Adopted MAGSR Dogs

Buzz came to us after his person passed away and he ended up in a shelter. He lived with 3 other dogs and enjoys the company of other dogs.  He is underweight and needs to gain about 15 lbs., nothing that good nutrition and regular meals won't fix.  He can be a little skittish when first meeting new people, but in no time at all he will be smothering  you with kisses and love.  Training and structure will help him build his confidence and teach him good manners.  He has obviously never spent time on a leash, so he is learning some leash skills. He currently has some hair loss and a skin infection that is being treated, but he doesn't take away from how handsome he is.

Stark was surrendered to a shelter for barking.  He lived his life tethered outside or in the garage.  He lived with other large dogs and did well with them.  He is described as being playful.  He will require training to help him learn leash skills and house manners.  His foster has started the process, but it is important that his new family continues with training.  Stark is now looking for a home where he will enjoy the comforts of living indoors, a comfy bed and a family that will care for and love him for his lifetime.

Max will need a home without younger children as they tend to make him uneasy.  He would do better with older, calmer children that know how to properly interact with a dog.  He enjoys playing with other dogs.  He is a boy that wants to be with his person, and will spend time following you around.  He has had some basic obedience training, but he will be required to attend training with his new family.  He needs consistency and direction in order to become a confident well behaved dog, and to learn what is expected of him.  

Khali was taken to the shelter as a stray, her family was found but they no longer wanted her.  Their loss, as Khali will find a family that will love and care for her for her lifetime.  She obviously has had no training, she is jumpy and can be mouthy.  She has lots of energy that needs to be channeled with exercise of both her body and mind.  Training is imperative as it will teach her impulse control, manners and help build confidence.  Be prepared for lots of exercise as you spend time burning hers.  She lived in her previous home with another dog.

Khali did arrive in our care with a visible change to her elbow which is causing her foot to turn out.  Records indicate she underwent elbow surgery in 2018.  She will be seen by our vet to check if she healed properly from the surgery.

Teak came to us as his prior family did not have the time for a young, energetic GSD. Unfortunately Teak has not been well socialized with people outside of his prior immediate family.  For this reason Teak is scared and skittish of new people, new places, sights and sounds.  Our volunteers are giving Teak time to settle in and get use to all that is new to him.  He will be starting a training program which will help with not only socialization, but also build his confidence.  Because of Teak's insecurities, he would learn from and do better in a home with a confident dog to help show him the way forward. He will require a GSD experienced family that will continue with his training, socialization and confidence building. He did live with older children and another dog in his prior home.

One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition.  Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years.  The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible.  We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans.  All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery.  It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates. 

An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on.  Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care.  We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally.  Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before.  We need your help, the dogs need your help.  Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.

Big, handsome Mack is a strong boy.  He needs to learn leash manners, as a dog of his size can be difficult to handle on a leash.  Mack is such a sweet boy.  He has been very friendly with our volunteers.  He really seems to enjoy going for drives, as when he sees a vehicle door open he wants to jump in.  Mack did spend part of his life tied up on a chain, so he probably needs to learn house manners.  While at the shelter he did participate in play groups with other dogs.

Hamara cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little girl, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses. Hamara 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, Hamara will become even more of an amazing girl than she already is. If interested and she sounds like a good match for your family, please submit an adoption application!

Beautiful Koa ended up at a shelter as a stray. Then, when no one came for her, MAGSR was contacted. Koa is a very sweet and friendly girl, and she likes everyone she meets. She loves to cuddle up in your lap, or follow you wherever you go. She enjoys the company of other dogs, always wanting to engage in play. She is young, with lots of energy and very little training, so this needs to be addressed with consistently directing her and teaching her what is expected. She will be a great a member of an active family.

Unfortunately, Koa tested heartworm positive. This could have been avoided had she been kept on monthly heartworm preventatives prior to coming to MAGSR. Koa is in the beginning stages of her heartworm treatment, which of course MAGSR will pay for her entire treatment. Treatment is expensive, but Koa is certainly worth the cost. Donations towards her treatment would be greatly appreciated, this would also help us save other dogs with medical needs. She will have to take it slow for the next few months while she undergoes treatment, so lots of rest will be in order.

Jaeger was found as a stray, he was malnourished and quite thin.  Unfortunately no one ever came looking for Jaeger so he is now in our care while he waits for his new family.  He has been a friendly boy with people and other dogs, but cats are just too tempting so a home without cats is needed.  We have no knowledge of how he is with children.  He is estimated to be approximately a year old, he needs training, manners and a family that will commit to him for his lifetime.

One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition.  Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years.  The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible.  We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans.  All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery.  It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates. 

An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on.  Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care.  We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally.  Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before.  We need your help, the dogs need your help.  Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.

Gunner is a GSD/Belgian Malinois mix who came to us as a surrender as his human dad is ill and not able to care for him. Gunner is a young, high energy pup with lots of drive. He is not going to be a couch potato. He will require daily activity, exercising both the body and mind. Training with an experienced trainer is an absolute must. He will keep you on your toes, so you must be prepared to be one step ahead of him. He is a sponge right now, ready to soak up everything, be it good or bad. He is not well socialized with humans. Gunner has done well with his large breed foster fur-sibilings, but has not yet met any small dogs. You will need to have lots of time and a strong commitment to raising a well balanced, socialized and well mannered boy. Gunner requires someone with prior experience with high drive, high energy working line dogs.

Niner was found as a stray and ended up in a shelter where she was not doing well with the stress of being there.  Luckily one of our wonderful foster families agreed to take her into their homes.  Niner is an estimated 1 year old German Shepherd. This gorgeous girl is a bit timid and anxious and still needs to build trust and confidence when meeting new people, but warms up very quickly.   She is very interested in other dogs and is getting along with the other two at her foster home just great.  Niner would benefit from a home where she can work on training and confidence building.   We are looking for an adopter that can help channel her energy and help her become the wonderful dog we know she can be!

Niner is doing very well in her foster home. She’s very energetic and playful. Niner loves her chew toys, but doesn’t chew on anything she’s not supposed to. Niner is also very affectionate and likes to be with her humans all the time. She loves to cuddle up, and thinks at times that she is a lap dog. She really loves belly rubs. If Niner sounds like a good fit for your home, ask to meet her.

Theo's family has gone through some changes in their lives that do not afford them enough time to meet Theo's needs.  He is a friendly boy and is taking the changes in stride.  Theo lived with cats and young children in his previous home.  He has a lot of energy and enjoys playing frisbee for hours.  He will require a family that will provide daily exercise to help keep his energy in check.  Training is a great way to exercise the mind, which also helps with taming some energy.  He is a large boy, so it is imperative that you work with him on his leash manners, as he could easily pull someone down. 

Tasha found herself in a shelter for reasons unknown by us.  She is a friendly girl, enjoys spending time with her people, going for walks/runs and lots of play time.  She would benefit greatly from training to teach her good manners, proper leash skills and to help create the bond with her family. Ask to meet beautiful, sweet Tasha.

Grace came to us from a shelter we have no history on her.  Since arriving in our care she has been friendly, she rides well in the car and did well at her vet visit.  She previously lived wth another GSD.  She of course needs training, which help her learn good behavior and manners.  Grace is heartworm positive, this could have been avoided had she been kept on monthly heartworm preventatives.  Grace is in the beginning stages of her heartworm treatment, which of course MAGSR is paying for her entire treatment.  She will have to take it slow for the next few months while undergoes treatment, so lots of rest is in order.

Lulu was surrendered to a shelter by the breeder.  They state they will no longer be breeding.  Lulu has been a breeding dog, but her days of being bred are now over.  She will now be able to enjoy life as a family pet and not used for profit.  Lulu is a little shy, but comes around quickly and is easily handled. She will need to learn all about living in a home with loving and caring family.  She is ready to move on and enjoy a new life, please ask to meet her.

Huan (pronounced Kuam) was surrendered to a shelter by the breeder.  They state they will no longer be breeding.  Huan has been a breeding dog, but her days of being bred are now over.  She will now be able to enjoy life as a family pet and not used for profit.  With the recent changes in her life she is a little timid at first, but has been easy to handle.  Huan will need to learn about living in a home and being apart of a loving, caring family.  This beautiful girl is ready to move on, please ask to meet her.

Whiskey was surrendered to us as her family is moving.   Her owner has told us Whiskey  will bark at other dogs, but after introductions she is fine.  She did attend doggy daycare where she interacted with other dogs.  Her only experiences with children are when children visited the home and when out on walks etc...  We are told she did well with children and adults of all ages.  She is young, so she does have the energy of a puppy.  Lots of exercise, playtime and training will be needed to help deal with the energy.  As the saying goes, a good dog is a tired dog, that means exercising both their bodies and mind.  She has a lot to learn as she continues to develop, so training is imperative.

Lola was surrendered to us as her family is going through some life changes.  Lola lived in her previous home with another dog and children ages 3 and 13.  We are told she got along with them.  She is young, so she does have the energy of a puppy.  Lots of exercise, playtime and training will be needed to help deal with the energy.  As the saying goes, a good dog is a tired dog, that means exercising both their bodies and mind.  She has a lot to learn as she continues to develop, so training is imperative.  Watch for updates from her foster family.