The status of Willy was
last posted on 09/21/24 by
Live. Love. Bark.
Male Dog, German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog
Description:
WILLY came to MOGS with his two siblings and mom Nelly, after being dumped on a rural highway. TEMPERAMENT/BEHAVIORWilly’s foster family reports that he’s very sweet and gentle and is a lovey happy boy! He has bonded quickly to his foster parents and his foster fur-siblings. He loves getting pets and is pretty good about settling down when he needs to. Overall, he has a very friendly temperament, but has shown a little fear in new situations. Surely as a result of his time on the streets, he is a little nervous about the dark. He prefers to stay in the light on his walks and will pull a little if going where the streetlights don't shine or are blocked by trees. His new family will need to help him work on his confidence as he learns that he does not have to fend for himself on the streets anymore. He's very food driven and gets a bit loud about dinnertime or when going out to play with the other dogs but is learning that he doesn't get what he wants until he quiets down. He loves to nap on car rides. TRAININGWilly is smart! He already knows his name and learned how to sit in about 2 minutes. He is working his basic manners such as on calming down and sitting to get food and in/out of crates. He is crate trained and doing well with his potty training as long as he's taken out regularly. Because of his fear and nervousness, his future family will need to help him with his confidence by socializing and introducing him to new things while respecting his need for slow introductions to these things. PEOPLEHe has been a little shy when meeting new people but will warm up after a little time. He's gentle with kids though can be a little unsure at times so rowdiness might scare him. OTHER ANIMALSWilly has bonded quickly to one of his foster sisters and has become her shadow. He's calm for his age and does great with his older foster siblings and listens to their signals about when he is pushing too much. He has some initial fear and with other dogs, but he gets over it quickly. He should be given slow introductions to other dogs. He has not been cat tested but may see them on walks. He has not reacted to them but there are a lot of distractions for him on his walks for us to tell if he even noticed them. If you're looking for a handsome, young GSD to raise and love forever,WILLY may be your dog! WILLY's ADOPTION FEE: $400 This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.INTERESTED IN ADOPTING WILLY?Complete an Adoption Application Now! STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER! We're picky about our adopters. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD? They're not for everyone. They take a lot of time, effort, training. They shed year round. They're big. They scare lots of people. They "mouth" and herd. They're usually strong-willed and stubborn. You have to have references and a home visit. If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home? We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone. You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone. A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car. Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into. Gates are opened. Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!! What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes? New baby? Divorce? Moving? How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply. Have Questions? Email us at [email protected] Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.
