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Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue

HELPING DOGS SINCE 2006!

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​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!
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​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!

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​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.

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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.
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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

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Introducing our four new babies!

Welcome Hazel, Maple, Poppy & Ivy.
(Their mom will be spayed and returned to the owner.)


These pups are only 5 weeks old and are being fostered together.

We will be placing them into individual foster homes when they are 8 weeks old.

If you are interested in fostering one of these little sweeties at that time, please complete our online foster application at:  https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster-application.html

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We are in urgent need of foster homes!

Here are just some of the dogs that we need foster families for:

CHRISSY is a beautiful, young female, smaller-sized Shepherd cross requiring a foster home with adults willing to work on helping her build her confidence. She can be with neutered male dogs (she loves to play), no cats please.

RANGER is a very handsome male Shepherd cross that was dumped by his owner and left to fend for himself. Thankfully he was trapped by L.E.A.S.H. and is currently at W.A.S. Ranger needs to go to a very kind and patient foster home with no children or other pets until he gets over his fears. *NOTE* at this time Ranger is a "fight or flight" risk and he needs an experienced knowledgeable foster home to work with him.

RUBY is a very sweet but energetic young female Husky / Shepherd cross, spayed female. House and crate trained, good with other dogs and good with owner's grandchildren.

FEZCO is an eight month old male Shepherd cross pup. Originally picked up by W.A.S. and transferred to W.H.S., this poor pup needs to get into a home environment with a foster family who can work on helping him overcome his fear. Great with other dogs but fearful of new people.

These dogs need our help and we need YOUR help to be able to offer them a second chance!

Fostering costs you nothing, we supply everything. We have a great team of dedicated people to help. If you are able to open your heart and home to a dog in need, please email:
fostermasr@gmail.com with any questions, or complete the foster application on our website at www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com

Please help us help bear! 

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This is our beautiful Bear. This poor boy was surrendered to us after his previous owner was unable to help him any further.
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Let us share some of Bear's story...

Bear was originally found as a young stray in pretty rough shape. A concerned family took him in and sought medical attention for his many wounds. Including a quite serious chest wound. While his multiple superficial wounds eventually healed, his chest injury continued to cause him problems and poor Bear was suffering greatly. Unfortunately some VERY small foreign matter was left inside Bear's chest and these segments of ?? were channeling their way out of his body creating actual "holes" in his chest. 

Bear needed surgery again and this wasn't going to be an easy procedure. The foreign fragments needed to be isolated and removed but they were buried deep within tissue. The "channels" needed to be cleansed, closed, & scar tissue & mineralized areas removed. This was an extensive procedure, performed by specialist Dr. Hagen and assisted by our own veterinary team at Plessis Vet. Bear now has 20 staples holding his chest together, two drainage tubes clearing away the extra fluids, massive antibiotics and pain medications making life tolerable for this poor pup.

Bear is a good boy and has tolerated everything quite well considering all he has been through. We can't even begin to imagine the pain he has suffered for so long now and it is no surprise that vet visits aren't his favorite thing. But our commitment to our dogs is genuine, through the good times and the bad. And we are committed to seeing this through for Bear so that one day, he too will have the "happy ever after" he so deserves.

To date, Bear's treatment has cost us $4,381.09 and, although nobody wants to spend this type of money, how can anyone deny a sweet loving dog a second chance? We are a small rescue with multiple other dogs all needing care, and this bill is just too high for us to absorb without asking for your assistance.

We are asking our supporters if they can help us with Bear's veterinary expenses. Times are tough for us right now but some things (like Bear) just can't wait until things get better.

If you are wanting to make a donation towards Bear's expenses, here is how:
1) PREFERRED Etransfer us directly at: treasurermasr@gmail.com and make sure you include your full name and physical mailing address if you wish a tax receipt.
2) Call in a credit card payment directly to Plessis Vet at 204-691-8838 and make sure you specify it is to go on Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue's account for Bear (Sorry but we are unable to issue tax receipts for payments made directly to our vet.)
3) Mail a cheque to Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue, 82 Norham Road, West St Paul MB R4A 2A8
4) Make a PayPal donation. The link is on our website.
THANK YOU.

​From Rags to Riches
Beautiful senior boy Rex, our current FOREVER FOSTER. Came into our care 14 months ago 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!

Pet Valu Paw month
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Every donation to MASR that Pet Valu Bridgwater receives in JUNE will receive an entry to win one of three great prizes. There is a great dog package, a great cat package, and a pair of SUPERCYCLE bikes!
fundraiser !!

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We are honored that Pet Valu Bridgwater chose MASR as the rescue to support during Pet Valu's PAW MONTH, the month of June!

The goal is to raise $3000 through donations from their customers, and that would be such a help to us as we struggle with keeping current with our veterinary expenses.

Every donation to MASR that Pet Valu Bridgwater receives will receive an entry to win one of three great prizes. There is a great dog package, a great cat package, and a pair of SUPERCYCLE bikes!

Thank you and good luck to all who support MASR and special thanks to the Pet Valu Bridgwater staff and management for choosing Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue!

Pet Valu Bridgwater
400 North Town Road

#petvalubridgwater

Thank you bridgwater Pet Valu !

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Our fosters, our dogs and our volunteers all had a great time at our Adoption Day Saturday at Pet Valu Bridgwater! Thank you so much to the management & staff for providing us with such a great location the last two weekends. We hope to return again soon.

Thank you to all who dropped in to say hi, meet some pretty wonderful dogs, and support our efforts.
Thank you to all the people who donated amazing homemade baking for our Bake Sale.

And, as always, thank you to our wonderful fosters and volunteers.
*Reminder to all that you can still get in on the three prize packages being offered at Pet Valu Bridgwater! Tickets are available until the end of June!

introducing JERSEY

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​JERSEY
Beautiful Jersey is a one year old neutered male German Shepherd. Jersey is a happy outgoing boy with a wonderful personality. Right now we are working on improving his manners and he is settling in to his foster home very nicely.
Jersey is not available for adoption yet and we aren't accepting applications for him at this time.

welcome JERSEY

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​Welcome to MASR Jersey! 

This beautiful one-year-old neutered male German Shepherd is settling in nicely. 

We are still getting to know him and he is not yet available for adoption. But we do know that he is a friendly, happy, outgoing pup, very curious and inquisitive. ❤ 

*We are not yet accepting applications for Jersey.

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​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

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​Our beautiful Chrissy is now looking for her forever home!
Happy and healthy, Chrissy is a wonderful pup that loves to use her brain and learn new things. She will do best with an experienced owner able to provide her with leadership and boundaries. Chrissy is friendly and very sweet with people she knows, curious but reserved at first with strangers. Chrissy has a high prey drive so a home with no small pets is desired. House, crate and leash trained.
If you would like to meet this gorgeous girl, please complete our online application at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com

Tank needs a new foster
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* CUrrent as of June 11, 2022

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​TANK
Beautiful Tank is a 9 year old 3-legged neutered male German Shepherd / St. Bernard cross.
Relinquished to our care by his owner who sadly was no longer able to care for Tank properly.
Tank has been well loved and cared for his entire life and it shows. Sweet and gentle, this big handsome boy is now looking for a new forever home while we continue to work on some medical issues.

Tank is easy going and good with female dogs, although he does display (occasionally) some resource guarding with other dogs. Not suitable for a home with cats or small animals. Tank is a big boy with a mind of his own and needs a forever home able to provide consistent gentle leadership.
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Tank is now available for adoption to the right home/family, willing to work with us while we continue to help him get healthy. If you are interested in meeting this beautiful boy, please complete our online application form at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com

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We are in urgent need of a NEW foster home for Bear.
* Current as of June 14, 2022
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Bear is going after the resident cats in his current foster home, so we need a no-cat/no small animal foster please.

Bear walks well on leash and is completely house & crate trained. He knows sit, stay, down, shake, cookie, no and loves to play fetch! Loves car rides and is very good in the car.

Bear is a really good dog and other than chasing cats, he is a perfect boy! Can someone please help and foster this beautiful man while we work on helping him recover fully from a previous injury?
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If you can help, please email:
fostermasr@gmail.com
or complete our online foster application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...

SHELLY needs a FOSTER!
FOSTER NEEDED....can you help?
​* CUrrent as of May 23, 2022

Please email fostermasr@gmail.com

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Adorable Kneesa vs the blanket!
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​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  : ) *

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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:


treasurer@masrescue.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!

​Gorgeous Penny still needs a foster!
​*current June 11, 2022

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​Just look at this very special girl!
This is Penny, a 2 year old healthy 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 so they are reluctantly letting us find her the perfect 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.

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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 this beautiful girl, please email us at fostermasr@gmail.com and we will be happy to arrange a meeting!

​What will you get out of this?
  • A crash course in how to manage your home like a trainer.
  • You'll be a pro by the end and your friends will be asking you for help!
  • The love and loyalty of an animal companion.
  • All. The. Belly rubs. All of them. All yours.
  • Our gratitude for helping save the life of one amazing dog!
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Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you feel you can help!

a Very generous thank you!


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We are always looking for dedicated fosters to join our amazing team of volunteers
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adopt

Have a look at our adoptable dogs and puppies and meet your future best friend!
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Learn more about how you can donate,  support MASR by volunteering or attending an event!
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MASR Is a REGISTERED CHARITY
We will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
Please send your e-transfer donations to TREASURER@MASRESCUE.COM
(no password needed)


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