Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Takoda
ADOPTED 08/05/2018!
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?
Takoda is such a sweet boy, he has a wonderful disposition. He is young and does require training, but with his smarts and wanting to please his people, he will be the rock star of his training class. He has done well with the many dogs of varying sizes he has met, and he has done well meeting children. Prior to arriving in our care he tested positive for heartworm, we will have another test done by our vet to confirm. If Takoda is heartworm positive he will need to undergo heartworm treatment. This is paid for by MAGSR, Heartworm treatment requires that the dog remain calm, no over exertion. This means short leash walks for pottying, no running or jumping and crate rest until the treatment protocol has been completed. If you are considering Takoda please be sure you are committed to seeing him through treatment, following the guidelines without exception.
Aba
ADOPTED 08/04/2018!
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?
Aba cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little girl, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses. Aba 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, Aba will become even more of an amazing girl than she already is. Please inquire if Aba sounds like a good match for your family.
Armor
ADOPTED 08/03/2018!
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?
Armor cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little boy, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses. Armor 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, Armor will become even more of an amazing boy than he already is. Please inquire if Armor sounds like a good match for your family.
Augustus
ADOPTED 08/02/2018!
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?
Augustus cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little boy, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses. Augustus 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, Augustus will become even more of an amazing boy than he already is. Please inquire if Augustus sounds like a good match for your family.
Mochi
ADOPTED 08/01/2018!
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?
Mochi came to us as a stray from a shelter. It is hard to believe that no one was looking for him, he is absolutely a wonderful boy. He is friendly with everyone he meets, just an overall friendly boy. He enjoys playing with other dogs, lots of playtime helps him burn off the energy of a young dog. Mochi is certainly ready to move on and to meet his new family.
Updates:
Mochi has gotten comfortable in his foster home. Mochi is very social with his foster family and resident dog. He prefers to be in the room that his humans are in - he is a loving boy that will snuggle right up with his humans. Mochi loves to be scratched under his chin and behind his ears. He loves the resident children and everyone that comes to the house to visit. Mochi is housebroken and is learning his basic commands. He walks nicely on a leash, enjoys his time outside and even enjoys being brushed. Mochi loves to play with a ball although he's still working on the fetch component of ball playing. Mochi is great in the crate during the day but also has been no trouble whatsoever if given a room to hang out in while he waits for his humans. Are you ready for a fun loving boy that will adore you forever? If so, ask for Mochi!
Sally
ADOPTED 08/01/2018!
Good With Kids: Older Kids Only
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Sally came to us with no former history, so we are getting to know her. She is quite skittish, but has shown no aggression, she just wants to hide. For this reason she is a flight risk and will need to be walked on a leash, even in a fenced yard. With training, structure and guidance Sally will build her confidence. Once bonded to her new family, which takes time and patience, trust will be gained. Due to her being a flight risk this time, we will not place her in a home with young children who could accidentally open a door allowing Sally to escape. She loves her crate as it is her safe place. With the crate door open she will freely go in. She is in a foster home where she is learning to trust humans, becoming accustomed to the sights, sounds and smells of a home and being around humans that love her. Sally will need a family who will take the time to show her that humans are not mean, that she is safe and loved. She does not need to be coddled, she needs someone who will take the time to help her move past her fears, relax and learn to enjoy life.
Kona
ADOPTED 07/29/2018!
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?
Kona has been to obedience training and was deemed a friendly, smart, stubborn dog. He has been gentle with a baby and toddler and never showed any aggression towards people. Kona thrived in a home with another Shepherd, cat, baby, and toddler. He would occasionally play a little rough with the cat but the cat ultimately always put Kona in his place. Kona does have a strong prey drive with small animals like squirrels and sometimes small dogs and cats.
Kona needs to be properly cared for around small animals because he doesn't always know his strength. He's mostly very easy going and loves to be loved and give love to his family. He loves walks and belly rubs and just laying around the house with his other fur friends and family.
Copper
ADOPTED 07/29/2018!
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?
Copper was surrendered to a shelter as the family had 8 dogs which was against county pet laws. He is wonderful with other dogs. He is somewhat timid and looks to his person for guidance and direction. He feels much more comfortable when his person is a confident handler. He enjoys curling up in your lap and being loved on.
Updates:Copper is a very gentle and loving young dog, and so handsome with his beautiful white coat. He is on the sensitive and introverted side of things and so is very comfortable and doing well in his quiet foster home, with the older and easygoing resident dogs. Copper needs extra time to meet new people, and needs a light touch to learn and trust in new situations, but once he accepts you he is very sweet and very affectionate, and wants nothing more than just to be with you. With careful exposure he is getting more comfortable each day with crowds, loud noises, unexpected motion, etc., but he has limits and will do best in a more quiet, slow moving, and nurturing environment. Copper is housebroken, crates well, loves other dogs, and loves to run with his foster dad for exercise. Copper is a gentle spirit that will make a wonderful addition to the right family that can provide the gentle but firm love and leadership he needs to thrive. Could that be you?
Chewy
ADOPTED 07/29/2018!
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 MAGSR's newest bonded pair - Chewy (m) & Tanga (f)! These two were surrendered to MAGSR after their human mom passed away - they are understandably confused and nervous. They are reported to be good with dogs, kids and cats (lived with 2 chihuahuas and cats). MAGSR will make every effort to keep them together. They are both very large dogs and need to lose some weight, nothing exercise and reduction in food intake won't help. Do you have room in your home and heart for two??
Tanga
ADOPTED 07/29/2018!
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 MAGSR's newest bonded pair - Chewy (m) & Tanga (f)! These two were surrendered to MAGSR after their human mom passed away - they are understandably confused and nervous. They are reported to be good with dogs, kids and cats (lived with 2 chihuahuas and cats). MAGSR will make every effort to keep them together. They are both very large dogs and need to lose some weight, nothing exercise and reduction in food intake won't help. Do you have room in your home and heart for two??
Zeus
ADOPTED 07/24/2018!
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?
Zeus was adopted from us as an 8 week old puppy. He was returned as the adopter claims he is moving and could not find housing that would allow a large breed dog. Zeus is a wonderful, friendly boy. He needs some brushing up on his obedience training. He is over weight and could use to lose pounds, walks, and playtime along with cutting back on his food intake will help him reach optimal weight. He was often left with a pet sitter who had children and cats, he did fine with all. In his previous home he lived with other dogs without problems. Zeus will make a great family addition, please ask to meet him.
Updates:Zeus is settling in to his foster home. He is very playful and just a big clumsy puppy. Zeus loves to take nice long walks with his foster dad, which is helping him lose a couple of pounds already. Zeus started off mouthy but is also learning manners in his foster home. Zeus is very affectionate with his foster family and is great with the young child in the home as well. If Zeus sounds like a good fit for you, please ask to meet him.
Piper
ADOPTED 07/21/2018!
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?
Bristol was not well cared for by her previous person. She often went without being fed, allowed to run at large putting her in danger of being hit by cars. She has had no training and no guidance. Regardless of her lack of her care and guidance she is a sweet, friendly young girl. She enjoys the company of and playing with other dogs and she is good with children. Of course she will require formal training, it not only teaches her how to be a well behaved and balanced girl, but it also helps with creating a bond with her new family. Please be sure you have the time and patience to commit to Bristol for the rest of her life.
Updates:Unfortunately Piper was returned to us after almost 5 months after showing too much interest in the resident cats. Piper is understandably confused why her family gave her up. Her foster reports that she doesn't appear to have had much training. Piper is now in a foster home where she'll wait for the right family and learn what she can learn during that time, along with playing with the resident dog. If you can commit to Piper for her lifetime, please ask to meet her.
Hi. My new name is Piper – I have had a few names in my short life but this one has stuck. I answer really well to my new name.
As you can see I am back with the great people of MASGR. My foster mom says I am all the best things found in a puppy and GSD. BUT, if those are not what you are looking for, I am not the best fit for you. I am super smart, cute and loyal. Also I am a puppy and I have a lot of energy and love to play …. all day. Remember I am a working bread and need to have exercise and mental stimulation to keep me, and you ultimately, happy and healthy. Please be committed to meeting my activity and mental stimulation needs. My foster mom says I would be best with a furry brother or sister who I can play with and in an active family. I love kids! But obviously I am a pretty big dog and a puppy – so would be best with children comfortable with big dogs. I love all people, dogs, toys and belly rubs! Overall, I am a naturally very well behaved dog. Though I do need some additional training - have started learning basic commands, but am not yet consistent. I do need additional training for walking on a lead. I am great about being house trained – but since I play a lot and drink a lot - thus need to get out to do my business. I am an amazing dog and have had a lot of change in my short life – but there are no obvious negative impacts – I have taken it all in stride. But I deserve a wonderful forever family – one where we are both together a great fit - me for you, and you for me. If you think you are that family – ask to meet me. It’ll be hard for you to not fall in love…..
Soldier
ADOPTED 07/09/2018!
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?
Sadly Soldier's person found themselves homeless needing to find a new home for Soldier. He is now in our care in a foster home. He has done well with other dogs, cats and children since being in his foster home. His foster will provide an update once she has gotten to know him better and he has had the chance to settle in.
Chauncey
ADOPTED 07/05/2018!
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?
Chauncey has been let down by people 3 times in his short life, he is now looking for his forever family that will commit to him for his for lifetime.
He was first in a shelter at 4 weeks old, adopted at 8 weeks old as a cute adorable puppy only to be returned at 7 months old. He was too much to handle and no time was spent on training. He was then adopted again and returned as his family was moving and they were not willing to find a place that allowed dogs. Chauncey didn't deserve to be treated this way, he is not disposable. He is 73 lbs but could stand to lose 5 lbs or so. Nothing that daily exercise, walks and a little less food won't help. He enjoys the outdoors, playing, going for walks and exploring his surroundings. Please, when considering adding a dog to your family that you are able to commit to them for their lifetime. They should be treated as a loving family member.
Updates:Chauncey is crate trained, housebroken, sits and lays down when told, and is easy to walk on a leash. Chauncey loves attention and follows his humans around the house every time they move and is always excited to see them. Chauncey loves playing with his toys, brings them back to his handler and waits for them to be thrown again. Chauncey is a very sweet boy who just wants to love and be loved. He definitely needs a fur-ever home. Ask to meet him today.
Hello, my name is Chauncey. Since I've been with my humans for several weeks, I have learned their routine so I do what I'm supposed to before they tell me. When it's time to go up to my cage, I'm going up the stairs before they know it. When it's time to go to bed I go up the steps with my humans standing guard because the house dog likes to pick on me. I start off at one side of the bed, away from the house dog, then in the middle of the night when the house dog is asleep I sneak over and jump up on the bed and lay next to my human companion. When it's time to go out I love walking my human companions around the block. At meal time I run over to where I get fed and wait for them to come feed me. I sit waiting for them to put the bowl down, drooling. When they tell me it's okay to eat, I chomp out! I also try to fool them and run over there like it's dinner time on the chance they'll feed me again. I like going to the park where I can meet other people and see other dogs that I would like to play with. I like other dog buddies. I like playing with my toys in the house. I really like my rubber bottle and bring it to my humans so they can throw it for me to retrieve. I love jumping my front paws on their lap so they give me attention, and I love all the attention they give me. I love my female human - when she comes home I wag my tail , follow her around and jump up on her with smiles, going a little crazy. I'm looking for a fur-ever home.
My human friend keeps taking me to a store where I get to meet adults and kids. The adults come up and pet me, and the kids come up and pet me, and sometimes I lay down and roll over so they can rub my belly. I really enjoy that, but it wears me out, so I sleep in the car on the way home, then I'm ready to go again. The other day we went to the park. There was a teen age girl and a grandmother I met, and a four year old girl that wanted to pet me rather than the other dog. She kept giving me small sticks to play with, and was having a good time. Then she came up and gave me a big hug around the neck and I really enjoyed that! I really like playing with kids.
Ozzie
ADOPTED 06/30/2018!
Good With Kids: Older Kids Only
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Ozzie's former person took ill and was no longer able to care for him. He was brought to the VA area by a family member and is now in our care looking for his forever family. Ozzie is a very big boy at 94 lbs He has undergone formal training but will require further training with his new family. He has not lived with dogs before but did well meeting another German Shepherd during our evaluation. Ozzie does have the tendency to herd (nip at) children, for this reason we feel it is best that he not be placed in a home with young children. A boy of this size can be intimating to small children and he could also accidentally knock them down. For the most past Ozzie's former person exercised Ozzie on daily 2 mile walks and lots of games of fetch. Daily exercise is key to keep energy in check, so please be sure you have the time to commit to his exercise needs, training and of course a lifetime of love and care.
Shrek
ADOPTED 06/30/2018!
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?
Sweet Shrek was surrendered to us as his former person had no time for him. He was being left in a junk filled backyard. Shrek has a partially missing ear which we were told his mother bit off. It seems that he also has some damage to the tip of his other ear. This in no way takes away from how adorable him, it gives him his own unique look. He is in a foster home enjoying his time living indoors, having a large clean yard to romp around in with the resident dogs. His foster family has started working with him on training and he is learning quickly. It is important that his new family continues with training and keeping him socialized with other people and dogs. This time in his life is critical for this as it provides a great foundation for him to be a well balanced adult.
Harleigh
ADOPTED 06/25/2018!
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?
Harleigh was a stray and taken to a shelter. She is good with other dogs, She is a little shy, but she is just getting to know us. She is a petite girl, but very beautiful and easier to handle then the larger Shepherds.
Updates:Harleigh is settling in nicely at her fosters house. She is getting along great with both of the resident dogs and loves being able to run around and play. Harleigh knows some basic commands like sit, come and leave it and she is working on stay and lie down. She walks nicely on a leash and loves to roll around in the grass. Harleigh is very goofy and playful but also loves to snuggle up with you on the couch. Harleigh does great in the car and hopes to meet her fur-ever family soon. Ask to meet Harleigh!
Manning
ADOPTED 06/23/2018!
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?
Manning made his way to us after sitting in a shelter as a stray. We have no information on him prior to him coming into our care. He is a friendly boy, he enjoys the company of other dogs. He needs sometime to settle in to his new life and get use to all of the changes, but he seems to be taking it all in stride. Manning is now looking for a forever family and a soft bed in his new home.
Updates:Handsome Manning is adjusting to life in a foster home. He doesn’t appear to have much prior training or exposure and some of his behaviors are puppyish. He is eager to learn and please his handler and is food motivated which will make training easier. He crates well and is quiet - only whines softly when he needs to do his business. He will even rest in the crate with the door open when the home is calm. He doesn’t seem to know what toys are or isn’t interested. He’ll fetch a ball for a little while but doesn’t appear to have much ball drive. He gets along well with the resident small and large female dogs. He is a very sweet and friendly boy looking for you to give him a the good life with structure, training, soft beds, treats, walks, time outside and a furever home. Manning is waiting to meet you!
Bolt
ADOPTED 06/23/2018!
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?
Bolt is a high energy young boy who likes sniffing all things outside, chasing balls, chewing rawhide bones, getting belly rubs, going on long walks and car rides. He's housebroken and crate trained and knows some basic obedience commands. Bolt has a lot to learn and is looking for a family who will commit to him for his lifetime, provide him with structure, love, comfort and lots of playtime.
Updates:Update: Hi, I'm Bolt. I'm a young pup with lots of energy. I like sniffing all the things outside, chasing balls, chewing rawhide bones, getting belly rubs, going on long walks and car rides. I'm housebroken, and so far I know the command, "Sit." I have a lot more to learn, but I'm currently being taught a couple more commands.
Jack
ADOPTED 06/22/2018!
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?
Jack came to us with no prior history, so we are getting to know him. He can be a little unsure of new things and people which results him hiding. But once comfortable with his person he becomes a 75 lb. lap dog. He will flourish with training and guidance, this will help him build a bond with his family and relax so that he can enjoy the world around him. He does have a lot of strength and no leash manners, this is something that needs to be worked on. If you are looking for a handsome boy and don't mind a large lap dog to cuddle with then Jack is your boy
Updates:Jack has been settling nicely into his foster home. Although it takes him a few minutes to get comfortable with new people, once adjusted, Jack is a happy-go-lucky guy. Jack thrives with stability and leadership. This intelligent guy has quickly been developing some basic skills. At this time he is learning sit, down, paw, crate, out and heel. With the correct gear, consistency, and some high-value treats, Jack is more than happy to try new things.
Although Jack is learning a lot, he also understands that sometimes you need to take a break and simply enjoy life. Jack loves toys. He will play fetch and happily bound around after a ball or a plush toy. However, if you need to take a break, Jack is very capable of entertaining himself. He tends to end up upside down with a goofy smile across his face. As a typical shepherd, Jack likes to be with his people. He makes an excellent shadow and takes every opportunity to cuddle. Sometimes it seems that he really does think he's a 10lb puppy rather than a 75lb dog.
If you are ready for new adventures, a lot of smiles, and a big companion, Jack is your guy. Please ask to meet him today.
