Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Gunnar
ADOPTED 12/04/2016!
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?
Meet the very handsome Gunnar. Sadly Gunnar's family who love him dearly had to surrender him to us, not a decision they made lightly. Gunnar has been part of their family for 3 years, was a big part in their 3 young children's lives and a buddy to their older 3 legged male GSD.
Unexpectedly one day Gunnar decided to challenge the older GSD for the alpha position, which did not go over well. The family was faced with the difficult decision of how they were going to keep both boys safe. Having the dogs live separately in the same home, they were not able to provide enough quality time for them both. The very hard decision was made to rehome Gunnar.
As you can imagine Gunnar is somewhat confused at this time. He obviously is unsure of his new surroundings and the new people caring for him. It takes a little time for him to relax with new people, but once he feels safe he happily joins our volunteers for walks and some loving. He is very typical of the breed in that he wants to protect his family and home from strangers. Given proper introductions and some tasty treats he quickly welcomes people into his space. Gunnar is going to need patience as he adjusts to his new life. Training with Gunnar will help this along as well as create a nice bond with his new family.
Updates:Gunnar is settling in nicely in his foster home with his fur-sibling and several young children. He is absolutely wonderful with the children and just wants to be loved. Gunnar also met a cat during his Thanksgiving travels and was good with the cat inside, but decided he wanted to chase the cat outside, so adopters should be aware of his interest to chase while outside. If Gunnar sounds like he would be a good fit for your family, please ask to meet him.
Shiloh
ADOPTED 12/04/2016!
Good With Kids: No
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Shiloh was returned to us as his family is going through life altering changes and can no longer provide for him as needed. However, he was very much loved by them and he was very attached to them. Upon Shiloh's return, he showed signs of being reactive to strangers and protective of his family. He was also reactive to other dogs. However, he was very friendly, comfortable with and trusting of his family and their bond was evident. He is currently with a reputable trainer so that he can become better socialized and we will provide further updates as we get them from the trainer.
River
ADOPTED 12/03/2016!
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?
River is a beautiful female GSD, she is looking for a forever home and family that will commit to her for the rest of her life.
She is a delightful, friendly girl who gets along with other dogs.
Ask to meet River to see if she is the right fit for your family.
Myles
ADOPTED 12/02/2016!
Good With Kids: Older kids, over 16
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Meet our new boy, Myles! He found himself without a home through no fault of his own due to a crisis in his family. He was not taken care of and appears to have been mistreated as well. Now that he is with us, he is now finding out what it is like to be cared for and to receive affection. He is standoffish when first meeting new people as he seems to not have had a lot of socialization with strangers. But he warms up if you go slow with the introduction. He has quickly bonded to those who are working with him. Today he was enjoying himself with the volunteers that he is most bonded to. He went on a nice walk, is taking treats gently, was playing with a new ball and was lying in the warm sun and receive belly scratches. In return, he was giving kisses and we couldn't have asked for a better behaved boy, especially after all of what he has been through.
Myles is also being socialized with other dogs and he is doing very well with this. Although, he likes to take things slow with the other dogs he meets and does not like a dog to get in his face too quickly. He rides very well in a vehicle and really likes to go exploring and experiencing new things.
Myles would benefit from being in a home with experienced, confident, consistent, knowledgeable people who understand how to properly socialize dogs. What he needs right now is consistency, leadership and to be loved; all of which will help him understand that he will never be hurt by anyone ever again. He would be an excellent candidate to attend group dog training classes as this will only help with his socialization.
We know Myles is a strikingly handsome boy. But what is more important is that people see him for the dog that he is and not only his handsome looks.
We will continue to update you as we learn more about him.
Updates:Myles has really come out of his shell!
Now that he has a consistent routine in his care and handling, he's learned that people are good and he shows his affection to those he is most bonded to. We are continuing to socialize him with new people and dogs.
His introductions to new people still need to be done properly. But he is very social with other dogs and it seems he may favor dogs that are smaller than him. He would benefit from being in a home with a well balanced, social dog.
Connor
ADOPTED 11/30/2016!
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?
Connor cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little boy, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses. Connor has a lot to learn about going a good canine citizen and will require training. Please remember that puppies are a lot of work and require a lot of attention from their family - puppies are a ten to twelve year commitment. Puppies are full of energy and can be mischievous – they will whine, have accidents, get into things, and chew on inappropriate things. With time, patience, guidance and training, Connor will become even more of an amazing boy than he already is. Please inquire if Connor sounds like a good match for your family.
