Good With Kids: Likely
Good with Cats: Likely
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Eli is a sweet boy who was out of time at the local shelter.  He gets along very well with people and other dogs.  He rode up from the shelter today with Annabelle and Lydia.  The three youngsters are really sweet, Annabelle is the most laid back and quite pretty, she just curled up on the front seat and stayed there w/an occasional stretch and kiss on my hand.  Eli was in the back seat and at times was fairly vocal but stayed in his seat and on occasion would attempt to get Lydia to pay attention to him but was usually ignored. :)  Lydia, "Crazy Lydia", acts like she is the happiest, luckiest dog around, she is really hyper at first but not in a way that agitates, her energy level just kind of transcends itself into a very joyful being that causes feelings of love for her. They all rode extremely well, no sickness, no "accidents".

Update 12/10: Eli, pronounced E-Lie (not ellie!), is a wonderful little guy!  He played with the other dogs in the field today and did well.  He would "try" to dominate some of the smaller guys (he's not big himself mind you!) but he does not commit himself to it.  Whenever he started I would just grab a part of him (whatever I could reach) and he would turn around as if to say, "oh, hey what are you doing - you want to pet me...ok!"..and he'd forget he was trying to stand over the other dog.  It was pretty funny actually.  Eli is a great little dog who asks very nicely to be loved on.  He is obviously craving a home of his own with people to love on him all the time.  He would do well in just about any home I think.  I have not seen him with cats but I would bet he'd be just fine.  He's too soft spoken not to be!

Good With Kids: Likely
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Clancey is a victim of the holiday season...he is one of the MANY being turned in to the shelters because their "family" feels they are too much trouble.  Clancey is a very sweet, friendly boy who rode very well with Sara to the vet's today.  We will update you once we learn more.  He's a beautiful boy who is looking for the best of all holiday presents - a new home!

Update 12/10: Clancey was upset by being moved from the vet to the kennel today with all the dogs and barking and craziness.  He is VERY sweet however and once he warms up to you, he takes a little time to trust you, he will lean into you for petting and hugs.  He is an incredibly beautiful boy who still has some growing to do but also is very underweight right now.  He loved playing with my female GSD and Fred and Lydia today being a rather large puppy himself.  I think Clancey would do best in a home with another dog but if you don't have one then you enjoy regular trips to the dog parks for sure!  This boy will excel at obedience and once he becomes comfortable and has some solid obedience behind him he'll be a fantastic dog!

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Bear is a sweet, sweet boy who has done nothing wrong except take time from his owners that they did not want to give him.  He is used to being inside a home and was taken care of but surrendered because they said they "did not have time for him" - an excuse we hear all too often.  Bear came to his temp foster home and had a great time playing with the 10 other dogs in the home and the cat!  He has very good house manners and is housebroken but at 5 months he should not be expected to wait for very long hours.  He has the softest fur a dog can have and the cutest little fuzzy ears!  Bear LOVES to cuddle and will even give you "bear hugs" if you let him! :)  He would really love to find his new FOREVER home for the holidays!  We'll update you soon.

Update 11/26: Bear came to stay with us yesterday and has proven to be an exceptionally well-mannered little puppy. I was skeptical about him being housebroken, considering that he is only 5 months old. But lo and behold, he sits by the front door when he needs to go outside and does his business right away. He slept through the night but could not hold it the entire night so he had a little accident on the blanket we laid out for him. Other than that, he has been accident free. He is a little trooper trying to keep up with our big dogs when we take them for a walk. Bear runs back and forth, probably running double the distance our dogs are. By the time we come home from a walk, he is exhausted but is determined not to let us out of his sight. He follows us around everywhere just to keep an eye on things. He is not a clingy boy; he simply wants to be around people and if he gets a belly rub or a treat in the process, even better. When we sit down, he gets in a quick nap but is ready to move as soon as we are moving. He does well in his crate; although he does not like to be separated from us, he settles down quickly after a few minutes of barking and whining. We took him over to our neighbors’ house last night and Bear was the perfect little gentleman. He soaked up all of the attention, tried a bit of cat food (our neighbors have two cats), and entertained himself with one of the cat toys laying around, a pink poodle. It was the funniest thing seeing Bear tossing around the tiny pink poodle and chasing after it. He did very well with the cats to the point that Smokey (one of the cats) let him sniff her paws. Bear knows his name and comes running as soon as you call him. He has also learned to sit for his treats. He is a total cuddle bug; nothing makes him happier than snuggling up in your arms and getting a belly rub. Even though he is a bit too big to sit on your lap, he will try his best to make himself fit. Spending time with Bear is such a heartwarming and rewarding experience; and when you see his fuzz head poking around the corner, it is hard to imagine how someone could have given him up. As far as I am concerned, this is the perfect little puppy and deserves a special family to call his own.

Update 12/05: Little Bear experienced his first snow today. It is hard to believe that this little guy can be any more energetic than he already is but snow seems to have that effect on him. He was plowing through the snow with his little nose and was trying to catch up with the big dogs. It was fun to watch him go. Bear is coming out of his shell, much to our dogs’ dismay. He is still the easygoing and affectionate boy with my husband and me, but he is full of mischief when it comes to our dogs. It seems like he gauged them for the first few days to figure out what he can get away with. Now he knows he can hang off Argos’ neck (our 80lb GSD) and romp around with Rolf until Rolf is ready to drop. We used to cheer on little Bear to encourage him to play with our dogs. Now we cheer on our dogs to not let Bear get the better of them. I call it poetic justice that our two high-energy dogs have to contend with an even more energetic puppy like Bear. Bear is especially fond of mimicking Argos. Argos is a very vocal boy who can make a lot of different noises. Just last night, Argos was making one of his moaning noises (it sounds like an elk in heat ;-) After a few minutes of this, Bear chimed in making a similar moaning noise. It was incredibly entertaining listening to their “conversation.” Bear went to the vet last week to get his shots; needless to say, he was a big hit with all of the vet techs and the vet all of whom could not get enough of petting his soft fuzzy ears. He got a clean bill of health and took all of the shots with no complaints whatsoever. Bear is in the process of losing his baby teeth and I even managed to save one as a lucky charm for the family who will ultimately provide him with his well-deserved forever home.
 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Annabelle was out of time at the shelter so came to find her home with MAGSR.  She is a shy girl with a quieter personality then some others.  Annabelle is just a baby too so would really do better in a foster home if you can open your home to her.  She's a sweet girl who is affectionate and longing for her own family.  The three youngsters are really sweet, Annabelle is the most laid back and quite pretty, she just curled up on the front seat and stayed there w/an occasional stretch and kiss on my hand.  Eli was in the back seat and at times was fairly vocal but stayed in his seat and on occasion would attempt to get Lydia to pay attention to him but was usually ignored. :)  Lydia, "Crazy Lydia", acts like she is the happiest, luckiest dog around, she is really hyper at first but not in a way that agitates, her energy level just kind of transcends itself into a very joyful being that causes feelings of love for her. They all rode extremely well, no sickness, no "accidents".  We will update you soon.

Update 12/04: Annabelle is a pretty little girl. She is very dainty, friendly and has adapted well to a household with many fur friends! She gets along well with the resident GSD and cocker spaniel. The kitties are hiding; but although she has barked, she did back down when she was told, "Kitties are friends"! ;-) The kitties aren't buying this yet, but they will come around. Annabelle has only had one little accident in the house and she walks very well on the leash. She likes toys and she loves to give kisses.
 

History: Owner to Shelter
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Myra  has really opened up now and eagerly greats anyone - canine or human - who will agree to meet her.  She is more independent than the others too, taking the lead role now that Ellie is in foster I believe.  Myra would love a home with other dogs or kids to play with her.  Like her sisters, she will stay very small so will fit into about any home!  If you are looking for a more confident, out-going, smaller girl than ask to meet Myra - she will not disappoint!

Update 11/06: The three sisters are absolutely adorable! They really enjoyed being out of the kennel today. It's actually not the difficult walking all three at the same time! They're very affectionate and just loved the attention. They had a great time chasing each other around in the field. Even though they're tiny, they sure could run fast!

Kendra and Myra are the outgoing ones, especially Kendra. She's very much in charge, even though she's the smallest one! She isn't afraid to demand your attention, but she isn't pushy, either. Her coat is very unique, and she has this cutest little wrinkle between her eyes that gives her a very intense look. Myra is the biggest of the three, but she's still tiny. She's the happiest one of the three sisters, and loves running around and checking everything out. Trinity, on the other hand, is still very timid, but she absolutely loves attention. All three give great kisses, but when Trinity comes up to you and looks at you with her sad but adoring eyes, there's nothing you can do but melt and give her big hug. She's still unsure sometimes, but she's definitely coming out of her shell.

All three are very eager to please and they would really blossom in a home environment where they can be loved and cherished for the lovely girls they are.

Update 11/14: The three sisters were a big hit at the Petsmart in White Marsh today! Myra and Kendra were meeting and greeting everybody. They were active, friendly and they enjoyed all the attention. Kendra was in and out of another volunteer's lap, and Myra was such a social butterfly! Trinity wasn't too be outdone, though. She's much too subtle for that! She waited patiently until someone noticed her, then she turned on her charm! She gave kisses left and right. When she got tired, she climbed into my lap, curled up and took a nap!
 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Miranda was a kennel dog that was used as a breeder...now she's just aiming to be your best friend and to be doted on the rest of her life!  Miranda was never given much love in her life until recently. She was surrendered by a small dog rescue who had no luck finding her a home so they started asking for help from GSD rescues - enter MAGSR. They had kept Miranda in a foster home for a few weeks and that taught this lovely girl that life can be VERY good for a dog - she misses being in a home.  Miranda was really shy and very skittish when she first met Joey (who picked her up).  At the kennel she warmed up to him for awhile but was obviously confused and scared of the kennel and just seemed like she was trying to run away from it all.  He had trouble getting her into the run because she desperately wanted to stay out of the kennel run - likely reminded her too much of her days as a breeder dog.  Not that any dog really is but, Miranda is really not happy in the kennel.  Miranda is fine with dogs, cats, and loves kids. She's about 5 or 6 and a beautiful, gentle dog. She just needs lots of TLC to bring her back around and to teach her that from this point forward - her life will be wonderful and filled with love!

Update 11/08: Miranda is a good girl. She seemed more afraid on leash than out in the field. She liked to walk the perimeter of the field, but if you called her name, and got down on one knee she would come running for some petting and if you let her she would attempt to get in your lap. A few times I think she forgot to be afraid and even attempted to play with the other dogs, she would run around over emphasizing her gate by kicking her front feet up in the air, rather goofy looking. Then I think she would realize people were watching and she would go back to her patrol duties. She is very tolerant of the other dogs running around in the field being complete goofs and while she is very nervous, she looks to people for comfort.

Update 11/20: Lady Miranda has been with me for over a week now. So far I’ve learned that she is a very sweet and a very scared little girl. She is completely crate trained, in fact, I have to force her to come out of her crate. She views the crate as her safe place and is afraid to come out. However, we are making progress. She now knows that she gets yummy treats when she comes out of her crate. She does very well with my other dogs and is scared of the cat - so no problems there. Today she discovered the joys of the couch and happily snuggled down next to me on it!  She has no leash manners but is very willing to learn. Yesterday she learned how to sit!  She also has discovered peanut butter bones and likes those very much. Her teeth were a little yucky, but with the help of Denta Bones, which she quite happily chomps on, they are getting better. Over all, she is a very sweet and loving little girl who has had a hard life so far.  I know there is someone out there who would love to help Miranda discover the joys that life can bring.
 

Potential/Ideal Size: 65-70 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Some
Living With: Foster (C & JR)
History: Shelter
Date Updated: 10/18/05

Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Trinity is by far the shiest of the girls.  She is very insecure around people still, preferring to crawl into your lap if you will her rather than run around and play with the others.  You can see exactly what I mean in her pictures.  She is a wonderful, kindhearted little girl who just needs some reassurance and love to get her to where she is more confident and outgoing.  I suspect that she will always be shy - but once she warms up to you she wants to be with you all the time!  Because the girls are so tiny, they are easy to pick up and hold or carry around which we do with Trinity quite a bit! :)  She's an adorable little girl who needs someone to show her what the good life is all about!

Update 11/06: The three sisters are absolutely adorable! They really enjoyed being out of the kennel today. It's actually not the difficult walking all three at the same time! They're very affectionate and just loved the attention. They had a great time chasing each other around in the field. Even though they're tiny, they sure could run fast!

Kendra and Myra are the outgoing ones, especially Kendra. She's very much in charge, even though she's the smallest one! She isn't afraid to demand your attention, but she isn't pushy, either. Her coat is very unique, and she has this cutest little wrinkle between her eyes that gives her a very intense look. Myra is the biggest of the three, but she's still tiny. She's the happiest one of the three sisters, and loves running around and checking everything out. Trinity, on the other hand, is still very timid, but she absolutely loves attention. All three give great kisses, but when Trinity comes up to you and looks at you with her sad but adoring eyes, there's nothing you can do but melt and give her big hug. She's still unsure sometimes, but she's definitely coming out of her shell.

All three are very eager to please and they would really blossom in a home environment where they can be loved and cherished for the lovely girls they are.

Update 11/14: The three sisters were a big hit at the Petsmart in White Marsh today! Myra and Kendra were meeting and greeting everybody. They were active, friendly and they enjoyed all the attention. Kendra was in and out of another volunteer's lap, and Myra was such a social butterfly! Trinity wasn't too be outdone, though. She's much too subtle for that! She waited patiently until someone noticed her, then she turned on her charm! She gave kisses left and right. When she got tired, she climbed into my lap, curled up and took a nap!

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Description: Fiona, also called Snow White by the shelter she came from, was found by the shelter manager's husband all tangled up in barbed wire.  She was so wound up that they had to cut the barbed wire to get her loose.  There appears to be no real injuries form it but she has not yet been seen by a vet - that happens on Monday!  Fiona is said to be a very sweet girl who is laid back and all-around easy going.  We believe she has known the life of being part of a family and for whatever reason they got rid of her, likely in not a nice way, which has made Fiona a very sad girl.  She is one of our more "seasoned" girls at about 8 yrs of age but another unique quality of Fiona is that we believe she is may also deaf.  We will be asking the vet to thoroughly check this as well.  Fiona may already be spayed which means that someone at some point cared about her.  She is very underweight right now but once she gets some healthy nutrition she will fill out to be a beautiful girl!  Fiona is going into foster so we will update you soon and get some better pictures as well!

Update 11/01: Fiona is one sweet girl. She asks for nothing but gives every bit of her heart right back to you. She was so confused and scared when she came into the house, but now that she knows she's always going to be safe and warm she's quite content. The vet estimates that most of her hearing is gone, although she does still have some. Otherwise she is in pretty good shape although healing a bit from her long stay in the shelter. She could use some weight put on here, and for her skin to heal up from some of her barbed wire wounds. It appears that at some point, someone did love this girl and take good care of her.  It's so easy to see why as she steals your heart with just one look. Fill out adoption application, mark it "I want Fiona," and you'll never look back.
 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Meet the charming Mr. Chase. He is 11 yrs young.  Sadly, Chase is blind but he gets along great nonetheless. The couple who had him got him from the Frederick Co. Animal Shelter 8 yrs ago. They then moved into an apt. complex that does not allow pets over 25# so they got rid of Chase. How people do this to dogs after so long and in this condition is absolutely mind-boggling to us in MAGSR. We hope their nights are as sleepless as Chase's were in the shelter! So he found his way to a close friend of MAGSR's and then, thanks to wonderful people who fell in love with Chase on our shelter page, is now with MASGR as their foster boy. I know is age will make him difficult to adopt but if you have room in your heart to take in a loving boy for the last few years of his life - you will not regret it. Chase also has a section bit out of his tongue (you can see it in one of the pictures) and his ear. They told us that another dog attacked him this past spring - nice to know his owners were also so attentive to protecting Chase from mean dogs too!

Update 11/08: Chase is AMAZING. He is the sweetest, most affectionate dog. He is even lower maintenance than my 5 year old GSD. He is always in good spirits. His tail wags morning, noon and night. The scars he has from a previous dog attack do nothing to dampen his spirits. At first I was worried his poor vision would make it difficult to live in a 3 story home, with two other rambunctious GSDs, however, there was nothing to worry about. He runs up and down the stairs easily, and even bats a paw or two in play with his foster brother and sister. It appears that he can actually see things, although he sees better close-up than far away. However, it does not hamper his mobility; he always forges ahead with excitement! I am surprised that he is 11 years old, because he acts much younger. He's always very excited to go on walks. Today, I took him and his foster siblings to a big fenced in softball field, where they ran around joyously. He is a smart cookie, and adapts to his surroundings quickly. I can't imagine why or how his family could give him up. This genuinely sweet boy will make a WONDERFUL companion, and
deserves a second chance at a life full of love.

Update 11/17: Chase has been to see one of our vets.  She gave us some medication for Chase's eyes and asked to see him in two weeks again.  She is optimistic that Chase's eyesight will at the very least improve so that he will be able to see at least some.  In the two days he's been on the meds he is already doing better.  His eyes are less glossy and swollen then they were before and not running like they used to AND Chase seems to be following things now that he wasn't before.  We will know more when he goes back to the vets but we cautiously optimistic that he will have some sight very soon!  It doesn't matter though - he's a fantastic dog just as he is!

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Rhett was found as a stray in Baltimore by animal control.  He seems to have been on the street for awhile given his physical condition, nothing seriously wrong with him, but just kind of beaten up.  He is a very friendly boy from what we can tell but don't yet know much about him.  We will update you soon! 

Update 9/17: Rhett has had a very rough life up to this point.  By the looks of the scars on his elbows, we believe that Rhett was kept outside on concrete his entire life.  It's really the worst scarring I've seen on a dog.  Rhett's ear is starting to heal and the infection from whatever dog bit him (before he came to us) has been taken care of by the vets.  Rhett still needs some recovering but he's on his way.  This boy is a real lover!  He barks at dogs when he can see them and not get to them but once we go up to them, he just wants to hang out and play a little if the other dog is willing.  He was in the small field for a little today with Sheena and Willow and was wonderful.  He was so happy to be around people and the other dogs today.  You could just tell he thought that was the best it's ever gotten for him!  He's such an outgoing, happy, affectionate boy I cannot imagine he is not the same with kids.  Because of his ear it may be best not to have him around very small children who may pull on his sore ear but he would be great with them otherwise I am sure.  He needs some good old fashioned TLC and a good 5-10 lbs of weight before he'll be healthy bus his heart is full of love.  Rhett is a very good dog who's new family will be lucky to have him!

Update 9/25: All of the above things that have been said about Rhett are absolutely true. Rhett went on a "field trip" today along with Willow to Dog's Day in the Park at Oregon Ridge. He was so excited to go for a ride and was a perfect gentleman on the trip, just relaxed and enjoyed the scenery. When we got there he took one look around at all the other dogs and people and just beamed! He happily met big and small ....dogs and people alike with a big smile and was excellent with all..... even a couple of Katrina kitties. He sniffed them gentle as if to say...I've had a tough life too....so don't be afraid. He now has a friend in Willow who bonded with him immediately and she kept sneaking up and giving him kisses ...she knows a handsome guy when she sees one. The booth next to MASGR's was Baltimore City Animal Shelter's where Rhett was picked up as a stray. The ladies were thrilled to see him as they said he had been a wonderful boy for them also and they were so glad he was with us as they knew he would get a great home with us...could that great home be yours?

Kids...kids...where are the kids!  I just love those little people and want some as my own friends!  They make me so happy all I can do is wiggle when I see them!  Do you have any?  Can I come live with them at your house and be their new friend!

Update 10/14: Rhett has been living with me and two GSD's for 4 days now and has settled in wonderfully. He may have recently been on the streets but his behaviors is such that I know at some point he was someone's beloved pet. He is completely housebroken (first foster to come here that has had NO accidents at all) and he has free rein of the house. He doesn't chew or jump on people. He loves playing with toys (and he seems quite amazed that he has toys to play with)! sleeps on the dog beds (not the couch) and absolutely LOVES to play ball! He doesn't know obedience terms yet but he has excellent house manners, a gentle mouth when taking treats and walks wonderfully on a leash. He "alerts" to squirrels but a simple tug on the leash and he keeps walking!  To test him I have pulled on his damaged ear and he has had NO reaction at all. He LOVES to be petted and stroked and tears form in my eyes at the look of bliss in those deep brown eyes at receiving affection.  His skinny body is beginning to fill out from regular meals as he reverts to the handsome boy he was before he fell into hard times.  He is GREAT with other dogs, very friendly and outgoing. Even after being rebuffed repeatedly by the two sometimes churlish ones who live here, he approaches them with wags and licks!  He's just so happy to have friends around!  I feed him in a crate and leave him in one when I go out (but solely to protect him from the two resident GSD's.) He barks for about 20 seconds and then settles down quietly.  He sleeps on a dog bed in our room at night.  He is a wonderful, wonderful dog! 
 

History: Owner to Shelter
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Sunshine was taken to the shelter by her owners who decided they did not want her anymore.  We've promised her that will never happen to her again!  Sunshine has got lots of spirit and is a pretty high drive girl.  She showed so much promise that she was chosen by a county police office to be a canine dog for them but then, the shelter got a 10 month old GSD in that they decided they'd rather have since he was a male.  Sunshine will do well in a home who loves GSDs for what the breed was meant to be!  She rides extremely well in a car - you almost forget she's in the car with you!  She's a wonderful girl looking for a real chance to be happy and spoiled forever...she promises to love, honor, protect, and cherish you as well!

Update 11/06: Sunshine is such a sweetheart.  She loves to get attention and wants to meet anyone walking in her general direction.  I found out yesterday that she is crate trained and actually is one of those dogs who would enjoy having her own crate just for her own 'personal' time to hang out in.  Sunshine does need to learn some good-dog manners when it comes to meeting and greeting other dogs.  She can be rather obnoxious at first, but with some firm corrections she will calm down and say hello politely.  This behavior just strikes me as her not having had any direction before so this is her way of getting attention from other dogs.  When meeting people however, she is much quieter about her requests for attention.  She leans into you for petting and snuggles into your lap if you are sitting down with her.  Sunshine really is a wonderful, loving girl who once she gets some positive training (which she'll excel at easily) will make a fabulous new family pet!  She's beautiful, happy, confident, energetic, and eager to please.  You can't help but be drawn to Sunshine!

Update 11/15: Sunshine had to go to the vet's today for a check up and she rode in the car with Diane.  Both girls did very well, not so much as a peep out of either one of them.  Sunshine really is a sweet, lovely girl who would do great in just about any home.  She does seem to prefer male dogs over females but with the right handler can do well with either.  Sunshine is a stunning dog, both in looks and personality!

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Description: These three puppies are examples of why MAGSR advocates for spaying and neutering pets!  They were born in a dilapidated trailer park in WV and at 4 weeks were being "handed out" to whoever wanted them.  Raven, Corina, and Brandy are the three left who were surrendered to a friend of MAGSRs.  These three cuties are now 6 wks old only so will not be able to go to their new homes until the weekend of the 22nd; they can be met and adopted prior to that time of course.  They will spend the next 2 weeks learning how to be well-socialized dogs prior to meeting their forever family.  They are typical puppies who require love, patience, training, discipline, and a good 12-15 year commitment!  We will update you soon but don't wait for that - ask to meet them now!

Update 10/22: Hi, this is Raven.  I am the most beautiful little girl with my pretty purple collar and my brown and blue eyes. I am friendly and I love to be held. We've been here a week and we're getting bigger. Aunt Patty keeps telling us we need to learn to go potty outside even if it is raining.  Isn't she silly? Why should we go outside when it is warm and dry in the kitchen!?  People are so strange.

Brandy is still trying to be boss. She says her red collar makes her in charge but Corina and I don't agree. Brandy is always the one making noise if things don't go her way. She thinks she should be held all the time...but that is my job.

Corina is my friend; she doesn't try and boss me around. She is very pretty in her green collar. We all sleep together in a pile. Aunt Patty is trying to get pictures but we move too fast for her camera.

We all weigh around 7 pounds and we're getting bigger now that we have gotten rid of those nasty puppy worms. Yuck. Next weekend we can go home with you. Is there room at your house for a wonderful little doggie?

Update 11/15: Why are we still here? We want our homes! Brandy had a little tummy trouble last week but she's all better now. Raven had a milder flu and didn't seem sick at all. Both are back to normal now and love to spend their time playing in the puppy pen. One of their favorite games is untying Aunt Patty's shoe laces. We haven't figured out how to tie them together but we are working on it.

We're really smart pups! Aunt Patty had wire on the kitchen puppy fence so we would stay inside. Raven learned how to climb the wire so Aunt Patty took the wire off. But we can still squeeze through the fence posts and let our selves out. It's getting harder and harder to get through the fence though because we are getting big now.

We love going outside on nice days and now that we are better we're working on house training again. Will you love us then? We're healthy and ready to go home!

Sex: Female 
Age: 9 wks

Breed: GSD mix
Color: Brown & black
Current Size: 10 lbs

Potential/Ideal Size: 65-75 lbs
House Broken: No way!
Obedience Trained: No way!
Living With: Foster (C & JR)
History: Owner to shelter
Date Updated: 10/28/05
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

DESCRIPTION: They are all sick little babies who need lots of tender loving care.  There were 3 of their siblings that did not make it because they were so sick.  Little Saber is the sickest of the four so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers while we try to make him better.  These little guys are very sweet and of course as cute as little puppies can be.  They come with a required lifetime commitment which can be 12-15 years if you are lucky!  We will update you soon!

Update 10/31: Yasmin and Phoebe are still fighting the long fight, Dr. Berliner said both still have very, very, soft stool but better than it has been, they both vomited again today which is not good, they are not interested in eating yet, they have a vaporizer set up in their "isolation" room which seems to be working well since Dr. B said they were coughing more today which means they are trying to get rid of their congestion and that is good. Dr.B said they both were sitting up in their cages for awhile today which sounds encouraging , when I was there they appeared alert but were just laying there looking @ me with those beautiful soft brown eyes , had IV's in, and soft cone-type collars on to keep them from biting their
IV's. Dr. B feels they still holding their own but are not close to feeling stronger yet, keep them in your thoughts & prayers.

Update 11/15: Hi, this is FeBe. I guess some people insist on spelling my name Phoebe. Anway, Jazz and I wanted to check in and let you know how we are doing. We were pretty sick for a while and we're really starting to feel good now. We had to be kept away from the other dogs for a week and now we get to go outside and run and play! That sure is fun!!!! We're getting bigger every day - I am slim 13.5 pounds and Jazz is a plump 15 pounds. We call her Tubby since she likes to sleep in the bathtub!

There are lots of other dogs to play with here. Raven and Brandy are a little younger and a little smaller than we are but we still have fun playing together. Hopefully soon we'll all share the same puppy pen.

We're ready for our home now. Come and get us! (Me first!)

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Description: Thelma and Louise were so named because these pretty ladies have been picked up by the local animal shelter four different times. This final time, the lady who owned them said she had had enough of them escaping the back yard and told the girls at the shelter to keep them.  Given that they are so incredibly sweet, on top of this adventurous spirit, I figured Thelma and Louise seemed like proper names. And the fact that what is going on in their lives is not their fault but caused by others!  The bottom line in that their owner was not responsible and never spent any time with these girls so they went looking for someone who would love them like they deserve.

Louise is 1 1/2 yrs old, and is a predominantly GSD mix.  She is very quiet, and a good natured girl.  She and Thelma both need to gain about 15lbs.  They are both very underweight.  The previous owner was asked if Louise had any bad habits and she said "she howls when the fire truck goes by".  Go figure!  I only wish that were the least my dogs' bad habits! :)   She originally adopted her from Petsmart.  This girl is very, very sweet and just likes to hang out and get attention.  If you are looking for a cuddle bug then I suspect Louise may be your girl!

Update 9/17: Louise, (Lou-Lou for short) had a bad leg when we picked her up today and after x-rays we learned that her hip had been popped out of its socket from hip displaysia and possible trauma to make it happen.  We will be looking into the extent of her hip displaysia and likely doing surgery on Lou-Lou in the near future.  Despite the amazing pain she must have been in over the last couple weeks that her leg has been like this (prior to coming to us) this young girl has been nothing short of wonderful!  She is so loving of everything she meets - kids, dogs, adults!  Her last temp foster had two kittens in a kennel near to where she and Thelma were and whenever Lou-Lou would be let out of the run she would run over to the kittens and kiss their little paws as they stuck them through the cage!  This is one of the sweetest dogs you could hope to meet.  She is very close to Thelma, who seems to have been trying to take care of Lou-Lou who was obviously in pain, but would do well in any home that would give her the love she craves and deserves!  Lou-Lou really could use a foster home to recover form her surgery in - please let us know if you are interested in fostering her!

Update 10/27: I picked up Louise today from her surgery and she is at home resting. The surgery went well, and she is strong and alert. She will have bed rest for the next 2 weeks with physical therapy every day to stretch her leg and increase mobility. She has a follow up appointment with the surgeon in 2 weeks to evaluate her progress, and if she heals well, and the therapy is successful, she will be able to play and run and be free. The doctor said she had suffered a major trauma causing the hip dislocation. Fortunately with this surgery, the bones will no longer rub together causing pain. Her leg will strengthen with exercise and time, and she will be free from discomfort and pain.

Louise was very happy to see her sister Thelma get adopted and now wants to find a home of her own as well!  She is a beautiful, affectionate, young girl who is ready to find her forever family. She is a very sweet dog who loves to show affection.  I am so happy to see that she is a top contender in the photo contest. She is a beautiful girl.

Sex: Female 
Age: 9 wks

Breed: GSD mix
Color: Tan & black
Current Size: 10 lbs

Potential/Ideal Size: 65-75 lbs
House Broken: No way!
Obedience Trained: No way!
Living With: Foster (PV)
History: Owner to shelter
Date Updated: 10/28/05

Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: They are all sick little babies who need lots of tender loving care.  There were 3 of their siblings that did not make it because they were so sick.  Little Saber is the sickest of the four so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers while we try to make him better.  These little guys are very sweet and of course as cute as little puppies can be.  They come with a required lifetime commitment which can be 12-15 years if you are lucky!  We will update you soon!

Update 10/31: Well lil Jazz is in her foster home tonight & Patty promised her lots & lots & lots of love, as well as a bath and a toenail clipping. You can choose your adjective for this young girl, energetic, feisty, spunky, lovely, gorgeous, vocal, VERY VOCAL, very confident, intelligent. Jazz learned to undo the latches on her cage @ the vets, they had to wrap tape around the latch to keep her from getting out on her own. She was so happy to leave the vets, and just in case I didn't realize it she kept talking to me as if to say "I've had enough of isolation, and I hope you bring my sisters home soon". When she wasn't talking to me she was rooting around on the floor, climbing up on the seat and trying to look out the window, and when she "settled" down it was to chew on my seatbelt latch. little Jazz is quite the girl, you just gotta love her.
Unfortunately Yasmin and Phoebe are still fighting the long fight, Dr. Berliner said both still have very, very, soft stool but better than it has been, they both vomited again today which is not good, they are not interested in eating yet, they have a vaporizer set up in their "isolation" room which seems to be working well since Dr. B said they were coughing more today which means they are trying to get rid of their congestion and that is good. Dr.B said they both were sitting up in their cages for awhile today which sounds encouraging , when I was there they appeared alert but were just laying there looking @ me with those beautiful soft brown eyes , had IV's in, and soft cone-type collars on to keep them from biting their
IV's. Dr. B feels they still holding their own but are not close to feeling stronger yet, keep them in your thoughts & prayers.

Update 11/07: "We're free! We're free!" Phoebe and Jazz are celebrating their release from the vet. They are so happy to be out of their cages and are literally bouncing off the walls! They are active little pups and are definitely on the mend. Jazz is the vocal member of the team but Phoebe (she prefers the spelling FeBe) holds her own. These little girls will be ready to go home on 11/12 once they have finished their medicines.

Update 11/15: Hi, this is FeBe. I guess some people insist on spelling my name Phoebe. Anway, Jazz and I wanted to check in and let you know how we are doing. We were pretty sick for a while and we're really starting to feel good now. We had to be kept away from the other dogs for a week and now we get to go outside and run and play! That sure is fun!!!! We're getting bigger every day - I am slim 13.5 pounds and Jazz is a plump 15 pounds. We call her Tubby since she likes to sleep in the bathtub!

There are lots of other dogs to play with here. Raven and Brandy are a little younger and a little smaller than we are but we still have fun playing together. Hopefully soon we'll all share the same puppy pen.

We're ready for our home now. Come and get us! (Me first!)
 

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Description: Hannah was an owner surrender to a shelter in WV.  She was a big favorite of the shelter staff, thus they gave her more time until MAGSR could help her!  She is very, very sweet but gets nervous around small children.  As a result, we would rather that Hannah not live with small kids, at least until she learns to trust little people! :)  Hannah does very well with other dogs and likely cats as well but we can't say for sure yet on the cats.  Hannah will be with us finally this weekend and we will not only get better pictures but will update you on her as well!

Update 10/28: Hannah is a happy, affectionate, beautiful girl.  She needs training of course but that's the easy part!  She eagerly greets new people and has the energy level you'd expect in a healthy young GSD!  She will do well in a home with a relatively active lifestyle that has a family who will be able to give this girl LOTS of attention, which she will certainly repay tenfold!
 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Wyatt was found wandering along side a country road along with a poodle.  Obviously these two dogs did not just happen to end up in the same place (a rural road) at the same time.  it's obvious that they were dropped off there by irresponsible, abusive people who did not even have the decency to take them to the shelter.  Wyatt is your typical 6 month old GSD - high energy, short attention span but eager to please and in need of training.  He's an affectionate little guy.  He came in with Frazier.  We will update you soon...if he does not get adopted first!

Update 11/19: What a doll!  This young baby is SO sweet!  He is a little on the pudgy side but who isn't right!?  He is extremely affectionate and rather laid back for his age.  He rode very well on the way to us today just looking around and out the car windows.  He likes to cuddle and loves to give kisses.  He also likes to play with the dog that looks just like him the mirror - which is who he is looking at in his pictures!  He's a very sweet boy who will do well in any home!

Sex: Male

Breed: Mix
Age: 9 months
Color: Tan & white
Current Size: 55-60 lbs

Potential/Ideal Size: 60-65 lbs
House Broken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Basic
Living With: Foster (MB)
History: Stray
Date updated: 10/18/05
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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DESCRIPTION: Hello again. I am Neeko and yes I am still here. I don't understand why because I am such a friendly and loving dog. No, I may not be the German Shepard you are looking for but I am just as good. I am protective of my home, barking when someone comes to the door, usually before they knock! My foster mom calls me her door bell. My foster dad will sometimes get upset but I make a good alarm to get him out of bed in the morning. I have been very good on house training. Mom gets my signs very well, usually jump in your lap or wait by the door. My dad is a little slow on the uptake but he is learning. I love to go for walks. I have been learning to walk better on a lead too. I have been crated and do well. Right now I love to play with my foster sister and my foster cat brothers. I enjoy kids and will play with them as long as I can before they have to leave. I met a foster cousin the other day that was a small dog, weighed in at 7 pounds. The little guy thought he was a big dog and played with me all day. It was great fun. As you can see I get on great with all sizes of dogs and even cats. I would love to find a home that has kids but anywhere I can get attention would be great. I know I will find my forever home and maybe it will be yours. If you are looking for a great dog that will give lots of love, be a great companion and will get along with everyone and everything then I am the dog for you. Just because I am not a German Shepard does not mean I am not just as good. Please ask to see me, Neeko the honorary German Shepard!

Update 9/20:  OK, I know you read this a lot on our site but I'm telling you this boy is without a doubt the very sweetest dog you could ever possibly meet!  For the first time I had the honor of meeting and spending time with Neeko Sunday and if my house was bigger I would now have my 5th dog!  All he is interested in doing is being someone's best friend, cuddling, and giving kisses.  No, he is nothing GSD but don't let that stop you from asking to meet this boy!

Update 10/18: What can I say about Neeko? He is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever been around. Definitely a heart of gold. He enjoys nothing more than being by your side getting any form of affection you’re willing to give. Not only does he look like a big old teddy bear he feels like one too! And he loves to be hugged. Now don’t take this boy for some sort of wall flower either. He’s all puppy! Loves to run and play. But also is perfectly comfortable laying around the carpet with his favorite bone.

He enjoys his walks and would probably be super excited to chase a squirrel or bird if I’d ever let him. He does good alone or with other dogs. I’ve had him with my big 14 month old GSD who only wants to play and play and play. I’ve also had him with my Mom’s 4 year Aussie who really has no interest in play and rough housing. Neeko adjusted surprisingly well to both environments. He’s got the puppy energy to play. But when the Aussie didn’t want to play he was perfectly content to grab a bone and a spot on the carpet to chill out.

I was the 4th home in 5 weeks for Mr. Neeko. The toll on this poor guy had to be really scary. With all that being said he just needed a patient person willing to work with him to bring him around. He picked up very quickly about the rules of the house and within a month was really into the grove of the household. I think I had it rougher than any potential adopter because I got him from a former foster who had a doggie door. Learning to hold it for long periods of time was an adjustment for Neeko. But he is so smart that he has picked up the new rules and is only too happy to please and get a yummy treat for being a good boy.

He is very alert and I suspect with some strong bonding would be a pretty protective dog. He does very well in a crate I would highly recommend anyone that is used to crate trained dogs to strongly consider Neeko for their wonderful home. Even if crates aren’t your thing I think Neeko would be good with someone willing to work with him and teach him the rules and make sure he abides by them.

This dog with a heart of gold is looking for a home and family that will show him all the love he deserves and he will reward them with a lifetime of unconditional love in return. If you feel you have love in your heart and are looking for a wonderful companion, please consider Neeko.

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes (according to surrendering family)
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: As you can tell, Apollo isn't exactly all GSD. What he is, is a mix of what appears to be GSD and Rottie. With that combination, you will get a lot of energy and character. He's a big, playful boy who loves people and toys. His favorite toy seems to be a ball. He will need to work on his manners while on a leash as it seems that he has not had a lot of training yet. As of right now, he doesn't quite understand how to conduct himself perfectly but being that he is a GSD and Rottie mix, he'll pick it up in no time. However, he loves to "sit" and "down" for treats. He's got those down pretty good.  If you are looking for a large, high-energy, intelligent, playful young boy with a lot of personality, Apollo may be your man. We will provide further updates as we learn more about him.

Update 10/17: Apollo is coming along very nicely. He seems to like all people and all dogs he has met so far. He's still a bundle of energy. He has the personality and character of someone who loves life as he is very pleasant to be around.  His leash manners are getting much better.  It was only a short time before we saw a difference in this. He still pulls some but with consistent work, he is showing major signs of improvement. As always, he loves to sit and down for treats and he takes them very gently.  He seems to be a dog who wasn't afforded the amount of time and training that every dog requires, particularly working breeds like we deal with. Those dogs improve quickly in the hands of a capable owner, handler or trainer.  Apollo really doesn't know how big he is. He's just a big, loveable, happy boy!  You can't meet him and not like him! :)
 

Good With Kids: Yes
Good with Cats: No
Other Dogs OK: Yes

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Description: Sheena came into the shelter as a stray just about to have puppies.  She went into a temporary shelter foster and was an excellent mom to all 7 babies!  She bonded very quickly and deeply to her foster mom - so much so that foster mom almost adopted Sheena for herself! Sheena is a wonderful girl. She is great on the leash and gets along fine with other dogs as long as they are not very small dogs.  She has too high a prey drive for small dogs or cats to be safe around her so she won't be adopted to homes with small animals.  She lived with two labs and two young kids and did great with all family members.  While in foster this smart girl learned several commands including sit, down, shake, and speak!  She would love to learn more with her new family!   This is one special girl.  She does not do well in the kennel environment though so could really use a new home to call her own.  The last time Sheena was in the shelter she stopped eating and lost lots of hair, including her beautiful tail which is only now growing back like it should.  Please consider fostering Sheena to save her the stress of the kennel...if not Adopting her!  :)  Sheena is well behaved, loves attention, gives lots of love in return, and will devote herself to her family!

Update 9/18: Sheena is such a wonderful girl.  She really is a sweet, playful girl who misses having a home to live in with people she loves.  She had a great time out in the field yesterday trying to make my female GSD play (Zoey) with her as they all chased each other around the field.  When Zoey got mad at her and pushed back Sheena backed down immediately, paused a second, then got back up to play with everyone! She's a happy, loving, friendly girl who you will really adore if you get to know her.  When we went to walk back into the kennel Sheena was so upset it was almost like she started crying like a child.  She whined a little, laid down, rolled over on her back and looked up at me whimpering - doing her absolute best to tell me she really did not want to go back inside the kennel.  If you have room to foster please consider Sheena...if you are looking for a new fur-friend you should consider this wonderful young dog!

Update 10/14: Simply put: Sheena is a fantastic dog. She has been with us for less than a week and has already charmed her way into canine and human hearts alike. Resident GSD Argos likes to boss around any foster dogs I bring home and true to fashion, he puffed up and barked and growled when he first saw Sheena. Sheena just stood there, wagging her tail as she is being charged by an 80-pound GSD. Argos screeched to a halt in front of her, started sniffing her and they have been the best of friends ever since. Maybe Argos fell for her fluffy ears the same way I did. This girl is all personality. When I think of her antics, it brings a smile to my face. For example, she clacks her teeth when she wants attention or when she disagrees with you. When I made breakfast last Sunday, Sheena was prowling around the kitchen to take in the bacon smell. I gave her a dog biscuit instead which she promptly spit out since it was not at all what she had in mind for a treat. As I was eating breakfast, I caught her with her front paws on the cutting board, ducking her head as low as possible as if that would prevent her from being seen. I corrected her which prompted some teeth clacking and a deep dramatic sigh as she lay down next to me. When she does not want to go somewhere (i.e. her kennel or off the bed), she rolls onto her back, curls her paws up and looks at you pleadingly along the lines of “how can you do this to someone as cute as me?” This girl is super smart and a prime candidate for learning stupid pet tricks a la Dave Letterman. She is not yet housebroken but certainly very close. On her first day with us, she had a small accident in our bedroom; after I corrected her and took her outside, she laid right outside the bedroom, with her paws on the threshold without crossing it. She only came back into the bedroom when I invited her in. There is no limit to what Sheena can learn if you give her attention and time. I already dread the hole she will leave in our lives whenever she finds her forever home...just ask my co-workers who bring me to tears just asking me about Sheena's inevitable adoption to some incredibly lucky family!

History: Owner to Shelter
 
Good With Kids: Yes
Good With Cats: Yes
Other Dogs OK: Yes

Description: Dreia (pronounced "dray - ah"), is about as sad as a dog can be given her last few weeks.  Dreia was supposedly loved by her last family, but they allowed her to wander around which led to her being hit by a car which almost severed her leg, that the vet eventually amputated from the injury, However, the owners would not or could not pay the vet bills so surrender her to the animal shelter instead.  She still had the stitches from her surgery when she was dropped off at the shelter.  Dreia has stolen the hearts of the shelter staff as well as the vet's office staff.  She is said to very extremely calm, very affectionate, loving, and gentle.  She has lost both  her leg and her only home in a matter of a few days - a very traumatic situation for this poor girl.  If you can offer a foster home or better yet a forever home for this girl please ask today!  Dreia gets around quite well without her 4th leg...it doesn't seem to slow her down or bother her at all.

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Description: These four girls (Ellie, Myra, Kendra, and Trinity) are all 1/2 brothers of Rudi and Sage.  The guy that turned the boys in has now also turned these sweet girls in as well.  The shelter says that the guy is "finally" getting the GSD mom spayed so that this stops happening...when he did have the puppies, they were kept 24 hours a day in an outdoor kennel so are not yet housebroken much less trained in good doggie house manners.  This will change quickly however!  We can't tell you much except what the vet where they are currently boarded has said - that these girls are timid at first but soon warm up to you and that they are VERY appreciative of attention once they get it.  They will be with us being Saturday 10/15 and will be ready for adoption then.  We will update you soon.  Ellie is the black and tan, Kendra is the sable, and Myra and Trinity are solid black.  We will post better pictures soon too! :)

Update 10/16: Ellie was the lucky little girl who got to go into foster when she and her sisters came in yesterday.  Ellie is not only one of the largest, along with Trinity, but also is the most confident of the four.  She is by no means secure and adventurous but she is willing to come up to you if you ask nicely and she tried to walk after a little 4 year old girl she saw today as if she wanted to go home with her.  When the little girl stopped Ellie walked up and happily sniffed her and introduced herself.  Ellie really looks just like a miniature GSD.  She is going to blossom very quickly being in a foster home too I am sure!  She will do well just about any home being that she is so small and friendly once she gets to trust you!  She would obviously appreciate having other dogs or kids to play with!

Update 10/19: Ellie is the greatest. I am sure every foster parent says that, but she really is. We bring her out with us all the time and EVERYONE comments on how cute she is and how good she is. Ellie is a VERY docile dog. I brought her to my little sister’s high school field hockey game where probably about 20 girls were petting her and, although a little timid, she did great. I then brought her to my mother’s house where there are 4 cats. Ellie behaved perfectly; she didn’t chase or bother them at all.

Ellie is completely house trained and we let her roam the house by herself when we are at work all day.   We take her out in the morning and then when we get home and she has never shown to be any problem. I was quite amazed how good she is - a VERY fast learner obviously! She LOVES her walks and runs around, but when in the house, she either follows me around right at my heel, or lays down with me. I would have to say this is the perfect dog for a house or an apartment! I have never seen her bark at anyone. She is just the perfect lady around the neighborhood. Ellie does great even with my other bully dogs, but loves to be by herself as well. At night I watch an hour of television and all the dogs get on the couch with me and lay down. Last night Ellie even let my big bully of a dog, Sara, lay right on top of her. She was just so happy. I try and walk Ellie separately so that I may train her on the leash as well as making sure she enjoys being by herself. When we go on walks she just joyfully prances around. I was actually at the vet yesterday to get her checked out and the vet tech asked me if I could list anything actually bad about the dog (being that I was saying how great she was), and I honestly could not think of anything.

As far as training goes, she has not learned basic commands like “sit” or “stay” yet, but it has not proven to be a problem. We have taught her “off” already because she sleeps next to the bed on a blanket on the floor and if you look at her she tries to put her paws up to get in bed with you.  We have been working on “heal” and she has been doing well.  She has just proven to be so smart, she is a really fast learner.

Ellie is DETERMINED to please.  All she wants is your love – and for that reason she will be very easy to complete training with.  I am glad I got the chance to foster such a great dog.  I will be proud to find her a great home where she can play and feel loved for the rest of her life. Will you be it??