Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Steffi
ADOPTED 02/17/2025!
Good With Kids: Unknown
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Sweet Steffi was brought in as a stray to an overcrowded shelter with several puppies. They all waited while the babies grew old enough to be independent from mom. When old enough the puppies were separated from Steffi and adopted, but mom was left behind. Steffi waited for that perfect family that would welcome her home and love her for a lifetime. When no one stepped forward to welcome this sweet momma, she found herself on the list to be euthanized. Knowing that mamas deserve the same opportunity to find safe and loving homes as their babies, team MAGSR was fortunate to be able to work with several other groups to pull Steffi from the shelter just before she was euthanized.
Steffi is special. She is gentle, even tempered, and an absolute love. After all that she has been through, she can be a little timid with new people and new situations. But, when given a little time and some treats, Steffi's playful personality emerges. Her foster family absolutely loves this little lady. They feel she has the right balance of affection, play, and zest for life. As a young girl, Steffi is still learning the ins and outs of good canine citizenship, but we know she is going to be impressive. She will thrive when provided with the structure, routine, and leadership that all GSDs crave. Living in an incredible foster home, Steffi has been enjoying all of the perks of living in a home. She seems to be housebroken and is crate training beautifully. Steffi loves the comforts of a household and has clearly learned some manners along her journey. Although already making progress with manners, Steffi will, like all dogs, benefit from training. Not only will training help Steffi build a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Treat motivated but gentle, we know this girl is going to be the star of her class.
Unfortunately, we have learned that Steffi is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have easily been avoided with monthly prevention. Recognizing that Steffi deserves every opportunity to meet with success, MAGSR has already begun her treatment. Steffi will need to take it easy over the next few months while she completes her treatment. However, this will give her time to enjoy plenty of cuddles and affection. Steffi is looking for a forever family that will love her for a lifetime. Could that family be you?
Bo
ADOPTED 02/14/2025!
Good With Kids: Older Kids Only
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Bo was fortunate to find an amazing forever family several years ago. He and his dad were two peas in a pod. They had a solid routine together and greatly enjoyed having a constant companion. Although it seemed like these two would be together for a long time, unfortunately, things don't always work out the way we hope. When Bo's dad began getting sick, Bo kept him company and waited for him to get better. He adjusted to other people stepping in to help out and kept waiting for the day when things would go back to the way they were. Bo didn't quite know it yet, but getting better wasn't in the cards for his dad. Knowing that things were not going to work out the way everyone hoped, Bo's dad contacted MAGSR for help. He wanted to ensure that Bo would be able to move forward safely with an incredible family that will cherish his boy for a lifetime. Once a MAGSR dog, always a MAGSR dog. Bo is back with team MAGSR. We are making sure he has everything he needs as he adjusts to life without his dad.
Bubbly Bo is a happy-go-lucky guy. He is friendly, affectionate, and very social. Clearly comfortable with people, Bo is beyond happy to say hi to new friends. He greets them with wiggles, kisses, and a good lean in. The definition of a velcro dog, Bo loves to be with his people. He will ensure that you have a fluffy shadow keeping tabs on you and your surroundings. Typical of the breed, Bo likes to take the lead and is most successful with clear direction, boundaries, and expectations. If given the opportunity to control a situation, Bo is happy to step in. When provided with clear structure and routine, Bo thrives. Having lived in a home for many years, this handsome guy understands many of the ins and outs of living in a home. He is already housebroken and crate trained. Beyond the age of chewing on toys or furniture, Bo is respectful in the home environment. However, if given the chance, he will try to cuddle up next to you on the couch. True of dogs at any age, Bo will benefit greatly from training. Not only will training help Bo create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him continue developing the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
Bo is an absolute sweetheart who enjoys daily outings, a good bone, and endless belly rubs. Like all senior pups, Bo is hoping to find a forever family that will cherish him in his golden years. If you are looking for a charismatic pup who will love you with his whole heart, look no further than Bo.
Ghost
ADOPTED 02/07/2025!
Good With Kids: Unknown
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Goofy Ghost is a happy-go-lucky guy. He is friendly, affectionate, and very social. With lots of energy and curiosity, this handsome boy is almost still like a puppy, but with the people that he has met, he has shown to be a real sweetheart who loves a good cuddle. Like all shepherds, Ghost will be most successful when given clear direction, boundaries, and expectations. When provided with structure and routine from a calm and confident handler, Ghost will thrive. His future new home will help get him the training he needs to create a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him continue developing the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. If you are looking for a cuddly guy who will love you with his whole heart, ask to meet Ghost today!
Estrella
ADOPTED 02/01/2025!
Good With Kids: Unknown
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Estrella is a delightful little lady who has been failed by humans over and over again. As just a young pup, this little lady made her first trip to animal services with her mom and several siblings. The entire family received their first round of medical care on this visit. When their family came to claim them, the entire family was returned. Unfortunately, this pattern continued over the next eight months. Estrella and some members of her family would be picked up by animal control, brought into the shelter, given some basic care, and returned to her family. Finally, after six months of this cycle, animal services decided that Estrella had been through this cycle enough. She deserved a family that would love her, care for her, and provide her with the love and safety all dogs deserve. Although the shelter had good intentions and hoped to find Estrella an incredible family that would cherish her, with numbers at critical capacity, Estrella didn't have much time to find the right match. When we learned that this girl was moved to the list to be euthanized, team MAGSR stepped in and welcomed Estrella to the family.
Little Miss Estrella - our "little star" - is a friendly, wiggly, young girl. Still very much a baby, this girl is energetic, goofy, and full of puppy antics. She is hoping to find an active household that will continue to socialize her with people and other animals. As is true of all GSDs, daily exercise for her body and her mind will be critical to her success. The combination of regular socialization and exercise will help Estrella develop the skills necessary to become a good canine citizen. We do not know a lot about Estrella's past. However, Estrella has had the opportunity to live with foster families while waiting to find her forever home which has given us a chance to learn more about this lovely little star. Starting to learn the ins and outs of living in a home, Estrella loves soft beds, endless snuggles, and a variety of toys. She is adjusting to crate training and is housebreaking nicely. However, as is true of all new dogs, our little star will need some time and patience to adjust to the expectations of her forever family. Estrella will thrive when provided with structure, routine, and leadership. Living with several other dogs in her foster home, Estrella has done very well with several different personalities. She is flexible, playful, and excited to engage with her furry family members. It is critical that Estrella continue to socialize with other furry friends in controlled environments to maintain her skills. As a dog that was picked up several times by animal control, Estrella is considered a flight risk dog. Her family will need to take precautions to ensure she is safe as she adjusts to her forever home. Keeping Estrella on leash when out and about will be key to her success as she learns the rules and boundaries within her forever home. Training will also go a long way with Estrella. Not only will it help her create a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop into a stable and confident adult.
Affectionate, snuggly, and clearly social, this girl is looking for a soft place to land. If Estrella sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet this little love today!
Speck
ADOPTED 01/29/2025!
Good With Kids: Likely
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On a quiet day in December Speck was taken to an overcrowded shelter by his family. Unknown to him, this wasn't just an everyday field trip. He walked into this scary and unknown place with his family but he didn't walk back out with them. Instead, Speck was left behind in a noisy kennel run, with too many smells, and too many questions about what he had done wrong. As is true with most shelters, the shelter Speck found himself in was being inundated with new animals on a daily basis. The number of dogs coming into this shelter simply did not mirror the number of dogs going home. Without many placement options, too many of the animals placed in the shelter are euthanized for space. Although they often have experience living in a home, owner surrenders are typically the first dogs euthanized as a stray hold does not provide them with the safety of a few day reprieve. When shelters are overcapacity, not everyone makes it out alive. Speck's life was at risk the second his paws crossed the threshold. However, unlike many dogs in shelters throughout the country, Speck was lucky as a rescue organization quickly recognized that he was special and began reaching out to rescues for help. They knew that if they could find placement for Speck, he would bring some lucky family endless joy. When asked if we could welcome this sweetheart into the rescue, MAGSR said, "yes."
Speck is the epitome of a honey. This gentle guy easily wins over the hearts of everyone he meets. He is sweet, tenderhearted, and has the most soulful eyes. Having been through some traumatizing changes over the last month and clearly not treated well by someone along his journey, Speck does like to ease into new situations. However, when given some time, patience, and love this boy is more than willing to open up and welcome you into his circle. Handshy and needing some reassurance, Speck likes his people to give him time to come to them. Once he has your trust, Speck loves to cuddle in close. He enjoys a good nose rub and will sit patiently and fall asleep while being brushed. Recognizing the importance of a comfortable spot, Speck easily finds the most comfortable bed, blanket, or couch to lounge on and stretches out happily. Having had the good fortune to live in two different foster homes, Speck has quickly proven that life with other furry creatures is comforting. He has done well with other dogs of different sizes and is a calming member of the pack. He is also learning about his current foster family's cat. They likely won't be best friends for a while as Speck seems intimidated by him, but it appears that Speck lacks prey drive. Still learning the ins and outs of living in a household, every day is a bit of an adventure for Speck. He is crate trained and loves his safe spot. It appears that he may also be housebroken. However, he will need some time to adjust to the routines and structure of his forever family. A fan of the outdoors, Speck seems to greatly enjoy his time outside with his handler. He is easy to walk on leash and remains close to his person. Speck is a true companion.
Unfortunately, we have discovered that Speck is heartworm positive. This diagnosis could have been easily avoided had he been provided with monthly prevention. Speck has just begun the first stage of heartworm treatment. He will need to take it easy over the next few months while he goes through treatment. This will give him time to adjust to his new household and heal. Please consider donating to Speck's medical care. Your donation will not only help us provide Speck with the treatment he needs to move forward, but it will also help us continue to welcome dogs with medical needs. Speck is looking for a patient and loving forever family that will love him for a lifetime. Could that family be you?
Updates:Stunning Speck has had a busy few weeks. Having moved into his foster home in the Mid-Atlantic, he has been taking some time to adjust to his new household. An incredible guest, Speck has done incredibly well. Already crate trained, Speck easily walks in and out of a few different types of crates on command. Likely housebroken, Speck has cued when he needs to go outside and takes care of his business quickly. He is adjusting well to the leash, but still has plenty to learn particularly, when entering new environments. Speck is clearly a survivor. It is highly evident that a kind hand was not often used with him prior to his arrival in rescue. Hand-shy and jumpy with new sounds, Speck prefers slow and gentle movements while he adjusts to new people and environments. When given time to get comfortable, Speck's incredible personality shines. He gets a goofy smile when he wants attention, loves to get the wiggles when you play on the floor with him, and could lay his head on your lap for hours while you gently pet his head. With so much change having happened over the last two months, it is critical that Speck has time to learn the ins and outs of his forever family. With time, training, and patience, we know this guy is going to be phenomenal.
Speck received some incredible news this week. We discovered, after a few sets of tests, that this guy is officially heartworm negative! Speck will need to finish out a round of antibiotics and will need to be retested again in 6 months. However, with an all clear this honey gets to be a puppy again. Playtime, long walks, and opportunities to socialize with new people and new environments have begun. Continued opportunities will be key to his success. Speck is looking for a patient and loving forever family that will commit to building confidence and providing Speck with endless opportunities for success. This boy will fill your home with puppy wiggles, snuggles, and gentle kisses. If Speck is the right match for you, ask to meet him today!









