My name is
River!

Rivers’ overall temperament seems to be sweet, loving and gentle. She is a medium size girl, with an energy level that can range from medium to high, depending on her surroundings. Because she was so sick and underweight when she first came to MOGS, River is only just recently starting to work on basic commands such as sit, wait, free and recall. She is also working on learning how to be a good house dog, which appears to be a new experience for her, and this includes working on potty-training. She loves bones and other hard chew toys, is very food motivated, and eager to please her person.

PEOPLE

River loves people of all ages and sizes. She is not overly hyper in the house, unless there is another dog buddy that she enjoys playing with. Otherwise, she is content to relax near her person

OTHER ANIMALS

River lives in a foster home with several other dogs and has been integrated into the pack with slow introductions. She is a very hard player, and sometimes doesn’t listen to the warning signals of other dogs that she is being too ‘in their face,’ so is continuing to work on that. She would love a buddy of similar size that she can wrestle and race around with. She has not yet been tested with cats.

MEDICAL

River is up-to-date on vaccines, has a current Rabies tag, is microchipped, and has been spayed.

River has no known health issues.

Overall, River is a pretty amazing girl, that is still a work in progress, and ready to find her forever home!  

If you're looking for a good tempered, trainable German Shepherd who will love you forever,
RIVER may be your ideal family member!

RIVER'S ADOPTION FEE:   $350
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 RIVER?
Complete an Adoption Application Now!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They 'mouth' and herd.  They're 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 or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. 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? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com