Adopt a German Shepherd Dog
Angel (Training Hold) the Dog needs a home
ANGEL came to MOGS as an Owner Surrender, had never been socialized to the outside world, and was scared to death of everyone.
Required:
1) Angel requires an experienced GSD owner, who is familiar with managing anxious, shy dogs.
2) Angel's adopter will need to be well-versed in how to safely manage flight-risk behaviors during the first several weeks of her transition into a new home.
3) Angel has a history of both jumping fences, as well as digging underneath them when bored or anxious, and requires either a secure six-foot fence, or 100% supervision when outside and on a training lead.
TEMPERAMENT
Angel is a beautiful, overall sweet-tempered, gentle dog. She does have some issues with separation anxiety, as well as anxiety with novel situations, due to her history of minimal socialization, but this is slowly beginning to improve with diligent work to introduce her to the world. During any transition into a new home, she will need to be especially monitored for the first several weeks, to prevent her from running-away in a panic. Angel is housebroken, and crate-trained. She is also super-smart, and wants to please her person. She is working on learning basic commands, and will sit, wait and release on command. She does not yet respond well to recall with anyone other than her primary handler, so this will need continued work in her forever home, with the use of a lengthy training lead.
OTHER ANIMALS
Angel is in a foster home with other dogs of the same general size, and smaller, and has done well with them. She should not be adopted into a home with cats.
CHILDREN
Because she is still working on finding her confidence, Angel will only be placed in a home with children over the age of 10, and who have some experience with being around large dogs. NO exceptions.
MEDICAL
Angel has no known medical issues.
ANGEL'S ADOPTION FEE: $300
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.
INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ANGEL?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!
Required:
1) Angel requires an experienced GSD owner, who is familiar with managing anxious, shy dogs.
2) Angel's adopter will need to be well-versed in how to safely manage flight-risk behaviors during the first several weeks of her transition into a new home.
3) Angel has a history of both jumping fences, as well as digging underneath them when bored or anxious, and requires either a secure six-foot fence, or 100% supervision when outside and on a training lead.
TEMPERAMENT
Angel is a beautiful, overall sweet-tempered, gentle dog. She does have some issues with separation anxiety, as well as anxiety with novel situations, due to her history of minimal socialization, but this is slowly beginning to improve with diligent work to introduce her to the world. During any transition into a new home, she will need to be especially monitored for the first several weeks, to prevent her from running-away in a panic. Angel is housebroken, and crate-trained. She is also super-smart, and wants to please her person. She is working on learning basic commands, and will sit, wait and release on command. She does not yet respond well to recall with anyone other than her primary handler, so this will need continued work in her forever home, with the use of a lengthy training lead.
OTHER ANIMALS
Angel is in a foster home with other dogs of the same general size, and smaller, and has done well with them. She should not be adopted into a home with cats.
CHILDREN
Because she is still working on finding her confidence, Angel will only be placed in a home with children over the age of 10, and who have some experience with being around large dogs. NO exceptions.
MEDICAL
Angel has no known medical issues.
If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Angel may be your ideal family member!
ANGEL'S ADOPTION FEE: $300
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.
INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ANGEL?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!
PLEASE READ THIS:
- We're picky about our adopters! GSDs are not for everyone. They take a lot of time, effort and training. They shed all year round. They're big and scare lots of people. They "mouth" and are usually strong-willed and stubborn. You have to have references and a home visit. If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time applying.
- All MOGS dogs must be inside family pets. We do not adopt to outdoor only homes.
- When you're not home, you must put your dog indoors (NOT in the yard). One adopted MoGS dog died after the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, someone opened the gate, and she was hit by a car. Privacy fences get broken into, gates are opened, thieves steal dogs. NEVER leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
- You're required to make a lifetime commitment. The minute you adopt, it is your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Only you can do that.
- Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.
- What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes? New baby? Divorce? Moving? How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? If you move? If you have a child?
- You're making a lifetime commitment to a MOGS Dog. We expect you to keep it! It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
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- Animal: Dog
- Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
- Size: Large
- Gender: Female
- State: Missouri
- Zip/Postal Code: 64113
As of 5/2/2024 Angel (Training Hold) is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Angel (Training Hold) is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.
