The Fall puppies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato (Tator) - were an accidental litter. Raised together with their parents, these dogs have had the chance to learn many doggy social skills. Although their human family enjoyed the puppies, it can be difficult to care for a large litter and challenging to find safe and loving homes. Recognizing that the Fall puppies would be most successful if placed within a breed specific rescue, their family contacted MAGSR. We promised that we would find each pup a safe and loving forever family that would cherish these babies for a lifetime. 

The Fall puppies are very large babies for their age. They are clearly big fans of food. Having spent time outside, these babies love the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors. So, they are hoping their forever families love adventures. Although these babies have been socialized well with their doggy family, they have not been exposed to many new people or situations. Socialization is critical to their success. Recognizing that social skills are essential as the Fall puppies move forward, our amazing volunteers are already beginning this process. Learning the ins and outs of living in a household, these babies are learning the joys of endless toys, comfortable beds, and loads of love. As they continue to move forward, all six babies will strive in households that will provide the structure, routine, and leadership that all shepherds crave. 

Although these babies are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless antics. With time, training, and patience, all 6 babies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato - will develop into good canine citizens. If one of the Fall puppies sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet these fluffy bundles of joy today!

On a stormy night early in December, animal control officers were called to help a dog that was running loose in the rain and seemed distressed. When officers arrived, they discovered the dog was wearing an e-collar that was repeatedly shocking him and was in pain. Recognizing this guy needed help immediately, animal control officers didn't waste any time. They removed the e-collar and took the dog to a local shelter. Free from the device and ready to begin moving forward, the dog, who had been named Dizzy, began waiting for his family to come and claim him. When no one came forward, shelter staff began looking for a forever family that would provide Dizzy with the time, patience, leadership, and love that all GSDs deserve. Although he was cleared for adoption, they knew that this big guy, like all shepherds, would be best placed with a breed specific rescue. When they reached out to us for help, we knew Dizzy was the perfect match for the MAGSR family. 

Delightful Dizzy is a friendly guy who seems to have a love for life. Happy, playful, and active, this guy tends to greet visitors with a loose, wiggly body, but can be too excited and do some jumping. Socialized somewhere along his journey, Dizzy seems to know that people are good, kind, and often have plenty of treats. Familiar with a leash, Dizzy has enjoyed his walks at the shelter and with his foster family. He is learning to tone down the pulling, but in some ways he feels he can't help himself. A true nose dog, Dizzy enjoys long walks with his sniffer to the ground. There is simply so much to take in in the world around him that he doesn't want to miss a beat. Training will go a long way with Dizzy. Not only will it help him create a strong, healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the manners needed to become a good canine citizen. Both treat and toy motivated, Dizzy will be the star of training class. 

Although we do not know much about his past, we do know that Dizzy's future is bright. He has displayed some environmental confidence and positive social interest when greeting other dogs. He has also shown a solid foundation of confidence and some stability. Playful, intelligent, and half-convinced he's an 80lb lap dog, Dizzy is looking for an active forever family that will love him for a lifetime. If this goofy guy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet Dizzy today!

Incredible Izzy was picked up as a stray in the south. Although she was lucky to be picked up and brought to a shelter, unfortunately, with overwhelming numbers of homeless animals everywhere, her life remained in danger. Although shelter staff did everything they could to find her family, when no one stepped forward after her stray hold, Izzy found herself in a scary situation. Recognizing that Izzy, like so many others, deserved a chance to move forward safely, a plea for rescue placement was sent out to the GSD community. When asked if we could welcome Izzy to the MAGSR family, our team knew we were the right people to move this lovely girl forward. 

Incredible Izzy is a bright, friendly, and energetic girl. She is looking for a family that will include her on their adventures keeping her body and her mind well exercised. Clearly well socialized prior to her arrival, Izzy loves her people and has done well with large furry friends. Although Izzy has begun developing a solid foundation, it is critical that her forever family continues to socialize her with new people, other animals, and in new environments. This will help Izzy continue to develop into a stable and confident adult. We do not know much about Izzy's past, but we do know that she has a bright future. As Izzy may not have much experience in a loving household, she will benefit from time and patience in her new home. With structure, routine, and leadership, Izzy will thrive. An intelligent girl, Izzy will be the star pupil at training. Not only will training help Izzy create a strong, healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Unfortunately, we have learned that Izzy is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided had she been provided a monthly preventative. Heartworm treatment is expensive; however, Izzy is clearly more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Izzy's care. Your donation will not only help Izzy continue to move forward, but it will also help us continue to support dogs with medical needs. Izzy will need to take it easy over the next few months as she undergoes heartworm treatment. She is hoping to take it easy while settling in with her forever family. If Izzy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this incredible girl today!

The Holiday Puppies - Tinsel, Mistletoe, Joy, and Jingle - are a merry little bunch. This sweet group of babies was an "accidental litter" that was born into a loving household in the area. Although their owner ensured that the puppies stayed with their mom until they were old enough to find homes of their own, he knew that providing for so many babies was too much. He also knew that he would need help to find safe and loving forever homes for the littles. So, he reached out to the rescue community for help. Fortunately, several groups came together to help move the Holiday litter forward. With teamwork in place, the entire litter moved into rescues this week. Two of the babies went to another GSD rescue. The remaining four babies were welcomed to the MAGSR family. 

The Holiday puppies have moved into loving forever families that are providing them with soft, warm, and loving households for the holidays. Typical babies, these littles are curious, affectionate, and playful. They are beyond happy to enjoy a plethora of toys, endless cuddles, and tasty treats. Having moved into loving foster homes, our amazing volunteers are working to help these babies develop the skills needed to meet with success. They have begun housebreaking, crate training, and learning some basic manners. In addition they are also getting endless opportunities to socialize. Socialization is critical to their success. This must be continued in their forever homes as this will help them develop the confidence needed to be stable adults. Although the Holiday puppies - Tinsel, Joy, Mistletoe, and Jingle - are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill you home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, structure and routine, we know the Holiday puppies will develop the skills needed to become good canine citizens. If a Holiday puppy sounds like a good match for your household, ask to meet them today!