Adopted MAGSR Dogs

These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.

Esme

ADOPTED 11/18/2024!

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Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Approximate Age: 8 years 10 months
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 66 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: 66 lbs
Housebroken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Working on it
Altered: Yes

Good With Kids: Likely
Good With Cats: Likely
Other Dogs OK: Likely
DESCRIPTION:

Many things get better with age-cheese, wine, cowboy boots and Esme! She’s not going to hike the Appalachian Trail with you, but she would love to go for a walk in the morning and then come back and sit by your side while you have a second cup of coffee. Or if walking is not your thing, Esme is happy to take a spin around the backyard then keep you company for the day. With those big, beautiful ears, Esme is a great listener and will even give you a head tilt or two if your conversations with her involve a treat. An amazing companion, Esme is looking for a family that enjoys a good cuddle and an easy-going lifestyle. 

Found as a stray in the area, Esme was taken to the local shelter where she waited for her family to come and claim her. Although this girl impressed shelter staff with her friendly demeanor, when no one stepped forward to claim her, everyone got a little worried. Like so many shelters these days, the shelter that welcomed Esme into their care was over capacity. Although they try to do everything they can to find placements in adoptive and foster homes, or in rescues, senior dogs at a crowded shelter are always at risk. Fortunately, a plea was put out to rescues in the area, with an incredible foster ready to open her home to Esme, MAGSR happily welcomed her to the family. Fosters make such a difference in our ability to save lives. We are so excited that Esme is in a safe and loving home. 

At this time, Esme is settling into her foster family. She has done well with the resident dogs and is curious about the cat. As is true of all dogs, Esme craves structure, routine, and leadership. She may not need to spend her days chasing a ball for hours, but she does enjoy some play time, plenty of snuggles, and a good nap. Adjusting well to the household, it seems that Esme already knows many of the ins and outs of living indoors. Although she is making significant strides, her forever family will need to be patient as she makes one final adjustment to the routines and expectations of her forever family. True of all dogs, Esme will thrive with training. Not only will training help Esme create 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. Esme is looking for an amazing family that will cherish her throughout her golden years. If you are looking for a great companion, look no further than Esme. 

Updates:

Esme has been greatly enjoying the comforts of living in a foster home over the last few weeks. She is the perfect houseguest and has integrated well into her foster family. With daily opportunities to socialize and cuddle, Esme seems beyond happy to be out of a shelter in an experienced home. As Esme has settled into her foster home, our team has been working to address some medical concerns that were noticed upon arrival. Struggling with what appeared to be pain in her backend and some difficulty with movement in her back legs, we began working with one of our incredible vetting partners to address Esme's needs. Unfortunately, as we dug into possible causes, it was discovered that Esme has severe hip arthritis, is experiencing ataxia in her back legs, and may also be showing signs of degenerative myopathy (DM). In order to address these needs, we immediately began Esme on supplements and medication to help relieve some of the pain she is experiencing from the arthritis. Her foster family has also adjusted Esme's environment to provide her with spaces where stairs and items that may cause trips or falls are removed. This piece is critical as the ataxia in Esme's legs has caused weakness, lack of sensation, and difficulty with leg/paw placement. Although we know that Esme may not have as many years left as we had hoped, we do know that she is safe, comfortable, and loved. Please consider donating to Esme's care. Your donation will not only help Esme continue to get the support she needs to remain comfortable and happy, but it will also help MAGSR support other medical dogs in need. Esme is still hoping to find a special home that will cherish her forever. If your family is looking for a sweetheart who would fill your days with joy and gentle kisses, please ask to meet this lovely lady today. 

MAGSR ID: 14757

Venvi

ADOPTED 11/18/2024!

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Gender: Male
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Approximate Age: 2 years 7 months
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 70 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: 75 lbs
Housebroken: Likely
Obedience Trained: Working on it
Altered: Yes

Good With Kids: Unknown
Good With Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Likely
DESCRIPTION:

Handsome Venvi was picked up as a stray. When brought to animal services, it was clear that he had been through some trauma. Non-weight bearing on one of his legs, too skinny, and needing a little extra TLC, shelter staff began working together to ensure that Venvi was safe and comfortable. They began working with a local vet who assessed Venvi's injury. It was determined that Venvi had a soft tissue injury that would heal with time, pain medication, and rest. With his medical needs being addressed, Venvi waited patiently for his family to come and claim him. Staff members were shocked when no one stepped forward. As shelters remain at critical capacity, once stray holds have been completed, many animals are placed on lists to be euthanized as there are simply not enough spaces for the number of dogs in need. Venvi, like so many others, was placed on this list. Fortunately, an incredible group of people began advocating for this guy. When word reached MAGSR, he had just hours left. With the help of an incredible foster, amazing transporters, and another rescue, we were able to welcome Venvi to the MAGSR family. 

Venvi is a social, affectionate, and energetic guy. This big goofball is all about filling his days with joy. Having recovered from his injury, he is ready to live life to the fullest. Venvi is looking for an active family that will exercise both his body and his mind on a daily basis. This will help him maintain a balanced and stable personality. Training will be critical to Venvi's success. Not only will it help him create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the essential skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Venvi, like all dogs, will thrive with structure, routine, and leadership. He is lucky to have an amazing foster family that is teaching him the ins and outs of living in a household. Although Venvi is learning about living in a home, he will need time to adjust to the expectations and routines of his forever family. Venvi cannot wait to finally settle down with a family of his very own. If this happy guy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet him today. 

MAGSR ID: 15100

Coral

ADOPTED 11/11/2024!

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Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Approximate Age: 9 months 3 days
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 14 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: Large
Housebroken: No, I'm a puppy!
Obedience Trained: No, I'm a puppy!
Altered: No

Good With Kids: Likely
Good With Cats: Likely
Other Dogs OK: Likely
DESCRIPTION:

The Nemo Litter was born under a trailer about ten weeks ago. Fortunately, they were noticed by community members and were monitored carefully. As their mom wasn't comfortable with people, steps were being taken to try to help the entire family, but moving forward required time and patience. Unfortunately, soon after the Nemo babies began crawling around, mom spooked, left, and didn’t return. Recognizing the nine babies in the Nemo litter (Coral, Bubbles, Crush, Dory, Marlin, Nemo, Nigel, Squirt, and Pearl) needed help, community members stepped up to ensure they were cared for and loved. As they got older, the rescue sponsoring them began looking for a breed specific rescue to welcome the Nemo litter and find them all amazing forever families. MAGSR stepped forward to welcome the entire litter into our care. 

Our team was preparing to move the babies into foster homes when it was noticed that something was not right with several members of the litter. They had suddenly become weak, were struggling to keep food down, began experiencing gastrointestinal issues, and clearly needed help. Our team immediately rushed the babies to the emergency room. Tests were administered and it was determined that the Nemo litter was positive for parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious virus; it is particularly challenging for puppies to survive. One of our amazing vetting partners stepped into action and began working with the Nemo litter to keep them hydrated, control their GI upset, and prevent secondary infections, while also keeping them monitored and loved. Parvo care is very expensive. But, we knew these little lives were special and deserved every chance to fight this diagnosis. We have been incredibly lucky to have so many people step forward to support these babies. This has given us the opportunity to provide critical care; however, donations are still needed. Please consider donating to the Nemo litter so that we can continue to welcome dogs with medical needs. 

Although MAGSR fought hard to save the lives of all nine puppies, two members of this litter, Bubbles and Pearl, lost their fight and crossed the rainbow bridge the weekend they arrived. Their siblings have mourned this loss while comforted by our amazing MAGSR volunteers. Although Pearl and Bubbles have left lasting memories that will always be part of this litter's story, the Nemo litter is taking significant steps so that they can continue to move forward. As they heal under the watchful eyes of their foster families, these babies are hoping that forever families are waiting in the wings for them. Once symptoms have ended and ten days have passed, the Nemo puppies will be ready to join their forever families. Coral is waiting patiently for that special day when her family welcomes her into their home and gives her a last name. If your family is ready to welcome this special little girl into your home, ask to set up a meeting with Coral today! 

Updates:

Coral and Crush are little angels and are doing great together in their foster home. They have lots of energy and will wipe themselves out and then take a nice nap.  They both adore their human foster brother, who makes sure that there's always plenty of playtime. Both Coral and Crush are very sweet; often described as 'the ultimate snuggle bunnies' -- capable of being calm at times, they both love to sit in laps and just relax. With two other foster siblings (that actually have fur and four legs), the two pups never get scared despite their small size comparatively. They all mix and match their cuddle sessions now; you'll never know which of the four will be paired with the others! The real question is: do you want to be who Coral or Crush cuddles next? If so, make sure to apply to adopt now! 

MAGSR ID: 15163

Misty

ADOPTED 11/10/2024!

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Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd/Bull Mix
Approximate Age: 6 years 6 months
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 75 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: 70 lbs
Housebroken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Basic Commands
Altered: Yes

Good With Kids: Likely
Good With Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Likely
DESCRIPTION:

Misty and her buddy, Rocky, 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 Misty and Rocky back to the MAGSR family. 

Misty is a sweet, sensitive, smart girl. Social, active, and always ready for an adventure, this girl lives for daily playtime and activities. Built to play, she is beyond happy to chase after a ball or leap in the air to catch a frisbee. An intelligent lady, Misty tends to match her energy to the energy of the handler. She thrives with a calm and confident handler who provides clear direction. Somewhat unsure in new situations, Misty does need some time to adjust to new people. However, as is true with many dogs, when given a chance to warm-up, Misty is friendly and responsive. Having lived in a phenomenal home, Misty understands the joy of a soft bed, daily playtime, and plenty of toys. Crate trained, housebroken, and comfortable with the hustle and bustle of daily household living, this lovely lady understands the expectations of living in a home. However, as is true of any new dog, Misty will need time and patience to successfully adjust to the expectations, rules, and routines of her new family. With some training already in line, Misty knows several commands. She enjoys daily adventures and hopes her new family does too. Although she has some training already, Misty will benefit from additional training with her new family. Not only will training help Misty build a strong and healthy bond with her family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Stunning Misty is looking for a forever family that loves to throw a ball, toss a frisbee, and provide daily cuddles. If your family is looking for a girl with endless loyalty and fun, look no further than Misty!

MAGSR ID: 15158

Diesel

ADOPTED 11/09/2024!

Diesel
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Gender: Male
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Approximate Age: 2 years 6 months
Color: Black & Tan
Current Size: 90 lbs
Ideal/Potential Size: 92 lbs
Housebroken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Working on it
Altered: Yes

Good With Kids: Yes, older kids
Good With Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Likely
DESCRIPTION:

Diesel and his buddy, Vader, were adored by their family. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected circumstance, their family was not able to continue to keep the boys and had no choice but to rehome them. Saying goodbye is never an easy decision. We knew this was not in the plans for the boys. However, sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. Knowing that Vader and Diesel were incredible boys that deserved to find loving forever families, their family turned to MAGSR for help. We knew Vader and Diesel had been raised by an incredible family that wanted to ensure that they would be safe and loved. We promised to find both boys amazing forever families that would love them for a lifetime. 

Diesel is an absolute sweetheart. As an intelligent, stable, and active guy, he is looking for a forever family that will provide him with daily opportunities to exercise both his body and his mind. Having lived with the same family his entire life, Diesel has had the opportunity to develop a strong foundation of social skills. He enjoys handshakes and will, if allowed, give hugs. With some significant changes in his life recently, Diesel has maintained his confident nature. However, it is critical that his forever family provides him with structure, routine, and leadership so that he adjusts appropriately to his forever family. Household expectations are not new to Diesel. He is already housebroken and crate trained. However, as is true of any new dog, he will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his new home. Training will be critical to his success. Not only will training help Diesel create a healthy bond with his family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Diesel is hoping to find a forever family that will provide him with adventures, plenty of neck rubs, and endless opportunities to meet with success. If Diesel sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today!

MAGSR ID: 15409

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