can display some typical puppy energy, particularly when playing with other dogs. However, for his age, Fatu is surprisingly calm and gentle. It is beyond evident that this guy has been loved and well socialized by someone prior to his arrival. A sweet, chill guy, Fatu enjoys the company of people and other dogs particularly when given a few minutes to warm up. With so many changes in his life lately, we cannot blame this handsome guy for wanting a minute to adjust. Although we do not know much about his past, it is clear that Fatu understands many of the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and is doing a fantastic job with crate training. A huge fan of cuddles and soft, warm beds, Fatu enjoys the comforts and security of living in a home. As is true of all new dogs, Fatu will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his forever family. With time, patience, structure, and leadership, we know that Fatu will thrive. Like many young dogs, Fatu does need to learn some leash manners. Training and continued socialization will be key to his success. Training will not only help him create a strong, healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Fatu's gentle nature and cautious curiosity make him a wonderful companion for anyone looking for a sweet, easygoing friend. If this handsome boy sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today.
Izzy
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Incredible Izzy was picked up as a stray in the south. Although she was lucky to be picked up and brought to a shelter, unfortunately, with overwhelming numbers of homeless animals everywhere, her life remained in danger. Although shelter staff did everything they could to find her family, when no one stepped forward after her stray hold, Izzy found herself in a scary situation. Recognizing that Izzy, like so many others, deserved a chance to move forward safely, a plea for rescue placement was sent out to the GSD community. When asked if we could welcome Izzy to the MAGSR family, our team knew we were the right people to move this lovely girl forward.
Incredible Izzy is a bright, friendly, and energetic girl. She is looking for a family that will include her on their adventures keeping her body and her mind well exercised. Clearly well socialized prior to her arrival, Izzy loves her people and has done well with large furry friends. Although Izzy has begun developing a solid foundation, it is critical that her forever family continues to socialize her with new people, other animals, and in new environments. This will help Izzy continue to develop into a stable and confident adult. We do not know much about Izzy's past, but we do know that she has a bright future. As Izzy may not have much experience in a loving household, she will benefit from time and patience in her new home. With structure, routine, and leadership, Izzy will thrive. An intelligent girl, Izzy will be the star pupil at training. Not only will training help Izzy create a strong, 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 Izzy is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided had she been provided a monthly preventative. Heartworm treatment is expensive; however, Izzy is clearly more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Izzy's care. Your donation will not only help Izzy continue to move forward, but it will also help us continue to support dogs with medical needs. Izzy will need to take it easy over the next few months as she undergoes heartworm treatment. She is hoping to take it easy while settling in with her forever family. If Izzy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this incredible girl today!
Update:Izzy is doing great at her fosters home with her fosters 4 dogs. She loves to play and loves going to her basic obedience training. Her favorite thing is when her foster mom takes her to work because she gets to play with all the dogs at daycare. She loves her peanut butter kongs and all the treats she gets when at training. She’s very loving and sweet and can’t wait to find her forever home.
Update:
After over half a year of heartworm treatment, this gal seems to be out of the woods. Her recent test showed no heartworms and, with her being kept on continual heartworm preventatives, we hope that her next test in April 2025 will be her last. Even though she had to be on crate rest for a long time, Izzy has made great strides in her manners. Her fosters learned that she loves other dogs and does really well off-leash. Having been awarded her basic obedience certificate, she adores going to training and getting that mental stimulation. Up for anything, she likes to "help" with farm chores or just hang out and watch TV with her foster family. Although thunderstorms scare her a little and she's working on keeping all four feet on the ground, she's getting better every day. Now that she's made such great steps in her health and her behavior, don't you think the next best step would be to find her forever home? She's definitely more than ready; ask to meet her today!
Jason
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Jovial Jason was picked up as a stray in the south. When he arrived at a shelter, it was discovered that he had a large, open wound on his back leg. As this shelter, like so many others, was sitting above capacity, once Jason's stray hold was completed, he was placed on the list to be euthanized. This handsome guy was incredibly lucky as he was pulled at the last minute by another rescue. Although they knew that Jason would need to be transferred to another rescue, this group knew that Jason deserved every opportunity to move forward safely.
Jason was fortunate to have been in a foster home for a few months before moving into the MAGSR family. During this time he was able to begin receiving the medical support needed to start the healing process. With debris cleaned out of his leg, medication provided, and six weeks of rehab in place, Jason's leg healed nicely allowing him to return to regular activities and playtime. Having endless opportunities to socialize with other large dogs, Jason greatly enjoys play time. He has an active and enthusiastic play style. However, we have learned that he gets a little too excited about cats and farm animals. He will not be placed in a home with these creatures. Having lived in a home, Jason has begun to learn the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and crate trained. As is true of all dogs, Jason will need time to adjust to the expectations, structure, and routines of his forever family. With time, patience, and leadership, we know he will succeed. As Jason moves forward, training will be key to his success. Training will not only help Jason create a strong and healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Unfortunately, we have learned that Jason is heartworm positive. This prognosis could have been prevented if Jason has been provided with monthly preventatives. Although heartworm treatment is expensive, MAGSR knows that Jason is more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Jason's treatment. Not only will your donation help Jason get the care he needs, but it will also help us welcome other dogs with medical needs. Jason's treatment has already begun and he is more than half-way finished! He will need to take it easy over the next month or so as he finishes up. Jason is an amazing guy that is hoping to find a family that will love him for a lifetime. Could that be with you?
Update:Jovial Jason has been living with a foster while undergoing heartworm treatment. He loves to play, chew his toys, and rolls right over for a belly rub. He’s an energetic love-bug and no-doubt looking forward to being free of heartworms. Jason is very enthusiastic and will need a family committed to exercising him both mentally and physically.
Update:
After being with his foster for a while, he's adjusting to home life very well and, with his energy, responds well to structure in the home. He's now obedience-trained and crate-trained. Similarly to his prior update, his foster family has discovered more things he loves: walks, food, squirrel-watching, going in the car, and so many other things! He loves belly rubs and belly rubs and belly rubs! Even though it's already been said, it's worth mentioning that this guy really loves belly rubs! Even though he's not a cat guy, Jason definitely loves to meet people and he's been doing great as one of our MAGSR ambassadors at events. He wants to meet you too!
Mabel
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Mable was picked up as a stray in the south. When she arrived at the shelter, it was highly evident that this girl needed help. Extremely emaciated, still lactating from a recent litter, heartworm positive, and suffering from dislocated hip and a fractured pelvis, shelter staff knew this girl was in rough shape. Although she was unable to walk, Mabel was still all tail wags and love as she attempted to interact with shelter staff, particularly when they brought high-value treats to say hi. Recognizing that they did not have the resources to help Mabel, the shelter added her to their list to be euthanized as a way to end her suffering rather than leave her in pain and without proper care. Fortunately, a foster for another rescue in the area stepped up for Mabel at the last second and she was pulled just in time.
Living in the safety of a loving and experienced foster home, Mabel started the long path toward recovery. Strengthening her system for the road ahead, Mabel began gaining some much needed weight. With good nutrition and the chance to begin healing, Mabel made the progress needed to start addressing her health concerns. A few weeks ago, Mabel underwent surgery for her hip and pelvis. She was a champ throughout the entire process and is recovering nicely. As the healing process is moving along as expected and Mabel is feeling much more like a healthy dog again, her foster mom knew it was time to find a breed specific rescue for Mabel so that she could move forward with . Knowing we could help Mabel complete the rest of her medical journey as well as find her an amazing forever home. Mabel is still healing from a FHO but is mobile and doing well. She needs restricted walks and should not be bouncing around for a few more weeks. As Mabel is heartworm positive, she will be on restricted exercise moving forward. Due to the condition in which she arrived in foster care, Mabel needed to gain strength and weight before heartworm treatment could begin. As these milestones have been met, Mabel can begin this next process. Mabel is good with other dogs and people. She is unknown for kids and cats.
Update:Magnificent Mabel has been in a loving foster home for several months. This has given her the opportunity to work through the healing process, learn the ins and outs of living in a home, and continue her journey forward. She has been a phenomenal house guest and her foster family adores her. As Mabel arrived with several medical needs, our team has been working hard to address each need. One concern at a time seems to have been most effective for Mabel. Over the last few months, Mabel's heartworm treatment has been our focus. This treatment takes a few months and requires crate rest while the body slowly and safely clears the worms from the heart. Mabel has been a champ as she waits patiently for that magical day when she can bounce around, go full out with the zoomies, and explore the world again. With one last blood test coming up in early October, Mabel is ready to move forward.
With another piece of the medical process just about finished, Mabel's incredible vetting team has been working with her to further address her mobility needs. Mabel's FHO in the spring was successful; however, having had a shattered pelvis the healing process has taken time and Mabel has lost muscle and some movement in her back legs. Recognizing that Mabel needed some extra help to rebuild her mobility, our team began the next phase of Mabel's recovery - physical therapy. Working with one of our amazing vetting partners, Paradise Animal Hospital, Mabel has been participating in weekly sessions to improve her strength, movement, and overall quality of life. Although Mabel can be hesitant in new situations and with new people, she has done an incredible job with her physical therapy team. Honest and hardworking, this lovely lady has been an incredible participant. She is picking up new commands and is beyond thrilled to indulge in cream cheese treats with each session. Not only is physical therapy helping Mabel rebuild strength and muscle, it is also helping her start learning some new commands. She is now a pro with sit, crate, and feet up. Her team and foster family will be expanding these commands to include touch, look, and down in the coming weeks. Clearly an intelligent girl, we know Mabel will excel with these added pieces of her program. Please consider donating to Mabel's care. Not only will your donation help Mabel continue to access the help she needs to move forward, but it will also help us continue to support the medical needs of the dogs in our care.
Mabel is looking for a forever family of her very own. She knows the right match is out there and is working hard to build new skills so that when they find her she is all ready to go. If this incredible girl is the right match for your family, ask to meet her today.
Update:
Magnificent Mabel has made some incredible strides in the last few months. This special girl continuously impresses her foster family with her resilient personality and endless joy. Throughout the late summer and into the early fall, Mabel completed her heartworm treatment. She was so very patient throughout this process and has been given the all clear from her vet to enjoy her freedom. Beyond excited that she can play ball, get the zoomies, and go for daily long walks, Mabel has been smiling from ear to ear and can't seem to stop. With her heartworm treatment complete, Mabel dove into physical therapy with her team of volunteers, techs, and vet behind her. Toy motivated and a huge fan of cream cheese, Mabel made phenomenal progress throughout the fall and graduated from her program this past week! The rehab department working with her will miss Mabel's visits, but they are so excited that she is ready to move forward independently.
Having addressed her medical needs, Mabel was now ready to begin her basic training. Fortunately, Mason Dixon K9 trainers recognized that Mabel was a special girl. To ensure Mabel had every opportunity to find the perfect family, they worked with her to develop the skills she needed to succeed. Mabel has learned several commands and has learned to look to her handler for direction. She loves to please and thrives on praise and endless belly rubs. To ensure that Mabel maintains her skills, as part of her training Mabel has been gifted with lifelong support from her training team at Mason Dixon K9. There's no doubt that Mabel will be a great addition to her forever family and her training team is ready to support her transition into a new home.
In the beginning, we knew that Mabel was sent to us so that we could be a part of her healing process and help her to move on with her life. Mabel has overcome so many hurdles and done it gracefully. Mabel requires a slow introduction to new people and dogs but once you are in her trusted circle she loves hard and is extremely affectionate. She thrives on belly rubs and companionship. She loves long walks, as well as, hanging with her favorite people rolling a ball around, chewing a bone or just snuggling in for cuddle time. If you think Mabel could be a fit for your home please inquire today.
Raina
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Raina was given to her family by a friend who felt she would be a good match for their household. Although she was clearly loved by her family, Raina struggled in a city environment. As a result, her family made the difficult decision to surrender Raina to MAGSR so that she could find the family and living environment that would help her develop into the incredible girl they knew she could be. Raina is a friendly but driven girl. As is typical of most shepherds, Raina is intelligent, active, and alert. In order to meet with success, Raina will need both her body and mind exercised daily. She is not a couch potato and will do best with an active family. Although Raina is working on her interactions with other dogs, she would prefer a family where she can be the only dog so that she can be the center of attention. Raina is housebroken and crate trained. She also knows a few commands. However, as is true of all shepherds, Raina will need to attend training in order to develop into the amazing shepherd we know she is destined to be. Training will not only help Raina develop into an amazing dog, but it will also help her bond with her new family. If this active lady sounds like a good match for your household, ask to meet her today.
Rocky
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Rocky and his buddy, Misty, were adopted from MAGSR a few years ago by an amazing family. They were cherished beyond words and have known the power of love. Sometimes life throws a curveball and things change in an instant. When an unexpected circumstance arose, their family knew that Rocky and Misty needed a safe place to land. So, they contacted MAGSR. Knowing these dogs were lucky to have an incredible family that would do anything for them including giving them up, we immediately welcomed both Rocky and Misty back to the MAGSR family.
Rocky is a big, sweet, loving boy. Social, affectionate, and always ready for a good lean in, when Rocky loves you, he loves you with his whole heart. An alpha by nature, this honey leads with a calm and confident nature. He knows exactly who he is and has a stable personality. Having lived in a phenomenal home, Rocky appreciates the joy of a soft, warm bed, endless toys, and daily interactions. Crate trained, housebroken, and comfortable with the daily activities of a household, this boy understands the expectations of living in a home. However, as is true of any new dog, Rocky will need time to adjust to the expectations, rules, and routines of his new family. A smart guy, Rocky already knows several commands. He enjoys daily walks and is happy to hang out with his people outside. Although he has some training on board, Rocky will benefit from attending training with his new family. Not only will training help Rocky develop a strong and healthy bond with his family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Handsome Rocky is looking for a forever family that has plenty of toys, treats, and snuggles. If your family is looking for a calm, confident, and playful guy who will fill your home with love, ask to meet Rocky today.
Simon
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Recently, the MAGSR family welcomed a small litter of cruelty and neglect survivors - the Chipmunks litter. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore were born into a home with limited resources. The boys did not receive the food, medical care, daily support, or environmental cleanliness necessary to ensure that they were healthy pups. Upon arrival, our team discovered that the boys were malnourished, riddled with worms, dirty, and sick. In addition, two of the boys had some additional medical needs that raised immediate concerns. Theodore arrived with a large, fluid filled lump on his head which was likely the result of trauma. Simon arrived with a dislocated back right leg that had been out of the socket for some time. Recognizing they needed immediate support, volunteers worked collaboratively to get their vetting addressed, begin a safe feeding schedule, and move all three pups forward. Unfortunately, just as we thought the litter was moving in the right direction, two of the boys popped positive with parvo. Knowing that immediate care was needed, the boys were rushed to the emergency room where they were hospitalized. Parvo is a highly contagious virus; it is particularly challenging for puppies with weak immune systems to survive. Keeping the boys hydrated, controlling their GI upset, preventing secondary infections, monitoring their bloodwork, and providing medications, one of our incredible vetting partners provided the boys with the critical care needed to fight. Parvo care is very expensive. But, we knew these babies deserved every chance to fight this diagnosis. Donations are appreciated as this will help us continue to support and welcome dogs with medical needs.
Although they have been through one obstacle after another, Simon and his brothers - Alvin and Theodore - have maintained sweet and solid personalities. They are playful, handsome, energetic boys. Having survived against the odds, these boys have turned a page and are ready to learn the joys of living in a loving home. Living with amazing foster families, the boys remain loving and affectionate with both their human and furry friends. With clear routines, expectations, and leadership in place, the boys are thriving. The MAGSR family has taught the boys the joys of a comfortable bed, the importance of exciting toys, the ins and outs of housebreaking, and the value of socializing with others.
Simon is a sweet, silly, and affectionate boy. Although he enjoys his playtime, he lives for cuddles and extra snuggles from his people.Typical of the breed, Simon is a velcro puppy that loves to be with his people. He will make an amazing companion ensuring that his family always has companionship. True of all babies, Simon enjoys toys, treats, and attention. He is hoping his forever family has an endless supply of all of these. Daily play time, training, and socialization will be critical to his success. This will help him develop the skills needed to become a stable and confident adult. Simon has survived more than anyone could have imagined at such a young age. However, his fight is not yet finished. Simon's right, back leg is in need of surgical intervention. He is currently building up strength so that he can move forward with this next piece of his recovery. Simon will be meeting with a surgical specialist soon to determine next steps. Surgery will be expensive, but we know this little guy deserves to continue moving forward. Please consider donating to Simon's care. Your donation will not only help Simon receive the critical care he needs to comfortably move about his world, but it will also help us continue to welcome medical dogs into the MAGSR family.
Although the boys are as sweet as they can be, please remember that puppies are hard work. They will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience and routine, we know Simon will grow up to become a good canine citizen. If your household is ready to welcome this handsome little cuddle bug into your home, please ask to meet him today!
Update:Handsome Simon has made huge strides over the last month. Parvo free and ready to move forward, this cuddlebug began enjoying life the way all puppies should. He has had plenty of time to enjoy toys, opportunities to socialize with varied people and creatures, and has begun learning some of the ins and outs of living in a loving home. With so many steps forward, MAGSR and Simon's vet decided it was the perfect time to address the injury to his right leg. A week before the holidays, Simon underwent a femoral head ostectomy (FHO) with one of our incredible vetting partners - Skylos Sport Medicine. Unsurprisingly, the little guy charmed everyone throughout his stay at the vet and is adjusting to his healing regiment magnificently. Over the next few weeks, Simon will be taking it easy so that he can heal and continue to move forward. His foster family is keeping him busy with plenty of treats, toys, and cuddles. As he heals, Simon will slowly begin a movement regiment so that he can rebuild muscle and gain function he has not had for too much of his puppyhood. This incredible guy knows he's on the path toward greatness. All he needs now is a forever family that will cherish him for a lifetime. If Simon sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet him today!
Tahoe
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Tahoe is a lucky guy. Picked-up as a stray and brought to a shelter that was significantly over capacity for care, this guy was living on borrowed time. As shelters across the country are overflowing and not enough families are stepping forward to adopt, many animals do not make it out. When a family did not step forward for Tahoe, it seemed like his fate was sealed. Fortunately, another rescue had a temp foster open up and Tahoe was pulled from the shelter right before he was euthanized. Although it was known that a breed specific rescue would be needed in the future, the rescue began working with Tahoe to ensure that his medical needs were met. Tahoe had his vetting updated and his heartworm treatment completed while living with an amazing foster family. They loved him but knew that with treatment complete, it was time to move Tahoe forward. When asked if we could be the next stop on Tahoe's journey, team MAGSR stepped forward and welcomed this handsome boy to the family.
Tahoe is an absolute sweetheart. Easy to leash, gentle with treats, and beyond happy to lean into the handler for love and attention, this guy simply steals your heart. Clearly well-socialized with people, Tahoe understands that company is nice to have. However, as is true with many shepherds, he prefers a little time to get to know new people and adjust to new environments. Having lived in a foster home, Tahoe has had the opportunity to learn many of the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and crate trained. He has even had the chance to live with other dogs and did very well. Friendly and affectionate, Tahoe seems to have a nice foundation. As he moves forward, Tahoe will benefit from continued controlled socialization with new people and in new environments. Although he already knows some basic commands, such as, sit, down, and shake, he will benefit greatly from training. Training will be key to his success. Not only will it help him create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the confidence and skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Tahoe is looking for a forever family that enjoys a moderate energy guy, treats, and daily belly rubs. If this sweetheart sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today!
Valkyrie
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Vibrant Valkyrie was sitting at an overcrowded animal shelter waiting for someone to come and claim her. Although she waited, no one stepped forward for this lovely lady. As shelters are simply unable to keep up with the number of animals in need, unclaimed animals often struggle to make it out alive. Valkyrie's time was running short. Fortunately, another group stepped forward and welcomed Valkyrie into their care. She was very lucky to find someone that would help her move forward as well as help address her medical needs. Valkyrie was heartworm positive upon her arrival with the other rescue. However, they ensured she had everything she needed and walked her through treatment. Having completed treatment months ago, but without adoption interest, MAGSR was asked to welcome Valkyrie into our care so that she might meet with better success with a breed specific rescue. Valkyrie had been waiting for over a year for this chance. When we learned she needed placement, we knew she would be a great match for the MAGSR family.
Valkyrie is an active, intelligent, and social girl. Having been well socialized with people somewhere along her journey, Valkyrie connects with people quickly. She loves a good hug and lean in. A huge fan of the outdoors, Valkyrie is greatly enjoying the fall weather and is happy to be out and about with her person. Although we do not know anything about Valkyrie's past, we do know that she has a bright future. As is true of all shepherds, Valkyrie will thrive when provided with structure, routine, and leadership. She is looking for a household that will provide her with clear expectations and boundaries as well as patience as she adjusts to her forever family. Training will go a long way with Valkyrie. Not only will this help her build a strong, healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Valkyrie has been waiting for a family of her very own for far too long. If this lovely girl sounds like a match for your family, ask to meet her today!
