Adopted MAGSR Dogs
These are the most recent MAGSR adoptions. Dogs adopted prior to 2016 can be found here.
Liesel
ADOPTED 04/05/2019!
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?
One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition. Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years. The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible. We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans. All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery. It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates.
An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on. Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care. We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally. Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before. We need your help, the dogs need your help. Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.
Updates:Hi my name is Liesel and I wanted to share a little bit about myself. The 1st year of my life, which is supposed to be filled with love, attention, and quality care was instead spent in a filthy pen with little to no food or clean water fending for myself to stay alive. I bear psychological and physical scars of this 1st impressionable year of my life. I am easily startled by sudden movements, loud sounds, and people. Currently, I feel safest in my crate or in small enclosed areas like the bathroom, hallway or backseat of the car. Regardless of where I am, you will never hear a peep out of me. I am curious about these humans who refer to themselves as my foster parents. I am most accepting of their presence when they feed me and stroke me gently to let me know it is going to be ok. I have quite the appetite because I was not fed regularly so I’m more than willing to accept food. My newly found favorite treats are pepperoni, turkey jerky from Aldi, and freeze dried beef liver.
I've never been an indoor dog and am used to relieving myself in my pen, but my foster parents told me I am doing so well with potty-training and are proud I've only had one accident inside. When outside I walk well on the leash with my foster parents until something unexpectedly spooks me and in my mind, it is fight or flight, at which time I will go to the end of the leash pulling to get away from whatever scared me. Sometimes I hear things going on outside or from the other apartments around me and will get up to investigate causing me to start pacing. However, once the threat is gone I retreat to my safe place. My foster parents told me they think I would do best in an environment that is not city-like, where there is less activity and no people coming and going from the complex. Without these distractions I tend to keep to myself and relax where I feel most comfortable.
I am learning the ropes from these two other dogs in the home. I watch them receive love and attention as they seem so happy to be around the humans, as of now I'm still a little unsure. For now, I quietly retreat to my safe place where I get fed and have a warm, dry place to sleep. I sleep through the night in my crate without incident and enjoy the company of the other two dogs as dogs are all I have ever been around. I like the red thing filled with peanut butter that they call a “Kong.” I will not chew your valuables or anything I am not supposed to.
I am trying so hard to learn how to just be a dog and not worry that someone or something is going to hurt me. I am going to take time and patience to learn to trust my surroundings. The only thing I want is to love and be loved and find a family to call my own.
Darby
ADOPTED 03/27/2019!
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?
Darby came to us as a surrender as his family did not have time for him. Puppies take a lot of time, they need to be potty trained, taught not too chew on things they shouldn't, socialized outside of the family, taught leash manners, provided with lots of exercise and training. They do best when provided with structure and exercise to burn off their puppy energy. They are a lot of work but well worth the effort if you have the time and are willing to make a commitment for their lifetime. Darby will need all of this, he will have you laughing and at times frustrated but he is very worth it.
Updates:Darby is very affectionate and eager to please. He tends to jump on people looking for attention, but with consistent correction he is learning to adjust this behavior. He would be very happy as a lap dog, although he will soon outgrow anyone's ability to hold him. Darby needs to build more self-confidence which will happen with socialization and training. He loves the resident female GSD and is so cute following her on her routine walks around the perimeter of the yard. Darby figured out how to open the back door in no time - he is a clever boy and will need someone who can provide mental challenges and keep him from getting bored. He is full of energy and is a joy to have around.
Quell
ADOPTED 03/17/2019!
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?
One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition. Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years. The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible. We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans. All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery. It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates.
An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on. Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care. We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally. Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before. We need your help, the dogs need your help. Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.
Zenzi
ADOPTED 03/17/2019!
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?
One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition. Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years. The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible. We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans. All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery. It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates.
An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on. Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care. We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally. Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before. We need your help, the dogs need your help. Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.
Zotta
ADOPTED 03/16/2019!
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?
One of the largest puppy mill busts found hundreds of German Shepherd's living in absolute filth and in horrendous condition. Ankle deep mud and feces mixed with urine, no adequate shelter, lacking food and clean water is how these dogs were left to live, many for years. The urgent call was made and MAGSR knew we had to take in as many as possible. We now have 38 dogs that have a multitude of medical needs that we are addressing, and they need to learn to trust humans. All dogs are scared, some are shut down, but our volunteers and vets will get them on their road to recovery. It will be awhile before these dogs are ready for adoption, so please be patient and watch for updates.
An undertaking of this size for an all-volunteer rescue is quite a task, but one we are meeting it head on. Many of the dogs require medical boarding so that they can receive the best possible care. We are committed to providing everything they need, not only medically, but emotionally. Our medical costs are going to be at an amount we have never seen before. We need your help, the dogs need your help. Please donate , your donation will go towards their ongoing care, medical needs, emotional needs and help them on their road to recovery and a brighter future.
Updates:Zotta has only been in his foster home for two days, but he has surmounted a lot of obstacles! He bravely army-crawled up two flights of stairs on the first day, but after several tries now goes up and down with ease. He has also learned about the dog crate, and while he was initially resistant to go in, he now readily goes in with the command "kennel up." He walks by his human’s side with only minor corrections and is a joy to be with on a walk in the park. Zotta is still learning about all the new scary house noises, like jackets and heaters and trash cans. Zotta feels most safe in his kennel so his foster parents are taking it slow but are already so proud of how far he has come! Stay tuned for news on how his introduction to the Foster’s cats goes in the future! Zotta is available for Adoption - ask to meet him!
Can you believe Zotta has been in the first home of his life for only 12 days?! It's hard to imagine the conditions these dogs came from and the strides they take every day to becoming more like the dogs they were meant to be. Zotta has hit a number of big milestones this week! The biggest is that we have gradually introduced him to our cats and he has done great! He has shown only mild interest and quickly ignores them. Zotta also now sleeps through the night in his crate (to the relief of his foster parents!) with the cats freely roaming around. He loves his walks through the quiet, wooded park and has learned to heel while walking and running. If he gets muddy he lets his foster parents wipe his face and belly and each foot with no protests or resistance. He is still frightened by sudden noises but is no longer startled by cars, doors, drawers, coats, shoes etc! He is very brave. Zotta also did great meeting another dog at the kennel last weekend, and would probably do best with another well adjusted dog to show him the ropes. We drive him around town and he seems to enjoy the car rides a lot. He even laid down and relaxed. He never made a single sound! Once inside the house, Zotta has learned to love his soft dog bed and heads straight for it to have a nice nap! Zotta has been learning how to be in his crate during the day although he might do best in a home with minimal crate time. His foster parents keep him on a strict food and walk schedule and luckily he has had no accidents inside the house! He has even made a few successful attempts to learn sit and down in his first obedience lesson! Zotta is shaping up to be a great dog and has only a few bad habits and tons of great ones! He is quiet around strangers and dogs, is a great walker, would be a great running companion, and seems to do well with cats and other dogs! He will just need some patience and structure and kindness to bolster his confidence and help him realize how loved he is by his new family!
