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!
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. Rex remained for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish. (RIP Rex - August 2024)
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. Rex remained for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish. (RIP Rex - August 2024)
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
In our 20th year of rescuing dogs, we are sadly forced to close down intake until further notice. We need to make a considerable dent on our outstanding balance at our vet.
We are reaching out to you, our supporters, for your help at this time.
We don't take this step lightly - we know what this means for the many dogs & puppies on our waiting list. We haven't had to take this step often over the past 19+ years but today we are forced to plead for your help.
Please consider helping us to continue our efforts!
Every donation, large or small, will make a difference!
There are several ways that you can help:
1.) Make a donation directly to our veterinarians at:
Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road (in person donations)
204-691-8838 (credit card donations)
*Make sure to specify MASR account please*
2.) E-transfer to our treasurer at:
[email protected]
3.) Mail a cheque to our treasurer at:
MASR Treasurer
82 Norham Road
West St. Paul MB R4A 2A8
We are unfortunately not able to issue receipts at this time.
We are reaching out to you, our supporters, for your help at this time.
We don't take this step lightly - we know what this means for the many dogs & puppies on our waiting list. We haven't had to take this step often over the past 19+ years but today we are forced to plead for your help.
Please consider helping us to continue our efforts!
Every donation, large or small, will make a difference!
There are several ways that you can help:
1.) Make a donation directly to our veterinarians at:
Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road (in person donations)
204-691-8838 (credit card donations)
*Make sure to specify MASR account please*
2.) E-transfer to our treasurer at:
[email protected]
3.) Mail a cheque to our treasurer at:
MASR Treasurer
82 Norham Road
West St. Paul MB R4A 2A8
We are unfortunately not able to issue receipts at this time.
Spring fundraiser
Check out our spring PLANT FUNDRAISER!
Ordering is easy - just click, browse and order!
(We will also have order forms at our events)
All information in the links below.
https://glenleagreenhouses.com/.../2026-spring-fundraiser...
https://cdn.shopify.com/.../Fill_in_PDF_2025_Spring...
Ordering is easy - just click, browse and order!
(We will also have order forms at our events)
All information in the links below.
https://glenleagreenhouses.com/.../2026-spring-fundraiser...
https://cdn.shopify.com/.../Fill_in_PDF_2025_Spring...
Courtesy post!
Due to an urgent situation and through no fault of their own, these two beautiful & loving dogs are in need of a new home or homes.
Please reach out to the email listed on the bottom of the poster if you believe that you can help. Let's all work together to help this family!
Due to an urgent situation and through no fault of their own, these two beautiful & loving dogs are in need of a new home or homes.
Please reach out to the email listed on the bottom of the poster if you believe that you can help. Let's all work together to help this family!
NEW VOLUNTEER greeter??
Anyone who attends our adoption events will recognize the smiling face of Pauline, our extraordinaire greeter, behind the table.
However, at our last event, our beautiful Hera decided to apply for the job! LOL
We certainly appreciate Hera's desire to help out when needed.
* Hera is available for adoption. If you would like her smiling face at your table, be sure to complete our downloadable application or drop into an event to meet her in person.
However, at our last event, our beautiful Hera decided to apply for the job! LOL
We certainly appreciate Hera's desire to help out when needed.
* Hera is available for adoption. If you would like her smiling face at your table, be sure to complete our downloadable application or drop into an event to meet her in person.
Thank you to JnJ Blankets & Crafts for the generous donation!
foster needed
Experienced, knowledgeable foster home needed for gorgeous Penny. Penny is a 7-year-old healthy, happy spayed female Shepherd cross. Penny comes with challenges. She is a somewhat anxious girl that can be reactive to new people, new dogs or new situations. Her current family adore her and have done much work with her to curb her anxiety. Unfortunately, with young children, their home is just too busy for a dog like Penny to thrive in. They are reluctantly returning her to us to ultimately find her the perfect forever home! Penny loves "her" people and would be happiest in a quieter home. Fully house and crate trained, Penny is a wonderful companion. She is clever and devoted and would be a perfect companion for a retired or semi-retired single or couple that would enjoy the company & protection she will provide. We would prefer Penny to find a home where she will be the only pet and with no young children.
If you are seriously interested in helping us to help this beautiful girl, please download and complete our online foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
If you are seriously interested in helping us to help this beautiful girl, please download and complete our online foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
I have the difficult task of sharing that our beautiful little puppy Mavis didn't make it. We tried our best, our vet team tried their best and sweet little Mavis fought with everything she had to hold on. Until she couldn't anymore and she was gently helped across the Rainbow Bridge.
Mavis died from Canine Distemper. An ugly, painful disease, a totally preventable disease. She went from mild trembling to large tremors to repeated seizures to violent seizures, all within 24 hours.
Mavis spent the last weeks of her life being loved. Deeply. She had a lot of tasty food. She enjoyed the companionship of adults, children and four-legged friends. She enjoyed toys and snuggles. She protected her foster family against the nasty vacuum cleaner! She loved life and approached each new day with joy. She will be terribly missed.
Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards Mavis's veterinary care. I wish we could have had a different outcome. Please vaccinate your pets. PLEASE. No puppy deserves to go through what Mavis went through and no family should have to suffer watching it.
Run free sweet Mavis, you were so loved.
Mavis died from Canine Distemper. An ugly, painful disease, a totally preventable disease. She went from mild trembling to large tremors to repeated seizures to violent seizures, all within 24 hours.
Mavis spent the last weeks of her life being loved. Deeply. She had a lot of tasty food. She enjoyed the companionship of adults, children and four-legged friends. She enjoyed toys and snuggles. She protected her foster family against the nasty vacuum cleaner! She loved life and approached each new day with joy. She will be terribly missed.
Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards Mavis's veterinary care. I wish we could have had a different outcome. Please vaccinate your pets. PLEASE. No puppy deserves to go through what Mavis went through and no family should have to suffer watching it.
Run free sweet Mavis, you were so loved.
Sending out a big THANK YOU to Canvasback Pet Supplies for their donation of puppy food for our three youngest pups.
Please everyone, support local businesses that support rescue efforts!
Please everyone, support local businesses that support rescue efforts!
FOSTERS NEEDED!
This is a repeat of the post we made almost two months ago. That post included photos of 9 dogs that needed rescue. Of those 9 dogs, we were able to bring 4 into our care, and 1 is still waiting. The fate of the other 4? Today's poster is of 7 current urgent requests and we are hoping to perform a miracle for at least some of them. PLEASE look at these beautiful faces and ask yourself if there is any way that you can help.
Rescues are currently struggling with a lack of committed foster families and our daily reality is heartbreaking. We get numerous requests every single day and we KNOW that we could help these innocent creatures if only we had enough committed foster homes. But unless we can find a suitable place for these dogs, their futures are not always so bright. In some cases we know that their time is up in whatever situation they are in, and they will be humanely euthanized. In other cases we know even worse fates await them if we can't help.
Please take a long look at these beautiful faces. These are photos of only a few of our current requests. Each one of these beautiful souls deserves a safe place to land while we search for a perfect forever home. The only thing stopping us now is the lack of FOSTER HOMES.
PLEASE consider fostering a dog in need! There is zero financial cost - we provide everything. You provide a safe loving environment, trips to the vet or adoption events. We offer decades of breed experience and endless support. Great trainers & behaviorists behind our efforts that help us with our more challenging dogs.
And yes, I won't lie, your heart will break a little with each foster dog that moves on to his/her happy-ever-after. But your sacrifice insures that their hearts never break again. And, as you follow your beloved pup's journey with their new family, your sorrow turns to joy.
Foster families are the bridge between what WAS and what CAN BE. Become that bridge today. Please.
Foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster
Can YOU help?
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster-application.html
Rescues are currently struggling with a lack of committed foster families and our daily reality is heartbreaking. We get numerous requests every single day and we KNOW that we could help these innocent creatures if only we had enough committed foster homes. But unless we can find a suitable place for these dogs, their futures are not always so bright. In some cases we know that their time is up in whatever situation they are in, and they will be humanely euthanized. In other cases we know even worse fates await them if we can't help.
Please take a long look at these beautiful faces. These are photos of only a few of our current requests. Each one of these beautiful souls deserves a safe place to land while we search for a perfect forever home. The only thing stopping us now is the lack of FOSTER HOMES.
PLEASE consider fostering a dog in need! There is zero financial cost - we provide everything. You provide a safe loving environment, trips to the vet or adoption events. We offer decades of breed experience and endless support. Great trainers & behaviorists behind our efforts that help us with our more challenging dogs.
And yes, I won't lie, your heart will break a little with each foster dog that moves on to his/her happy-ever-after. But your sacrifice insures that their hearts never break again. And, as you follow your beloved pup's journey with their new family, your sorrow turns to joy.
Foster families are the bridge between what WAS and what CAN BE. Become that bridge today. Please.
Foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster
Can YOU help?
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster-application.html
Thank you to The Neon Dragon for giving our sweet Mr. Cooper a wonderful makeover! He looks and feels just wonderful.
Thank you to Pet Valu Meadowood for hosting last Saturday's Adoption Day event! A great time was had by all!
Thank you to Pet Valu Sage Creek for hosting our Valentine's Day event! Our volunteers and our dogs had a great time.
Thank you to Tag4MyPet for the generous donation to our rescue!
Please note everyone that we have signed up for their referral program. Make a purchase from the link below and use this code for a onetime 15% discount:
ASR15OFF
https://tag4mypet.com/manitobaallshepherdrescue
Support a great local business and local rescue efforts at the same time!
Please note everyone that we have signed up for their referral program. Make a purchase from the link below and use this code for a onetime 15% discount:
ASR15OFF
https://tag4mypet.com/manitobaallshepherdrescue
Support a great local business and local rescue efforts at the same time!
Can you help?
we need your extra large plastic dog crates
(good working order w/functioning door)
We are in need of some more XL plastic dog crates in good condition. These are for a couple of our larger dogs that don't do as well in the wire crates.
We don't need the bolts - we can use zip ties. But we do need functioning doors.
If anyone has one or more hanging around that they want to donate, please reach out to Charlotte at:
[email protected]
Thank you!
We don't need the bolts - we can use zip ties. But we do need functioning doors.
If anyone has one or more hanging around that they want to donate, please reach out to Charlotte at:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Congratulations remington!
We would like to share this terrific update on our beautiful alumni Reko (now Remington, “Remi” for short).
Last year he started training for scent detection and he has earned his Started Title in SDDA (Sporting Detection Dogs Association) and his Novice Title in CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) scent detection. His owner is looking forward to achieving his Advanced/Open titles next year. And he has recently started tracking which he seems to love. They are aiming for a tracking title next spring!
Congratulations to both Reko and his forever “Mom” on your accomplishments!
Last year he started training for scent detection and he has earned his Started Title in SDDA (Sporting Detection Dogs Association) and his Novice Title in CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) scent detection. His owner is looking forward to achieving his Advanced/Open titles next year. And he has recently started tracking which he seems to love. They are aiming for a tracking title next spring!
Congratulations to both Reko and his forever “Mom” on your accomplishments!
Sending out a big thank you to Barks N Purrs Pets and Coevo Pet nutrition for their very generous donation of food!
I accidentally missed an important THANK YOU recently. I thanked only Barks N Purrs Pets when I should have included Coevo Pet Nutrition for the amazing donation of dog food. This was a wonderful generous donation which came to us courtesy of both companies!
So I have edited my original post but also wanted to make an additional post acknowledging the contributions of BOTH businesses!
Thank you!
I accidentally missed an important THANK YOU recently. I thanked only Barks N Purrs Pets when I should have included Coevo Pet Nutrition for the amazing donation of dog food. This was a wonderful generous donation which came to us courtesy of both companies!
So I have edited my original post but also wanted to make an additional post acknowledging the contributions of BOTH businesses!
Thank you!
Cooper!
We are going to re-introduce everyone to our Handsome Cooper.
Cooper is one of our survivor stories. This poor boy has been through a lot. Living in a rural community outside of Winnipeg, Cooper’s owner sadly passed away and Cooper was put out to fend for himself. Picked up by the rural animal control, we were contacted when his time ran out. Thankfully we had a foster home available and Cooper’s life was spared. But his troubles didn’t end there. At his first vet visit, we discovered that Cooper was Heartworm positive, Lyme positive plus Anaplasmosis positive. As well as beginning the treatment for all of these issues, he was neutered as quickly as possible due to prostate problems.
Through it all; months of vet visits, medications, surgery, and necessary crate rest, Cooper remained the same sweet & accepting dog. Although he can get excited occasionally now that he feels better, he is basically still a gentle, very chill dog.
Cooper’s many months of treatment were completely successful and Cooper is now looking for a family of his own. He deserves a forever home where he will be loved and cherished. He is indifferent to other dogs and happy to meet new people. Cooper is happy to go on walks and explore the world but he is equally happy just to hang with his family.
Please help us find this wonderful 5 year old boy a family as terrific as he is.
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/adoption...
Cooper is one of our survivor stories. This poor boy has been through a lot. Living in a rural community outside of Winnipeg, Cooper’s owner sadly passed away and Cooper was put out to fend for himself. Picked up by the rural animal control, we were contacted when his time ran out. Thankfully we had a foster home available and Cooper’s life was spared. But his troubles didn’t end there. At his first vet visit, we discovered that Cooper was Heartworm positive, Lyme positive plus Anaplasmosis positive. As well as beginning the treatment for all of these issues, he was neutered as quickly as possible due to prostate problems.
Through it all; months of vet visits, medications, surgery, and necessary crate rest, Cooper remained the same sweet & accepting dog. Although he can get excited occasionally now that he feels better, he is basically still a gentle, very chill dog.
Cooper’s many months of treatment were completely successful and Cooper is now looking for a family of his own. He deserves a forever home where he will be loved and cherished. He is indifferent to other dogs and happy to meet new people. Cooper is happy to go on walks and explore the world but he is equally happy just to hang with his family.
Please help us find this wonderful 5 year old boy a family as terrific as he is.
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/adoption...
Sadly, beautiful alumni Cali recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. This wonderful girl lived a full life of giving and receiving love. She was a surrogate “mom” to any puppies or kittens coming through her doors and she will be deeply missed by all of her four-legged family as well as by her human family & friends.
Rest well sweet girl… your memory will live forever. Our sincere condolences to Cali’s family.
Rest well sweet girl… your memory will live forever. Our sincere condolences to Cali’s family.
Rescues are currently struggling with a lack of committed foster families and our daily reality is heartbreaking. We get numerous requests every single day and we KNOW that we could help these innocent creatures if only we had enough committed foster homes. But unless we can find a suitable place for these dogs, their futures are not always so bright. In some cases we know that their time is up in whatever situation they are in, and they will be humanely euthanized. In other cases we know even worse fates await them if we can't help.
Please take a long look at these beautiful faces. These are photos of only a few of our current requests. Each one of these beautiful souls deserves a safe place to land while we search for a perfect forever home. The only thing stopping us now is the lack of FOSTER HOMES.
PLEASE consider fostering a dog in need! There is zero financial cost - we provide everything. You provide a safe loving environment, trips to the vet or adoption events. We offer decades of breed experience and endless support. Great trainers & behaviorists behind our efforts that help us with our more challenging dogs.
And yes, I won't lie, your heart will break a little with each foster dog that moves on to his/her happy-ever-after. But your sacrifice insures that their hearts never break again. And, as you follow your beloved pup's journey with their new family, your sorrow turns to joy.
Foster families are the bridge between what WAS and what CAN BE. Become that bridge today. Please.
Foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Please take a long look at these beautiful faces. These are photos of only a few of our current requests. Each one of these beautiful souls deserves a safe place to land while we search for a perfect forever home. The only thing stopping us now is the lack of FOSTER HOMES.
PLEASE consider fostering a dog in need! There is zero financial cost - we provide everything. You provide a safe loving environment, trips to the vet or adoption events. We offer decades of breed experience and endless support. Great trainers & behaviorists behind our efforts that help us with our more challenging dogs.
And yes, I won't lie, your heart will break a little with each foster dog that moves on to his/her happy-ever-after. But your sacrifice insures that their hearts never break again. And, as you follow your beloved pup's journey with their new family, your sorrow turns to joy.
Foster families are the bridge between what WAS and what CAN BE. Become that bridge today. Please.
Foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Can you foster our Gentle Giant, hutch?
HOW HUTCH IS PREPARING TO GET BETTER
Our amazing Hutch has been doing so well with his diet and rehab!
Hutch is a large Shepherd/Mastiff cross, a real "gentle giant". He came into our care as a stray (dumped) dog. He was suffering with two bad knees and after consultation with the orthopedic surgeon, we realized that we had to get him into better shape before we could proceed with the two surgeries. We started by managing his pain, put him on a high protein / low fat diet to aid in losing weight and start to build up some atrophied muscles, and started a low impact regular exercise program. We have been so pleased watching his slow but steady progress and finally feel that he is almost ready to receive the first surgery.
What we have done so far - Fundraising
We recently started fundraising for Hutch's anticipated medical costs and, while raising funds, we have been taking this loveable big fellow everywhere. All summer long Hutch has entertained so many people with his outgoing, exuberant personality. Hutch LOVES everyone and no matter where he is, he manages to be the center of attention. He draws crowds with his big welcoming expression, his lovely, gentlemanly manners and his obvious happiness at being alive.
What we NEED!
Hutch is currently in a multi-dog home and we would like to find him a foster (or foster-to-adopt) home where he is the only dog and we can proceed with the first surgery. He has lived with cats but, given the opportunity, he will chase them. He loves children. He is house and crate trained, good in a car, good with most other dogs (but can't be with other dogs during the recovery) and walks nicely on a leash.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
If you would consider opening up your heart and your home for our wonderful big boy, we would really appreciate hearing from you. The sooner we find the right location for Hutch, the sooner we can start him on the next step of his happy-ever-after.
Complete our downloadable foster application, located on our website at:
http://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Fostering costs you nothing. We provide all supplies & equipment, food and veterinary expenses. Apply today and join our team of heroes!
Our amazing Hutch has been doing so well with his diet and rehab!
Hutch is a large Shepherd/Mastiff cross, a real "gentle giant". He came into our care as a stray (dumped) dog. He was suffering with two bad knees and after consultation with the orthopedic surgeon, we realized that we had to get him into better shape before we could proceed with the two surgeries. We started by managing his pain, put him on a high protein / low fat diet to aid in losing weight and start to build up some atrophied muscles, and started a low impact regular exercise program. We have been so pleased watching his slow but steady progress and finally feel that he is almost ready to receive the first surgery.
What we have done so far - Fundraising
We recently started fundraising for Hutch's anticipated medical costs and, while raising funds, we have been taking this loveable big fellow everywhere. All summer long Hutch has entertained so many people with his outgoing, exuberant personality. Hutch LOVES everyone and no matter where he is, he manages to be the center of attention. He draws crowds with his big welcoming expression, his lovely, gentlemanly manners and his obvious happiness at being alive.
What we NEED!
Hutch is currently in a multi-dog home and we would like to find him a foster (or foster-to-adopt) home where he is the only dog and we can proceed with the first surgery. He has lived with cats but, given the opportunity, he will chase them. He loves children. He is house and crate trained, good in a car, good with most other dogs (but can't be with other dogs during the recovery) and walks nicely on a leash.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
If you would consider opening up your heart and your home for our wonderful big boy, we would really appreciate hearing from you. The sooner we find the right location for Hutch, the sooner we can start him on the next step of his happy-ever-after.
Complete our downloadable foster application, located on our website at:
http://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Fostering costs you nothing. We provide all supplies & equipment, food and veterinary expenses. Apply today and join our team of heroes!
Sending a big thank you to The Neon Dragon for grooming our wonderful Shirley! She looks and feels so beautiful.
Thank you to Pet Valu Transcona (Plessis) for donating your grooming services to give our beautiful Vanna a much needed spa date! She looks and feels wonderful.
A little late in posting but much appreciated!
Thank you to Pet Valu Southdale for the donation of food & supplies!
As always everyone, please continue to support the businesses that support rescue efforts!
Thank you to Pet Valu Southdale for the donation of food & supplies!
As always everyone, please continue to support the businesses that support rescue efforts!
DODO NEEDS A FOSTER
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This is Dodo. He is a beautiful young male Shepherd cross that has unfortunately had a very sad past. He suffers from fear & insecurity (which is understandable when you know what he has been through in his short life). His current owners rescued him but realize that they and their situation is not ideal to help Dodo to overcome his issues.
Dan of DBCanineWorks has been working with this family and sees the improvement and potential that Dodo has shown. We have been in communication with both Dan & Dodo's family and understand the commitment necessary to help this poor boy reach his full potential.
We would love to help this dog but without a committed foster home, our hands are tied.
So we are sharing this post with the hope that Dodo's hero will step up and offer him a new start!
Please reach out to Dan (DBCanineworks) directly for more information.
If you are interested in fostering Dodo, you can also complete our foster application:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED! PLEASE HELP!
We are in urgent need of adult dog food! Costco Kirkland Chicken & Rice formula is our preferred food but we will gladly accept any good quality CHICKEN based adult food.
If you would like to help us out, we have several drop-off locations in and around Winnipeg to accept your food donations.
Alternatively, if you wish for us to shop for you, please email:
[email protected]
with your donation.
The following 12 locations are ready and happy to receive food:
WINNIPEG
West - Parkdale Street in St. James, Alyssa 204-250-7068
West - Stradford Street in St. James, Kara 204-294-0751
West End – Ingersoll Street, Lauren 204-294-1830
South – off Abinojii Mikanah, Anirudh 1-616-834-8382
South – near St. Anne’s, Rhonda 204-996-8700
East – off Gateway Road, Gail 204-339-5484
East – off Grassie Blvd, Rick 204-612-6181 (TEXT preferred)
North Main / West St. Paul, Barb 204-771-9752
OUTSIDE WINNIPEG:
Lorette, Charlotte 204-229-7393
Oakville, Kaytlin 204-918-0865
Anola / Cooks Creek / Beausejour, Erin 204-232-3432
Grunthal, Victoria 204-381-6625
Thank you to all for your continued support!
If you would like to help us out, we have several drop-off locations in and around Winnipeg to accept your food donations.
Alternatively, if you wish for us to shop for you, please email:
[email protected]
with your donation.
The following 12 locations are ready and happy to receive food:
WINNIPEG
West - Parkdale Street in St. James, Alyssa 204-250-7068
West - Stradford Street in St. James, Kara 204-294-0751
West End – Ingersoll Street, Lauren 204-294-1830
South – off Abinojii Mikanah, Anirudh 1-616-834-8382
South – near St. Anne’s, Rhonda 204-996-8700
East – off Gateway Road, Gail 204-339-5484
East – off Grassie Blvd, Rick 204-612-6181 (TEXT preferred)
North Main / West St. Paul, Barb 204-771-9752
OUTSIDE WINNIPEG:
Lorette, Charlotte 204-229-7393
Oakville, Kaytlin 204-918-0865
Anola / Cooks Creek / Beausejour, Erin 204-232-3432
Grunthal, Victoria 204-381-6625
Thank you to all for your continued support!
Beautiful alumni Cleo has recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge leaving her heartbroken family and friends to mourn her loss. This wonderful girl lived a long, full life and was loved and cherished right to the end.
We send our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Rest well sweet Cleo, your memory will live forever.
We send our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Rest well sweet Cleo, your memory will live forever.
Sadly, beautiful alumni Shiloh has crossed the Bridge, leaving behind her heartbroken family. Shiloh was such an incredible girl, completely devoted to her family and friends. She lived a long and happy life as a cherished family member and she will never be forgotten.
From her extended family who kindly made a generous donation in her memory:
"Shiloh was much more than a pet; she was a deeply loving, caring, and devoted family member. She filled our lives with joy and comfort, always keeping a watchful and gentle presence over us."
Rest in Peace sweet Shiloh... you were so loved.
From her extended family who kindly made a generous donation in her memory:
"Shiloh was much more than a pet; she was a deeply loving, caring, and devoted family member. She filled our lives with joy and comfort, always keeping a watchful and gentle presence over us."
Rest in Peace sweet Shiloh... you were so loved.
Sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Stewart Gosselin and our sincere thank you to Brad, Connie and Diesel Gosselin for their generous donation in memory of Uncle Stewart.
KIMBER'S weight loss!
Today we are celebrating our beautiful Kimber's amazing weight-loss success story! Kimber was returned to our care in May of 2024 after her "Dad" passed away. Unfortunately Kimber's owner demonstrated his love for Kimber by greatly over-feeding her and she came back to us as a 110 pound girl. The ideal weight for a dog of her size and age is between 65 - 70 pounds.
After a $400+ vet visit ruling out any medical reason for her weight gain, her foster family started on a strict plan to help her regain her health.
Yesterday this wonderful girl achieved her goal and weighed in at 68 pounds! She has lost a whopping 42 pounds in just 9 months! Not only does she look so much better, she feels like a new dog! She is happy & energetic and enjoys her activities again.
Congratulations Kimber and special thanks to her foster family for being so diligent in helping Kimber restore her good health!
After a $400+ vet visit ruling out any medical reason for her weight gain, her foster family started on a strict plan to help her regain her health.
Yesterday this wonderful girl achieved her goal and weighed in at 68 pounds! She has lost a whopping 42 pounds in just 9 months! Not only does she look so much better, she feels like a new dog! She is happy & energetic and enjoys her activities again.
Congratulations Kimber and special thanks to her foster family for being so diligent in helping Kimber restore her good health!
Our beautiful Ginger is soon to be adopted so her current foster family took her to visit with, and say goodbye to, her first foster family.
Ginger had a wonderful visit with the people who made saving her a possibility, and where she first learned about love & kindness. This is what fostering looks like....
Thank you to both foster families for helping our sweet Ginger go from an unhappy beginning to a very bright future!
If you wish to experience the reward of helping a dog in need, please complete our online foster application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Ginger had a wonderful visit with the people who made saving her a possibility, and where she first learned about love & kindness. This is what fostering looks like....
Thank you to both foster families for helping our sweet Ginger go from an unhappy beginning to a very bright future!
If you wish to experience the reward of helping a dog in need, please complete our online foster application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Sadly our special boy Louie has now crossed the Rainbow Bridge after bringing many years of joy to his wonderful family. Louie came to us from another rescue as a mature adult dog. As he settled into our care, we realized just what a great dog he was. Loyal and loving to his people, calm and relaxed in every situation, Louie truly was a real gentleman. His forever family found him, fell in love and made him a cherished family member. They often brought him to our events to say hello to the many friends he had, and the happiness they all shared was always so evident.
We send our deepest condolences to all who loved this wonderful boy... rest well sweet Louie, you were so loved.
We send our deepest condolences to all who loved this wonderful boy... rest well sweet Louie, you were so loved.
Oh Nakita, what a big hole you have left behind...
Sadly our beautiful Nakita has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, leaving so many behind to mourn her loss.
Nakita flew to us from a northern community as a wee baby and, within days, stole the hearts of everyone she met. Tiny but bold, sweet but outrageous, gentle but goofy, Nakita was one of those "larger than life" personalities. Outgoing, inquisitive, with a HUGE love of life! Nakita loved everyone but none more than her Mom. That bond formed as soon as Nakita arrived and never faded over the many years.
Rest well sweet girl, our lives are all better because you were in it. You were so loved...
Sadly our beautiful Nakita has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, leaving so many behind to mourn her loss.
Nakita flew to us from a northern community as a wee baby and, within days, stole the hearts of everyone she met. Tiny but bold, sweet but outrageous, gentle but goofy, Nakita was one of those "larger than life" personalities. Outgoing, inquisitive, with a HUGE love of life! Nakita loved everyone but none more than her Mom. That bond formed as soon as Nakita arrived and never faded over the many years.
Rest well sweet girl, our lives are all better because you were in it. You were so loved...
Beautiful alumni Baya has crossed the Rainbow Bridge leaving a broken-hearted family behind to mourn her loss. Baya was all that any dog could be - best friend, adventure buddy and loyal protector, we know how much she will be missed.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Baya's loving family and we thank them for the many wonderful years they offered her.
"Every time you think of me, I am right there in your heart."
We send our heartfelt condolences to Baya's loving family and we thank them for the many wonderful years they offered her.
"Every time you think of me, I am right there in your heart."
Congratulations Pearl!
CONGRATULATIONS PEARL! (Now adopted)
Last week we celebrated our beautiful Pearl's successful completion of Advanced Obedience with Tess's Dog Training. Way to go Ms Pearl!
Special thank you to Pearl's devoted foster mom Debbie, who never gave up on helping Pearl achieve this, and so many other milestones!
There are many kinds of abuse we see in rescue, and not all show physical scars. Unfortunately, those of us involved in rescue see the "invisible" traumas left behind by irresponsible owners and/or breeders. Our very sweet Pearl is one of the survivors of such treatment, and so we celebrate her life and her amazing achievements!
BIG thank you being sent to Ashley of Tess's Dog Training for your continued support & encouragement! Also to Dan of DBCanineWorks for providing original advice & support! You guys are THE BEST and we are so grateful to have you in our corner! ❤
LOOK AT THAT SMILE!
Last week we celebrated our beautiful Pearl's successful completion of Advanced Obedience with Tess's Dog Training. Way to go Ms Pearl!
Special thank you to Pearl's devoted foster mom Debbie, who never gave up on helping Pearl achieve this, and so many other milestones!
There are many kinds of abuse we see in rescue, and not all show physical scars. Unfortunately, those of us involved in rescue see the "invisible" traumas left behind by irresponsible owners and/or breeders. Our very sweet Pearl is one of the survivors of such treatment, and so we celebrate her life and her amazing achievements!
BIG thank you being sent to Ashley of Tess's Dog Training for your continued support & encouragement! Also to Dan of DBCanineWorks for providing original advice & support! You guys are THE BEST and we are so grateful to have you in our corner! ❤
LOOK AT THAT SMILE!
Sadly, beautiful alumni Akela recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge after being diagnosed with an aggressive terminal disease. Akela's passing leaves behind some very broken hearts but also so many wonderful memories. Akela's life may have been shorter than hoped for, but her 9-1/2 years of life were lived to the fullest.
Rest well sweet girl... you were so loved. Our deepest condolences to Aleka's grieving family & friends.
Rest well sweet girl... you were so loved. Our deepest condolences to Aleka's grieving family & friends.
The following is written by Akela's owner...
Nineteen years! Yes, you read that correctly... 19 years. Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue originally opened as Manitoba German Shepherd Rescue in January of 2006.
This statement is easily relatable not only to all of us at MASR, but to all of our many fellow rescuers.
Much love and appreciation to all who support rescue efforts. Thank you.
This statement is easily relatable not only to all of us at MASR, but to all of our many fellow rescuers.
Much love and appreciation to all who support rescue efforts. Thank you.
Congratulations Kimber! Our beautiful girl Kimber was returned to our care in May (after the death of her owner), weighing in at a whopping 110 pounds. Kimber was immediately put on a strict diet and exercise plan, and 7 months later, she is down to 75 pounds!
This is a tremendous achievement and has restored Kimber's good health & happiness.
We are so grateful to Kimber's foster family for putting a plan in place and sticking to it. Only 5 more pounds to lose and Kimber will hit her target weight. Great job everyone!
This is a tremendous achievement and has restored Kimber's good health & happiness.
We are so grateful to Kimber's foster family for putting a plan in place and sticking to it. Only 5 more pounds to lose and Kimber will hit her target weight. Great job everyone!
FOSTERS NEEDED!
Fans of Star Trek will remember the famous hand salute and the phrase "Live Long and Prosper". We think that "Live Long and FOSTER" is a greeting worth sharing too!
Fostering a rescued animal really does SAVE LIVES! Without foster homes, rescues can't bring in animals, most in desperate need. So our wish to all is...
Live long and prosper AND FOSTER!
* We currently have several dogs and pups in need of a foster home. *
Please apply to join our team of heroes by completing our foster application form, located on our website at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster-application.html
Thank you! ❤
Fans of Star Trek will remember the famous hand salute and the phrase "Live Long and Prosper". We think that "Live Long and FOSTER" is a greeting worth sharing too!
Fostering a rescued animal really does SAVE LIVES! Without foster homes, rescues can't bring in animals, most in desperate need. So our wish to all is...
Live long and prosper AND FOSTER!
* We currently have several dogs and pups in need of a foster home. *
Please apply to join our team of heroes by completing our foster application form, located on our website at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster-application.html
Thank you! ❤
Or a loving foster home.... ❤
Just a reminder that MASR functions entirely on VOLUNTEERS. There are NO paid positions, NO bonuses, NO "perks" to volunteering or fostering for us; every dollar raised goes towards expenses related to the dogs and puppies in our care!
Our small but extremely dedicated team are all devoted to making a difference for dogs & puppies in need and our reward is knowing and seeing the impact we have made on the lives of these wonderful creatures.
PLEASE remember though that these same amazing volunteers have lives apart from our rescue. Some have full-time jobs, some have continuing education commitments, ALL have families and related responsibilities, especially during this holiday season!
Please practice kindness and understand that each and every one of us are doing our very best to reply and respond to everyone in a timely manner. Thank you!
Our small but extremely dedicated team are all devoted to making a difference for dogs & puppies in need and our reward is knowing and seeing the impact we have made on the lives of these wonderful creatures.
PLEASE remember though that these same amazing volunteers have lives apart from our rescue. Some have full-time jobs, some have continuing education commitments, ALL have families and related responsibilities, especially during this holiday season!
Please practice kindness and understand that each and every one of us are doing our very best to reply and respond to everyone in a timely manner. Thank you!
(Borrowed from another with photo of MASR's Jane)
"My foster dog stinks to high heaven. I don’t know for sure what breed he is. His eyes are blank and hard. He won’t let me pet him and growls when I reach for him. He has ragged scars and crusty sores on his skin. His nails are long and his teeth which he showed me are stained.
I sigh.
I drove two hours for this. I carefully maneuver him so that I can stuff him in the crate. Then I heft the crate and put it in the car. I am going home with my new foster dog.
At home I leave him in the crate till all the other dogs are in the yard. I get him out of the crate and ask him if he wants ‘outside.’ As I lead him to the door he hikes his leg on the wall and shows me his stained teeth again.
When we come in he goes to the crate because that’s the only safe place he sees. I offer him food but he won’t eat it if I look at him, so I turn my back. When I come back the food is gone. I ask again about ‘outside.’ When we come back I pat him before I let him in the crate, he jerks away and runs into the crate to show me his teeth.
The next day I decide I can’t stand the stink any longer. I lead him into the bath with cheese in my hand. His fear of me is not quite overcome by his wish for the cheese. And well he should fear me, for I will give him a bath.
After an attempt or two to bail out he is defeated and stands there. I have bathed four legged bath squirters for more dog years than he has been alive. His only defense was a show of his stained teeth that did not hold up to a face full of water.
As I wash him it is almost as if I wash not only the stink and dirt away but also some of his hardness. His eyes look full of sadness now. And he looks completely pitiful as only a soap covered dog can. I tell him that he will feel better when he is cleaned. After the soap the towels are not too bad so he lets me rub him dry. I take him outside. He runs for joy. The joy of not being in the tub and the joy of being clean. I, the bath giver, am allowed to share the joy. He comes to me and lets me pet him.
His skin is healing. He likes for me to pet him. I think I know what color he will be when his hair grows in. I have found out he is terrified of other dogs. So I carefully introduce him to my mildest four legged brat. It doesn’t go well.
Two weeks later a new vet bill for an infection that was missed on the first visit. He plays with the other dogs.
Three weeks later he asks to be petted. He chewed up part of the rug.
Eight weeks later his coat shines, he has gained weight. He shows his clean teeth when his tongue lolls out after he plays chase in the yard with the gang. His eyes are soft and filled with life. He loves hugs and likes to show off his tricks, if you have the cheese.
Someone adopted him today... When they saw him the first time they said he was the most beautiful dog they had ever seen.
Six months later I got a call from his new family. He is wonderful, smart, well behaved and very loving. How could someone not want him? I told them I didn’t know. He is beautiful. They all are."
Fosters change the world, so please consider opening your home to a dog in need!
Credits
- EVERY RESCUER ACROSS OUR COUNTRY -
"My foster dog stinks to high heaven. I don’t know for sure what breed he is. His eyes are blank and hard. He won’t let me pet him and growls when I reach for him. He has ragged scars and crusty sores on his skin. His nails are long and his teeth which he showed me are stained.
I sigh.
I drove two hours for this. I carefully maneuver him so that I can stuff him in the crate. Then I heft the crate and put it in the car. I am going home with my new foster dog.
At home I leave him in the crate till all the other dogs are in the yard. I get him out of the crate and ask him if he wants ‘outside.’ As I lead him to the door he hikes his leg on the wall and shows me his stained teeth again.
When we come in he goes to the crate because that’s the only safe place he sees. I offer him food but he won’t eat it if I look at him, so I turn my back. When I come back the food is gone. I ask again about ‘outside.’ When we come back I pat him before I let him in the crate, he jerks away and runs into the crate to show me his teeth.
The next day I decide I can’t stand the stink any longer. I lead him into the bath with cheese in my hand. His fear of me is not quite overcome by his wish for the cheese. And well he should fear me, for I will give him a bath.
After an attempt or two to bail out he is defeated and stands there. I have bathed four legged bath squirters for more dog years than he has been alive. His only defense was a show of his stained teeth that did not hold up to a face full of water.
As I wash him it is almost as if I wash not only the stink and dirt away but also some of his hardness. His eyes look full of sadness now. And he looks completely pitiful as only a soap covered dog can. I tell him that he will feel better when he is cleaned. After the soap the towels are not too bad so he lets me rub him dry. I take him outside. He runs for joy. The joy of not being in the tub and the joy of being clean. I, the bath giver, am allowed to share the joy. He comes to me and lets me pet him.
His skin is healing. He likes for me to pet him. I think I know what color he will be when his hair grows in. I have found out he is terrified of other dogs. So I carefully introduce him to my mildest four legged brat. It doesn’t go well.
Two weeks later a new vet bill for an infection that was missed on the first visit. He plays with the other dogs.
Three weeks later he asks to be petted. He chewed up part of the rug.
Eight weeks later his coat shines, he has gained weight. He shows his clean teeth when his tongue lolls out after he plays chase in the yard with the gang. His eyes are soft and filled with life. He loves hugs and likes to show off his tricks, if you have the cheese.
Someone adopted him today... When they saw him the first time they said he was the most beautiful dog they had ever seen.
Six months later I got a call from his new family. He is wonderful, smart, well behaved and very loving. How could someone not want him? I told them I didn’t know. He is beautiful. They all are."
Fosters change the world, so please consider opening your home to a dog in need!
Credits
- EVERY RESCUER ACROSS OUR COUNTRY -
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] if you would like more information. Want to apply? Complete our online foster application located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
[email protected]
(no password needed)
OR
mail a cheque to: MASR Treasurer, 82 Norham Road
West St. Paul MB R4A 2A8
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!
[email protected]
(no password needed)
OR
mail a cheque to: MASR Treasurer, 82 Norham Road
West St. Paul MB R4A 2A8
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!
