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?

Beautiful Bells was adored by her owner. She was raised with love, affection, and opportunities to socialize with people and other animals. Unfortunately, when her owner passed away Bells had limited options. Extended family kept an eye on her for a bit, but when storms hit and Bells got loose they decided she could not return. Instead they left her in an exceptionally overcrowded shelter with an uncertain future. Nationally, shelters and rescues are significantly over capacity. There are simply too many animals and not enough placements. Groups across the nation are doing everything they can to save as many lives as possible; however, the reality is many incredible animals do not make it out of shelters alive. Recognizing that Bells' deserved the chance to move forward safely with a family that would cherish her for a lifetime, shelter staff reached out to MAGSR for help. Fortunately, we had an amazing foster family step forward and were able to welcome Bells into the MAGSR family.

Beautiful Bells is young, active, and affectionate. It is beyond obvious that this girl loves her people and has had opportunities to interact with people of all ages. Still learning basic manners, Bells will need to learn to keep all four paws on the ground. However, with clear expectations, consistency, and training, we know that Bells will learn fast. She already knows to sit on command and walks relatively well on leash when the correct equipment is used. Curious about the world around her, Bells has a busy nose but does not pull excessively on leash. She will however need an active family that can provide her with daily opportunities to exercise. Living in a household with kids, cats, and other dogs, Bells is friendly with everyone. She is responsive to the boundaries set by the cat and is comfortable with the dogs in the home. As Bells is new to the MAGSR family, we are still learning about her household manners. At this time, she is crate training and seems to be housebroken. Time will tell on this piece. Structure, routine, and clear expectations are already in place as Bells decompresses from all of the changes in her life. Maintaining this set-up will help Bells continue to make the adjustments she needs to meet with success. Overall, this lovely girl is a go-with-the-flow kind of lady. However, after all she has been through, storms are not her thing and she does need to be kept safe and secure during rough weather.

Bells is looking for a household that will fill her days with joy, treats, and belly rubs and her nights with plenty of soft blankets and cuddles. If this lovely little girl sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet Bells today!

Sensational Stella, nicknamed Ella, and her buddy, Baxter, were beyond adored by their dad. They were the perfect little family. It is clear that Ella's dad went above and beyond to ensure she was safe and loved. Although her dad had planned to care for Ella until the day she crossed the bridge, unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned. Ella's dad passed away a few months ago. Ella and her buddy, Baxter, stayed close to their dad until the very end. Knowing his furry babies would be safe and loved, Ella and Baxter's dad was able to cross over. Family members stepped up to help but recognized that they could not provide Ella or Baxter with the life they knew both dogs deserved. To ensure that the dogs moved forward, the family worked with MAGSR to welcome Ella and Baxter into our care promising that we would find them exactly the right match. 

Ella is an elegant, responsive, and intelligent lady. Clearly social and well-loved, Ella was provided with a strong foundation for success. With typical GSD traits on board, Ella loves to be with her people. She is smart, loyal, and doesn't miss a beat. A nature lover, Ella enjoys her time out and about whether that be running about the yard, enjoying a walk, or hanging with her people in the fresh air. Somewhat picky about treats, Ella waits for the "good stuff" before indulging in a treat. What can we say, sometimes you just know what is worth it and what is not. Training will be critical to Ella's success. Not only will it help Ella develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen, but it will also help her build a strong, healthy, and lasting relationship with her forever family. Ella is beyond lucky to have already lived in an amazing home. She is housebroken and well behaved in the home. Not a big fan of toys, but definitely happy to romp around outside, Ella is a stable and sweet girl. Although Ella knows quite a bit about living in a household, as is true of all new dogs, she will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of her forever family. 

Ella is looking for an incredible family that will continue to help her move forward, participate in training, and adore her just as her dad did for a lifetime. If Ella sounds like a great match for your family, ask to meet this friendly lady today!

Stunning Shep was picked up as a stray in the south and brought to a local animal control. Upon arrival, it was highly evident that this boy needed medical attention as soon as possible. With a severe ear infection and raw, painful paws, and underweight Shep was incredibly uncomfortable and in need of help. Fortunately, the right people heard about Shep's situation and began working with rescue groups to find a temp foster and rescue placement. When asked if we could provide Shep with a rescue option, team MAGSR knew that Shep would make an incredible addition to the family. With an amazing foster family in place, we welcomed this handsome boy to the MAGSR family. 

Recognizing that Shep needed medical support right away, we worked with several groups to ensure he had what he needed. Shep had his medical needs addressed and was placed in a loving home to recuperate. Seeming to understand that this was his chance to decompress and let the healing process happen, Shep took some time to relax and get healthy again. Once he started feeling better, we were able to move him to one of our experienced foster homes where Shep had the chance to start acting like a dog again. An active guy with a high ball drive, Shep's all-time favorite activities involve balls. He will happily chase and mouth a ball for hours. In fact, it seems that he is hoping that his forever family has an affinity for throwing as, in his mind, humans are meant to be his personal throwing machine. Still learning the finer points of playing, Shep still needs some time to further decompress and learn the ins and outs of appropriate play. This guy is looking for an active family that will provide the structure, routine, and expectations needed to meet the needs of a headstrong shepherd. He would likely be happiest with a job, like nosework, or an activity, like treibball. With a little refinement, Shep would likely excel at Rally or flyball! Living in a foster home, Shep is learning the ins and outs of living in a home. He is learning to crate train and housebreak. He is also learning about the general routines and expectations of living in a GSD savvy home. However, he will need time and patience to adjust to the expectations and routines of his forever family. As is true of all dogs, training will be key to Shep's success. Not only will training help Shep build a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Shep is your typical teenage shepherd seeking attention and a good time. If you are looking for an intelligent, fun-loving, active shepherd, Shep could be the guy for you!