Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Snow
ADOPTED 07/26/2025!
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?
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.
Updates:Snow has settled in and a personality has emerged. She's energetic, loves playing fetch both indoors and out. Drops the tennis ball at your feet. Knows basic commands. Indoors fetch she leapt the 3 stairs from den to mudroom. Spends a fair bit of the day in her crate, door open. So far we only closed crate door couple times - we went to an O's game on Friday. She sleeps in our BR sometimes, on one of the pup throw rugs. She's dropped a few pounds with all her new activity and is working her way to her ideal weight. She would be a great addition to home, might that be your home?
Really sweet, follows us around.
Comfortable on stairs.
Dempsey
ADOPTED 07/20/2025!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Found on the side of the road as just a baby, Dempsey’s life started off uncertain. He was brought to an overcrowded shelter—scared, unsure, and far too young to be navigating such a tough world alone. While the shelter staff did everything they could, they knew he needed more than they could offer. So they reached out for help. When MAGSR heard Dempsey’s story, we knew he belonged with a family who would see just how special he truly is.
Now safe in a loving foster home, Dempsey is getting a fresh start. Because he spent his early days in a shelter environment, he missed out on some critical socialization, and can be a bit timid in new situations or with unfamiliar people. But every day, his amazing foster family is helping him grow more confident. He’s learning, exploring, and beginning to understand what it means to just be a puppy.
Dempsey will thrive in a forever home that’s ready to continue his journey with patience, structure, and love. He’ll need guidance, routine, and ongoing socialization to help him build confidence. Training will also play a huge role in his development—not just to teach him basic manners, but to help him bond deeply with his people and learn how to be a well-rounded canine companion.
Puppies like Dempsey are absolutely adorable—but they’re also a lot of work. Expect whining, accidents, chewing, and a whole lot of goofy antics. But with time and consistency, the reward is a loyal, loving shepherd who will bring joy to your life every single day.
If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a pup with tons of potential, Dempsey is ready to meet you. He may be small now, but he has a big heart—and he’s just waiting to share it with his forever family.
Tessa
ADOPTED 07/12/2025!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
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.
Hero
ADOPTED 07/04/2025!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Found as a stray alongside his two siblings, Hero is the last of his litter still searching for his happily ever after. His brother is on his way to becoming a service dog for a child with special needs, and his sister has already charmed her way into a forever home thanks to her sweet temperament. Now it's Hero’s turn.
This little guy is the full package: social, dog- and cat-friendly, good with kids, and surprisingly non-destructive for a pup his age. He’s currently living in a foster home where he sleeps in bed, soaking up affection and working on building a solid foundation for a bright future.
While Hero is still learning to love his crate (he’s a bit vocal about it!), he’s making progress every day. He’s eager to learn, incredibly loving, and clearly full of potential. With some patience, consistency, and training, we believe Hero will grow into an exceptional companion.
Puppies like Hero are adorable, but they are also a lot of work—they chew, whine, and have accidents. But they also offer unmatched love, laughter, and loyalty in return.
Hero is hoping that MAGSR can be the bridge to the forever family he’s dreaming of. Could that be you?
Dixie
ADOPTED 06/24/2025!
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?
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!
