MAGSR Females For Adoption

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I'm beautiful to look at
And wonderful to hold,
But please don't adopt me
If you wont keep me 'til I'm old.

Good things come to those who wait.
The saying really is true.
Just give me a chance to be a good dog,
And I'll never stop loving you.

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	Dogs with this banner are almost in their new homes so they are not   currently available.
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	These dogs need someone to foster them in a home until they are adopted –                             could that be you?
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	These dogs require a little extra TLC in one way or another;  but are well worth the extra effort!
	These dogs are special dogs who may not fit the "perfect" ideal; but never the less, are still wonderful dogs!

Please do Your Research...make Sure A GSD is Right for You BEFORE Applying for Adoption, Thank you!

anika
Fill out an Adoption Application Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 10 years Color: Black & Tan Sable Current Size: 65 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 60-65 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Yes Living With: Foster (D & JK) History: Owner Surrender Good With Kids: Older Good With Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Rekha Smith - Falls Church, VA (07/01/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Anika (fka Miranda) was just returned to us after two years of being in a loving, caring home. Her owner is heartbroken to return her but was unexpecteldy called up to serve, on 48 hours notice, to the Middle East. She has come a long way from when she first came to MAGSR 2 years ago and was a kennel dog that was used as a breeder. Update: Anika is doing very well back in her foster home from two years ago. She appreciates the quiet environment and is a country girl at heart. She interacts well with the five other dogs she is living with and ignores the cat! She just wants to be loved and really likes to be petted! She is afraid of men, but warms up to them. Anika will require an allergy shot once a month for the rest of her life and does have a bit of a sensitive stomach. She eats only one kind of food and gets a scoop of pumpkin with each meal and does great on that diet. She must have a quiet home in the country with older children only and another dog. She seems to only like other German Shepherds! Update: Anika loves her foster home and adores her foster sister, Lucy! She is a total love bug and doesn't even mind her monthly allergy shots. She gets benadryl occasionally to help with those pesky itches but takes them like a champ! Her foster mom is her favorite person ever and she even lets her foster dad gives her the occasional petting! Anika believes the kitty is not worth her notice but every now and then she will condescend to play with the basenji's. However, Lucy remains her best friend. Her video shows Anika exhibiting her playful side as she romps in the yard with Lucy!
BRINNA
Fill out an Adoption Application Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 2 -3 years old Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 60 - 65 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65 - 70 lbs House Broken: Likely Obedience Trained: No Living With: Foster (TM) History: Shelter Good With Kids: Unknown Good with Cats: No Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Cindy Skoglund - (06/25/08)
DESCRIPTION: Brinna has had a somewhat checkered past (the shelter), and is looking for a forever home that will not give up on her! She is a typical young German Shepherd -- not too far out of puppy hood with all the energy and mannerisms (some good, some not so good -- but very workable) that a puppy has! She is looking for a long term committed relationship -- not just short term fun and games! Oh no! This girl needs people who will promise to love, honor and take her to obedience training -- and all that goes with it! She needs a patient, stable and consistent home environment and because she is a German Shepherd, -- and a beautiful one at that -- she will blossom and shine. Brinna is in her foster home now watching, learning and getting all ready to meet her forever family soon. Update: Brinna is a very playful and happy GSD. She is good with all other dogs, and seems to love all people. She needs some work on obedience, as she is jumpy and mouthy, which is easily corrected with some work. She loves to play and romp. She loves car rides and just being with humans and other dogs. If you want a young, energetic, happy, beautiful GSD girl, she is the one. I would not suggest her with young children until she gets past her jumpy/mouthy stage. She could scare a young child.
CHEYENNE
Fill out an Adoption Application Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 5 yrs (DOB: 01/29/03) Color: Black & Red Sable Current Size: 75 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65-70 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Yes Living With: Foster (JP) History: Owner to MD Shelter   Good With Kids: Yes Good With Cats: Possibly Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Aleen Moore Sykesville, MD (06/19/08)   Sponsored by: Karina, Steve, Brittney, Zachery and Tyler Jackson, Joppa, MD. In honor and memory of Sable. (06/18/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Cheyenne is ready to start the new year off with her new hip and is now available for adoption once again! This girl is super, she's a real love bug and true to the breed, unconditionally dedicated. She always has a smiling face and a wagging tail and the softest head for petting. Chey is an energetic girl who loves to play ball, go for long walks, chew on toys or bones, and she loves to eat! Cheyenne loves to play, life is one big playground to her and there is nothing more she enjoys than playing fetch. This girl however is more than a pretty face and is going to require someone with GSD experience. She's high drive and once determined that she wants to do something, good luck convincing her otherwise. This is where obedience training comes into play and makes the difference in co-habitating with this girl, she must understand that her handler is in charge. Reputable obedience training will be a must with Chey and will make a great difference in handling her. Cheyenne is crate trained, however she's spent very little time in her crate over the last year that she's been here (because she is well behaved), mostly just for her recovery period after her hip surgery. Unfortunately even at such a young age, Cheyenne suffers from hip dysplaysia. She was very lucky that MAGSR found her and was able to have her left hip replaced to help alleviate some of her pain and suffering. At this point in her recovery, all restrictions have been lifted and she's doing beautifully. We expect she will continue to progress up until the 6-month post surgery mark in mid-April. There is a 25% chance she will require the right hip be replaced as well, but it is too soon to tell at this time. Given her hip dysplaysia, Cheyenne would not make a good running partner or high impact sport dog, but she would love to go swimming, play ball, romp with a fur sibling or go on long walks. She can also be quite the couch potato when she feels like it and has taken over my sofa! In addition to her hip dysplaysia, Chey does suffer from skin allergies, re-occuring UTIs, and a sensitive tummy which can mean more accidents than the average dog, although she is completely 100% housebroken. All of these conditions I have learned to manage over the last year and rarely does she require treatment like she did when she first came into foster with me. With a little bit of patience, understanding and educating, Cheyenne could make an excellent pet for someone looking for a true GSD! Note: To see past updates on Cheyenne, please click here. Update 04/22: Unfortunately, I have bad news and it seems Cheyenne will be having her right hip replaced in June. After spending the last 6 months recovering from her left hip replacement, she is showing noticeable limping and decreased exercise. What many people do not realize about hip dysplaysia is that limping is not a typical symptom. Since it is a disease that typically affects both hips, one usually does not feel any better than the other. Since Cheyenne does have a healthy hip now, she is strongly favoring her left leg and therefore the muscles in her right leg have atrophied. This is good in the sense that her left hip feels much better and her first surgery was a success, but not good because she must have another major surgery that is extremely expensive and requires extensive rehabilitation.Cheyenne appreciates any help you can give her! Click on Medical fund to contribute to the cost of surgery! Cheyenne sends kisses and tail wags to all those who have supported her along the way and to those who continue to support her...this wouldn't be possible without you! Hopefully we will have good news soon to pass along this summer.
CHLOE
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Age: 2 yrs Breed: GSD mix Color: Blk Current Size: 35-40 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 50-55 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: No Living With: Kennel History: Owner surrender to shelter   Good With Kids: Older kids only Good With Cats: No Other Dogs OK: Some	Click here for more pictures My new bed was donated by Jane Woerner.
DESCRIPTION: Chloe lived with a family and lost her home when the landlord said, "no dogs". She is a sweet and gentle young dog and will need a little training, but is smart and willing to learn. Chloe is a petite girl, very good looking, with flying nun ears that stand up one at a time -- once in a while. :) She wants to please her people and you can tell she will bond very tightly to her family. She misses her children and while at the vets was just so happy to be petted by a teen who was there. Right now she is understandably confused about all the changes in her life, but, hey, she is a trooper and is willing to do all that it takes to be part of a family once again! Take a look at Chloe and ask to meet her up close and personal. You will be impressed!
Crystal
Adopted 05/03/08!! Sex: Female Age: 12-18 months Breed: GSD Color: Black & Silver Current Size: 57 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 70-75 lbs House Broken: Unknown Obedience Trained: No Living With: Kennel History: Stray   Good With Kids: Likely Good With Cats: Unknown Other Dogs OK: Some	Click here for more pictures .
DESCRIPTION: Crystal is a beautiful young girl who found herself homeless and was rescued by some very caring people. She is resting comfortably right now at the vets office having all that "necessary stuff" done and getting her strength back. Somewhere along the way Crystal was not treated very well, but she holds no grudges and is very willing to love everyone she meets! She has a pretty silver and black coat, a sweet disposition, is very friendly and would make a wonderful family dog! She will need patience, love, good food and training. She is young and eager to please! Update: Crystal had a bath this week and looks beautiful. She is a very friendly, social girl. She is happy to see and greet everyone with kisses. She is good with some dogs and is interested in kids. We will kid test her soon. She is afraid of cars and is uneasy walking along side of the road. It is possible she was dumped from a car. She knows toys and loves to play ball. She walks well on a leash. Crystal is very smart and will train easily.
Gianna
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex:  Female Breed: GSD mix Age: 13 wks Color: Black and Tan Current Size: ~18 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 40 - 50 lbs House Broken: Almost! Obedience Trained: Not Yet Living With: Foster (S&VM) History: Shelter Good With Kids: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes   Sponsored by: Ms. Chhang's classes with love. Germantown, MD (08/08/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Gianna is an absolutely adorable baby with the biggest ears! :)  She deserves more than a shelters fate and we gladly welcomed her into the rescue!  She needs to find a home to call her very own now.  Gianna is a typical sweet and loving puppy.  She is wiggly, squirmy and kissy, kissy! :D  Her family will have to lovingly teach her everything!  And she is such a willing student.  Gianna is with her foster mom right now getting familiar with all those new sniffs and smells --- it is such a big world, you know!  Ask to meet this precious little girl!  She will steal your heart! :)
GRACIE
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 6 - 7 months Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 55 - 60 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 60 - 65 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Learning Living With: Foster (TM) History: Shelter Good With Kids: Older only Good with Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by MAGSR Alumn Kennmore, Essex, MD (06/04/08)
DESCRIPTION: Gracie is a a beautiful young dog that must have had more than her share of bad luck in her short life. She is very frightened of everything right now. She is in a very experienced foster home and is living with other dogs and a few cats. She needs time to learn to trust and be a puppy again. Gracie is looking for that special home that will see the potential that this beautiful dog has and is willing to work to bring out her wonderful personality. Gracie's foster mom will update us soon. Update: Gracie is all puppy. She loves to run, run, and run. She is jumpy, but is learning very quickly that she is not allowed to jump. She is just so excited she can't help it. She is adorable, loves other dogs, is great with cats, and just wants to play and be loved. She has a lot of energy, as do most puppies. But she is eager to learn and show you that she is a good girl. She is house trained and quiet. She is a little shy with strangers. She barks because she is unfamiliar. But once she gets to know them, she is very comfortable. She just needs some socialization with humans to get over her fears.
HEIDI (fka ARBY)
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 7 yrs Color: Black & Tan Current Size: 65-70 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 70 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Yes Living With: Foster (SC&KC) History: Owner abandoned   Good With Kids: Older only Good With Cats: No Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: John DiCola, Pittsburg, PA (05/19/08) "I'm in love!"	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Arby was adopted out from MAGSR as a puppy almost 7 years ago.  She now answers to Heidi. She was just a baby then and has spent all this time with her adopters.  Then, this past weekend, they apparently decided that they did not want her anymore, but instead of returning her to MAGSR (which they signed a contract to do!), they dumped her off at a shelter.  Update: If Heidi is really 7 years old, nobody bothered to tell her! She is absolutely full of life; she enjoys her walks, loves playing fetch (and prefers playing keep away), and devours any chew toy you give her. Having adjusted to her foster home, she also spends her time romping with our other dogs, and even though our dogs will sometimes ignore her and giver her a look as though to say, "you are so childish." She has no problems with her crate and walks very gently on lead. Update: Heidi is a great dog!  She is true to the breed - smart, energetic and loyal.  She is eager to please and rewards her persons with tail wags and kisses when she is praised. Like many GSDs she is wary of strangers but accepting once they are accepted by her people, as long as they don't push her too far too fast. Heidi is attending training every weekend with her fosters, walks very well on the leash and knows heel, sit, down and stay. She is ready for a furever place to settle her paws and a special person or two to call her very own.  Ask to meet Heidi today!
HOPE (fka lady godiva)
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Fem Breed: GSD Age: 4 years Color: Black Current Size: 60-65 lbs Potential Size: 75 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Learning Living With: Foster (JR) History: Abandoned then shelter Date Posted: 12/03/05 Good With Kids: Yes Good With Cats: Yes, may chase Other Dogs OK: No Sponsored by: Dennis Fortin - Springvale, ME "In honor and memory of Pat Hasemann" (05/13/08)	Click here for more pictures
Update: Mack and Hope have lived happily together in the same family home for about 2 years. They have been returned to us and they are now forced to find a new home because their family situation has changed dramatically. Both dogs are understandably confused and unsure right now and do not understand why they are in this situation. Both dogs have lived with children, they are good with other dogs and loved being with their family. As we get to know their personalities a little more we will update. We would love to see them adopted together, but they can be adopted separately. They would love a foster home to give them the security of a home that they once had while they are waiting for a perfect family to come forward. Update: Hope is doing awesome in her new foster home.  She has fit right into our family seamlessly.  Nothing much phases Hope including my two year old son running and playing in the house.  In fact, she will lay down next to him and go right to sleep!   She loves nothing more then being with the family, giving kisses, and getting belly rubs.  She is also content being in her crate for a rest or when the family leaves the house. Hope also loves our cats a little to much. She means no harm to them but try telling them that!!!  However, to Hope's credit she is learning that it is not acceptable to chase the cats.  She forgets once in awhile but over all is good about it.  Hope does need some basic obedience training.  She is a quick learner though! Hope would love to have a forever family to call her own.  The only thing she asks (and what her foster mommy asks) is that you will love and take care of her forever.  Hope has had a lot of  losses in her life and really needs the stability of long term family life.  If you can give Hope that please come out and meet her.  She promises you will love her! Update: Hope is continuing to do well in foster care. She is the sweetest and most tolerant dog when it comes to people--she just loves people. She is working on basic obedience skills and has learned what is expected of her. She is a quick learner and very smart! Hope has had a health set back with demodetic mange. She is on the mend now and doing much better.  It is essential for Hope to be in a low stress environment as the mange seems to be stress induced. If you can provide her with that type of home please come out and meet her.  You won't be sorry!
ISABEL
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD mix Age: 4-5 years Color: Black and Tan Current Size: Potential Size: 70-75 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Learning Living With: Foster ( M&NS) History: Stray - Dead Dog Beach, Puerto Rico Good With Kids: Yes Good With Cats: Unknown Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Wilson - Finksburg, MD (05/20/08) Sponsored by: Norma Nelson, Orland Park, IL (05/30/08) We hope you find your forever home in the states. We are so happy you found your way back to your foster mom, GS are so smart! Sponsored by: Kimberly Johanson- Orland Park, IL (05/30/08) I am so happy you made it back to your foster mom...what a smart girl! Stay close to home and know you are loved. Sponsored by: Isabel van Zijl - Ellicott City, MD "Lots of hugs from one Isabel to another! " (07/06/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Isabel was rescued from Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico where she had been a stray for almost a year, and has been in a temporary foster home in Florida while regaining her strength before coming to her foster home with us.  Isabel has been successfully treated for  Erlichia (a tick borne illness), she is to undergo heartworm treatment now and will spend the required amount of time recuperating at her foster home.  Isabel is still severely underweight, about 30 lbs), but is eating well and will be a very pretty and healthy looking girl very soon.  She is an amazing and gentle soul.  Izzy is very friendly and gets along well with other dogs and has lived in a home with small children.  She is also working on her English, and can now bark and woof with almost no accent at all! :)  Her foster mom will send periodic updates and pictures.  Check in for more news and do ask to meet this special, special girl! If you have never heard of Dead Dog Beach, please click on the links below and familiarize yourself with true rescue.  http://www.amigosdelosanimalespr.org/happy.html This site has our own MAGSR alumns Nicole and Nina featured! http://www.manosporpatas.org/home.htm The dogs of Puerto Rico have only the compassionate people who are with these rescues as hope.  There are many hundreds of strays who are abandoned, thrown out like trash, some horribly abused and left to die.  We have had several dogs from that area that we have taken into our rescue and have now found wonderful forever homes, such as Nicole and Nina.
JENNY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 2 yrs Color: Blk & Tan Current Size: 60 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 60 lbs. House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Basic Living With: Foster (JW) History: Owner Surrender to Shelter Good With Kids: Yes, older Good with Cats: No Other Dogs OK: Larger only Sponsored by: Reshma Raman, (UA)	Click here for more pictures
Heart dog : Jenny has special needs.  For details please email us here.  We have created a "Training Fund" in an effort to help some of our dogs who are in particular need.  Jenny is one such dog.  Click here to learn more about our Training Fund. DESCRIPTION: Jenny is a beautiful young girl. She is in sound health and current on all of her shots. She has been through basic obedience, and does very well with sit and come, but still needs work on down and stay. She has an excellent ball drive and she can play fetch for hours. A 2 mile walk, while wearing a backpack, does very little to drain her energy. She is good with our young kids and she is eager to please. Jenny gets along fine with our GSD, but she does not get along with small animals. She would love an active and fun family to call her own; she'll do well with strong leadership and lots of activities. Please note that Jenny will only be adopted to a person with experience with GSD's. Update: Jenny is one of those confident, smarty-pants dogs who will take advantage of soft handling, pushover owner. Her Special Need is a Special Owner who will set good direction and be a leader. We are looking for a dog-experienced home with no other animals, where she will get lots of exercise and activity and a "nothing in life is free" lifestyle that sets her up for success. Do you fit Jenny's special need? Jenny is very well mannered on her leash, in the car, and in public. In the house, she wants to play ball all of the time. She is in sound health and very active. She has a high prey drive and does not tolerate living with other animals (unless they are much larger than she). She is good with all children, but is exuberant in play and will knock over a small child to get to her ball. However, she may go back to check on the child and give a quick lick. Jenny is crate trained and when you tell her "bed" - goes into her crate. Jenny would love to have a person/family, with GSD experience, to call her own, and a place to burn off her energy .
JOY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex:  Female Breed: GSD/Basenji mix? Age:  ~2-3 yrs Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 45 - 50 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 45 - 50 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Working on it! Living With: Foster (SF & BS) History:  Shelter Good With Kids: Older Good with Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes	Click here for more pictures My new bed was donated by Dottie Fitzgerald In honor of Diane & Garry Jenkins and Family
DESCRIPTION: Joy is a petite and pretty little girl.  Right now she is a little confused, and understandably so, about all the changes that have happened to her so suddenly.  She is a little nervous, but sweet, and seems so eager to please.  She spent the whole afternoon in the company of a volunteer, just hanging out and walking around, being petted and loved on.  It took her awhile, but she did relax and enjoyed all the attention that she was getting.  It seems she probably was not treated the best and so she is a little unsure, but once you gain her trust and remain calm and she comes to realize she has nothing to fear.  She is a delightful little girl who with time and patience and a great deal of love will become a marvelous little companion. Update: Joy has adjusted quite well to her foster home. She has been practicing her manners and walking skills, and with a little reminder from time to time will pretty much stay right by your side during a walk. She loves to romp and play in the yard, is very friendly and gets along well with the other animals at her foster home. She is a little shy at first, but quickly warms up to new friends (humans and animals) and is very affectionate and loyal. Joy lives up to her name!!! Update: Joy is a perfect "compact model" shepherd. Joy allowed herself to micro chipped over this past week, showing how much her confidence and trust have increased since she first came to MAGSR. (At first she was scarred of pets, now she seeks them out!) If you are looking for a companion dog who is intelligent, loyal and barrel chested, yet isn't big enough to hog the couch, ask to meet Ms.Joy! (But be warned, she may hog your lap)
LADY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: Both are 8 years Color: Blk & tan Current Size: 45-50 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65- 70 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Learning Quickly Living With: Foster (NS) History: Cruelty and Neglect   Good With Kids: Yes Good With Cats: Unknown Other Dogs OK: Learning To all our angels - Thank you: Click here to see the list of sponsors	Click here for more pictures Click here for more updates!
UPDATE: Lady and Shana have been healing well. Pat has done wonders with them! The girls have grown as far as they are going to together, and it is time to separate them. Lady tended to bully Shana and now that they are apart, Lady is figuring out her new role! She is sweet and loves to meet new people! Ask to meet Lady today! DESCRIPTION: This is a story of rescue. It truly embodies what rescue is all about. From the neighbors who noticed the plight of these two dogs, to the animal control officers who impounded them and notified MAGSR, to the volunteers at MAGSR who took these dogs in,-- this is rescue. The story of Lady and Shana has a horrible beginning, a hopeful middle and a potentially wonderful end! These two dogs -- at one time beautiful German Shepherds, spent their entire lives tied outside, exposed to the elements, most times without adequate shelter and sometimes without food or water until finally their horrible, deteriorating condition was noticed and the authorities were alerted. Lady and Shana have been denied the love and warmth and interaction of a loving family. They have had no walks, ball playing, hikes and treats; no soft beds and family cuddles and romps in the backyard. They have been almost totally ignored for almost all of their time here on earth. How sad. How cruel. Both dogs have suffered, in addition to the obvious, emaciation and neglect, from Sarcoptic mange which has been successfully treated, but has left both dogs with open sores and almost hairless bodies. They are really literally hairless! Really! :) And we have come to affectionately call them our "Bare Naked Ladies". Despite all the trauma that they have been through, these beautiful souls are just about the most loving and affectionate dogs you could meet. They long for a kind word and the human touch. They are remarkably social, given that they were not socialized very much at all -- they are just very, very sweet and special ladies! Our "naked ladies" will not be naked for long. They are now healing in a wonderful, loving foster home with a fantastic foster mom who is showering them with love, toys and affection. They have nice warm coats to go outside with --- more than one for each, because a lady likes her choices, you know. :) Before you know it, the hairless, naked ladies will have that wonderful, full and glossy German Shepherd coat! They are far from being ready for a home of their own right now, however, we are confident that it will not be too long at all really! UPDATE: Lady continues to do well in her new foster home. She joined us around the end of March, and so far, has adjusted very well to her new routine. Although she may miss being with her sister, Lady has a resiliency that protects her, and allows her to adjust easily to new surroundings and new routines. She hasn't missed a beat since coming to live with us. I can report that Lady is fully housebroken (no accidents in the house since joining us), crate-trained, and easy to care for. She takes no medications or any other special treatment and her only "meds" are supplements to boost her immune system and promote a healthy coat. Her haircoat is just about  grown in now, and a few more weeks we should see her full coat in full bloom. She's a lovely dark sable color, mostly black with some brown and silver - very pretty! Her tail still needs its plume, but that will come with time too. She's a very healthy 75 lbs. now, and will try to maintain that weight. Lady attends basic obedience training each week and has impressed all with how quickly she picks up new commands, and how much she wants to please. She is easy to train. Lady would love a home with adults or older children - she loves company and adores meeting new people, showering everybody with kisses and kindness. She's not a high-energy or high-maintenance dog and while she likes walks and likes to play with her toys for awhile, she's not demanding and tires after a little while. Then, she just wants to be with you, sit by your side while watching television, or "help" you with your computer work. She rarely barks, and only appropriately, if there's somebody outside, etc. She loves a good backrub in the spring grass and prefers to be outside with her family. Basically, she just wants to be a part of your life. Lady has come a long way from the broken, emaciated dog who entered the rescue, and she deserves a loving home and family, and a second chance to find them. Please consider Lady - she's waiting patiently to meet you! Please check out our BLOG so you can keep updated about their progress.
LESHA
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: Mix Age: 4-5 yrs Color: Black & Tan Current Size: 40-45 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 45 lbs House Broken: Maybe Obedience Trained: Eager to Please Living With: Kennel (CC) History: Stray to Shelter   Good With Kids: Yes, Older Good With Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes, males Sponsored by: Dennis Fortin - Springvale, ME. In Memory and Honor of Pat Hasemann. (UA)   Sponsored by: Christy Mosebrook, Hampstead, MD. (06/17/08)	Click here for more pictures My new bed was donated by Peter Tutini, Bowie MD
DESCRIPTION: Little Miss Lesha has come along way since joining Magsr. Thru the love and care at her boarding facility, she has bloomed from a once very bony, rough coated little girl to a soft sleek beauty. Thru much trial and error on behalf of her new best friends, they found that by keeping Lesha elevated during and after eating, her occurrences of stomach upset have greatly diminished. Click here for more information on this. Care for this sweetheart is very easy, get elevated food and water dishes and walk her 15-20 minutes after eating. If your meals coincide you'll both benefit from her routine, a meal then a walk. Lesha will improve your health, while you provide her with love and a home of her own. Lesha is very sweet, loves to cuddle, give kisses and lean into you and loves car rides. While she may have a few issues with other dogs, she doesn't seem to like bigger females, it's easily correctable with love, patience and consistency. Lesha is also working on her training while at her temporary home, the staff treat her like the princess she is and she is best pals with a cat named Rocky. Consider opening your heart and home to this sweetheart, you'll never regret it. Update: Lesha is doing great and is ready for her forever home. As long as you are willing to give her love, she will love you! She attended the Columbia Petsmart event today and adored meeting every person who came within her radius. She was very excited to be out and about and loved exploring the world. Ask to meet Lesha today. You won't regret it!
MALINKA
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 3 - 4 years Color: Black Current Size: 65 - 70 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 70 - 75 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: No Living With: Foster (JG&WG) History: Stray to shelter Good With Kids: Unknown Good with Cats: Unknown Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Thomas Crabtree, Glen Burnie, MD (05/20/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Malinka is a gorgeous and sweet young lady that has apparently not been well cared for. She was found to be Heartworm positive during her initial vetting examination and will require treatment for this condition. She is a pretty girl, with soft brown eyes and a calm and gentle personality. We are sure that she would do well in any family situation. Malinka will require a foster home for her rather lengthy recuperation while waiting for her forever family, and she promises to be just the best! The best house guest. The best family dog. Just the best! This girl really and truly deserves a better life and she is waiting, very patiently waiting for you to give her all that love and affection that she has been missing. Won't you at least consider fostering her during her recuperation? You might just fall in love! :) And that would be a very good thing! She is a sweetie. Update 05/06: Malinka has finished her 6 week recuperation after heartowrm treatment and she went to the vets for a post-rest check up at the end of April. She's doing beautifully with no more evidence of heartworm problems. She rode well in the car and behaved very well with the vet. She's a sturdy 90 pounds, so this is one very large girl! She is very strong and powerful. Her coat, which was so dull it looked almost grey in places, is now deep black and shiney and she had a bath today and was exceptionally well-behaved. She is learning to be petted; at first she didn't seem to know what to do with hands touching her and she searched them for food. She apparently had never been on a leash but she is quickly learning and she's friendly toward people when she's out. At home she's content in the dog run and in her crate and does not bark unless someone comes in. She loves to play fetch with the tennis ball. She is still obsessive about food and water but she seems to be calming down a bit about water, trusting it will be there when she needs it. She's been curious but not agressive around the cats. I think she could live with cats, especially if they are calm ones. Dogs, however, may be another story! We continue to have issues with her and the other dogs. She's not agressive but she immediately tries to dominant them, putting an arm over their back and this has caused a lot of grumbling and growling each time they meet. Thus, we are still keeping her apart from the other dogs and I think she'd be best as an only one.
MERCY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 7 years Color: Black and Tan/Sable Current Size: 70 Lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65 - 70 Lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Basic, but very quiet Living With: Foster (K&BE) History:  Abandoned in the Woods, adopted, returned Good With Kids: Older Only Good with Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Dennis Fortin, Springfield, ME In honor and memory of Pat Hasemann (05/13/08)   Sponsored by: Reshma Raman, New York, NY (UA)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Mercy was found in the woods by hunters along with Sinbad, who may be her son. She is a sweet and a little shy lady, calm, well behaved and very, very skinny. She also was quite stinky and in need of a good bath! Update: Mercy is very quiet, preferring to stick close and lay around. She would love to watch old movies with you, sit by as you read a good mystery, and enjoy any time you can devote to scratching her head. Mercy isn't an "adventure" dog in the least, she prefers the familiar. She is the kind of dog who would thrive in a home that's predictable and rather quiet. Update: Mercy continues to show new parts of her personality. She has become more spunky as she's gotten more comfortable in my house. She has started to join my dogs on their ritual romp to the back of the yard to chase ... something. She even starts to engage in play, which is nice to see as well. It's as though she becomes a pup again. She's a great dog to have around and you will certainly enjoy her attention and company. Update: Mercy is such a wonderful dog. She loves just about everyone she meets. She still needs some confidence building, but she's really going to thrive with most people. I think the has the potential to be a very good obedience dog, but she's not the kind of dog who's going to wow you with her speed. She merely wants to impress and be loved. If you're looking for a devoted companion who's past the wild child stage, look no further. Mercy is your dog.
MILLY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 6 years Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 41 lbs - very petite Potential/Ideal Size: 45 - 50 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Learning Living With: Foster (JB) History: Shelter Good With Kids: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Nancy Boldt - Eldersburg, MD (05/29/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Milly is a petite and genteel lady who would love to be your forever companion. She has her playful moments, she does love her toys! She is a very petite girl. She only weighs around 45lbs. She looks like a sheltly/shepherd mix. She has great leash manners and is good with other dogs at the kennel. She is between 5 and 6 years old. She does get playful depending on what dog approaches her. She really wanted to play with a foster family’s big male last weekend. She tested well with a cat last weekend and tested well with kids. She is a little timid at times. She knows some basic commands and is housebroken. She is very quiet and gentle. She is a very nice little girl and loves to cuddle. Milly will fit into any home with no problem. She is cute as a button and well behaved. UPDATE: Milly is settling in nicely in her foster home. She is a quiet, easy going older lady, who is enjoying love and attention for probably the first time in a LONG time. Originally turned in because her owners thought she was 'stupid', it has recently been discovered that Milly is extremely hard-of-hearing (almost deaf). She can hear loud noises but her ability to locate the source of the sound is poor. This causes her to appear confused sometimes, but she gets along just fine. Milly is a very petite girl, only weighing 41 lbs. She likes to sleep in her large vari-kennel at night, with the door open. She thinks of this as her 'safe place'. She very much enjoys going for car rides and takes in the scenery without jumping around or making any noise. Milly got a bath a few days ago, and was terrified. So many things are new to her! She needs a laid back home with older kids, since small, fast moving children (quick movements) startle and scare her. Milly lives with several other dogs and only hangs out with them for short periods before feeling overwhelmed and heading back to 'her room' to relax. Milly is housebroken, and able to hold herself for the duration of a work day. In addition to poor hearing, she also has cholesterol deposits on both eyes. These deposits do not interfere with her sight during the day, but she does seem a little 'lost' when it's really dark. Miss Milly walks well on a leash, likes to play chase and is especially fond of her pink stuffed piggy. She is learning to tolerate and feel comfortable with physical attention. If approached too quickly, Milly crouches to the ground and acts like she's afraid she might be hit. This older girl is looking for a loving, patient home who will include her in car rides and take her on daily leash walks. She is not a girl who will like being left in a fenced yard to do her business. She is very insecure, and feels safe when walking with her person. Must go to a home with children 13 or older, please.
Molly
Sex: Female Age: 16 - 18 weeks Breed: GSD/Dutch Shepherd Mix(?) Color: Black & Tan Current Size: 25 - 35 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65 - 70 lbs House Broken: Very Close Obedience Trained: In the early stages, but will excel here. Living With: Foster (CH) History: Shelter Good With Kids: Yes Good With Cats: Yes Other Dogs OK: Yes	Click here for more pictures .
DESCRIPTION: Molly, Polly and Dolly have just arrived!! They have come to the rescue with their brother, Farley and right now are getting acquainted with their foster mom and with their new foster home. All the girls are sweet and adorable and cuddly and cute and rambunctious, energetic, spirited and bouncy little puppies! They all have individual personalities and as soon as they have their beauty rest and take a nap, get the lay of the land, sniff out the corners and make friends with all their fur fosters, their foster mom will figure out which is which and post their individual updates for all to see. They are all beauties! UPDATE: Molly is a sweetie, only one accident in the house so far. Plays well with my big guys and is as smart as a whip! She is the first to learn sit (for a treat) and can jump on your lap when you sre sitting on the sofa. She is looking for a place to call home. UPDATE: I now weigh 24 lbs, the biggest of sister. I sit for treats and meals and love to play tug with the big dogs. Can I come play at your place? I would love a couch to snuggle on but watch me cause, I like to pull stuffing out of things!!! Did I tell you I love to run with the big dogs!  I am working on walking on a leash and housbreaking. My foster mom said I am doing well, I just need a little practice. Update: Molly is just about housebroken; no accidents in my house for two weeks. She knows sit and down(with a treat) she loves to play and loves to snuggle. She does very well with my dogs and just loves her toys!! She walks well on a leash. Her ears are up on occasion, some days up more than others. She will be a big girl with a big heart. Who wants to take this wonderful girl into their home and hearts?
NADIA
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD mix Age: 1 year Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 35 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 50 lbs House Broken: Unknown Obedience Trained: Working on it! Living With: Kennel History: Stray to Shelter Good With Kids: Older Good with Cats: No Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Tanya Norheim (UA)	Click here for more pictures My new bed was donated by Gabby Palughi.... she wants her step siblings to sleep in comfort until they find their forever family!
DESCRIPTION: Nadia is a friendly and very social and happy girl who craves human companionship and is also graceful and athletic! She would make a great running companion! She is looking for a family that will promise to love her and take her to training so that she can learn to be the most perfect dog ever! Nadia is very willing to please and will bond very tightly to her family. She is waiting to find you. Ask for Nadia! Update 02/11: Nadia is still a puppy and she just loves everybody she comes in contact with! She is exuberant and just a typical puppy that needs some training, lots of love and consistency and structure. She needs some work on jumping up on you and training should take care of most of her little puppy quirks and behaviors -- and she should just shine! Look at that face!! She is so very cute! Nadia is not too big, not too small, she is just right. She would make a wonderful jogging partner and would love an active, fun family. Ask to meet Nadia! She would love to show you how fast she can run and how high she can jump to catch that frisbee! Update: Nadia has really come a long way since she has been with us. She has learned so much. Since we can’t change her appearance to make look like a GSD she has been at the kennel way to long. She would really benefit if she was in a home. She knows her basic commands. She does a good sit and a great stay!She is very eager to learn and will give you her undivided attention. She gets along with some dogs and sometimes comes on a little strong but really would love to have a playmate to run out her energy. She is only 35lbs she had lost some weight since she has been at the kennel.
NIKITA
Adopted 05/4/08!! Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 2 years Color: Black and Tan Current Size: 65 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 65 lbs House Broken: Yes Obedience Trained: Yes Living With: Kennel History: Owner Surrender Good With Kids: Probably Good with Cats: NO Other Dogs OK: Some Sponsored by: Dennis Fortin, Springvale, ME. In honor and memory of Pat Hasemann (05/13/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Nikita is being returned after 6 months in her home. She and the landlord's cat don't get along and the problem has been increasing. Nikita will even pace outside of the room where the cat is. The landlord has had enough and Nikita is looking for a cat free home.  She loves to sunggle and have her paw held. And enjoys her walk through the neighborhood. She gets a long with dogs with the correct introduction.
olivia
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD mix Age: 16-18 weeks Color: Black & Tan Current Size: 35 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 70 - 75 lbs House Broken: Working on it Obedience Trained: Eager Living With: Foster (LC) History: Stray   Good With Kids: Likely Good With Cats: Likely Other Dogs OK: Yes Sponsored by: Linda Shiprak - Severna Park, MD (06/02/08)	Click here for more pictures
DESCRIPTION: Olivia is one of Kyra's puppies -- and she is now here as a MAGSR pup with her sister, Zarah and looking for a forever home. Little Olivia and Zarah have spent the last 2 months with a wonderful foster mom who took in their mommy, Kyra when she got lost and was looking for a place to stay with her two babies. Their mom, Kyra has found a wonderful forever home and now it is their turn. Olivia is a beautiful girl with a shiny coat and is described as being the more laid back of the two. She is a bit more reserved than her sister, sort of sizes up the situation before tumbling head on into it; :0 and she, too, has a friendly, playful and happy personality. Olivia is sweet and cuddly and loves to be hugged and gives wonderful doggy kisses! :P She would also be a wonderful addition to any loving family. Olivia is now with her new foster mom and is just getting settled in. Come and meet this pretty little miss! :) She is just waiting to complete your family!
SASSY
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 4 yrs Color: Blk and Tan Size: 60 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 60-65 lbs House Broken: Likely Obedience Trained: Unknown Living With: Kennel History: Owner Surrender to Shelter   Good With Kids: Older only Good With Cats: Plays rough Other Dogs OK: Picky Sponsored by: Rachel Borders Virginia Beach, VA (11/22/08)	Click here for more pictures My new bed was donated as a gift to Dottie Fitzgerald from Lauren Carney!
DESCRIPTION: Sassy was reluctantly surrendered to the shelter by a homeless man that was living in his car with her and a mini dachshund. The little dog was Sassy's pal and she was very gentle with him. Sassy was a shelter favorite and has a great temperament --- even though she misses her person and wants to be part of a family again. She loves to climb on furniture and in the picture above has chased the office chair around until it was stationary enough in a corner for her to climb on! She will make a great pal for watching those football games! Sassy also loves tennis balls and will pounce on them and fling them around when she sees one -- kinda plays ball all by herself. She would love a person to teach her to fetch! She has one flopped over ear which is the result of a hematoma -- and may or may not stand up again on its own. It lends a certain special air to her, don't you think? Sassy, is a special girl, looking for a forever home! She is sweet and friendly and so willing and eager to learn how to be the best dog that you ever, ever had! Ask to meet Sassy!
SHASTA
Sponsor: Click here to sponsor Fill out an Adoption Application Sex: Female Breed: GSD Age: 5 months Color: Blk and Tan Size: 30 lbs Potential/Ideal Size: 60-65 lbs House Broken: Not quite yet Obedience Trained: Learning Livi