Sweet Miss Harmony is a friendly little cuddle bug. 

​T​hough she is small, she is mighty… Cute. If you're looking for a dog to guard your home, keep looking. Harmony greets everyone she sees with her belly exposed ready for rubs and snuggles.

She is doing well in her foster home. She enjoys attention from children and is getting along with the resident dog. She established boundaries with him letting him know that she doesn't like to roughhouse. Harmony would happily live with another dog but she would be just as happy to be an only dog. She is looking for somewhere that she can be spoiled rotten.

Harmony would not do well in a home with cats. She has a strong prey drive and cats are just way too much fun. She also likes chasing animals when she is outside. Even though she small she can create a significant impact at the end of her leash when she sees a squirrel. So it's important to always be on the lookout and have a good grasp on her leash.

Harmony is learning to respond to her name. She does not come when she's called yet. However once you have her attention she has learned how to sit. She also understands to come and drop it but she does not consistently follow it, yet. Harmony is doing very well with housebreaking her last  accident was at the door where we leave to go for walks. So she has figured it out.

Harmony does not mind being crated during the day while the family is at work/school. She even goes in her crate from time to time when people are home to relax. She would prefer to go to a home where somebody lets her sleep on a dog bed on the floor in their room.

Harmony is missing a hind paw for reasons that are unknown to us. However, she has no trouble walking, running, climbing steps, navigating tree branches etc. on a walk. In fact, we're pretty sure Harmony doesn't know her paw is missing. So please don't tell her when you meet her.

Bo is great dog, and he's doing nicely in foster.  His weight is up to 84lbs from 69lbs a month ago, and he loves to run and is building muscle - he is really looking good.  He has been going to training for a few weeks and is doing very well the class, both with his basic commands and in terms of his confidence and socialization.  He does fine in his crate (although he will start to make a racket sometimes if he feels he's missing out on something!), is house broken, and has acclimated well, and is happy and comfortable with his two older GSD foster siblings.  Bo still has a lot to learn, but overall he's a very sweet and responsive dog, that is progressing well and will make a great addition to the right lucky home, that is ready to provide the care and love that Bo so richly deserves.

Handsome a sweet Bo was returned to MAGSR thru no fault of his own after his family decided they no longer wanted him. Bo’s prior family never truly committed to him and he spent most of his time in a crate. Bo is an active and friendly boy who needs exercise and continued training, as do most German Shepherds. Bo is ready for a forever family who will truly commit to him, spend time with him and not lock him in a crate and not give him up when he becomes an inconvenience. If interested in meeting this handsome boy, ask to meet Bo today!

Both Romeo & Juliet are putting on weight nicely and they love doggie snacks.  Both are learning manners at meal time, to sit while the food is being placed and to not to eat out of each others bowls when they are done.   Romeo & Juliet are housebroken and crate trained and have great manners in the home.  They enjoy quiet times and taking naps and they do not bother each other when they go into their open crates to rest.  Romeo and Juliet want to please their human so much and respond quickly to voice commands and praise.  They know basic commands; sit, stay, no, come, good boy/girl.  Playing together is especially fun for them and for their foster humans to watch - they love to romp and roll each other, both are extremely playful with a good energy level.  They both are extremely loving and need their snuggle/tummy rub time.  When they are tired they just want to lay at your feet and nap.  If this sounds like the right bonded pair for you, please ask to meet them today.

Unfortunately Piper was returned to us after almost 5 months after showing too much interest in the resident cats. Piper is understandably confused why her family gave her up. Her foster reports that she doesn't appear to have had much training. Piper is now in a foster home where she'll wait for the right family and learn what she can learn during that time, along with playing with the resident dog. If you can commit to Piper for her lifetime, please ask to meet her.

Hi.  My new name is Piper – I have had a few names in my short life but this one has stuck.  I answer really well to my new name.

As you can see I am back with the great people of MASGR.  My foster mom says I am all the best things found in a puppy and GSD.  BUT, if those are not what you are looking for, I am not the best fit for you. I am super smart, cute and loyal.  Also I am a puppy and I have a lot of energy and love to play …. all day.  Remember I am a working bread and need to have exercise and mental stimulation to keep me, and you ultimately, happy and healthy.  Please be committed to meeting my activity and mental stimulation needs.  My foster mom says I would be best with a furry brother or sister who I can play with and in an active family. I love kids! But obviously I am a pretty big dog and a puppy – so would be best with children comfortable with big dogs.  I love all people, dogs, toys and belly rubs! Overall, I am a naturally very well behaved dog. Though I do need some additional training - have started learning basic commands, but am not yet consistent. I do need additional training for walking on a lead. I am great about being house trained – but since I play a lot and drink a lot - thus need to get out to do my business. I am an amazing dog and have had a lot of change in my short life – but there are no obvious negative impacts – I have taken it all in stride.  But I deserve a wonderful forever family – one where we are both together a great fit - me for you, and you for me.  If you think you are that family – ask to meet me.  It’ll be hard for you to not fall in love….. 

Brio has adjusted marvelously to his new foster home. He has been consistently going to the bathroom outside and is learning to go to the door to go out. He plays well with the resident dog. The resident children love Brio and he is very gentle with the 8 year old, frequently rolling over for belly rubs and playing tug of war. Brio is energetic and requires a lot of physical activity. When he is kept busy he rarely jumps and after a little while walking on a leash will walk right by your side. Brio loves to play fetch and even brings the ball back. He sleeps in his crate at night without whining or barking. He sometimes barks while in the crate during the day because he wants to join in the activities in the house. If you are looking for a dog to play with and be active with Brio is your ideal dog. Ask to meet Brio today.

Hank is a wonderful dog and very friendly and laid back.  Sadly, sweet Hank tested heartworm positive when seen by a MAGSR vet.  He obviously was not kept on monthly Heartworm Preventatives which would have protected him.  MAGSR will make sure Hank gets the treatment he needs to rid his body of Heartworms so that he may enjoy many more years of life.  Treatment is expensive but Hank is certainly worth the cost.  Donations towards his treatment would be greatly appreciated – this would also help us save other dogs with medical needs.

Briggs is a wonderful dog and very friendly and affectionate – he just wants his human to love and pet him.  Sadly, sweet Briggs tested heartworm positive when seen by a MAGSR vet.  He obviously was not kept on monthly Heartworm Preventatives which would have protected him.  MAGSR will make sure Briggs gets the treatment he needs to rid his body of Heartworms so that he may enjoy many more years of life.  Treatment is expensive but Briggs is certainly worth the cost.  Donations towards his treatment would be greatly appreciated, this would also help us save other dogs with medical needs

MAGSR has tested Briggs and he has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), which can be very well controlled with proper nutrition and adding enzymes to his food which helps with digestion. More information can be found at epi4dogs.com along with before and after pictures of dogs that have EPI.

From time to time you come across a dog whose outgoing and playful personality simply warms your heart. Briggs is that dog. An impressive and lovable boy, Briggs simply wants to be a member of the family. Since coming into his foster home, we have discovered that Briggs is very well behaved in his crate, loves toys, and takes every opportunity he can get to snuggle in for attention. At this time Briggs knows a few commands - come, sit, and paw. He clearly likes to please and will be the star of the class when it comes to training. 

Although Briggs has a few restrictions at this time due to his heart worm treatment, he is a great patient and does not seem phased by these restrictions. As his body heals, Briggs will definitely enjoy playing with toys and socializing regularly. Briggs would love nothing more than a forever home that will provide him with the training, exercise, and love this special guy deserves. If Briggs sounds like a good match for your family, please contact your adoptions coordinator today. 

I’m doing great at my fosters house. I’m house broken, I know sit, down, shake, bed and working on stay. I walk nicely on a leash and like jogging with my foster mom. I like kids but sometimes I can play a little rough so a home with older kids would be nice. I like to play fetch and I play nicely with my foster brother. I’m good at being loose in the house and with being crated. I don’t bark much (literally 5 time in 2 weeks) and when I doing it’s because a cat walks by the house. I’m very sweet and if you think I’m cute I’d love to meet you!

In the first week we brought her home, the first night she was scared, her world turned upside down, and her partner gone.  She was sleeping and very skittish.  By the second night she came out and started showing her personality.  She loves to rub up against people with her head to get attention.  When you walk her sometimes she will go between your legs for protection.  When you walk by the road and cars come by she gets scared, but the rest of the time she enjoys walking.  When she's around you in the house, she loves attention, is kind of goofy because she'll try to walk between your legs in the house.  She's mild mannered and loves attention. She eats very well.