Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Guy & Fieri
ADOPTED 09/22/2024!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Guy and Fieri were picked up as strays in the south. When they arrived at animal services it was highly evident that they could use a little extra TLC. Underweight, dirty, and needing some medical support, shelter staff immediately moved forward to support both boys. Although the boys had clearly been through a lot together, everyone was simply amazed by how friendly and interactive Guy and Fieri are with everyone they meet. Although shelter staff did everything they could to help both boys move forward, they felt that it would be best if the boys were moved into rescue so that they could find a home with room for two. When asked if we could support Guy and Fieri in the MAGSR family, we immediately stepped forward.
Guy and Fieri are a bonded pair. As a result, they are looking for a household that has room in their hearts and home for two dogs. Playful, interactive, and friendly with everyone, the boys bring smiles wherever they go. It is clear that these two know just how to win over the hearts and minds of everyone around. Both boys are good with other dogs. They also love people of all ages. Guy has had some additional medical needs having joined the rescue with a very intense yeast infection throughout his body. However, with time, attention, and the right medication, he has made significant strides. These guys are looking for a household that will provide them with structure, routine, and love. If your family has room for two, please ask about Guy and Fieri today!
Updates:Guy and Fieri were adopted into a loving household two years ago. They had easily won the heart of their foster family and it was decided that they were officially home. Although the boys loved their family, unfortunately, due to a significant change in circumstances, Guy and Fieri had to be returned to MAGSR's care. We have had a long tradition of caring for our own. Once a MAGSR dog, always a MAGSR dog. When we learned that the boys needed to move back to us, our team immediately stepped forward.
Unsurprisingly, the boys moved right back in just as sweet and social as they were when they were adopted. Clearly comfortable with varied people and in varied environments, the boys have adapted surprisingly well to their change in circumstance. Big fans of daily playtime and activities, Guy and Fieri keep everyone smiling with their playful antics and goofy personalities. It is highly evident that this is a special pair. Having lived in a home for a few years, the boys understand the ins and outs of living in a household. They are housebroken and crate trained. Although they understand the general expectations of living in a home, it is important that their new family recognize that it will take them time to adjust to the routines and expectations of their new home. As they move forward, training will be key to the boys' success. Training will not only help Guy and Fieri create a healthy bond with their forever family, but it will also help them develop the skills needed to become good canine citizens. Curious and playful, the boys enjoy daily time outside. They love walks, sunshine, and nature. However, they can get a bit too excited about some of the four legged visitors in their yard, particularly the deer. Training will help the boys learn that furry visitors are fun but not necessarily playmates.
Guy and Fieri are a very special pair. They are looking for a household that has enough room in their hearts for two. If these boys sound like the right match for your family, ask to meet them today!
Koda
ADOPTED 09/15/2024!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Koda and his buddy, Zeke, were absolutely adored by their dad. Both dogs were raised in a loving household that clearly understood the ins and outs of owning, socializing, and training a shepherd. Although he gave them everything they needed and more, due to a change in circumstances, the boys' dad needed to rehome them. This was a very difficult decision, but he knew that the boys deserved more than he could give. When asked if MAGSR could welcome Zeke and Koda into the family, our team stepped forward to ensure that both boys were safe and loved.
Koda is a big, sweet, affectionate guy. Clearly well socialized with people and dogs, Koda has a stable and confident personality. He is patient, observant, and doesn't miss a beat. With absolutely stunning looks and a solid personality, Koda has the type of personality that easily wins over everyone he meets. Having lived in a GSD savvy household, Koda has been given a strong foundation for success. However, as is true of all shepherds, he will only thrive when provided with structure, routine, and leadership. An intelligent guy, Koda reads the handler well. He understands clear expectations and responds accordingly. When provided with consistency and routine, Koda rises to the occasion. As a young guy, Koda is looking for a household that will provide him with daily exercise for both his body and mind. This will help him maintain his impressive personality. Although Koda has had some training already, he is looking forward to attending training class with his forever family. Training will not only help Koda bond with his forever family, but it will also help him solidify the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Having lived in a household, Koda understands many of the ins and outs of living in a home. He is housebroken and crate trained. However, as is true of any new dog, Koda will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his forever family.
Koda is a very special boy who is looking for an amazing family that will love him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a cuddle bug with an impressive personality, look no further than Koda!
Blake
ADOPTED 09/08/2024!
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?
Over the winter our emergency line received a call from a shelter in California that one of our senior dogs had been surrendered without our knowledge. As is true of many rescues, our dogs are family and we do not leave them behind. We needed to get this dog back home to MAGSR so that she could move forward with a family that would cherish and protect her throughout her golden years. However, as California is not exactly in our backyard, we began reaching out to rescues near the shelter and were beyond lucky to find CalPaws K9 Rescue. Their incredible team worked with us to get our dog out of the shelter, vetted, and transported back home. We were beyond grateful for all of their support and told them that if help was needed in the future, we would do what we could to repay the favor. This past May, CalPaws asked us for a favor in return when they were faced with a critical situation requiring a fast response. A backyard breeder in their area had endured some significant medical issues and the decision was made that all of the dogs on the property needed to leave within the week. The breeder was housing a large number of dogs, primarily German Shepherds, ranging in age from puppies to six years old. It is estimated that there were at least 25 German Shepherds at the breeder's property, although as CalPaws began working with the property owner, it was thought that the actual number may be higher. With such a large number of dogs needing help, multiple rescues stepped forward to be part of the solution. We joined the effort to help and were able to welcome a couple of dogs to the safety of the MAGSR family.
Blake made the journey across the country in early June. This handsome guy had never placed a paw off of the property prior to his removal at the end of May. Although many precautions were put into place before anyone was moved, it was known that this change would be extremely stressful for every dog involved. Everything and everyone would be new to this guy. Blake safely made his way across the country thanks to an amazing pair of transporters. Upon his arrival our team recognized that Blake would need a patient and structured household that would support him as he learned to socialize outside his pack. We also recognized that Blake would need time to decompress and adjust to his new life. Placed in a loving foster family, Blake has been learning some of the ins and outs of living in a household. He has adjusted very well to his furry foster family and follows their lead well. Although his foster family has been working very hard with Blake, he continues to need time and opportunities to learn how to socialize with people. As he moves into a forever home, training will be key to Blake's success. Training will help Blake build social skills and the confidence needed to continue to move forward. It will also help him learn to look to the handler for direction while building a healthy bond with his forever family. Blake is looking for a forever family that will give him time to adjust to the rules and routines of the household. He is also hoping that they will be patient and give him endless opportunities to socialize safely in varied environments and with different people.
This stunning guy has been working hard to develop some of the key foundational skills needed to meet with success. If your family has the patience, structure, and leadership needed to help this special guy thrive, ask to meet him today!
Zeus
ADOPTED 09/07/2024!
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Good With Kids: Yes, older kids
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Handsome Zeus was picked up as a stray and brought to a local shelter. Upon his arrival staff members fell in love with this big, beautiful boy. An immediate staff favorite, Zeus enjoyed interacting with volunteers as it was clear he had been well socialized with people. Although Zeus was noted to be big and friendly, it was also noted that he needed medical support. Zeus was underweight, filthy, missing a significant amount of hair on his back-end, covered in fleas, and suffering from an allergic reaction from the fleas leaving him with open sores. It is not known how long Zeus had been suffering, but it is evident that this level of need did not happen overnight. Although shelter staff began addressing his needs, it was clear that Zeus would be most successful if placed with a rescue so that his specific needs could be met. When MAGSR learned that Zeus needed a safe place to land in order to move forward, our team immediately stepped forward to help.
Zeus is a happy, intelligent, and playful guy. He enjoys the company of his people, but also reads the handler very well. As is true of many shepherds, Zeus will look to see what he can and cannot get away with just to make life a little more exciting. As he is a lot of dog and can be pushy, Zeus is most successful with a calm, clear, and confident handler. Having clearly been exposed to toys, Zeus loves to play ball and greatly enjoys squeaky plush toys. He often carries a toy around in his mouth on his daily walks. Capable of easily tearing up toys, Zeus is hoping his forever family has an endless supply of tough toys so that there will be time to play every day. Highly food motivated, Zeus will work for treats and food. He already knows a few commands, such as sit and come. However, as a smart guy, he will see if he can get away with getting treats for free without having to work. Training will go a long way with Zeus. Not only will it help him develop a healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen.
MAGSR has been working hard to ensure that Zeus' medical needs are addressed. In the last few weeks, Zeus has been putting on some much needed weight. He still needs to gain a few more pounds in order to be the ideal size. His foster family has also been working with one of our amazing vetting partners to address Zeus' skin needs. Zeus' sores have healed and he is growing new fur. With his sores closing, Zeus has been getting regular baths and has done very well. His fur is shiny again and his skin is looking much healthier. As Zeus is healing nicely, we are able to focus on giving him increased opportunities to enjoy being a dog. Zeus is looking for a forever home that will provide him with the structure, routine, patience, and leadership that all GSDs crave. His ideal family will fill his days with plenty of toys, regular exercise, and endless snuggles. If Zeus sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet this incredible guy today!
Updates:Zeus has been living with one of our experienced foster families over the last few months. During this time he has had the opportunity to decompress, learn the rules and expectations of the household, and address some of his medical needs. A goofball at heart, Zeus is always trying something new - moving couches to get balls he has lost behind them, shopping on every shelf and in every cabinet for the perfect toy, and finding a way to get his large frame on top of desks just to make sure he can see his foster dad come home. His foster family has greatly enjoyed Zeus' continuous antics and has been working hard to set clear rules and boundaries. They have quickly learned that it's never a dull day when Zeus is in your life. Zeus gets daily opportunities to enjoy the outdoors but when the weather is warm, he prefers short breaks outside and a cool floor to lounge around on inside. All that fur really does keep him warm. He is patiently waiting for winter.
Daily playtime is a must for Zeus. He has specific toys that bring unending entertainment, such as balls and squeaky fish. He also has toys that are soothing and will often be found sleeping with them right under his chin. Zeus is slowly integrating into his pack, but clear rules and boundaries are best. He would prefer to be in charge and likes things a certain way. In his world, his toys are his and sharing isn't really on the table. Really, don't we all have certain things that we would prefer to keep to ourselves? He also prefers an orderly pack - too much rough housing just isn't his style. He enjoys pack walks and hang time with his foster family both human and furry but prefers to play with his human family only.
Medically, Zeus has made so much progress since arriving. He now has soft, clean fur covering the entirety of his body. He has well manicured nails and is the perfect weight. The itchy, skinny dog with the open sores now looks and feels much better. Unfortunately, as we began addressing his medical needs, a concern with Zeus' mobility came to the surface. Recognizing that something was off with Zeus' backend, one of our incredible vetting partners began working with Zeus to figure out what was going on. After lab work, tests, and x-rays were run, it was discovered that Zeus has severe spondylosis at the top and the bottom of his spine. Spondylosis is a degenerative joint disease in dogs that causes bony spurs to form along the spine. His condition is so advanced that it is causing vertebral fusion. Although this condition can be very painful, in Zeus' case, pain has not been noted. The lack of pain, weakness in his hind limbs, and overall presentation has resulted in a second diagnosis of early stages of degenerative myopathy (DM). This is an inherited neurological disease that will, overtime, result in an inability to walk. Although the secondary diagnosis was exceptionally difficult to digest, Zeus‘ foster family is providing him with every opportunity to enjoy his world on the daily basis. Please consider donating to Zeus‘s care. Your donation will not only help Zeus continue to get the excellent supportive care needed to remain comfortable but it will also help other medical dogs in need.
Zeke
ADOPTED 09/05/2024!
Good With Kids: Likely
I've been adopted, thanks to MAGSR but so many more dogs need their help. Will you help them by donating or volunteering?
Zeke and his buddy, Koda, were absolutely adored by their dad. Both dogs were raised in a loving household that clearly understood the ins and outs of owning, socializing, and training a shepherd. Although he gave them everything they needed and more, due to a change in circumstances, the boys' dad needed to rehome them. This was a very difficult decision, but he knew that the boys deserved more than he could give. When asked if MAGSR could welcome Zeke and Koda into the family, our team stepped forward to ensure that both boys were safe and loved.
Zeke is a big, goofy, playful guy. Clearly well socialized with people and dogs, Zeke has a stable and confident personality. With his stunning looks and impressive personality, this guy easily wins over everyone he meets. Having lived in a GSD savvy household, Zeke has a strong foundation. However, as is true of all shepherds, he will only thrive when provided with structure, routine, and leadership. An intelligent guy, Zeke will take advantage of a weak handler just to see what kind of mischief he can get into. When provided with consistency and clear expectations, Zeke rises to the occasion. As an active guy, Zeke is looking for a family that will exercise both his body and his mind on a daily basis. This will help Zeke maintain his amazing personality. Although Zeke has had some training already, he is looking forward to attending training class with his forever family. Training will not only help Zeke bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. Having lived in a home, Zeke understands many of the ins and outs of the household. He is already housebroken and crate trained. However, as is true for any new dog, Zeke will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of his forever family.
Zeke is a special guy who is looking for a special family that will cherish him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a sweet guy with a big personality, look no further than Zeke!
