Adopted MAGSR Dogs

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!

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?

Gigi was welcomed home to her family as a puppy. She was a bit of a surprise, but was loved by her family. Although the hope was that Gigi would grow old with her family, unfortunately, when severe allergies developed in the household, a change of circumstances was needed. Gigi was moved outside hoping that this would help control the medical responses she was causing. This did relieve some of the allergic reactions; however, Gigi's family knew this wasn't fair to their girl. Knowing that Gigi was special and deserved so much more, they made the difficult decision to surrender Gigi to MAGSR. Saying good-bye is never easy. However, when done in the best interest of your furry friend, it is the right decision. MAGSR promised Gigi's family that we would find her an incredible forever family that would adore her for a lifetime.

Gigi is an intelligent, athletic, and energetic girl. With drive, playfulness, and a desire to learn everything about the world around her, Gigi is an active girl that is looking for an active family. As is true of many GSDs, Gigi's family will need to work both her body and her mind on a daily basis. This is essential as it will help Gigi develop the confidence and skills needed to develop into a good canine citizen. Although Gigi has had the luxury of living in a household, she will need time to adjust to the routines and expectations of her forever family. When provided with clear structure, rules, and expectations, Gigi will thrive. Our volunteers have already begun working with Gigi to help her develop her social skills and leash manners. As she moves forward, it is critical that her forever family complete training with Gigi. Training will not only help Gigi create a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a stable adult shepherd.

Gigi is looking for an active family that will take her along on all of their adventures. She seeks out the love and attention of her people and is responsive to a confident leader. If Gigi sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet this gorgeous girl today!

The Fall puppies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato (Tator) - were an accidental litter. Raised together with their parents, these dogs have had the chance to learn many doggy social skills. Although their human family enjoyed the puppies, it can be difficult to care for a large litter and challenging to find safe and loving homes. Recognizing that the Fall puppies would be most successful if placed within a breed specific rescue, their family contacted MAGSR. We promised that we would find each pup a safe and loving forever family that would cherish these babies for a lifetime. 

The Fall puppies are very large babies for their age. They are clearly big fans of food. Having spent time outside, these babies love the sights, sounds, and smells of the outdoors. So, they are hoping their forever families love adventures. Although these babies have been socialized well with their doggy family, they have not been exposed to many new people or situations. Socialization is critical to their success. Recognizing that social skills are essential as the Fall puppies move forward, our amazing volunteers are already beginning this process. Learning the ins and outs of living in a household, these babies are learning the joys of endless toys, comfortable beds, and loads of love. As they continue to move forward, all six babies will strive in households that will provide the structure, routine, and leadership that all shepherds crave. 

Although these babies are absolutely adorable, please remember that puppies are a lot of work. Puppies will whine, chew, have accidents, and fill your home with endless antics. With time, training, and patience, all 6 babies - Autumn, Cider, Ember, Maple, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato - will develop into good canine citizens. If one of the Fall puppies sounds like the right match for your household, ask to meet these fluffy bundles of joy today!

On a stormy night early in December, animal control officers were called to help a dog that was running loose in the rain and seemed distressed. When officers arrived, they discovered the dog was wearing an e-collar that was repeatedly shocking him and was in pain. Recognizing this guy needed help immediately, animal control officers didn't waste any time. They removed the e-collar and took the dog to a local shelter. Free from the device and ready to begin moving forward, the dog, who had been named Dizzy, began waiting for his family to come and claim him. When no one came forward, shelter staff began looking for a forever family that would provide Dizzy with the time, patience, leadership, and love that all GSDs deserve. Although he was cleared for adoption, they knew that this big guy, like all shepherds, would be best placed with a breed specific rescue. When they reached out to us for help, we knew Dizzy was the perfect match for the MAGSR family. 

Delightful Dizzy is a friendly guy who seems to have a love for life. Happy, playful, and active, this guy tends to greet visitors with a loose, wiggly body, but can be too excited and do some jumping. Socialized somewhere along his journey, Dizzy seems to know that people are good, kind, and often have plenty of treats. Familiar with a leash, Dizzy has enjoyed his walks at the shelter and with his foster family. He is learning to tone down the pulling, but in some ways he feels he can't help himself. A true nose dog, Dizzy enjoys long walks with his sniffer to the ground. There is simply so much to take in in the world around him that he doesn't want to miss a beat. Training will go a long way with Dizzy. Not only will it help him create a strong, healthy bond with his forever family, but it will also help him develop the manners needed to become a good canine citizen. Both treat and toy motivated, Dizzy will be the star of training class. 

Although we do not know much about his past, we do know that Dizzy's future is bright. He has displayed some environmental confidence and positive social interest when greeting other dogs. He has also shown a solid foundation of confidence and some stability. Playful, intelligent, and half-convinced he's an 80lb lap dog, Dizzy is looking for an active forever family that will love him for a lifetime. If this goofy guy sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet Dizzy today!