VETTING COVERED BY ADOPTION FEE: All MOGS dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies, DHLPP and kennel cough), heartworm tested, fecal tested, wormed if needed, and microchipped when they go to their forever homes. Please understand we also incur substantial costs to transport, feed, board, and keep up with heartworm and flea/tick prevention while the dogs are in our care and awaiting adoption.
We do NOT adopt out unaltered dogs, nor will we adopt to homes which currently have unaltered animals. As rescuers, we cannot contribute to, or countenance the ongoing problems of pet overpopulation and irresponsible breeding.
DOGS/PUPPIES AS GIFTS: Under no circumstances will we adopt to an applicant who intends to give the dog as a "gift", especially as a surprise to another individual, even if that individual resides in the same home. Dogs are not toys, and the "gift" recipient may not be prepared for such a long-term commitment. Adopting a new friend should be a well thought out process by all those involved. It is fine if you would like to add a dog to your family to coincide with a special event, but ALL household residents must be aware when an application is submitted, be present for the home inspection and sign the adoption contract.
FENCES: While a secure, fenced area is highly desirable for containment and exercise, the lack of a fence is not an automatic refusal. However, adopters must be committed to walking their GSD daily on leash. We will not adopt to persons who intend to let their dog run loose. We do not consider this safe even in a rural setting as your dog could be hit by a car, attacked by another animal, or simply run away. After all the time, effort and love we put into rescuing these dogs, we cannot risk their safety. We also do not recommend or endorse the use of invisible type fencing, although exceptions may be made in certain cases.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Our application process is straightforward. Please email us about the pet you are interested in. We will send you an application form to fill out, which includes personal references and a vet reference. After your application is approved, a brief home visit is arranged so that we may get an idea of your lifestyle, energy level, etc. and match you with the best available MOGS dog.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
MOGS reserves the right to deny any application for any reason.
MOGS reserves the right to ask for a deposit fee in certain cases.
MEETING A MOGS DOG: We DO NOT have a physical facility or shelter. Program dogs are kept in approved foster homes and boarding kennels until adoption. For the safety of our dogs and volunteers, MEETINGS WILL NOT BE ARRANGED UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE APPLICATION PROCESS, INCLUDING THE HOME VISIT. Once you are an approved adopter, we will arrange the meet-and-greet.
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS: Adopters will be required to sign a legally binding adoption contract.
MOGS will not adopt dogs to owners who intend to keep them only as outside pets. Your dog MUST be kept as an inside pet.
Your dog MUST be kept on heartworm prevention and up-to-date on all vaccinations.
We will NOT adopt out dogs to persons intent on training them to be guard or attack dogs. We strive for balanced, well-behaved family pets, and are working to eliminate the stereotype that the German Shepherd Dog is a dangerous breed.
Please consider the following when adopting a German Shepherd:
GSDs are highly intelligent dogs requiring appropriate exercise, direction, training and leadership.
GSDs are large dogs averaging 65-85 pounds, with some even larger.
They are double-coated, require a moderate amount of bathing and grooming, and shed year round.
Lastly, it will cost upwards of $800 a year or more to care for your new family member.
PLEASE NOTE: we cannot always answer the phone during the day. Please leave a message and we will return your call within 48 hours. IF THIS IS A TRUE EMERGENCY, please email mogsrescue@yahoo.com and state in the SUBJECT LINE what the emergency is. We will get back to you asap.
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