Charming Chapo was picked up by another rescue last year in the Spring. The rescue that pulled him knew that this handsome guy was in desperate need of rescue support. Although they didn't have many options for him, they knew that if they kept him safe, they would be able to find a breed specific rescue that would be able to help Chapo move forward safely. Fortunately, they were able to provide Chapo with temporary placement where he thrived. Knowing that Chapo was a great dog but wasn't in the right situation to move forward, inquiries were sent out so that Chapo could transfer to a rescue with more options. When MAGSR had a few openings at the beginning of the year, our team stepped forward to offer this handsome guy the opportunity to find an incredible match that will love him for a lifetime. 

Chapo is a handsome boy with some good energy. A gentle soul, this boy is friendly but a little hesitant with new people and new situations. Having moved about so many times already, this sweetheart will need some time to decompress and settle into his forever home knowing that he will never need to look for a family again. True of the breed, Chapo will be most successful in an environment where structure, routine, and leadership are present. This will help him adjust to his forever home and develop the confidence he needs to meet with success. Training will go a long way with Chapo. He already knows several commands. However, continued training is critical as it will not only help Chapo create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. It is highly evident that Chapo was socialized with people and other animals along his journey. However, we do not have any information about his life prior to his arrival in rescue. This boy is looking for time, patience, and a soft landing with the right family. Could that family be you?

The St. Pat's Litter - Guiness, Seamus, and Gem - was born to a less than reputable breeder at the beginning of the year. Interested in selling the babies for money and not interested in seeing anything more than a paycheck, many backyard breeders and puppy mill owners feel that once puppies have reached twelve weeks, they are no longer of worth. As the puppies lose their worth in the eyes of their owners, many are inhumanly killed without a second thought. The St. Pat's litter was in the same situation as so many babies that have lost their lives due to greedy and inhumane practices. They had reached twelve weeks and the decision was made to end their lives with a shotgun. As luck would have it a good samaritan found out about the St. Pat's litter and knew she had to try to save them. Recognizing they had hours to live, she worked with the owner to have all three babies surrendered to MAGSR. 

Gem and her siblings - Seamus and Guiness - are beyond adorable. Although they grew up in less than ideal circumstances, these babies are sweet and social. With MAGSR's support they have moved into incredible foster families that have been showing them what true love looks and feels like. With daily opportunities to socialize with people and other animals, these babies have begun to receive the care and attention that they have deserved since they were born. Learning the ins and outs of living in a home, these babies have begun housebreaking and crate training. They are also learning the joy of endless toys, a comfortable bed, and nice full bellies. It is important that their forever families continue to provide them with opportunities to learn, socialize, and develop the skills needed to develop into stable adult dogs. Although Gem and her siblings are impressive babies, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your household with endless puppy antics. With time, training, patience, and leadership, we know that the St. Pat's litter will grow into amazing canine citizens. If adorable Gem sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this little love toda

The Vampire Litter - Giles, Oz, and Willow - found themselves alone and in need of help. Without a mommy in sight, they were lucky to find a good Samaritan who made sure these delightful little babies made their way to the safety of a rescue. Under the care of an experienced puppy foster, the babies began getting everything they needed to meet with success. With full bellies, vaccines started, and plenty of socialization, these babies were thriving. Although their foster family adored these babies, it was clear that they would be most successful if placed within a breed specific rescue. When our team was contacted about Vampire litter, we knew that we could help them move forward safely. So, we immediately welcomed the babies to the family.

All three puppies are beyond adorable. They are playful, interactive, and filled with endless joy. Although their foster families are continuing to provide these babies with socialization with people and other animals, it is critical that their forever families continue this process. This will help all three pups develop into stable adult dogs. Giles and his siblings are cute as can be; however, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless puppy antics. With time, patience, training, and socialization, Giles will develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. If your family is looking for a handsome little ball of sunshine, look no further than Giles!

Stunning Nola was born in a breeding operation. Having learned about her situation, a good samaritan stepped forward and rescued Nola and two of her brothers promising to find them safe and loving forever homes. Although the boys found safe homes in which to move forward, sweet Nola struggled to find placement. Knowing that Nola would likely be more successful if placed within a breed specific rescue, her caregiver reached out to MAGSR for help. Fortunately, one of our incredible foster families stepped forward to support Nola enabling us to welcome this little bundle of joy into the family. 

Nola is playful, affectionate, and social. With a joyful personality, Nola has been bringing daily smiles to her foster family. With regular opportunities to socialize with other dogs and people, Nola has filled her foster home with giggles and endless happiness. Living with an experienced household, this lovely little lady has begun to learn the ins and outs of living in a household. She understands the importance of structure, routine, and an endless pile of toys. As is true of all dogs, training will go a long way with Nola as it will help her develop the confidence and stability needed to become a good canine citizen. Although this little lady is beyond adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. They will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with puppy antics. With time, patience, and socialization, we know Nola will develop into an incredible adult. If your family is looking for a goofball that will fill your days with giggles and nights with snuggles, look no further than Nola.

Tate was purchased as a puppy and brought home into a loving family. He was happily surrounded by women and did very well with all of them. Unfortunately, when circumstances changed, it became clear that Tate would need to be rehomed. This is never an easy decision. However, Tate's family knew it was in his best interest. So, they surrendered him to MAGSR asking us to find their handsome boy a phenomenal forever family. 

Tate is a big, active, intelligent guy. Having said goodbye to his family and his home, he is a little rattled by the recent changes in his world. He knows he's a good boy, but he doesn't understand why things have changed or if he did something wrong. Our volunteers have been working with Tate to help him adjust to his new circumstances. Like many new dogs in the rescue, Tate will need time, patience, and structure as he adjusts to his new surroundings. He gravitates towards handlers that provide clear rules and expectations. This is helpful as Tate enjoys consistency. Although he arrived with some commands already in place, continued training will help him meet with success. Not only will training help Tate develop a strong and healthy bond with his forever family, it will also help him build the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Tate has had the benefit of living in a home. He understands many of the ins and outs of being an inside dog. Housebroken and crate trained, this guy is past the basics. However, as is true of all new dogs, he will need time to learn the expectations and routines of his forever family. Tate is looking for a forever family that has plenty of toys, enjoys daily exercise, and will love him for a lifetime. If Tate sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet this handsome guy today!

Sometimes when it seems like everything is going wrong, the world shifts, the stars align, and things start improving. This situation reflects Mini Cooper's journey. This handsome guy was noticed as a local stray by an experienced group of rescuers. Lost, confused, and hungry, Mini Cooper wasn't sure if the people who had noticed him were there to help or to hurt him. So, he remained aloof and watched from a safe distance. Recognizing that this boy needed help and fast, particularly with the cold weather we have been experiencing, his finders worked together to safely trap Mini Cooper. Once safe, they brought him to a local shelter where he waited patiently for his family to come and claim him. Although Mini Cooper took this time to decompress and begin recognizing that most people are kind, no one stepped forward for this guy. As numbers are at critical levels at many shelters, once his stray hold ended, Mini Cooper was added to the list to be euthanized. Knowing this boy deserved a chance at a loving home, the same finders who originally rescued Mini Cooper reached out to MAGSR for help. How could we possibly say no to such a good boy? 

Mini Cooper is a sweet guy, young, and engaging guy. Wiggly with his people, this guy is happy to be safe and in a loving foster home. He is happily lapping up as much attention as possible from his handlers. Having been through so much over the last month, Mini Cooper is hoping for some consistency as he moves forward. He will thrive in a home with structure, routine, and leadership. We know he cannot wait to be in a forever home of his very own. Unfortunately, we do not know anything about Mini Cooper's past, but we do know his future is bright. Living in a household may be a new, but very welcome adventure for Mini Cooper. He is hoping for a family that will be patient while he adjusts to the routines and expectations of the household. Training will go a long way with this handsome boy. Not only will training help Mini Cooper develop a strong and healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Mini Cooper is looking for a loving household that will fill his days with adventures and his night with cuddles. This boy deserves a home that will cherish him for a lifetime. Could that home be with you?

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. 

Handsome Beta is an intelligent and active guy. He has been adored by his families, but due to circumstances beyond his control, this boy has bounced around more often than we would hope. Recognizing that Beta deserved a home that would understand his breed and his needs, his most recent owner decided it would be best if he was placed with a breed specific rescue. So, when she could no longer provide Beta with the kind of home that she knew he deserved, she reached out to MAGSR for help. Our team knew that Beta was the right match for the rescue and welcomed him to the family. We promised that we would find this guy an incredible forever family that would love him for a lifetime.  

Beta is in many ways your typical GSD teenager. He takes in the world around him, loves to keep his nose busy, and doesn't miss a beat. Having bounced around a bit, Beta likes to take a minute to adjust to new people and new environments. However, with a tasty treat he warms up quickly. Beta enjoys a bone to gnaw on and will happily smile and wait for something special. Having participated in some basic training, Beta knows a few commands, but will benefit from training. Not only will training help Beta create a healthy and lasting bond with his forever family, it will also help him develop the skills he needs to become a good canine citizen. Having lived in a household, Beta understands many of the ins and outs of living in a home. He is already housebroken and he adores his crate. Structure, routine, and leadership go a long way with this guy. Typical of young shepherds, Beta has a lot of energy and will require a family that can address his needs for exercise, training, and stimulation on a daily basis. A smart guy, Beta picks up new concepts quickly. However, as is true with many young dogs he can get distracted and needs to learn to stay on point. Beta is looking for a forever family that has the time, energy, and patience to help him grow up into a stable and confident adult. If this amazing guy is the right match for your family, ask to meet him today. 

Stunning Spizike was picked up as a stray and brought to a shelter that was significantly over capacity. Waiting for her forever family, Spizike was placed on a stray hold. Although timid in the crowded shelter, staff could see this girl was special. When volunteers got her out and about for breaks from her kennel run, Spizike's personality simply shined. She relaxed, showed her playful side, and quickly proved that she was an amazing dog. Everyone was hoping that this sweetheart's family would step forward to claim her. Unfortunately, no one stepped forward. With so many other dogs to compete with for placement, Spizike's chances of finding a safe and loving forever home began to decline. Knowing that shepherds are most successful when placed within a breed specific rescue, one of the shelter coordinators reached out to MAGSR for help. They knew if given the chance, Spizike would be a perfect match for an active home. Our team knew Spizike was the right fit, so we immediately welcomed her to the MAGSR family.

Spizike is a stunning girl. Although frightened in the shelter environment, when given the chance to relax, this girl's goofy personality absolutely shines. With a little time to adjust and build trust, Spizike is beyond happy to accept love, attention, and plenty of pets. Her favorite thing? Balls! They are her jam and are the quickest way to Spizike's heart. When introduced to other dogs at the shelter, Spizike was energetic and displayed a playful attitude. She was friendly and social while enjoying zoomies throughout the play area. Fortunate to have been placed with an incredible temp foster, Spizike has fit seamlessly into her foster family and their pack. Very playful and sweet, she has happily enjoyed daily play time and the opportunity to play with a variety of toys. Living with both male and female dogs, she seems to adjust her energy to the energy of the dogs around her. Spizike mirrors the energy of the dogs in her pack. The more active dogs excite her and she mirrors their energy. The more reserved dogs temper her excitement. Spizike has also been living with small animals and cats who are very accustomed to large dogs. She has done well with them and may be a great match for a household with small animals. However, she has not been exposed to cats or small animals that act like prey. Although Spizike is learning the ins and outs of living in a home, it is important that her forever family give her time to adjust to their expectations and routines. We know she will thrive with clear routines, structure, and leadership. Training will go a long way with Spizike. Not only will it help her create a strong bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. With time, training, and patience, we know that Spizike is going to bring endless joy to a lucky family.

Unfortunately, we have learned that Spizike is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have been avoided had she been provided with monthly heartworm preventatives. Knowing that this diagnosis if left untreated is deadly, MAGSR has already begun to get Spizike the care she needs to move forward. Heartworm treatment is expensive, but we know that Spizike is beyond worth the cost. Please consider donating to her care. Your donation will not only help Spizike get the treatment she needs to move forward, but it will also help us continue to support other dogs in need. Spizike will need to take it slowly over the next few months while undergoing treatment. This will give her body a chance to move forward. She is hoping to recuperate in a forever family of her very own. If you are looking for the perfect mix of playfulness and chill, look no further than Spizike.