Success Stories

Mally Bear!!!  Mally is doing good.  She loves her momma, maybe a little too much , walks and cleaning dishes!  When we got Mally the end of April she wanted nothing to do with my son or husband.  It's been a long 4 months but well worth it!  She is starting to play like a puppy, she likes my son and most days doesn't bark at my husband anymore (he gives her the dishes to clean).  Hoping one day soon she'll accept the cats We are learning little secrets to help her trust them more and as the saying goes "slow and steady wins the race".  We have the time...Mally is finally home

We just wanted to update you all on Nash, formerly Comanche. Nash was adopted one year ago this month and we couldn’t be happier having him in our lives. This summer he experienced 2 big changes and is adapting to both very well. In July we moved to PA to be closer to family and in August he received a baby sister named Faye!  We look forward to watching their bond continue to grow :)   Hannah and Mike Pothering

We’ve had Loudon for almost 2 years now. He has become a very obedient, loving dog. He loves camping and hiking with us. This was taken today at Bushkill Falls. Steve and Diane Sharp

Fate has grown to be such a fabulous girl. She loves to sunbathe on her deck, play for endless hours in the snow, snuggle all day long, run races with her Momma and swim until she is forced to take a break. We couldn't imagine our lives without her. She’s perfect. 

Hope you enjoy some picture updates! First birthday, downtown walks, fun snow days, and cone of shame!! He’s the best thing that ever happened to me! -Liane 

We adopted Demi in the summer of 2015. It was a rough start but she has come a long way and we wouldn't trade her for the world!!! We love her so much and couldn't imagine life without her!!

These are pics of Liam (formerly Aro) adopted as a puppy October 2nd 2010.  He has the sweetest disposition and is an amazing companion.  He loves to play with other dogs, chase balls,  devour sticks and sniff for critters.  When he settles down in the evening, I couldn't ask for a better sidekick!  Thanks, MAGSR, for this wonderful boy!  

I would like you all to know it was a great pleasure working with you. I will again adopt from MAGSR. Ms. Sadie is doing awesome and shes a perfect match for our family. Thank you Trish for suggesting her to me.  She has free roam of the house and is a very good girl. Each day is a new adventure to her. She's getting along great with my other two.  I have attached a pic of her napping next to my 14 yr old. Once again, thank you all. 

Maxi is getting in her best herding practice w/Geiger.  He’s still a lot faster, but he will slow down if he’s distracted by a snowflake (real or imaginary) or if he drops his ball.  Maxi- AKA Maxine, was adopted in Dec 2013 & she will be 8 this summer.  Geiger is our resident Malinois (soon to be 9 yrs old, acts like he’s 2)    Belinda Young

Echo (Cooper) was the abused deaf pup at the rescue in October 2017. I have never met a deaf puppy before Echo, nor ever trained one. Echo has added so much joy and love to my life as well as my rescue black lab. He is the sweetest and follows his big brother around everywhere. He is doing awesome on hand signals and even reading my lips with commands. If anyone is skeptical about training a deaf dog, it is no harder, just different. If I could help others who are concern d about deafness, id be more than happy to help. I guess I'm expressing my gratitude and appreciation for your rescue connecting me with Echo. I'm thankful for him being in my family! Thank you very much.   Brittany

Hey! I am sending a few pics for updates... I’ve got: Maxi (long-haired Shepherd basking in the sun) now 7, adopted in 2013.  Geiger (Malinois) & Wilco (both waiting outside the kitchen) Wilco -FKA Willoughby- was adopted in 2016. He’s coming up on 3 years old.  Fargo (Black Sheprador) & Wilco are out in the yard last summer.  Fargo (FKA Garbo) was the fastest foster failure - at less than a day;  adopted back in 2014.  She’ll be 4 in June.  Last couple pictures are Wilco saying warm by the wood burning stove.  Thx!! -Belinda 

Pretty has been with us now for over two years after getting loose inside the DC beltway for 9 weeks and being captured by MAGSR volunteers. Pretty is our princess! Even though she’s still skittish and we are very careful with her, she is an amazing dog. She actually barks at anything that comes to the house, even before it gets there – we’re not sure how she pulls that off, but she does. She is learning more to seek affection and she enjoys the attention. Pretty loves to eat and she will do just about anything for a treat. Pretty never knew how to play with toys, but every once in a while will take a bone and hide it from her fur-sibling. Pretty likes to go out and represent MAGSR whenever she can – she just loves to go for rides. She also lets her mom dress her up and doesn’t seem to mind (especially when it’s MAGSR apparel). Pretty is something special and she’s doing great!

Hero (Adopted May 2016) – Hero has been with me over a year now. Whether Hero is running in the back yard, playing in the snow, or diving into the kiddie swim pool, he’s a complete trip. Hero even helped us locate a loose dog one evening, although we didn’t quite realize it at that moment, but is was exhausting for him - he likes to nap whereever he can, even in the truck in positions that look so uncomfortable. Hero doesn’t mind to be dressed up, even with antlers. Hero gives his fur-sister, Pretty, tons of confidence and likes to go out and represent MAGSR whenever he can. Hero is happy to meet whomever comes his way, as long as it’s not a rabbit, bird or butterfly. Best of all, Hero loves to cuddle – it’s all about timing in life and Hero sure found a way to help a broken heart move forward.

This is Sage running around in her 3 acre backyard !! She has been chasing the ball and the stick every time we go outside and play! she is so happy!

From the moment that little pup came for a meet and greet with her foster mom... she chose her master! She came in and laid at his feet on that first day. Arya (formally Amber 2014) has been the best dog! She loves her dad most of all, but is very protective of her forever family. She is very smart and loves her walks! Thanks MAGSR for saving this beautiful dog!