All MAGSR Dogs Available for Adoption
Bells
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Beautiful Bells was adored by her owner. She was raised with love, affection, and opportunities to socialize with people and other animals. Unfortunately, when her owner passed away Bells had limited options. Extended family kept an eye on her for a bit, but when storms hit and Bells got loose they decided she could not return. Instead they left her in an exceptionally overcrowded shelter with an uncertain future. Nationally, shelters and rescues are significantly over capacity. There are simply too many animals and not enough placements. Groups across the nation are doing everything they can to save as many lives as possible; however, the reality is many incredible animals do not make it out of shelters alive. Recognizing that Bells' deserved the chance to move forward safely with a family that would cherish her for a lifetime, shelter staff reached out to MAGSR for help. Fortunately, we had an amazing foster family step forward and were able to welcome Bells into the MAGSR family.
Beautiful Bells is young, active, and affectionate. It is beyond obvious that this girl loves her people and has had opportunities to interact with people of all ages. Still learning basic manners, Bells will need to learn to keep all four paws on the ground. However, with clear expectations, consistency, and training, we know that Bells will learn fast. She already knows to sit on command and walks relatively well on leash when the correct equipment is used. Curious about the world around her, Bells has a busy nose but does not pull excessively on leash. She will however need an active family that can provide her with daily opportunities to exercise. Living in a household with kids, cats, and other dogs, Bells is friendly with everyone. She is responsive to the boundaries set by the cat and is comfortable with the dogs in the home. As Bells is new to the MAGSR family, we are still learning about her household manners. At this time, she is crate training and seems to be housebroken. Time will tell on this piece. Structure, routine, and clear expectations are already in place as Bells decompresses from all of the changes in her life. Maintaining this set-up will help Bells continue to make the adjustments she needs to meet with success. Overall, this lovely girl is a go-with-the-flow kind of lady. However, after all she has been through, storms are not her thing and she does need to be kept safe and secure during rough weather.
Bells is looking for a household that will fill her days with joy, treats, and belly rubs and her nights with plenty of soft blankets and cuddles. If this lovely little girl sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet Bells today!
Chloee
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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?
Daisy


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Delightful Daisy was originally welcomed to the MAGSR family as a puppy. She was one of Marley's Disney babies. Well socialized for such a young girl and clearly quick witted, Daisy was adopted into an amazing household that cherished this lovely girl. Although her family clearly had every intention of keeping Daisy, when an issue occurred between Daisy and the senior female dog in the household, the decision was made to return her to the MAGSR family. Surrendering a beloved member of the family is never a decision that is made lightly. Daisy'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 Daisy's family, but we promised to find Daisy an incredible match so that she can move forward and meet with success.
Intelligent, curious, and your typical energetic pup, Daisy is a social girl that doesn't miss a beat. She loves to know what's happening in the world around her and has a good nose. Taking in the smells of everything around her, Daisy can easily tell you everything that's happening in the neighborhood. As is true of all young dogs, Daisy has endless energy. It is critical that her forever family provide her with daily activities and training so that she meets with success. Exercising her body and her mind will help Daisy continue to build the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. With a solid understanding of the joys of endless toys, Daisy is a fan of balls, bones, and plush toys - although she has no qualms about tearing them to shreds. Tough toys are recommended for this lovely girl. Having lived in a home, Daisy is house broken and crate trained already. She understands some basic commands, but like all young pups, she does check to see if the handler will follow through. We all like to test our limits some days, right? When provided with structure, routine, clear expectations, and leadership, Daisy will thrive. Although Daisy has had the opportunity to live in the household, it will take her time to adjust to the expectations of her new family. When provided with time, patience, training, and daily exercise, we know she will meet with success. Daisy is lucky to already know some basic commands; however, it is critical that her family take her to training. Training will, not only help Daisy create a strong and healthy relationship with her forever family, but it will also help her further develop into a stable and confident adult. Besides, training may also come with food rewards from time to time. Daisy is food motivated and excited to start right away!
Daisy is a funny pup with a joyful personality who simply wants to be loved by her person. She is looking for an active family that will take her on adventures during the day and snuggle with her at night. If Daisy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today!
Hali

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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!
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!
Update:
Jason came to MAGSR with heartworm and a pre-existing injury in his leg, both of which kept him restricted to very light activity, but he's come a long way in his recovery since these things were diagnosed in 2023. He's officially out of treatment now that he's tested negative for heartworm and is free again to run and play. His leg only shows some stiffness when he overdoes it (which is his favourite thing to do!) but it never seems to bother him. He'll just limp and run on three legs for a bit as the happy boy that he is - he doesn't let it slow him down and, in fact, he'd run until his leg falls off if you let him! Now that he's made this progress, he's finally free to do his favourite things -- he can tap into his silly and goofy side and run and play when he wants, maybe destroy a toy here and there, or he can tap into his very affectionate side and be a total velcro pup that loves to cuddle and get belly rubs. Now that this bright boy is free from his health restrictions, he just needs to find his perfect forever family. Could that be you?
Jax



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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!
Kodah
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Handsome Kodah was loved by his family. However, sometimes life doesn't always go the way we expect or want. When circumstances change or get out of control, we are lucky when the right people step in to help. Kodah is a lucky pup. When things in his world spun out of control, the right person recognized he needed help and stepped forward to ensure that Kodah had what he needed to move forward. Now that he is part of the MAGSR family, this big, sweet boy is looking for a forever family that will love him for a lifetime.
An incredible dog, Kodah is a very special guy that will fill his forever home with endless joy, love, and loyalty. With the heart and skills to excel as an amazing dog, Kodah's gentle temperament simply shines around both children and animals. Well socialized prior to his arrival in the MAGSR family, Kodah is a stable and adaptable dog. He is a calm and reliable companion in any environment. Unsurprising due to his breed, this boy has some great energy that fuels his love for hiking and swimming. As is true of all shepherds, it is critical that Kodah's family exercise both his body and his mind on a daily basis. This will help him maintain his stable and confident personality. With a strong foundation in obedience, Kodah responds promptly to commands and adapts to various tasks. Although Kodah already has an incredible base, it is important that his forever family participate in training. Not only will training help with Kodah continue to help him develop his good canine citizenship, but it will also help him build a strong, healthy bond with his forever family.
Kodah is truly a unique guy. His intelligence, loyalty, and versatility make him an outstanding candidate for service dog or therapy dog training. He is ready to provide both support and companionship to his forever family. If this guy sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet Kodah today!
Mila
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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!
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.
Update:Miss Raina is a remarkable girl.
She’s been in foster here for a little while now, and with each passing day we are more appreciative of her charm: She’s so very sweet, intelligent, and engaging, and though on mature side she is very athletic, agile, active, and extremely highly driven, focused, and determined. She is the proverbial energizer bunny, and she has an outsized chest and huge lung capacity, so incredible endurance. She runs along with the recumbent bike at any speed and for any distance. She is confident and unphased by city sidewalks and streets with their traffic and noise, and is always ready for what’s next. She’s happiest with at least a moderate measure exercise every day, but quality is at least as important as quantity. Her toy drive is off the chart, but mental stimulation and engagement is what she thrives on. And she does spend most of her day happily in a state of calm repose (but is certainly ready to go at the drop of hat, or a toy!). She has proven here that she can get along well with other dogs her size and enjoy their company, she meets people happily and graciously, learns quickly, and has good obedience. But she must have appropriate structure and engagement. If she is bored, frustrated, and improperly managed, she will likely find trouble. She doesn’t need wide open spaces so much as she does leadership and companionship. Miss Raina will thrive and offer the biggest love to someone who understands her and can give her the love, leadership, and lifestyle she so richly deserves. Please let her know if you’d like to interview for that labor of love!
Rico
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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.
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.
Rory


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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!
Shep


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Stunning Shep was picked up as a stray in the south and brought to a local animal control. Upon arrival, it was highly evident that this boy needed medical attention as soon as possible. With a severe ear infection and raw, painful paws, and underweight Shep was incredibly uncomfortable and in need of help. Fortunately, the right people heard about Shep's situation and began working with rescue groups to find a temp foster and rescue placement. When asked if we could provide Shep with a rescue option, team MAGSR knew that Shep would make an incredible addition to the family. With an amazing foster family in place, we welcomed this handsome boy to the MAGSR family.
Recognizing that Shep needed medical support right away, we worked with several groups to ensure he had what he needed. Shep had his medical needs addressed and was placed in a loving home to recuperate. Seeming to understand that this was his chance to decompress and let the healing process happen, Shep took some time to relax and get healthy again. Once he started feeling better, we were able to move him to one of our experienced foster homes where Shep had the chance to start acting like a dog again. An active guy with a high ball drive, Shep's all-time favorite activities involve balls. He will happily chase and mouth a ball for hours. In fact, it seems that he is hoping that his forever family has an affinity for throwing as, in his mind, humans are meant to be his personal throwing machine. Still learning the finer points of playing, Shep still needs some time to further decompress and learn the ins and outs of appropriate play. This guy is looking for an active family that will provide the structure, routine, and expectations needed to meet the needs of a headstrong shepherd. He would likely be happiest with a job, like nosework, or an activity, like treibball. With a little refinement, Shep would likely excel at Rally or flyball! Living in a foster home, Shep is learning the ins and outs of living in a home. He is learning to crate train and housebreak. He is also learning about the general routines and expectations of living in a GSD savvy home. However, he will need time and patience to adjust to the expectations and routines of his forever family. As is true of all dogs, training will be key to Shep's success. Not only will training help Shep build a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Shep is your typical teenage shepherd seeking attention and a good time. If you are looking for an intelligent, fun-loving, active shepherd, Shep could be the guy for you!
Shotsy


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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!
Snow
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Sweet Snow was pulled from an overcrowded shelter over a year ago by another rescue. She had given birth in the shelter and was kept there while the puppies still needed her. However, once the pups were old enough they were adopted and Snow was left behind. As is true for entirely too many mommies in shelters, once the puppies found forever homes Snow was added to the list to be euthanized. Puppies, when healthy, often find their way home, but older family members are left behind. With shelter numbers in the critical ranges everywhere, this means many of the moms and dads left behind do not make it out alive.
Fortunately, another rescue stepped forward just in time and saved Snow's life. They walked her through heartworm treatment and got Snow all of the vetting she needed to meet with success. Although they thought they had found the perfect home for this pretty girl, unfortunately, she was returned when a serious medical condition was discovered with her adopter. Knowing Snow would be most successful with a breed specific rescue, we were asked to transfer Snow into our care. Knowing this special momma was the right fit for the MAGSR family, our team welcomed her without a second thought.
Snow is an adorable girl. Happy, playful, and a bundle of joy, Snow keeps our volunteers smiling from ear to ear. Well socialized with people and clearly comfortable having been exposed to other dogs, this momma has an amazing personality that she can't wait to share with her forever family. True of so many shepherds, Snow reads the handler well. With clear routines, expectations, and leadership, this lady settles in nicely. Having lived in a home, Snow understands many of the ins and outs of living in a home. However, as is true of all new dogs, Snow will need time and patience to adjust to her forever family. Training will be essential to her success. Not only will training help Snow develop a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, it will also help her gain the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Snow is looking for a forever family that enjoys a nice balance of daily playtime and a good snuggle. If Snow is the right match for your family, ask to meet her today.
Stryder
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Hi Everyone! My name is Stryder but I prefer “Stry Guy” because then I know I am not in trouble. A lucky guy, I spent 9 months with my last family, They absolutely adored me, but they had to return me to MAGSR when the older male in the house and I could not get along. I was fabulous with the resident female dog. This was a difficult decision for all of us; however, my family knew that MAGSR would take care of me and ensure that I found an incredible forever family.
In dog years, I am a teenager so, I have been building a good foundation, but I still have plenty to learn. For example, I love the water - squirt guns, hoses, lakes – but I am a big boy and I'm still fine tuning my understanding of which water is for play and which is not. According to my people, the water dish isn't a tiny pond for my enjoyment. I'm still not convinced they are correct. When not enjoying water time, I am beyond happy to dive into the toy bin and play. I adore chew toys like antlers and tough stuffed animals. I try to remember that the squeaky parts stay inside the toy, but sometimes their removal is simply too tempting and those squeaky parts accidently fall out. If you want to play with me, you are always welcome. I like to play fetch and I'm always ready for a game of tug of war as long as clear boundaries are set. Fortunate to have begun training class, I am a shiny star in obedience school. In my previous home, I was participating in two classes a week to prepare for intermediate obedience classes. I was also on track to pass my Canine Good Citizen class. I love going to class because I can ride in the car, learn new things, and get lots of treats. Continued training is what they call "critical to my success." As I can be a little nervous in new situations, they tell me it will help me continue to build confidence, I also think it will help me better understand my new family.
As a teenager, I am realizing that I like to be the boss and would prefer to be the only male dog in the house. I mean really, who doesn't want a leadership role? I got along great with my foster sister. She is a GSD too. I have also enjoyed going to doggy camp and playing with my canine buddies. Apparently, I am still very "puppy-like" whatever that means. All I know is I enjoy daily playtime, walks, and opportunities to get out my zoomies. After I get all the wiggles out, I have to admit, I love lounging - especially when everyone settles in the evening. However, as is true of all GSDs, I will thrive in an environment with structure, routine, and leadership. I have so much love to give and want to share it with my new family.
I am looking for a forever family that loves playtime, snuggles, and endless treats. Just so you know, ice cubes are my favorite. If you are looking for an active pup, an interactive guy, and a constant companion, let me know. I could be the right “Stry Guy” for you!