The Nemo Litter was born under a trailer about ten weeks ago. Fortunately, they were noticed by community members and were monitored carefully. As their mom wasn't comfortable with people, steps were being taken to try to help the entire family, but moving forward required time and patience. Unfortunately, soon after the Nemo babies began crawling around, mom spooked, left, and didn’t return. Recognizing the nine babies in the Nemo litter (Coral, Bubbles, Crush, Dory, Marlin, Nemo, Nigel, Squirt, and Pearl) needed help, community members stepped up to ensure they were cared for and loved. As they got older, the rescue sponsoring them began looking for a breed specific rescue to welcome the Nemo litter and find them all amazing forever families. MAGSR stepped forward to welcome the entire litter into our care. 

Our team was preparing to move the babies into foster homes when it was noticed that something was not right with several members of the litter. They had suddenly become weak, were struggling to keep food down, began experiencing gastrointestinal issues, and clearly needed help. Our team immediately rushed the babies to the emergency room. Tests were administered and it was determined that the Nemo litter was positive for parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious virus; it is particularly challenging for puppies to survive. One of our amazing vetting partners stepped into action and began working with the Nemo litter to keep them hydrated, control their GI upset, and prevent secondary infections, while also keeping them monitored and loved. Parvo care is very expensive. But, we knew these little lives were special and deserved every chance to fight this diagnosis. We have been incredibly lucky to have so many people step forward to support these babies. This has given us the opportunity to provide critical care; however, donations are still needed. Please consider donating to the Nemo litter so that we can continue to welcome dogs with medical needs. 

Although MAGSR fought hard to save the lives of all nine puppies, two members of this litter, Bubbles and Pearl, lost their fight and crossed the rainbow bridge the weekend they arrived. Their siblings have mourned this loss while comforted by our amazing MAGSR volunteers. Although Pearl and Bubbles have left lasting memories that will always be part of this litter's story, the Nemo litter is taking significant steps so that they can continue to move forward. As they heal under the watchful eyes of their foster families, these babies are hoping that forever families are waiting in the wings for them. Once symptoms have ended and ten days have passed, the Nemo puppies will be ready to join their forever families. Coral is waiting patiently for that special day when her family welcomes her into their home and gives her a last name. If your family is ready to welcome this special little girl into your home, ask to set up a meeting with Coral today! 

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. 

Exuberant Ellie made the journey across the country in early June. This lovely lady had never placed a paw off of the property prior to her 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 girl. Ellie safely made her way across the country thanks to an amazing pair of transporters. Upon her arrival she was placed with one of our experienced foster families as we knew she would likely need a little extra support decompressing and adjusting to the world around her. Over the last few weeks, MAGSR has been supporting Ellie as she works through the decompression process. She, like all shepherds, thrives with structure, routine, and leadership. A set routine with clear and achievable guidelines has helped significantly throughout the decompression process. At this time, Ellie is housebroken and crate trained. She easily goes into the crate but will talk for a while when her people leave the household. Although things like stairs, doorways, and household appliances were a shock upon arrival, Ellie has adjusted very well. She now does stairs like a pro and comfortably walks through doorways. Well behaved in the car, Ellie is happy to hop in and go for a ride. She keeps everyone in the car nice and safe with a few warning barks if someone gets too close. An incredible fan of toys, Ellie loves to play ball, chew on bones, and toss around a stuffy. She still isn't quite sure how to "play" with her human companions, but she definitely is entertaining. This sweet girl is hoping that her forever family has plenty of dog toys ready for daily fun. Understandably anxious and unsure when in new places, meeting new people, and encountering other animals, Ellie can respond reactively to the unknown. We have found that a strong, healthy bond with an experienced handler helps Ellie meet with success. Repeated opportunities and clear expectations have been helpful as Ellie learns about the world around her. Her foster family has been working hard to socialize Ellie within the community. However, her forever family will need to continue to work with Ellie on a daily basis to develop these skills. Training will be critical to her success. Not only will training help Ellie develop a healthy and trusting relationship with her forever family, but it will also help her gain the skills needed to develop into a stable and confident dog. Ellie has been through many challenges over the last month or so. However, she keeps moving forward. Ellie is looking for a patient and structured forever family that will provide daily exercise, evening cuddles, and endless opportunities to grow. If Ellie sounds like the right match for your family, ask to meet her today. 

Many things get better with age-cheese, wine, cowboy boots and Esme! She’s not going to hike the Appalachian Trail with you, but she would love to go for a walk in the morning and then come back and sit by your side while you have a second cup of coffee. Or if walking is not your thing, Esme is happy to take a spin around the backyard then keep you company for the day. With those big, beautiful ears, Esme is a great listener and will even give you a head tilt or two if your conversations with her involve a treat. An amazing companion, Esme is looking for a family that enjoys a good cuddle and an easy-going lifestyle. 

Found as a stray in the area, Esme was taken to the local shelter where she waited for her family to come and claim her. Although this girl impressed shelter staff with her friendly demeanor, when no one stepped forward to claim her, everyone got a little worried. Like so many shelters these days, the shelter that welcomed Esme into their care was over capacity. Although they try to do everything they can to find placements in adoptive and foster homes, or in rescues, senior dogs at a crowded shelter are always at risk. Fortunately, a plea was put out to rescues in the area, with an incredible foster ready to open her home to Esme, MAGSR happily welcomed her to the family. Fosters make such a difference in our ability to save lives. We are so excited that Esme is in a safe and loving home. 

At this time, Esme is settling into her foster family. She has done well with the resident dogs and is curious about the cat. As is true of all dogs, Esme craves structure, routine, and leadership. She may not need to spend her days chasing a ball for hours, but she does enjoy some play time, plenty of snuggles, and a good nap. Adjusting well to the household, it seems that Esme already knows many of the ins and outs of living indoors. Although she is making significant strides, her forever family will need to be patient as she makes one final adjustment to the routines and expectations of her forever family. True of all dogs, Esme will thrive with training. Not only will training help Esme create 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. Esme is looking for an amazing family that will cherish her throughout her golden years. If you are looking for a great companion, look no further than Esme. 

Harmony, like so many others, was picked up as a stray and brought to animal control. As an incredibly social girl, shelter staff were sure that she belonged to someone. They posted her far and wide. Then, they waited patiently for her family to come and claim her. Everyone was shocked when no one stepped forward for this incredible girl. Thinking she would be an amazing addition to a household, they placed her up for adoption. Unfortunately, with an overwhelming number of dogs looking for homes, Harmony was just one in hundreds from the shelter looking for placement. Although shelter staff absolutely adored Harmony, when no one stepped up to adopt her, she was placed on the list to be euthanized due to space. Knowing they needed to find placement for Harmony and fast, shelter staff began pleading with rescue groups to save this special girl. Fortunately, a team of rescuers, transporters, and a foster came together in the nick of time and MAGSR was able to welcome Harmony to the family. 

Harmony is an active, intelligent, and affectionate girl. Someone along her journey clearly took the time to teach Harmony about the world around her. She adores people of all ages and has done well with other dogs. However, she, like many other GSDs, can be a little dominant when playing. Having been fortunate to have lived with a foster family, Harmony has already begun to learn the ins and outs of living in a home. It is highly evident that she thrives with routine, structure, patience, and leadership. As a young GSD, Harmony is looking for an active household that will provide her with daily exercise for both her body and her mind. She is a people pleaser and is always ready to try new things. Training will be critical to Harmony's success. Not only will training help Harmony create a close bond with her forever family, but it will also help her become a good canine citizen. Harmony has been waiting for a family that will cherish her for a lifetime. Could that family be you?

Lolly is a four year old, altered female looking for her forever home.  She has amazing qualities despite her rough start found as a stray in the south with her sibling, surviving a parvo outbreak, being rescued down south and waiting patiently for another rescue to take her in.  Once in MAGSRs care, she required having some of her front teeth removed as she had ground them down chewing on metal kennel cages.  Lolly also has a slight hip issue but it is being managed well with some exercise activities, medication and supplements.  Lolly gets along with other easy going dogs and is so sweet! Once she warms up she just loves to be with her humans for pets and snuggles.  One look into her beautiful brown eyes and you can’t help but smile. She is crate trained, house broken and knows ins and outs of household living.  Come and see this adorable girl! 

Misty and her buddy, Rocky, were adopted from MAGSR a few years ago by an amazing family. They were cherished beyond words and have known the power of love. Sometimes life throws a curveball and things change in an instant. When an unexpected circumstance arose, their family knew that Rocky and Misty needed a safe place to land. So, they contacted MAGSR. Knowing these dogs were lucky to have an incredible family that would do anything for them including giving them up, we immediately welcomed both Misty and Rocky back to the MAGSR family. 

Misty is a sweet, sensitive, smart girl. Social, active, and always ready for an adventure, this girl lives for daily playtime and activities. Built to play, she is beyond happy to chase after a ball or leap in the air to catch a frisbee. An intelligent lady, Misty tends to match her energy to the energy of the handler. She thrives with a calm and confident handler who provides clear direction. Somewhat unsure in new situations, Misty does need some time to adjust to new people. However, as is true with many dogs, when given a chance to warm-up, Misty is friendly and responsive. Having lived in a phenomenal home, Misty understands the joy of a soft bed, daily playtime, and plenty of toys. Crate trained, housebroken, and comfortable with the hustle and bustle of daily household living, this lovely lady understands the expectations of living in a home. However, as is true of any new dog, Misty will need time and patience to successfully adjust to the expectations, rules, and routines of her new family. With some training already in line, Misty knows several commands. She enjoys daily adventures and hopes her new family does too. Although she has some training already, Misty will benefit from additional training with her new family. Not only will training help Misty build a strong and healthy bond with her family, but it will also help her develop the skills needed to become a good canine citizen. 

Stunning Misty is looking for a forever family that loves to throw a ball, toss a frisbee, and provide daily cuddles. If your family is looking for a girl with endless loyalty and fun, look no further than Misty!

Rahja was absolutely adored by her family, particularly the little boy in her life. Unfortunately, when circumstances changed in the household, her family was forced to make the difficult decision to find Rahja a new home. This is never an easy decision. However, sometimes loving your dog means knowing when to ask for help. Our team knew that Rahja was special the moment they met her. We knew that saying goodbye was very difficult for her family and promised to find her an incredible forever family. 

Rahja is a stunning, intelligent, and social girl. She is responsive to the handler and has some basic commands already in place. A shepherd in every way, Rahja is focused, observant, and quick to pick-up on varied handling styles. As is true of many shepherds, she is eager to please. Thriving with leadership and clear expectations, Rahja gravitates toward a calm and confident handler. With some clear prey drive in place, this girl is looking for a forever family without cats or small pets. This will help her meet with success. Somewhat anxious in new situations or with new people, Rahja is looking for a household that will provide her with the time and patience needed to adjust to her new home. Although she already knows some commands, Rahja is looking forward to attending training with her forever family. Not only will training help Rahja develop a strong and healthy bond with her forever family, but it will also help her gain the confidence needed to become a good canine citizen. Having previously lived in a home, Rahja is crate trained and housebroken. She understands many of the ins and outs of family living. However, as is true of all new dogs, Rahja will need time to learn the rules, routines, and expectations of her forever family.

Rahja is looking for an active family that will take her on their adventures, give her plenty of play time, and snuggle up for cuddles every day. If you are looking for an intelligent, playful, and affectionate girl, look no further than Rahja.