REX - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG DOG FOR ADOPTION

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Adoption Fee: 400.00 + $100 Refundable Neuter Deposit. REX is one of five young shepherds rescued from a backyard breeder that had them living in absolutely deplorable conditions. All of the pups, ages 4-months to 7-months were severely underweight, covoered in fleas and ticks, and Rex had double ear infections as well. Rex and his siblings basically lived as a feral outdoor pack, with only each other and the breeding adults for company, and extremely limited access to humans, and human touch. As a result, they were extremely anxious upon transfer - scared of everything and anything new. Thanks to some amazing fosters, REX and his siblings are making progress in learning to trust, and developing confidence. They are learning to play and co-exist with other dogs in their foster homes, and responding to corrections from the older dogs about learning how to be the bestest indoor pups ever. Rex is a smart boy, and wants to learn, so just needs to be taught everything from the ground up. Having never been walked on a leash (and not ever wearing a collar before), he is working hard on calming his inner velociraptor during walks, learning basic obedience skills, and not wolfing down food the second that it's made available. Rex is a sweet boy under his 'diamond in the ruff' exterior, and bonded quickly to his foster handlers. He seems to gravitate more towards the foster mom, but also likes the foster dad as well. Rex is going to need an experienced GSD handler, that understands his need for socialization of all things, people and aniimals, and has the patience to move slowly with his training. If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd who will love you forever, Rex may be your ideal family member! REX'S ADOPTION FEE: $400 + $100 Refundable Neuter Deposit 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 REX? Complete an Adoption Application Now! STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER! We're picky about our adopters. 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. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs. 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!! 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? Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply. Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescuegmail Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.

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  Highly Active

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations