Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Piper
ADOPTED 02/17/2018!
Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Bristol was not well cared for by her previous person. She often went without being fed, allowed to run at large putting her in danger of being hit by cars. She has had no training and no guidance. Regardless of her lack of her care and guidance she is a sweet, friendly young girl. She enjoys the company of and playing with other dogs and she is good with children. Of course she will require formal training, it not only teaches her how to be a well behaved and balanced girl, but it also helps with creating a bond with her new family. Please be sure you have the time and patience to commit to Bristol for the rest of her life.
Updates: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…..
Karmela
ADOPTED 02/14/2018!
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Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Karmela did have a home and family of her own until one day they dumped her a shelter. We know that in her previous home she lived with children and other dogs. She is a calm, well mannered girl who would enjoy spending time with her family. Karmela had an ear infection that was left untreated which caused her ear to crumple, she is currently under the care of our vet. If you are looking for a dog that is more grounded and past the juvenile antics Karmela is your girl.
Updates:Karmela is settling in to her foster home just great! She made herself right at home with her foster family and the resident dog. Karmela went to the vet for a check up and to have her ears checked. Both ears had infections so they cleaned them out really good and sent her home with medications to help get them all better. Karmela is extremely sweet and a great listener. She knows some basic commands like “sit” and “come” and we are working very hard on other commands as well. She walks very nicely on a leash and loves to play fetch. She is crate trained, house broken and loves kids. Ask to meet Karmela today!
I’m doing great at my fosters house. They’re teaching me how to be a good dog for my new family. I have learned sit, come, down and I’m working on stay. I love going on walks with them and their dog. I absolutely love kids! I love them more the adults and would love a family with kids. I love playing with tennis balls and I’m really good at playing fetch. I also love to just chill with you on the couch and cuddle. Ask to meet me today!
Karmela went back to the vet this week for a followup on her ears and they are doing great! She is doing great with learning her basics commands. She loves to play fetch and to just chill on the couch or floor. She is amazing with kids and good with other dogs. She is very sweet and gentle. Ask to meet this sweet girl today!
Cider
ADOPTED 02/06/2018!
Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Cider was surrendered to us as his former person had allergies. His family reports that he is good with other dogs, children and cats. He is currently in a foster home living with other dogs and children, the foster does not have cats. He is a friendly boy and seems to have adjusted to his move quite well.
Misty
ADOPTED 02/03/2018!
Good With Kids: Unknown
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Misty was surrendered as she was not getting along with the small dogs in the home. She has also never been around children so we do not know how she would be with little ones. She is all puppy, chewing things she shouldn't (dog beds are her favorite thing to chew), still needs to learn obedience and manners, has potty accidents, needs out in the middle of the night and oh that energy...what fun. A good training program, along with guidance and structure will help her become a well behaved girl. Please be sure you are in the position to commit to her for her lifetime.
Brio
ADOPTED 02/02/2018!
Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Brio came to us from a shelter. There is some confusion with regards to his age, his records have him as 2 years old, but many feel he is much younger. He still has many puppy mannerisms and looks like a puppy still. He has a lot of energy that will need to be dealt with by providing plenty of exercise and playtime. At this time he has no manners but this is something he is working on. He has no leash skills and jumps up on people to greet them. He is a friendly, goofy, happy go lucky boy. Training will go along way in helping him learn all that he needs to knows.
Updates:
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.
Nikia
ADOPTED 02/01/2018!
Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Nikia was found as a stray and ended up in a shelter. She is a beautiful, well behaved older girl, past the antics of a younger dog. She would be happy hanging with her family, going for strolls and being loved.
Updates:Nikia is settling in great to her foster home. Her foster parents report that Nikia is a delighful dog. She loves to ride in the car and just look out the window. She walks beautifully on a leash with minimal correction ("back") to keep her from walking out front and pulling. Nikia doesn't lunge or bark at people, other dogs, or anything else - just perks her ears up and shows interest but stays quietly by handler's side. Nikia is calm around small children - she perks perked up her ears and sits nicely to watch. Nikia loves tennis balls and tends to hoard them, so attention to taking those away when not supervised is necessary. Nikia likes bully sticks too. Nikia will only play with a toy if it is specifically given to her for play. Nikia stays off the furniture unless given permission. Nikia follows her humans around the house. If Nikia sounds like a good fit for your family, ask to meet her today.
Nikia's playful nature is coming out now that she is getting more secure in her environment. She loves to ride in the car and go for walks and loves to play.
She knows some basic obedience commands and is quite food motivated.
Crate trained. Goes right into the crate to eat and when she wants some down time. She waits patiently by the front door and pants or softly whines when she needs to go out to relieve herself.
She comes when called when she is off leash. She is very social and friendly but never jumps up on people. When she is really excited she does these little leaps in the air but not onto anyone or anything, just leaps a little bit in her own space.
She is very teachable. Has already learned "back" when I want her to get behind me so I can go out the door first.
Knox
ADOPTED 01/28/2018!
Good With Kids: Unknown
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Knox made his way to us from a shelter where he was a stray. He is new to us so we are still learning more about him. He is in a loving foster home enjoying the comforts of a home along with guidance and structure. Watch for updates.
Chase
ADOPTED 01/25/2018!
Good With Kids: Unknown
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Chases person loves him very much but sadly was not able to care for him. Wanting him to find the best possible home she surrendered him to our care. He is very much a puppy and will chew on things he shouldn't, he is full of puppy energy and antics and needs to learn good canine manners. Training is of course necessary and required, it will not only teach Chase good manners, but also helps build bond with his new family. Puppies are a lot of work and take time and patience. Please be sure you are able to commit to Chase and his needs for his lifetime.
Ozzie
ADOPTED 01/21/2018!
Good With Kids: Older Kids Only
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Ozzie's former person took ill and was no longer able to care for him. He was brought to the VA area by a family member and is now in our care looking for his forever family. Ozzie is a very big boy at 94 lbs He has undergone formal training but will require further training with his new family. He has not lived with dogs before but did well meeting another German Shepherd during our evaluation. Ozzie does have the tendency to herd (nip at) children, for this reason we feel it is best that he not be placed in a home with young children. A boy of this size can be intimating to small children and he could also accidentally knock them down. For the most past Ozzie's former person exercised Ozzie on daily 2 mile walks and lots of games of fetch. Daily exercise is key to keep energy in check, so please be sure you have the time to commit to his exercise needs, training and of course a lifetime of love and care.
Arko
ADOPTED 01/21/2018!
Good With Kids: Yes
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Arko was surrendered as his person has a disability that kept her from providing him with proper exercise. He is a high energy boy who loves to play fetch and requires daily exercise to keep his energy in check. He is a friendly boy that enjoys spending time with his family and he is good with other dogs. He has had some training, but will require further training with his new family. When he gets overly excited he can become mouthy, not applying pressure or biting, but for this reason we feel it's best he not be in a home with a younger children.
