Please read if you are thinking of adopting a dog or pup from us.
We have been overwhelmed by the numbers of inquiries and applications we receive once a pup becomes available for adoption. Within minutes our inbox is filling up with applications for the ONE puppy! Our procedure has always been to process applications on a first come/first served basis. It is the only way to guarantee fairness. Our application process remains the same as always with admin approval, reference checks, home visits etc. and we are not changing the process because of the increase in demand for puppies! Just because someone is the first applicant, does not necessarily mean they will be approved. We accept several applications for each dog/pup and then we STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
We understand the frustration involved for people trying to adopt a new family member and not having their applications accepted because we have received so many already. It is frustrating to our volunteers as well to have to pass on bad news to people who are hoping to adopt.
Please understand that our volunteers are all doing their best to answer inquiries and process applications in a timely and thorough manner. Thank you!
We have been overwhelmed by the numbers of inquiries and applications we receive once a pup becomes available for adoption. Within minutes our inbox is filling up with applications for the ONE puppy! Our procedure has always been to process applications on a first come/first served basis. It is the only way to guarantee fairness. Our application process remains the same as always with admin approval, reference checks, home visits etc. and we are not changing the process because of the increase in demand for puppies! Just because someone is the first applicant, does not necessarily mean they will be approved. We accept several applications for each dog/pup and then we STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
We understand the frustration involved for people trying to adopt a new family member and not having their applications accepted because we have received so many already. It is frustrating to our volunteers as well to have to pass on bad news to people who are hoping to adopt.
Please understand that our volunteers are all doing their best to answer inquiries and process applications in a timely and thorough manner. Thank you!
MASR would like everyone to know that we take pandemic concerns very seriously. We follow all current public health orders and expect the same from any interested applicants. While we wish to stick with our long established policies regarding adoption applications, we have adapted some of our procedures to insure that safety for all is always our priority.
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these tough times. Stay well everyone!
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these tough times. Stay well everyone!
PLEASE do some research about dogs in general and German Shepherds in particular before deciding you want one. All puppies are cute and lovable but if you don't understand the history & purpose of the breed, you won't be prepared for the reality of a German Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup. They are known worldwide for their unmatched loyalty, their endless courage and stamina, and their devotion to their family. BUT they are a remarkably intelligent dog that require a calm consistent leader to teach them manners and we have to EARN that loyalty we all desire. German Shepherds are a member of the Herding Group. Their original purpose was to provide protection to herds of sheep. They are naturally protective and also driven to "herd". As puppies, they are rough, very high drive, nipping little alligators. Chasing anything is FUN and many Shepherds are "prey" driven which means, cats and rabbits and birds are all "fair game" to your puppy. You MUST be prepared to accept the challenge that a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup will provide you with or please don't apply for one. A dog should be for LIFE, and all family members should be onboard with expectations of acceptable behavior and responsibility. We can offer guidance and direction but be prepared to engage the support of a professional trainer if you are new to owning a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup or adult. The amount of effort a person puts into any dog or pup will determine the outcome of owning one of these amazing animals.
Important information about our spay/neuter policy.
Today I am sharing an important post for anyone who is considering adopting a dog or puppy from us. We are a rescue which means that 1) every single one of us are volunteers and that 2) every single one of us care deeply about each and every animal that crosses our path. We aren't the biggest or best known rescue, we aren't even the longest in operation here in Manitoba, although we are close. But we have been donating our time, our efforts, our knowledge for almost 16 years now. It's a LOT of work but it is worth it for the hundreds and hundreds of dogs we have helped. We believe in the value of EVERY SINGLE dog, this is not a numbers game or a competition. From the moment we say "yes, we can help", until the moment a dog goes to his/her forever home, we devote everything we have to that individual dog or puppy. We feed only good quality food and we provide top-notch veterinary care, regardless of our current bank account. We provide full vaccinations and heartworm protection and everything else that pops up. Our foster homes and forever homes are checked thoroughly. And we provide extensive detailed information to our fosters and our adopters. Basically we do everything we know in order to offer the very best care we can to each and every dog we meet, FOREVER.
Having said all that, there is one area that we know we can improve on and that is delaying all spays and neuters until after a dog or puppy has reached maturity. The research supporting this has been available for decades, this is nothing new. The hormones responsible for many things important to the health and development of dogs are lost once the animal has been altered. These hormones play such an important part in the overall wellbeing of each and every dog. (I don't need to go into all the details - if you are interested, there is a huge amount of information online.) Being a rescue though means that we are expected to alter everything, and we certainly do and always have. But we alter at a date chosen to give the dog the best possible opportunity to develop properly. Our contract currently states that we will schedule altering after 7 months for females and 10 months for males, but we are changing this, effective immediately. We are scheduling all dogs now for dates after they have reached their one year birthday.
What does this mean for you, our future adopters? Well, it means that if you adopt a female pup from us, chances are that she may have a heat cycle before she is spayed. If you aren't willing to "deal with" a heat cycle, don't adopt a female. It's a normal part of maturing for all females, and it is a question of making certain sacrifices for approximately 3 weeks THAT WILL BENEFIT YOUR DOG FOR THE REMAINDER OF HER LIFE. Simple really. Same with males. Male dogs may typically mark things... again, perfectly normal dog behavior. If you can't bear to have a dog mark things, don't adopt a male (some females mark as well but most often it is males). If you aren't willing to teach your male dog what is appropriate marking (trees) versus what is not appropriate (furniture), don't adopt a male. We have been pushing this information since the day we started and have delayed spays and neuters for as long as possible with our adopters. Nothing really has changed except that we are now making it official that the one year mark is our new minimum age. This will hopefully be a deterrent to adopters who wish for Fido to never fully mature. Our Fidos certainly will. We are not worried about accidental litters. To date we have not had even one "whoops" litter in any of our dogs. Because there really is no need or excuse for an unwanted pregnancy if you adopt to responsible people. And we will all continue to work hard to insure that our dogs only go to responsible, loving, committed homes.
We are hoping that people committed to the individual health and wellbeing of each and every dog, whether purebred champion or rescued stray recognize this as a step in the right direction for the overall health and longevity of every single pup. Thank you to everyone who recognizes this post for what it is - a rescue comprised of people who genuinely care, not just for today but for all days.
Having said all that, there is one area that we know we can improve on and that is delaying all spays and neuters until after a dog or puppy has reached maturity. The research supporting this has been available for decades, this is nothing new. The hormones responsible for many things important to the health and development of dogs are lost once the animal has been altered. These hormones play such an important part in the overall wellbeing of each and every dog. (I don't need to go into all the details - if you are interested, there is a huge amount of information online.) Being a rescue though means that we are expected to alter everything, and we certainly do and always have. But we alter at a date chosen to give the dog the best possible opportunity to develop properly. Our contract currently states that we will schedule altering after 7 months for females and 10 months for males, but we are changing this, effective immediately. We are scheduling all dogs now for dates after they have reached their one year birthday.
What does this mean for you, our future adopters? Well, it means that if you adopt a female pup from us, chances are that she may have a heat cycle before she is spayed. If you aren't willing to "deal with" a heat cycle, don't adopt a female. It's a normal part of maturing for all females, and it is a question of making certain sacrifices for approximately 3 weeks THAT WILL BENEFIT YOUR DOG FOR THE REMAINDER OF HER LIFE. Simple really. Same with males. Male dogs may typically mark things... again, perfectly normal dog behavior. If you can't bear to have a dog mark things, don't adopt a male (some females mark as well but most often it is males). If you aren't willing to teach your male dog what is appropriate marking (trees) versus what is not appropriate (furniture), don't adopt a male. We have been pushing this information since the day we started and have delayed spays and neuters for as long as possible with our adopters. Nothing really has changed except that we are now making it official that the one year mark is our new minimum age. This will hopefully be a deterrent to adopters who wish for Fido to never fully mature. Our Fidos certainly will. We are not worried about accidental litters. To date we have not had even one "whoops" litter in any of our dogs. Because there really is no need or excuse for an unwanted pregnancy if you adopt to responsible people. And we will all continue to work hard to insure that our dogs only go to responsible, loving, committed homes.
We are hoping that people committed to the individual health and wellbeing of each and every dog, whether purebred champion or rescued stray recognize this as a step in the right direction for the overall health and longevity of every single pup. Thank you to everyone who recognizes this post for what it is - a rescue comprised of people who genuinely care, not just for today but for all days.
From the beginning, 16 years ago, our commitment to each and every dog has remained the same. To get them into our care where they are safe. To provide them with the best we can offer in nutrition, the best we can offer in veterinary care, providing them each with guidance, boundaries and structure. This is a basic necessity for all dogs but especially important for the previously unwanted, the fearful, the abused and/or neglected. And love. The love poured into our dogs by our amazing foster families has helped many a dog forget their less than ideal past.
Beautiful Rex didn't have a great start. And his life went from bad to worse when his owner passed away. Rex was an outdoor dog, living his entire life on one small plot of land. Never went anywhere and never exposed to so many things we all take for granted. Not abused physically but never socialized, never played with, never kept company on cold winter nights. He was just "there". After his owner died, extended family tried to help and brought Rex to Winnipeg. That didn't work out well - Rex went from a life of basic isolation to a busy home with multiple people, multiple other dogs/pets, etc. We were contacted because it was not working well at all and poor Rex had nowhere or nobody left to go to. We placed Rex into a quiet foster home with a young couple and one happy, balanced female dog. We started medical care immediately. Rex's transition was slow and filled with many ups and downs. Medically he was suffering from multiple ailments. Stress had him self mutilating and fear had him biting. But we didn't give up. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now, almost a year later, here is our beautiful boy. No longer stressed and harming himself, no longer snapping out as a method of feeling safe. Rex has learned the joy and safety of being part of a family. He understands play now. He knows the comfort of a soft sofa to lay old tired bones on.
Rex is a senior dog and because he still has medical issues and dietary restrictions, and mainly because he deserves to live the rest of his life where he knows he is loved, we decided that Rex will remain one of MASR's permanent foster dogs. He will remain for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish.
Rescue is so much more than a verb. It is a promise and we intend to always keep our promises to these deserving creatures.
If you want to join our team of heroes by becoming a foster family, please complete the foster application form found Here
Beautiful Rex didn't have a great start. And his life went from bad to worse when his owner passed away. Rex was an outdoor dog, living his entire life on one small plot of land. Never went anywhere and never exposed to so many things we all take for granted. Not abused physically but never socialized, never played with, never kept company on cold winter nights. He was just "there". After his owner died, extended family tried to help and brought Rex to Winnipeg. That didn't work out well - Rex went from a life of basic isolation to a busy home with multiple people, multiple other dogs/pets, etc. We were contacted because it was not working well at all and poor Rex had nowhere or nobody left to go to. We placed Rex into a quiet foster home with a young couple and one happy, balanced female dog. We started medical care immediately. Rex's transition was slow and filled with many ups and downs. Medically he was suffering from multiple ailments. Stress had him self mutilating and fear had him biting. But we didn't give up. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now, almost a year later, here is our beautiful boy. No longer stressed and harming himself, no longer snapping out as a method of feeling safe. Rex has learned the joy and safety of being part of a family. He understands play now. He knows the comfort of a soft sofa to lay old tired bones on.
Rex is a senior dog and because he still has medical issues and dietary restrictions, and mainly because he deserves to live the rest of his life where he knows he is loved, we decided that Rex will remain one of MASR's permanent foster dogs. He will remain for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish.
Rescue is so much more than a verb. It is a promise and we intend to always keep our promises to these deserving creatures.
If you want to join our team of heroes by becoming a foster family, please complete the foster application form found Here
Finally catching up... sending a HUGE thank you to Canvasback Pet Supplies for hosting a terrific ADOPTION DAY event earlier this month. As always, it was a great event and the weather cooperated (!) making for a wonderful day. Our dogs, their foster families & our volunteers all had a great time.
Several other rescues were in attendance plus we all enjoyed having Tiny Treasures Mobile Farm on site.
Canvasback raised a total of $3,968 which has been divided between all rescues in attendance, and we are all so grateful for the continued support!
Special thank you to our most wonderful fosters and volunteers! Without each of you, our continued success would not be possible.
Several other rescues were in attendance plus we all enjoyed having Tiny Treasures Mobile Farm on site.
Canvasback raised a total of $3,968 which has been divided between all rescues in attendance, and we are all so grateful for the continued support!
Special thank you to our most wonderful fosters and volunteers! Without each of you, our continued success would not be possible.
Sadly, due to a shortage of available foster homes at this time, we are temporarily closing intake.
This breaks all of our hearts because we know that many innocent dogs & pups will suffer as a result. 🙁
However, if we have no place to keep the dogs until adopted, we simply are unable to help. The shortage of foster homes is worsened by the fact that adoptions are down and our current amazing foster families are beyond full.
Puppies like our beautiful Mia are growing up in our care. (Brought into care at 5 weeks of age and still in our care at almost 16 months old.) Fewer adoptions mean fewer open foster homes.
We are all truly saddened by having to take this step and hope that things improve soon.
If you want to help, please spread the word! All rescues are struggling these days and the innocent animals are the ones that will continue to suffer.
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to an animal in need and offer to help make a difference. ADOPT-FOSTER-DONATE!
ADOPTION INQUIRIES: masradopt@gmail.com
FOSTERING INQUIRIES: fostermasr@gmail.com
DONATION INQUIRIES: treasurermasr@gmail.com
This breaks all of our hearts because we know that many innocent dogs & pups will suffer as a result. 🙁
However, if we have no place to keep the dogs until adopted, we simply are unable to help. The shortage of foster homes is worsened by the fact that adoptions are down and our current amazing foster families are beyond full.
Puppies like our beautiful Mia are growing up in our care. (Brought into care at 5 weeks of age and still in our care at almost 16 months old.) Fewer adoptions mean fewer open foster homes.
We are all truly saddened by having to take this step and hope that things improve soon.
If you want to help, please spread the word! All rescues are struggling these days and the innocent animals are the ones that will continue to suffer.
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to an animal in need and offer to help make a difference. ADOPT-FOSTER-DONATE!
ADOPTION INQUIRIES: masradopt@gmail.com
FOSTERING INQUIRIES: fostermasr@gmail.com
DONATION INQUIRIES: treasurermasr@gmail.com
UPDATE: Several groomers have reached out to us offering to help. We are filled with gratitude by their kind gestures! Having more than just one groomer available means that we have a couple of different locations available to our foster families. :)
We wish to thank everyone who reached out to us, and thank everyone who shared our post. It truly takes a village and our village is filled with the BEST.
Reminder to everyone... please when possible, support those businesses that support rescue efforts. In this current economy when times are so tough for everyone, how wonderful that some people and businesses can still find it in their hearts to help an an innocent animal in need.
Thank you!
We wish to thank everyone who reached out to us, and thank everyone who shared our post. It truly takes a village and our village is filled with the BEST.
Reminder to everyone... please when possible, support those businesses that support rescue efforts. In this current economy when times are so tough for everyone, how wonderful that some people and businesses can still find it in their hearts to help an an innocent animal in need.
Thank you!
One of our much-loved alumni, Dallas, has recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Rest well sweet boy, you were loved so much and your memory will live forever.
Sending our deepest condolences to his grieving family.
Rest well sweet boy, you were loved so much and your memory will live forever.
Sending our deepest condolences to his grieving family.
MASR is in urgent need for committed foster homes!
We have a list of requests to help, with more requests coming in daily. But our hands are tied without having enough suitable foster homes.
We have some wonderful, beautiful German Shepherd dogs (and GSD crosses) that need equally wonderful people to help them reach their full potential.
We provide all food and supplies and veterinary care, you provide a safe environment for them to excel.
We have a strong group of dedicated people willing to share their time, their knowledge, their experience with others and will guide you on your fostering journey.
Fostering a dog isn't a lifetime commitment - it's a commitment to saving a life. Please consider joining our team of heroes and help us to save a life. The benefits are extremely rewarding - what could be better than making a difference in the lives of innocent creatures?
Interested? Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you would like more information. Want to apply? Complete our online foster application located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
We have a list of requests to help, with more requests coming in daily. But our hands are tied without having enough suitable foster homes.
We have some wonderful, beautiful German Shepherd dogs (and GSD crosses) that need equally wonderful people to help them reach their full potential.
We provide all food and supplies and veterinary care, you provide a safe environment for them to excel.
We have a strong group of dedicated people willing to share their time, their knowledge, their experience with others and will guide you on your fostering journey.
Fostering a dog isn't a lifetime commitment - it's a commitment to saving a life. Please consider joining our team of heroes and help us to save a life. The benefits are extremely rewarding - what could be better than making a difference in the lives of innocent creatures?
Interested? Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you would like more information. Want to apply? Complete our online foster application located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Being rescued must be like winning a lottery to these sweet little souls! From hunger, loneliness and fear - to happily hopping through your foster family's yard with a fully tummy and a loving family to encourage you.
This is RESCUE and our adorable Tundra is happy to show everyone just how great life can be.
TUNDRA is NOW Available for adoption
This is RESCUE and our adorable Tundra is happy to show everyone just how great life can be.
TUNDRA is NOW Available for adoption
When your foster family attends a car show and decides to take you both, OF COURSE you take the opportunity to show off for the camera!
Classy dogs and classy car!
Beautiful Helios and Sasha are still waiting for their forever family.
Interested in meeting either of them? Complete our online adoption application on our website:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Thank you so much to Ron for allowing us this fun experience and also for the crate donation!
Classy dogs and classy car!
Beautiful Helios and Sasha are still waiting for their forever family.
Interested in meeting either of them? Complete our online adoption application on our website:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Thank you so much to Ron for allowing us this fun experience and also for the crate donation!
I am sorry that I am so late in posting this. Sending out a huge thank you to The Cozy Fox Ltd for hosting MASR's Adoption Day event on the 20th!
Everyone had a great time and our dogs received a lot of great exposure.
As always, thank you to our wonderful volunteers and foster families in attendance! And to all who came out to support our efforts!
Everyone had a great time and our dogs received a lot of great exposure.
As always, thank you to our wonderful volunteers and foster families in attendance! And to all who came out to support our efforts!
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DON'T forget about YODA! He's available for adoption now too!
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LUCKY (has been adopted), DUKE, VIOLET and, YODA
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Look at our Four beautiful babies that are now hoping for their very own forever family!
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All Four of these pups are healthy, happy, outgoing, and simply adorable.
All have been actively engaged in learning house training, crate training, and basic manners. Training is going well but whoever is lucky enough to add one of these pups to their family must be committed to continuing to provide structure, boundaries, and ongoing training. These pups are all very bright and eager to learn.
If you would like to meet one or more of these pups, please complete our online adoption application, located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Look at our Four beautiful babies that are now hoping for their very own forever family!
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All Four of these pups are healthy, happy, outgoing, and simply adorable.
All have been actively engaged in learning house training, crate training, and basic manners. Training is going well but whoever is lucky enough to add one of these pups to their family must be committed to continuing to provide structure, boundaries, and ongoing training. These pups are all very bright and eager to learn.
If you would like to meet one or more of these pups, please complete our online adoption application, located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Welcome back MIHO !
Beautiful senior girl Miho is now in our care.
Miho is a 10 year old spayed female Shepherd cross that had been adopted in April of 2022, but unfortunately was recently returned through no fault of her own.
Miho is a lovely, sweet girl that is happy & gentle with everyone she meets.
House and crate trained, Miho enjoys her walks, playing with toys, and loves to give & receive affection.
She is in good health and should still have years of companionship to offer some lucky family.
Miho is now available for adoption.
Beautiful senior girl Miho is now in our care.
Miho is a 10 year old spayed female Shepherd cross that had been adopted in April of 2022, but unfortunately was recently returned through no fault of her own.
Miho is a lovely, sweet girl that is happy & gentle with everyone she meets.
House and crate trained, Miho enjoys her walks, playing with toys, and loves to give & receive affection.
She is in good health and should still have years of companionship to offer some lucky family.
Miho is now available for adoption.
Our hearts are heavy over the recent loss of our wonderful alumni Milo. But we will be forever grateful that Milo lived a life filled with love and family and adventure and joy.
Deepest condolences to his heartbroken family...
Rest well Milo, you were so loved.
Deepest condolences to his heartbroken family...
Rest well Milo, you were so loved.
Another one to mourn... our wonderful alumni Xerox has joined the others who crossed before him. Once again we will mourn his passing but, at the same time, celebrate the love and joy he found and shared with his loving family after being rescued and adopted.
Deepest condolences to his heartbroken family...
Rest well Xerox, you were so loved and will be remembered always.
Deepest condolences to his heartbroken family...
Rest well Xerox, you were so loved and will be remembered always.
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Here is a quick little slideshow of the dogs that attended this event.
To meet any of these beautiful pups, please complete our online adoption application at: www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com |
Thank you to Pet Valu Southdale, to our wonderful fosters & volunteers, and to all who came out!
Our adorable Zoey is now looking for her forever family!
From her foster mom:
"Zoey is so smart. She can heel and stop. She knows, sit, down, come, watch me, and shake a paw. She sleeps in her crate from 10:00 until 4:30 and then back to bed until 5:30 (which is when we get up). She prefers to nap in Rey’s kennel. Still fearless and loves to play with Rey."
To meet this beautiful pup, please complete our online adoption application at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
From her foster mom:
"Zoey is so smart. She can heel and stop. She knows, sit, down, come, watch me, and shake a paw. She sleeps in her crate from 10:00 until 4:30 and then back to bed until 5:30 (which is when we get up). She prefers to nap in Rey’s kennel. Still fearless and loves to play with Rey."
To meet this beautiful pup, please complete our online adoption application at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Sending a HUGE thank you to Pet Valu Westwood for choosing to support MASR during their Pet Appreciation Month!
Beautiful Bailey!
Beautiful Bailey is a 12 month old female Shepherd cross pup.
Bailey is sweet and very happy, loves everyone she meets. House and crate trained, working on learning manners.
Bailey is NOW available for adoption
Beautiful Bailey is a 12 month old female Shepherd cross pup.
Bailey is sweet and very happy, loves everyone she meets. House and crate trained, working on learning manners.
Bailey is NOW available for adoption
WELCOME!
Welcome to our four newest rescues!
Lucky (M), Yoda (M), Duke (M), and Violet (F) are all settling well into their foster homes.
These puppies have an estimated date of birth of May 15th, 2023, all are in good health.
These beautiful babies are now all available for adoption !
Welcome to our four newest rescues!
Lucky (M), Yoda (M), Duke (M), and Violet (F) are all settling well into their foster homes.
These puppies have an estimated date of birth of May 15th, 2023, all are in good health.
These beautiful babies are now all available for adoption !
We wonder how many people actually realize the sad reality for the dogs that we (and others) are unable to help because we have a shortage of committed foster homes.
Do people even realize (or care) that the poor dogs oftentimes suffer an untimely end? I am not sure but what I AM sure of is the tears we all shed, the frustrations we all feel, the heartache we all experience when a dog we are trying to help is 'gone'.
"Sorry, he ran away",
"Sorry, he was hit by a car",
"Sorry, he was shot",
"Sorry, he was killed by other dogs",
"Sorry, he was euthanized"....
Why must this continue to happen? Why do we and other equally dedicated people have to continue to experience this heartbreak? Many of us have devoted our lives to making a difference for animals in need. And we have found joy in knowing the difference that we have made and continue to make. But we can ONLY help deserving dogs when we have equally committed foster homes!
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"Fostering a dog is not a lifetime commitment, it is a commitment to saving a life". Choose to save a life today by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Do people even realize (or care) that the poor dogs oftentimes suffer an untimely end? I am not sure but what I AM sure of is the tears we all shed, the frustrations we all feel, the heartache we all experience when a dog we are trying to help is 'gone'.
"Sorry, he ran away",
"Sorry, he was hit by a car",
"Sorry, he was shot",
"Sorry, he was killed by other dogs",
"Sorry, he was euthanized"....
Why must this continue to happen? Why do we and other equally dedicated people have to continue to experience this heartbreak? Many of us have devoted our lives to making a difference for animals in need. And we have found joy in knowing the difference that we have made and continue to make. But we can ONLY help deserving dogs when we have equally committed foster homes!
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"Fostering a dog is not a lifetime commitment, it is a commitment to saving a life". Choose to save a life today by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Meet Beautiful Chrissy!
Chrissy is a spayed female Shepherd cross pup who just turned 2 years old.
Chrissy has now been in our care for one year and is patiently waiting for a family of her own.
Weighing in at 62 pounds, Chrissy has been described as "fun sized". Chrissy was originally from a rural area where she was found as a wee baby, fending for herself. Loved and cared for during her first 12 months of life, her owner surrendered Chrissy to us to offer her a better life.
Chrissy is house and crate trained, walks well on a leash, sits, shakes a paw and has good recall.
She gets along well with most male dogs after a suitable introduction.
Chrissy would make a wonderful companion for some lucky person or family. She is slightly reserved with strangers but very loving and affectionate with her people.
She has a high prey drive so a home without young children or small pets would be best.
If you would like to meet this wonderful young girl, please complete our online application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/adoption...
Or email our adoption coordinator for more information at:
masradopt@gmail.com
Chrissy is a spayed female Shepherd cross pup who just turned 2 years old.
Chrissy has now been in our care for one year and is patiently waiting for a family of her own.
Weighing in at 62 pounds, Chrissy has been described as "fun sized". Chrissy was originally from a rural area where she was found as a wee baby, fending for herself. Loved and cared for during her first 12 months of life, her owner surrendered Chrissy to us to offer her a better life.
Chrissy is house and crate trained, walks well on a leash, sits, shakes a paw and has good recall.
She gets along well with most male dogs after a suitable introduction.
Chrissy would make a wonderful companion for some lucky person or family. She is slightly reserved with strangers but very loving and affectionate with her people.
She has a high prey drive so a home without young children or small pets would be best.
If you would like to meet this wonderful young girl, please complete our online application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/adoption...
Or email our adoption coordinator for more information at:
masradopt@gmail.com
An old but well loved poem. Enjoy! ❤
From Rags to Riches
Beautiful senior boy Rex, our current FOREVER FOSTER. Came into our care as a badly "broken" boy with too many health and behavioral issues to list, including anxiety driven self-mutilation and fear driven aggression.
Placed into a loving foster home with a four-legged "sister" to show him the ropes and patient, dedicated foster "mom" & "dad", and look at him now doing a treat search! He has been a great "big brother" to another fostered puppy, he has travelled on a family vacation meeting extended family and learned the joys that can bring.
Rex is now living and loving life.
NEVER give up!
Fostering Saves Lives!
Beautiful senior boy Rex, our current FOREVER FOSTER. Came into our care as a badly "broken" boy with too many health and behavioral issues to list, including anxiety driven self-mutilation and fear driven aggression.
Placed into a loving foster home with a four-legged "sister" to show him the ropes and patient, dedicated foster "mom" & "dad", and look at him now doing a treat search! He has been a great "big brother" to another fostered puppy, he has travelled on a family vacation meeting extended family and learned the joys that can bring.
Rex is now living and loving life.
NEVER give up!
Fostering Saves Lives!
We are in URGENT need of foster homes for dogs and puppies!
We need people committed to helping dogs in need.
Fostering costs you nothing but your time and desire to make a difference. We provide all food & supplies and every dog in our care receives full veterinary attention from our wonderful veterinary team at Plessis Veterinary Hospital.
We need more foster homes for us to continue to help dogs. EVERY DAY the requests come in, and often our ability to quickly find a foster home will determine the fate of the dog or pup.
We offer an amazing group of people available to help every new foster, and we are all dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every animal in our care.
We always need a variety of foster homes!
* Homes with children, as well as homes without children.
* Homes with other dogs and/or pets, as well as homes without dogs/ other pets.
* Homes with training & behavior expertise, as well as people new to dogs.
The only prerequisite we have is your ability to provide a caring & safe environment for your foster dog or pup.
Interested? Join our team or HEROES by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Or email for more information to:
fostermasr@gmail.com
We need people committed to helping dogs in need.
Fostering costs you nothing but your time and desire to make a difference. We provide all food & supplies and every dog in our care receives full veterinary attention from our wonderful veterinary team at Plessis Veterinary Hospital.
We need more foster homes for us to continue to help dogs. EVERY DAY the requests come in, and often our ability to quickly find a foster home will determine the fate of the dog or pup.
We offer an amazing group of people available to help every new foster, and we are all dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every animal in our care.
We always need a variety of foster homes!
* Homes with children, as well as homes without children.
* Homes with other dogs and/or pets, as well as homes without dogs/ other pets.
* Homes with training & behavior expertise, as well as people new to dogs.
The only prerequisite we have is your ability to provide a caring & safe environment for your foster dog or pup.
Interested? Join our team or HEROES by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Or email for more information to:
fostermasr@gmail.com
Our forever foster boy Rex!
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
MASR is a registered charity
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com
(no password needed)
Thanks to all who have helped us throughout the years already! Your generosity and kindness have helped so many dogs and pups get the second chance they deserved!
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com
(no password needed)
Thanks to all who have helped us throughout the years already! Your generosity and kindness have helped so many dogs and pups get the second chance they deserved!
