Lovely Lilliana was picked up as a stray and brought to an overcrowded shelter. Her story is similar to so many dogs that end up in crowded runs hoping that they will be the lucky one to make it out alive. Although shelter staff work tirelessly to find the animals in their care safe and loving placements, sometimes the numbers of animals and needs are beyond overwhelming. The shelter where Lilliana was located was so inundated with dogs that she was overlooked until it was almost too late. Scheduled to be euthanized, another rescue realized that Lilliana needed a miracle. They knew she would be an incredible match for the right household but they didn't have an opening for her. Knowing that MAGSR may have an option for Lilliana, they reached out. We knew we couldn't let this little girl lose her light. So, with an incredible team effort the rescue community came together and pulled Lilliana before it was too late. 

Lilliana is definitely filled with light and love. Friendly, easy to handle, and a lover, it is highly obvious that this girl was loved along her journey. A huge fan of the outdoors, Lilliana is easy to leash up and enjoys being outside. Joyful and playful, Lilliana will happily bounce around outside but is also content to get pets and love. Typical of the breed, Lilliana will be most successful in an environment where both her body and mind are exercised on a daily basis. Training will go a long way with this gorgeous girl. Not only will training help her develop a healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her build the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Although we do not know anything about her past, we have discovered that Lilliana is already housebroken and crate trained. However, she doesn't always love the crate and can do some talking. Like any new dog, Lilliana will thrive with structure, routine, leadership, and clear expectations. This will help her adjust to the expectations of her forever family. 

Unfortunately, Lillian is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided had she been kept up to date with preventatives. Knowing that Lilliana needed to move forward with treatment, the rescue began the first steps in this process and our team already has plans for next steps. Heartworm treatment is expensive, but we know that lovely little Lillian is more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Lilliana's care. Your donation will not only help Lilliana, but it will also help us continue to welcome dogs with medical needs to the MAGSR family. Lilliana will need to take it easy over the next couple of months during treatment. However, this will help her take the time to decompress and adjust to her forever family. If Lilliana sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this girl today. 

This gorgeous boy found himself in the care of another rescue determined to make sure he landed in a safe and loving home. When that rescue later reached out for help with some of the dogs in their care, MAGSR didn't think twice before stepping forward to assist - as we all know, teamwork makes the dream work.

At just a year old, Bear is still discovering the world and learning how to navigate it with curiosity and heart. Like many young dogs, he’s motivated to bond, quick to learn, and ready to belong. Super-smart and hungry for mental stimulation, Bear is soaking up training opportunities and responding well to consistency and positive reinforcement as he learns what it means to be a well-mannered adult. He’s making strides with housebreaking, crate training, and basic manners. With continued structure and guidance, his potential is limitless. Like any new dog, Bear will thrive with routine, leadership, and clear expectations; this will help him adjust smoothly and build a strong bond with his forever family. As a fun, energetic young boy, Bear still has plenty of silly goofball antics and lots of love to give as he matures into his adult self. Like any shepherd, he'll also need a home that will make sure he gets mental and physical exercise on a daily basis. If you’re interested in this handsome guy, ask to meet him today.

Not all babies come into the world surrounded by love, warmth, and safety. While some are born into nurturing homes that ensure every need is met, others arrive in conditions that are heartbreaking to witness. Sadly, the nine Island Puppies — Country Lemonade, Coconut Bay, Beach Walk, Early Sunrise, Island Guava, Maple Pancake, Mountain Lodge, Pomegranate, and Vanilla Cloud — were born into the latter.

Emaciated, sick, and covered in dirt, feces, and fleas, these fragile babies were confiscated by animal control and brought to a local shelter. Too young to be adopted and far too vulnerable for a shelter environment, a plea for help went out. Thankfully, another rescue organization stepped in with a foster placement and pulled the entire family to safety. From the moment they arrived, it was clear these pups needed immediate and intensive care. Vaccinations were given. Deworming treatments began. Medicated baths washed away layers of neglect. Vet checks were scheduled, feeding schedules established — and slowly, steadily, these babies began to heal.

The Island Litter is a group of true survivors. Despite enduring more hardship in their first few weeks than any puppy should, they remain joyful, loving, and eager to connect. Like all German Shepherds, they are intelligent, energetic, and deeply loyal. Knowing these pups would thrive best within a breed-specific rescue, the organization that initially saved them reached out to MAGSR — and we didn’t hesitate. These puppies deserved the best chance at a safe and happy life, and we were honored to welcome them to the MAGSR family.

Today, the Island Litter is flourishing in foster homes, each one surrounded by love, structure, routine, and care. They’re working hard on crate training and housebreaking, enjoying meals and playtime, and soaking up all the affection they can get. Quick and clever, they’re food-motivated — which makes future training a breeze! But please remember: puppies are a lot of work. They’ll chew, whine, make messes, and keep you on your toes. They’ll also fill your home with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. With consistency, patience, and commitment, each of these pups has the potential to grow into an incredible adult dog.

If you have the heart, time, and dedication to help one of these special puppies continue their journey, apply today. They’ve survived the unimaginable — now they deserve a lifetime of safety, love, and belonging.

Fiona was beyond adored by her family. When they welcomed her into their home as a young pup, they expected to be together for a lifetime. Unfortunately, sometimes life doesn't work out the way we intended. When circumstances changed, Fiona's family knew their special girl deserved more than they could provide. So, they made the heart wrenching decision to find Fiona a safe and loving rescue placement. This decision is never easy; however, Fiona's family did what they knew was best for their fluffy girl. When asked if we could welcome Fiona into the family, team MAGSR immediately began working together to put a plan in place to move her forward. We promised her family we would find this special girl an amazing forever family that would cherish her for a lifetime. 

Fiona is an impressive girl. Smart, responsive, and eager to learn, Fiona has a delightful personality that simply evokes endless smiles from her handlers. Clearly well socialized, Fiona enjoys interacting with people. She is bouncy, goofy, and full of endless energy. Typical of the breed, Fiona is a very active girl. She will require an active family that can provide her with daily exercise for both her body and her mind. This is critical to her success as it will help Fiona maintain her playful yet stable personality. As an over-the-top joyful personality, Fiona can be vocal with new furry friends. She simply becomes so excited that she struggles to contain herself. However, when placed with a calm, responsive, and clear handler, Fiona can follow the lead of the handler. Having lived in a loving household, Fiona knows many of the ins and outs of living in a home. She is housebroken, crate trained, and is accustomed to a set routine. As is true of all new dogs, Fiona will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of her forever family. With time, patience, structure, and training, we know that Fiona will excel. Although Fiona has some manners already in place, it is critical that her new family participate in training. Not only will training help Fiona build a healthy relationship with her forever family, it will also help her develop the skills and strategies needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Fabulous Fiona is looking for an adventurous family that will keep her busy during the day and provide her with plenty of snuggles at night. If this amazing girl sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet Fiona today!

Cuddly Carley was picked up in the south as a stray and brought to animal control. As is true for shelters across the country, this sweetheart found herself in a shelter that was significantly over capacity and needed help in order to move forward. Fortunately, the shelter team knew that options for Carley were limited but that this sweetheart deserved to find a forever family of her very own. So, they reached out to MAGSR for help. Our team agreed that Carley was special and deserved a chance to move forward. A plan began to be put into place for Carley. Volunteers from the shelter where she was located, volunteers from Pilots and Paws, and volunteers from MAGSR came together to move Carley up the coast into a loving MAGSR foster home. Teamwork really does make the dream work.

Charismatic Carley is friendly, affectionate, and rather calm for her age and breed. Her overall easy-going personality has won over the hearts of everyone who has met her. We don't know anything about her past; however, it is beyond obvious that someone along her journey loved Carley and made sure she was socialized appropriately. In addition to people, Carley has done well with other dogs and has yet to show any reactions to cats. This is very impressive for a stray as staying alive often requires some prey drive. Without any knowledge of her previous life, we are going slow in our introductions to household living. However, we know that Carley, like all GSDs, will thrive with structure, routine, and leadership. Her foster family is working to ensure that Carley understands the expectations in the household and meets with success. As is true for all new dogs, it is critical that her forever family provide Carley with time and patience to adjust to their household routines. Training will go a long way with Carley. Not only will training help her bond to her new family, but it will also help her develop the skills to become a good canine citizen. 

Unfortunately, Carley is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided had she been kept up to date with preventatives. Knowing that Carley needed to move forward with treatment, the shelter began the first steps in this process and our team has taken over care. Heartworm treatment is expensive, but we know Carley is worth more than the cost. Please consider donating to Carley's care. Your donation will not only help Carley, but it will also help us continue to welcome dogs with medical needs to the MAGSR family. Carley will need to take it easy over the next couple of months during treatment. However, we already know that she will be good at that. This little lady would love to be recuperating in a home of her very own. If Carley sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today. 

In some places animals are not valued the way you might expect. They are used and often discarded without a second thought. Arya and her sister, Nasauda, were caught up in this practice when they were discarded like trash without the ability to protect or defend themselves. Although many dogs experience this type of abandonment, only the lucky ones survive. This little litter was lucky and the right people found them and brought them to safety. Another rescue welcomed the girls and immediately began providing them with the care, attention, and love they needed to pull through. With the right supports in place, the girls thrived. However, with numbers at catastrophic levels across shelters and rescues, the girls were struggling to find their forever homes. Recognizing that they may be more successful in a breed specific rescue, these little loves were transferred to the MAGSR family. We have promised both girls that we will find them incredible forever families that will love them for a lifetime.  

Having lived in a loving and experienced home both girls have been building a solid foundation of skills. They are friendly, social, and affectionate. As socialization is critical to their success, it is imperative that their forever families continue this process as Arya and Nasauda move forward. Living with kids, dogs, and a bunny, these little ladies are doing a wonderful job with everyone. They are quite the impressive pair. Having lived in a foster home, both girls have begun to learn the ins and outs of living in a household. They are pee pad trained and have begun learning to go outside to take care of their business. They have also begun learning how to walk on leash with harnesses and seem to be picking up skills quickly. We can't wait to see what they learn next! As is true of any new pup, Arya and Nasauda will excel with structure, routine, and leadership. They are eager to learn and full of puppy joy. 

Although Arya and Nasauda are beyond adorable, 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, training, patience, and routine, we know both girls will shine. If you are looking for daily giggles, puppy breath, and snuggles, ask to meet lovely Arya today!

Fabulous Fern and her sister, Fawn, were surrendered to a shelter with six litter mates. Known as the F litter, these babies entered into a system overwhelmed with what seems like an endless flow of animals in need and not enough safe places to put them. Shelter Staff were doing everything possible to keep up — spaying/neutering, working with rescue, and advocating tirelessly — but the number of homeless animals kept growing by the day, putting them at a critical breaking point. With eight little souls in their care and nowhere to safely place them, an urgent plea was sent out to the GSD rescue community. Three groups, including MAGSR, stepped forward to save the litter. With such a large litter, teamwork made it possible for all the babies to move into rescue placements. As part of the team effort MAGSR welcomed precious Fern and Fawn and placed both girls directly into loving foster homes.

Excited to bask in the comfort and safety of amazing homes, both girls are settling in well with their foster families. Although we are still getting to know both Fern and Fawn, they have proven to be friendly, affectionate, and playful little ladies. Over the next few days, both girls will begin learning the ins and outs of living in a home. Clearly smart little ladies, we are sure they will pick up quickly.

Although both Fawn and Fern are beyond adorable, 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, training, patience, and leadership we know Fern and Fawn are going to develop into good canine citizens. If you’re looking for a sweet pup to fill your home with laughter, tail wags, and unconditional love, Fern might just be your perfect match. She’s a blank slate ready to grow into an amazing companion with the right person or family by her side. 

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. 

This lovely lady was picked up as a stray and brought to an overcrowded shelter, where all of the loud sounds and smells were incredibly scary. Eventually, she found her way into another rescue to make sure her second chance was set up for success. That rescue later reached out for help with some of the dogs in their care, and as we all know, teamwork makes the dream work, so MAGSR didn't think twice before stepping forward to assist.

Tessa is a loving honey. Her amazing fosters have been helping her learn about the joys of being a puppy and taking in the world around her. With opportunities to go for walks in the cooler evenings, Tessa loved to play in the long grass and chase water in the creek. A big cuddler, she is friendly, young, affectionate, and resilient. She has done well with other dogs and absolutely adores children. With a high prey drive, she definitely doesn't think of cats in the same way. Super-social with people, Tessa especially loves to snuggle with her people, but does understand the concept of toys and has good energy. A bit of a goofball, she sometimes puts her whole snout into the water dish when getting a good drink. This sweet girl rides perfectly in the car and is non-reactive to other cars or animals that she passes. Like many dogs of this breed, Tessa will thrive when both her body and mind are kept active through exercise. A home with daily physical and mental stimulation would help her shine. Continuing her training and socialization will go a long way with this smart cutie. Not only will training help her develop a healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her build the skills needed to become a good canine citizen as an adult. Similar to any new dog, Tessa will thrive with structure, routine, leadership, and clear expectations from a calm and confident handler. This will help her adjust to the expectations of her forever family. If you're looking for a pup to snuggle up with you and make you laugh, ask to meet Tessa today.

Delightful Dixie was picked up as a stray and brought to a shelter. Like so many shelters, the shelter that welcomed Dixie was sitting over capacity. Although shelter staff were doing everything they could to meet the needs of the animals in their care, with numbers significantly over sustainable levels, difficult choices had to be made. Upon her arrival Dixie was at risk to be euthanized; however, she was also quickly winning the hearts of everyone at the shelter. Knowing they likely did not have placement options for Dixie, shelter staff began pleading for rescue help to ensure that Dixie could move forward safely and find a loving family of her very own. When we asked our foster team if they could help Dixie, we were beyond fortunate to have a family step forward. 

Dixie is a stunning and sweet little lady. Clearly loved by someone along her journey, Dixie has been well socialized with people and other dogs. She knows that people can be kind, affectionate, and loving. A social and affectionate girl she showers her people with love. A generally calm girl, Dixie is stable and intelligent. She loves her daily walks and settles in nicely with her foster family when it is time to slow down. Although an amazing girl, Dixie, like all shepherds, will benefit greatly from training. Training will not only help Dixie develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen, but it will also help her build a strong and healthy bond with her forever family. We are still learning about Dixie, but we do know that she is a special girl who deserves an amazing forever family. 

If this belly rub loving, affectionate girl sounds like the right fit for your family, ask to meet Miss Dixie today!

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!

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?

Beautiful Baxter and his buddy, Ella, were beyond adored by his dad. They were the perfect little family. It is clear that Baxter's dad went above and beyond to ensure he was safe and loved. Although his dad had planned to care for Baxter until the day he crossed the bridge, unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned. Baxter's dad passed away a few months ago. Baxter and his buddy, Ella, stayed close to their dad until the very end. Knowing his furry babies would be safe and loved, Baxter and Ella's dad was able to cross over. Family members stepped up to help but recognized that they could not provide Baxter or Ella with the life they knew both dogs deserved. To ensure that the dogs moved forward, the family worked with MAGSR to welcome Baxter and Ella into our care promising that we would find them exactly the right match. 

Baxter is a big, handsome, and intelligent guy. Social and well-loved, Baxter has a strong foundation and is quickly learning new skills. Typical of the breed, this good-looking boy is most successful when he exercises both his body and his mind on a daily basis. Treat motivated and very intelligent, Baxter can't wait to start training. Training will be highly beneficial for this boy. Not only will training help Baxter develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen, but it will also help him build a strong and healthy relationship with his new family. Baxter is incredibly lucky to have lived in an amazing home. He is housebroken and well behaved in the house. Not a big fan of toys, but definitely excited to run about in the yard or explore trails, the neighborhood, or new places on leash, Baxter enjoys his time out and out with his people. Although Baxter knows quite a bit about living in a household, as is true of all new dogs, he will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his forever family. 

Baxter is looking for an incredible family that will continue to help him move forward, participate in training, and adore him just as his dad did for a lifetime. If Baxter sounds like a great match for your family, ask to meet this sweet guy today!

Schmidt, like so many dogs, found himself at a crowded shelter as just a baby. Underweight, dirty, full of worms, and malnourished, this little guy was scared and unsure. It was beyond evident that he needed help and fast. Fortunately, a local rescue was able to pull this handsome guy quickly and began getting him some of the critical care he needed to meet with success. With some much needed vetting started and some supportive care in place, the rescue began looking into breed specific resources that could help Schmidt find a safe and loving forever home that would understand and know how to work with a GSD. Shepherds are an intelligent, active, and loyal breed; however, it is understood in the rescue community that they are not for everyone. When asked if we could welcome Schmidt into the MAGSR family, our team immediately came together to provide him with a safe landing. 

Schmidt is a special guy. He has had a rough start, but things are definitely looking up. Living with an incredible foster family, this little guy is soaking in all the love he can. Recognizing the importance of socialization, his foster family is giving him endless opportunities to socialize with new people and other animals. Socialization is critical as it will help Schmidt develop the skills needed to grow into a stable and confident adult. His forever family will need to continue this process. As a young guy, Schmidt is learning the ins and outs of living in a home. He enjoys playing with his foster siblings, puppy toys, and endless snuggles. Making great progress with housebreaking and crate training, Schmidt is a smart little guy. Although Schmidt is an absolute love, 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, training, patience, and structure, we know that Schmidt is destined to become an incredible family member. If Schmidt sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today!

Cashew found himself in a tough situation and was placed with a rescue in the south. He landed in a loving foster family where he settled in nicely with his foster mom. From time to time, her grandchildren would visit and Cashew was delighted by their presence. Although Cashew was doing well with his foster family, when a family emergency arose, he needed to find an alternative placement. Foster families are incredible, but they are not always as easy to find as we would hope. Without another foster available, once again Cashew found himself in a tough situation. Knowing that this guy needed another option, the rescue reached out to MAGSR to transfer Cashew into our care. We welcomed Cashew to the MAGSR family and did not look back. 

Cashew is a big, intelligent guy. Very typical of the breed, he prefers slow introductions and clear expectations. He is most successful with a calm, confident, and experienced handler that will set him up for success. Initially more comfortable with women than men, Cashew is working with our volunteers to develop confidence and boundaries. Training will go a long way with this guy. Not only will training help Cashew develop the skills he needs to become a good canine citizen, but it will also help him build a strong, healthy, and lasting relationship with his forever family. As is true of all GSDs, Cashew is looking for a forever family that will provide him with structure, routine, and leadership. Allowing him time to decompress and adjust in his new home will help Cashew meet with success. Having lived in an incredible foster home, Cashew understands many of the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and crate trained. He has also developed a solid understanding of pack expectations and has done well with other dogs in the home. With some alpha tendencies, Cashew may be most successful with less dominant dogs. A big fan of daily activities both inside and outside of the household, Cashew has shown that he prefers to be close to his people. Ensuring that Cashew bonds in a healthy manner will be an important first step in his forever family. With time, patience, and training, Cashew will be an amazing companion. 

Cashew is looking for a special family that will cherish him throughout his golden years. If this handsome guy sounds like a good match for your family, ask to meet him today!

Handsome Kai and his sweet buddy, Kash, were absolutely adored by their family. Having grown up in a loving home, these boys had everything they needed and thrived. Unfortunately, when a new member joined the household, a severe allergy developed. Kai and Kash's family worked with doctors to address this allergy so that the family could remain together, but these measures proved unsuccessful and the boys were moved to a separate part of the home. Although they still received as much attention as possible, a complete separation was necessary in order to keep everyone healthy. The family remained this way for some time; however, they knew this wasn't fair to Kash and Kai. Recognizing that the boys would need to be rehomed for everyone's safety and happiness, Kash and Kai's family reach out for help. This was not an easy decision, but it was the best option to help the boys move forward. Knowing both Kash and Kai were incredible dogs that deserved a safe option to move forward, they were welcomed to the MAGSR family.  

Kai is a friendly guy who has a definite cuddly side. An incredible velcro dog, this boy loves being close to his people and makes an incredible shadow. Having a strong love of the outdoors, Kai is beyond happy to get a good long breath of fresh air, sniff the flowers, and go on an adventure. Daily opportunities to run around outside, go for a walk, and enjoy being in nature bring him endless joy. Although he has been socialized around other dogs, Kai is most content with his buddy, Kash. He would be more than happy settling into his forever family with Kash at his side. Having lived in a GSD savvy home, Kai has learned the ins and outs of living in a household. He is house-broken and crate trained. However, as is often true with the breed, he will chew on things that are left in the crate with him. Crate safe items only please! True of all new dogs, Kai will need time to adjust to his forever family. With structure, routine, leadership, and daily activities, Kai will thrive. Training will be key to his success. Although he already knows some basics, training will help Kai develop a strong and healthy bond with his forever family. In addition, it will help him develop the skills he needs to become a good canine citizen. 

Kai is looking for an active forever family that will provide him with the leadership he craves as well as the shadow he is so ready to fill. If you are looking for a constant companion, look no further than Kai!

Momma Starlight and her adorable babies - Babs, Niner, Peace, Benisa and Seven - were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter when the babies were just 6 weeks old. Although shelter staff do everything they can to keep families safe, raising puppies in a shelter is stressful for the entire family and often results in illness. Although this family was clearly very sweet, no one stepped forward to help them. As shelter numbers everywhere are at astronomical rates, Momma Starlight and her babies were at significant risk of being euthanized as owner surrenders are typically the first to cross. Days passed without interest and the family was placed on the list to be euthanized. The rescue community was doing everything they could to help, but with rescues at critical levels finding placement options was very challenging. Fortunately, an incredible rescue close to the shelter was able to secure temp fosters for the family hoping to work with other rescues to move them forward. When asked if MAGSR could be the family's rescue destination, our team sent out a plea for help. We were lucky to have fosters ready and willing to help. The uncertainty of their survival had finally ended as they made their way to the MAGSR family.

Babs and her adorable siblings have been through a lot of changes in a short period of time. However, a resilient group, these babies have maintained some very typical puppy behaviors. They are active, intelligent, and very good with other animals. With a good understanding of toys, treats, and a soft place to relax, all five babies have been lucky to have settled in experienced foster families. Babs is a big fan of toys and loves anything with the baby paper sound. She also seems thrilled to have teething bones to keep those little teeth busy. Still developing their socialization skills, Babs and her siblings will need endless opportunities to socialize with people and other animals in safe and controlled settings. Socialization is critical to their success as this will help them develop into stable adult dogs. With some food drive and a big fan of praise, Babs has already begun developing some basic commands. She knows "sit" already and is learning "down" and "come". Taking treats and food very gently, Bab's foster is hand feeding her to teach bond with the little lady as well as teach additional commands. This lovely lady is quite the student. Her housebreaking and crate training are moving along fabulously. Babs holds it through the night and sleeps well. 

Although these babies are cute as can be, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience, and leadership we know that Babs and her siblings are destined for greatness. Babs is looking for an incredible household that will provide her with a good balance of training, playtime, and cuddles. If this adorable little love sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today!

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!

Momma Starlight and her adorable babies - Niner, Peace, Benisa and Seven - were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter when the babies were just 6 weeks old. Although shelter staff do everything they can to keep families safe, raising puppies in a shelter is stressful for the entire family and often results in illness. Although this family was clearly very sweet, no one stepped forward to help them. As shelter numbers everywhere are at astronomical rates, Momma Starlight and her babies were at significant risk of being euthanized as owner surrenders are typically the first to cross. Days passed without interest and the family was placed on the list to be euthanized. The rescue community was doing everything they could to help, but with rescues at critical levels finding placement options was very challenging. Fortunately, an incredible rescue close to the shelter was able to secure temp fosters for the family hoping to work with other rescues to move them forward. When asked if MAGSR could be the family's rescue destination, our team sent out a plea for help. We were lucky to have fosters ready and willing to help. The uncertainty of their survival had finally ended as they made their way to the MAGSR family.

Benisa who we call "Isa" and her adorable siblings have been through a lot of changes in a short period of time. However, a resilient group, these babies have maintained some very typical puppy behaviors. They are active, intelligent, and very good with other animals. With a good understanding of toys, treats, and a soft place to relax, all four babies have been lucky to have settled in experienced foster families. Still developing their socialization skills, "Isa" and her siblings will need endless opportunities to socialize with people and other animals in safe and controlled settings. Socialization is critical to their success as this will help them develop into stable adult dogs. Although these babies are cute as can be, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience, and leadership we know that "Isa" and her siblings are destined for greatness. "Isa" is looking for a household that will provide her with a good balance of training, playtime, and cuddles. If this gorgeous little girl sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today!