Adopted MAGSR Dogs

The Holiday Puppies - Tinsel, Mistletoe, Joy, and Jingle - are a merry little bunch. This sweet group of babies was an "accidental litter" that was born into a loving household in the area. Although their owner ensured that the puppies stayed with their mom until they were old enough to find homes of their own, he knew that providing for so many babies was too much. He also knew that he would need help to find safe and loving forever homes for the littles. So, he reached out to the rescue community for help. Fortunately, several groups came together to help move the Holiday litter forward. With teamwork in place, the entire litter moved into rescues this week. Two of the babies went to another GSD rescue. The remaining four babies were welcomed to the MAGSR family. 

The Holiday puppies have moved into loving forever families that are providing them with soft, warm, and loving households for the holidays. Typical babies, these littles are curious, affectionate, and playful. They are beyond happy to enjoy a plethora of toys, endless cuddles, and tasty treats. Having moved into loving foster homes, our amazing volunteers are working to help these babies develop the skills needed to meet with success. They have begun housebreaking, crate training, and learning some basic manners. In addition they are also getting endless opportunities to socialize. Socialization is critical to their success. This must be continued in their forever homes as this will help them develop the confidence needed to be stable adults. Although the Holiday puppies - Tinsel, Joy, Mistletoe, and Jingle - are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill you home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, structure and routine, we know the Holiday puppies will develop the skills needed to become good canine citizens. If a Holiday puppy sounds like a good match for your household, ask to meet them today!

Incredible Izzy was picked up as a stray in the south. Although she was lucky to be picked up and brought to a shelter, unfortunately, with overwhelming numbers of homeless animals everywhere, her life remained in danger. Although shelter staff did everything they could to find her family, when no one stepped forward after her stray hold, Izzy found herself in a scary situation. Recognizing that Izzy, like so many others, deserved a chance to move forward safely, a plea for rescue placement was sent out to the GSD community. When asked if we could welcome Izzy to the MAGSR family, our team knew we were the right people to move this lovely girl forward. 

Incredible Izzy is a bright, friendly, and energetic girl. She is looking for a family that will include her on their adventures keeping her body and her mind well exercised. Clearly well socialized prior to her arrival, Izzy loves her people and has done well with large furry friends. Although Izzy has begun developing a solid foundation, it is critical that her forever family continues to socialize her with new people, other animals, and in new environments. This will help Izzy continue to develop into a stable and confident adult. We do not know much about Izzy's past, but we do know that she has a bright future. As Izzy may not have much experience in a loving household, she will benefit from time and patience in her new home. With structure, routine, and leadership, Izzy will thrive. An intelligent girl, Izzy will be the star pupil at training. Not only will training help Izzy create a strong, healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Unfortunately, we have learned that Izzy is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided had she been provided a monthly preventative. Heartworm treatment is expensive; however, Izzy is clearly more than worth the cost. Please consider donating to Izzy's care. Your donation will not only help Izzy continue to move forward, but it will also help us continue to support dogs with medical needs. Izzy will need to take it easy over the next few months as she undergoes heartworm treatment. She is hoping to take it easy while settling in with her forever family. If Izzy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this incredible girl today!

The Holiday Puppies - Tinsel, Mistletoe, Joy, and Jingle - are a merry little bunch. This sweet group of babies was an "accidental litter" that was born into a loving household in the area. Although their owner ensured that the puppies stayed with their mom until they were old enough to find homes of their own, he knew that providing for so many babies was too much. He also knew that he would need help to find safe and loving forever homes for the littles. So, he reached out to the rescue community for help. Fortunately, several groups came together to help move the Holiday litter forward. With teamwork in place, the entire litter moved into rescues this week. Two of the babies went to another GSD rescue. The remaining four babies were welcomed to the MAGSR family. 

The Holiday puppies have moved into loving forever families that are providing them with soft, warm, and loving households for the holidays. Typical babies, these littles are curious, affectionate, and playful. They are beyond happy to enjoy a plethora of toys, endless cuddles, and tasty treats. Having moved into loving foster homes, our amazing volunteers are working to help these babies develop the skills needed to meet with success. They have begun housebreaking, crate training, and learning some basic manners. In addition they are also getting endless opportunities to socialize. Socialization is critical to their success. This must be continued in their forever homes as this will help them develop the confidence needed to be stable adults. Although the Holiday puppies - Tinsel, Joy, Mistletoe, and Jingle - are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill you home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, structure and routine, we know the Holiday puppies will develop the skills needed to become good canine citizens. If a Holiday puppy sounds like a good match for your household, ask to meet them today!

Recently, the MAGSR family welcomed a small litter of cruelty and neglect survivors - the Chipmunks litter. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore were born into a home with limited resources. The boys did not receive the food, medical care, daily support, or environmental cleanliness necessary to ensure that they were healthy pups. Upon arrival, our team discovered that the boys were malnourished, riddled with worms, dirty, and sick. In addition, two of the boys had some additional medical needs that raised immediate concerns. Theodore arrived with a large, fluid filled lump on his head which was likely the result of trauma. Simon arrived with a dislocated back right leg that had been out of the socket for some time. Recognizing they needed immediate support, volunteers worked collaboratively to get their vetting addressed, begin a safe feeding schedule, and move all three pups forward. Unfortunately, just as we thought the litter was moving in the right direction, two of the boys popped positive with parvo. Knowing that immediate care was needed, the boys were rushed to the emergency room where they were hospitalized. Parvo is a highly contagious virus; it is particularly challenging for puppies with weak immune systems to survive. Keeping the boys hydrated, controlling their GI upset, preventing secondary infections, monitoring their bloodwork, and providing medications, one of our incredible vetting partners provided the boys with the critical care needed to fight. Parvo care is very expensive. But, we knew these babies deserved every chance to fight this diagnosis. Donations are appreciated as this will help us continue to support and welcome dogs with medical needs. 

Although they have been through one obstacle after another, Simon and his brothers - Alvin and Theodore - have maintained sweet and solid personalities. They are playful, handsome, energetic boys. Having survived against the odds, these boys have turned a page and are ready to learn the joys of living in a loving home. Living with amazing foster families, the boys remain loving and affectionate with both their human and furry friends.  With clear routines, expectations, and leadership in place, the boys are thriving. The MAGSR family has taught the boys the joys of a comfortable bed, the importance of exciting toys, the ins and outs of housebreaking, and the value of socializing with others.

Simon is a sweet, silly, and affectionate boy. Although he enjoys his playtime, he lives for cuddles and extra snuggles from his people.Typical of the breed, Simon is a velcro puppy that loves to be with his people. He will make an amazing companion ensuring that his family always has companionship. True of all babies, Simon enjoys toys, treats, and attention. He is hoping his forever family has an endless supply of all of these. Daily play time, training, and socialization will be critical to his success. This will help him develop the skills needed to become a stable and confident adult. Simon has survived more than anyone could have imagined at such a young age. However, his fight is not yet finished. Simon's right, back leg is in need of surgical intervention. He is currently building up strength so that he can move forward with this next piece of his recovery. Simon will be meeting with a surgical specialist soon to determine next steps. Surgery will be expensive, but we know this little guy deserves to continue moving forward. Please consider donating to Simon's care. Your donation will not only help Simon receive the critical care he needs to comfortably move about his world, but it will also help us continue to welcome medical dogs into the MAGSR family.

Although the boys are as sweet as they can be, please remember that puppies are hard work. They will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience and routine, we know Simon will grow up to become a good canine citizen. If your household is ready to welcome this handsome little cuddle bug into your home, please ask to meet him today!

Tahoe is a lucky guy. Picked-up as a stray and brought to a shelter that was significantly over capacity for care, this guy was living on borrowed time. As shelters across the country are overflowing and not enough families are stepping forward to adopt, many animals do not make it out. When a family did not step forward for Tahoe, it seemed like his fate was sealed. Fortunately, another rescue had a temp foster open up and Tahoe was pulled from the shelter right before he was euthanized. Although it was known that a breed specific rescue would be needed in the future, the rescue began working with Tahoe to ensure that his medical needs were met. Tahoe had his vetting updated and his heartworm treatment completed while living with an amazing foster family. They loved him but knew that with treatment complete, it was time to move Tahoe forward. When asked if we could be the next stop on Tahoe's journey, team MAGSR stepped forward and welcomed this handsome boy to the family. 

Tahoe is an absolute sweetheart. Easy to leash, gentle with treats, and beyond happy to lean into the handler for love and attention, this guy simply steals your heart. Clearly well-socialized with people, Tahoe understands that company is nice to have. However, as is true with many shepherds, he prefers a little time to get to know new people and adjust to new environments. Having lived in a foster home, Tahoe has had the opportunity to learn many of the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and crate trained. He has even had the chance to live with other dogs and did very well. Friendly and affectionate, Tahoe seems to have a nice foundation. As he moves forward, Tahoe will benefit from continued controlled socialization with new people and in new environments. Although he already knows some basic commands, such as, sit, down, and shake, he will benefit greatly from training. Training will be key to his success. Not only will it help him create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the confidence and skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Tahoe is looking for a forever family that enjoys a moderate energy guy, treats, and daily belly rubs. If this sweetheart sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today!

Lovely Lulu was adopted by her family a couple of years ago from a local shelter. They adored her and gave her endless opportunities to shine. Fortunate to have landed in a loving home, Lulu learned the ins and outs of living in a household and had opportunities to socialize with other dogs and children. Unfortunately, when her family's situation changed, they could no longer provide Lulu with the life they knew she deserved. So, they made the decision to do what was in Lulu's best interest and surrender her to a rescue so that she could find a safe, loving, and incredible forever family. This decision is never an easy one, but her family knew that it was the right choice. MAGSR promised Lulu's family that we would find her an incredible match that would love her for a lifetime.

Lulu is a friendly, active, and intelligent girl. Clearly well socialized, she enjoys the company of people and has had the opportunity to interact with both children and adults. She has also had opportunities to connect with other dogs and has done well. It is critical that Lulu's forever family continue this process as a social dog is a stable dog. Having lived in a home, Lulu does understand many of the expectations of household living. However, as is true of any new dog, she will need time to adjust to the expectations and routines of her forever home. She, like all GSDs, will thrive with patience, structure, and leadership. Mirroring her responses to the handler, Lulu prefers a clear but confident handler who maintains stability and control. Typical of the breed, Lulu can become anxious, talkative, and jumpy in new environments. However, when given clear directions and a chance to decompress, she does respond beautifully. Lulu already knows a few commands, such as sit and stay, but she is ready to learn more. Training will go a long way with this sweetheart. Not only will it help Lulu build a strong and healthy relationship with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.

Lulu is looking for an active family that will take her with them on their adventures, provide her with plenty of squeaky toys, and enjoy endless cuddles and kisses. If this stunning girl sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today!

Fabulous Fatu was picked up as a stray and brought to a shelter. This charismatic boy easily won over staff members and even had the chance to meet some older children. Although it seemed that Fatu had been loved by someone along his way, no one came forward to bring him home. As shelters are beyond overwhelmed with dogs needing placement, many dogs end up on the list to be euthanized. Recognizing that this boy was very special, the rescue community began working together to try to find a temporary foster and rescue placement for this sweet guy. Teamwork was Fatu's saving grace. Working with several different groups and an amazing foster family, MAGSR was able to pull Fatu the day he was scheduled to be euthanized. We cannot thank the rescue community enough for all of their support. 

Fabulous Fatu is a young, happy, and intelligent guy. Still a juvenile, he can display some typical puppy energy, particularly when playing with other dogs. However, for his age, Fatu is surprisingly calm and gentle. It is beyond evident that this guy has been loved and well socialized by someone prior to his arrival. A sweet, chill guy, Fatu enjoys the company of people and other dogs particularly when given a few minutes to warm up. With so many changes in his life lately, we cannot blame this handsome guy for wanting a minute to adjust. Although we do not know much about his past, it is clear that Fatu understands many of the ins and outs of living in a household. He is housebroken and is doing a fantastic job with crate training. A huge fan of cuddles and soft, warm beds, Fatu enjoys the comforts and security of living in a home. As is true of all new dogs, Fatu will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his forever family. With time, patience, structure, and leadership, we know that Fatu will thrive. Like many young dogs, Fatu does need to learn some leash manners. Training and continued socialization will be key to his success. Training will not only help him create a strong, healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Fatu's gentle nature and cautious curiosity make him a wonderful companion for anyone looking for a sweet, easygoing friend. If this handsome boy sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet him today. 

The Holiday Puppies - Tinsel, Mistletoe, Joy, and Jingle - are a merry little bunch. This sweet group of babies was an "accidental litter" that was born into a loving household in the area. Although their owner ensured that the puppies stayed with their mom until they were old enough to find homes of their own, he knew that providing for so many babies was too much. He also knew that he would need help to find safe and loving forever homes for the littles. So, he reached out to the rescue community for help. Fortunately, several groups came together to help move the Holiday litter forward. With teamwork in place, the entire litter moved into rescues this week. Two of the babies went to another GSD rescue. The remaining four babies were welcomed to the MAGSR family. 

The Holiday puppies have moved into loving forever families that are providing them with soft, warm, and loving households for the holidays. Typical babies, these littles are curious, affectionate, and playful. They are beyond happy to enjoy a plethora of toys, endless cuddles, and tasty treats. Having moved into loving foster homes, our amazing volunteers are working to help these babies develop the skills needed to meet with success. They have begun housebreaking, crate training, and learning some basic manners. In addition they are also getting endless opportunities to socialize. Socialization is critical to their success. This must be continued in their forever homes as this will help them develop the confidence needed to be stable adults. Although the Holiday puppies - Tinsel, Joy, Mistletoe, and Jingle - are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill you home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, structure and routine, we know the Holiday puppies will develop the skills needed to become good canine citizens. If a Holiday puppy sounds like a good match for your household, ask to meet them today!

Mable was picked up as a stray in the south. When she arrived at the shelter, it was highly evident that this girl needed help. Extremely emaciated, still lactating from a recent litter, heartworm positive, and suffering from dislocated hip and a fractured pelvis, shelter staff knew this girl was in rough shape. Although she was unable to walk, Mabel was still all tail wags and love as she attempted to interact with shelter staff, particularly when they brought high-value treats to say hi. Recognizing that they did not have the resources to help Mabel, the shelter added her to their list to be euthanized as a way to end her suffering rather than leave her in pain and without proper care. Fortunately, a foster for another rescue in the area stepped up for Mabel at the last second and she was pulled just in time. 

Living in the safety of a loving and experienced foster home, Mabel started the long path toward recovery. Strengthening her system for the road ahead, Mabel began gaining some much needed weight. With good nutrition and the chance to begin healing, Mabel made the progress needed to start addressing her health concerns. A few weeks ago, Mabel underwent surgery for her hip and pelvis. She was a champ throughout the entire process and is recovering nicely. As the healing process is moving along as expected and Mabel is feeling much more like a healthy dog again, her foster mom knew it was time to find a breed specific rescue for Mabel so that she could move forward with . Knowing we could help Mabel complete the rest of her medical journey as well as find her an amazing forever home. Mabel is still healing from a FHO but is mobile and doing well. She needs restricted walks and should not be bouncing around for a few more weeks. As Mabel is heartworm positive, she will be on restricted exercise moving forward. Due to the condition in which she arrived in foster care, Mabel needed to gain strength and weight before heartworm treatment could begin. As these milestones have been met, Mabel can begin this next process. Mabel is good with other dogs and people. She is unknown for kids and cats. 

Sweet little Babka was picked up as a stray and brought to an overcrowded animal control facility. Although she maintained her gentle demeanor, this little lady was, understandably so, frightened in the shelter. Recognizing that when shelters are over capacity, dogs will be euthanized for space, the rescue community began working collaboratively to pull Babka before she was in danger. Fortunately, an incredible group of people from various rescues came together and helped MAGSR welcome Babka to this family. We could not be more delighted by this little girl. 

Beautiful Babka is the epitome of sweetness. Polite, friendly, and responsive to the handler, Babka is the whole package! Fortunate to be living in an amazing foster home, Babka has left shelter life behind her and is adjusting beautifully to the routines and expectations of a household. She is quickly housebreaking and crate training so that she has the skills and knowledge needed to move forward with her forever family. Although she is making huge strides, it is important that her forever family continue to provide her with the leadership and routine needed to meet with success. Living with other dogs in her foster home, Babka has a more submissive personality and enjoys the company of her canine friends. She clearly has been socialized around other animals. However, as is true with all puppies, Babka's forever family will need to continue this process to ensure that she develops into a stable and confident adult. Unreactive to small creatures in her environment, Babka may be a good match for a home with small dogs or cats. In fact, when out and about with her foster family, Babka seems unphased by most things. She really is an impressive girl. 

Although Babka is a doll, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. They will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, training, and structure, we are sure that Babka will grow into an amazing adult dog. Babka is looking for a forever family that will give her daily exercise, provide exciting toys, and plenty of snuggles. If this sweetheart sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet Babka today!