PRIN - SHEPHERD / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150.00. Meet PRIN, a sweet, easygoing girl who's ready to find her forever home! She loves meeting new people and is incredibly friendly. While she may take a little extra time to warm up to some men, a little patience and a few treats go a long way. She's generally great with kids, but like many dogs, she appreciates having her personal space respected and can become uncomfortable if unfamiliar people get too close to her face right away. After a quick burst of zoomies, she's all about relaxation. She loves cozy blankets, soft dog beds, and finding the perfect spot to curl up for a nap. When she's feeling playful, she's happy to entertain herself with toys, making her a relatively low-maintenance companion. Her favorites are Lamb Chop plush toys and interactive nested toys. She can get a little overexcited when she's having fun, but it's all part of her happy, playful personality. She's a wonderful walking buddy and has great leash manners. She rarely pulls unless she spots a squirrel or rabbit—she does have a high prey drive, so no cats —but she's made great progress learning to stay calmer when wildlife appears. She also does very well around other dogs on walks, rarely reacting to them, and has improved significantly at staying relaxed when dogs pass by while she's sitting or waiting. This smart girl already knows "sit," "down," and how to patiently wait for her release before eating. She's highly food motivated, which makes training enjoyable and rewarding. She's fully crate trained and treats her kennel like her own little bedroom. She hasn't had any accidents in the house, whether she's crated or not, and she's completely trustworthy with blankets and bedding in her crate—she simply arranges them into a cozy little nest before settling in. She also rides beautifully in the car, whether she's in a crate or riding loose, making her an excellent companion for errands, road trips, or adventures. If you're looking for a dog who's equal parts playful and cuddle buddy, with excellent house manners and an affectionate personality, she could be the perfect addition to your family. DOGS: CATS: KIDS: IDEAL FAMILY: If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable buddy who will love you forever, Prin may be your ideal family member! PRIN'S ADOPTION FEE: $150 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 PRIN? 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.

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Cats:

  Yes

• Additional Information

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