Please read if you are thinking of adopting a dog or pup from us.
We have been overwhelmed by the numbers of inquiries and applications we receive once a pup becomes available for adoption. Within minutes our inbox is filling up with applications for the ONE puppy! Our procedure has always been to process applications on a first come/first served basis. It is the only way to guarantee fairness. Our application process remains the same as always with admin approval, reference checks, home visits etc. and we are not changing the process because of the increase in demand for puppies! Just because someone is the first applicant, does not necessarily mean they will be approved. We accept several applications for each dog/pup and then we STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
We understand the frustration involved for people trying to adopt a new family member and not having their applications accepted because we have received so many already. It is frustrating to our volunteers as well to have to pass on bad news to people who are hoping to adopt.
Please understand that our volunteers are all doing their best to answer inquiries and process applications in a timely and thorough manner. Thank you!
We have been overwhelmed by the numbers of inquiries and applications we receive once a pup becomes available for adoption. Within minutes our inbox is filling up with applications for the ONE puppy! Our procedure has always been to process applications on a first come/first served basis. It is the only way to guarantee fairness. Our application process remains the same as always with admin approval, reference checks, home visits etc. and we are not changing the process because of the increase in demand for puppies! Just because someone is the first applicant, does not necessarily mean they will be approved. We accept several applications for each dog/pup and then we STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
We understand the frustration involved for people trying to adopt a new family member and not having their applications accepted because we have received so many already. It is frustrating to our volunteers as well to have to pass on bad news to people who are hoping to adopt.
Please understand that our volunteers are all doing their best to answer inquiries and process applications in a timely and thorough manner. Thank you!
MASR would like everyone to know that we take pandemic concerns very seriously. We follow all current public health orders and expect the same from any interested applicants. While we wish to stick with our long established policies regarding adoption applications, we have adapted some of our procedures to insure that safety for all is always our priority.
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these tough times. Stay well everyone!
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these tough times. Stay well everyone!
PLEASE do some research about dogs in general and German Shepherds in particular before deciding you want one. All puppies are cute and lovable but if you don't understand the history & purpose of the breed, you won't be prepared for the reality of a German Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup. They are known worldwide for their unmatched loyalty, their endless courage and stamina, and their devotion to their family. BUT they are a remarkably intelligent dog that require a calm consistent leader to teach them manners and we have to EARN that loyalty we all desire. German Shepherds are a member of the Herding Group. Their original purpose was to provide protection to herds of sheep. They are naturally protective and also driven to "herd". As puppies, they are rough, very high drive, nipping little alligators. Chasing anything is FUN and many Shepherds are "prey" driven which means, cats and rabbits and birds are all "fair game" to your puppy. You MUST be prepared to accept the challenge that a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup will provide you with or please don't apply for one. A dog should be for LIFE, and all family members should be onboard with expectations of acceptable behavior and responsibility. We can offer guidance and direction but be prepared to engage the support of a professional trainer if you are new to owning a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup or adult. The amount of effort a person puts into any dog or pup will determine the outcome of owning one of these amazing animals.
Important information about our spay/neuter policy.
Today I am sharing an important post for anyone who is considering adopting a dog or puppy from us. We are a rescue which means that 1) every single one of us are volunteers and that 2) every single one of us care deeply about each and every animal that crosses our path. We aren't the biggest or best known rescue, we aren't even the longest in operation here in Manitoba, although we are close. But we have been donating our time, our efforts, our knowledge for almost 16 years now. It's a LOT of work but it is worth it for the hundreds and hundreds of dogs we have helped. We believe in the value of EVERY SINGLE dog, this is not a numbers game or a competition. From the moment we say "yes, we can help", until the moment a dog goes to his/her forever home, we devote everything we have to that individual dog or puppy. We feed only good quality food and we provide top-notch veterinary care, regardless of our current bank account. We provide full vaccinations and heartworm protection and everything else that pops up. Our foster homes and forever homes are checked thoroughly. And we provide extensive detailed information to our fosters and our adopters. Basically we do everything we know in order to offer the very best care we can to each and every dog we meet, FOREVER.
Having said all that, there is one area that we know we can improve on and that is delaying all spays and neuters until after a dog or puppy has reached maturity. The research supporting this has been available for decades, this is nothing new. The hormones responsible for many things important to the health and development of dogs are lost once the animal has been altered. These hormones play such an important part in the overall wellbeing of each and every dog. (I don't need to go into all the details - if you are interested, there is a huge amount of information online.) Being a rescue though means that we are expected to alter everything, and we certainly do and always have. But we alter at a date chosen to give the dog the best possible opportunity to develop properly. Our contract currently states that we will schedule altering after 7 months for females and 10 months for males, but we are changing this, effective immediately. We are scheduling all dogs now for dates after they have reached their one year birthday.
What does this mean for you, our future adopters? Well, it means that if you adopt a female pup from us, chances are that she may have a heat cycle before she is spayed. If you aren't willing to "deal with" a heat cycle, don't adopt a female. It's a normal part of maturing for all females, and it is a question of making certain sacrifices for approximately 3 weeks THAT WILL BENEFIT YOUR DOG FOR THE REMAINDER OF HER LIFE. Simple really. Same with males. Male dogs may typically mark things... again, perfectly normal dog behavior. If you can't bear to have a dog mark things, don't adopt a male (some females mark as well but most often it is males). If you aren't willing to teach your male dog what is appropriate marking (trees) versus what is not appropriate (furniture), don't adopt a male. We have been pushing this information since the day we started and have delayed spays and neuters for as long as possible with our adopters. Nothing really has changed except that we are now making it official that the one year mark is our new minimum age. This will hopefully be a deterrent to adopters who wish for Fido to never fully mature. Our Fidos certainly will. We are not worried about accidental litters. To date we have not had even one "whoops" litter in any of our dogs. Because there really is no need or excuse for an unwanted pregnancy if you adopt to responsible people. And we will all continue to work hard to insure that our dogs only go to responsible, loving, committed homes.
We are hoping that people committed to the individual health and wellbeing of each and every dog, whether purebred champion or rescued stray recognize this as a step in the right direction for the overall health and longevity of every single pup. Thank you to everyone who recognizes this post for what it is - a rescue comprised of people who genuinely care, not just for today but for all days.
Having said all that, there is one area that we know we can improve on and that is delaying all spays and neuters until after a dog or puppy has reached maturity. The research supporting this has been available for decades, this is nothing new. The hormones responsible for many things important to the health and development of dogs are lost once the animal has been altered. These hormones play such an important part in the overall wellbeing of each and every dog. (I don't need to go into all the details - if you are interested, there is a huge amount of information online.) Being a rescue though means that we are expected to alter everything, and we certainly do and always have. But we alter at a date chosen to give the dog the best possible opportunity to develop properly. Our contract currently states that we will schedule altering after 7 months for females and 10 months for males, but we are changing this, effective immediately. We are scheduling all dogs now for dates after they have reached their one year birthday.
What does this mean for you, our future adopters? Well, it means that if you adopt a female pup from us, chances are that she may have a heat cycle before she is spayed. If you aren't willing to "deal with" a heat cycle, don't adopt a female. It's a normal part of maturing for all females, and it is a question of making certain sacrifices for approximately 3 weeks THAT WILL BENEFIT YOUR DOG FOR THE REMAINDER OF HER LIFE. Simple really. Same with males. Male dogs may typically mark things... again, perfectly normal dog behavior. If you can't bear to have a dog mark things, don't adopt a male (some females mark as well but most often it is males). If you aren't willing to teach your male dog what is appropriate marking (trees) versus what is not appropriate (furniture), don't adopt a male. We have been pushing this information since the day we started and have delayed spays and neuters for as long as possible with our adopters. Nothing really has changed except that we are now making it official that the one year mark is our new minimum age. This will hopefully be a deterrent to adopters who wish for Fido to never fully mature. Our Fidos certainly will. We are not worried about accidental litters. To date we have not had even one "whoops" litter in any of our dogs. Because there really is no need or excuse for an unwanted pregnancy if you adopt to responsible people. And we will all continue to work hard to insure that our dogs only go to responsible, loving, committed homes.
We are hoping that people committed to the individual health and wellbeing of each and every dog, whether purebred champion or rescued stray recognize this as a step in the right direction for the overall health and longevity of every single pup. Thank you to everyone who recognizes this post for what it is - a rescue comprised of people who genuinely care, not just for today but for all days.
From the beginning, 16 years ago, our commitment to each and every dog has remained the same. To get them into our care where they are safe. To provide them with the best we can offer in nutrition, the best we can offer in veterinary care, providing them each with guidance, boundaries and structure. This is a basic necessity for all dogs but especially important for the previously unwanted, the fearful, the abused and/or neglected. And love. The love poured into our dogs by our amazing foster families has helped many a dog forget their less than ideal past.
Beautiful Rex didn't have a great start. And his life went from bad to worse when his owner passed away. Rex was an outdoor dog, living his entire life on one small plot of land. Never went anywhere and never exposed to so many things we all take for granted. Not abused physically but never socialized, never played with, never kept company on cold winter nights. He was just "there". After his owner died, extended family tried to help and brought Rex to Winnipeg. That didn't work out well - Rex went from a life of basic isolation to a busy home with multiple people, multiple other dogs/pets, etc. We were contacted because it was not working well at all and poor Rex had nowhere or nobody left to go to. We placed Rex into a quiet foster home with a young couple and one happy, balanced female dog. We started medical care immediately. Rex's transition was slow and filled with many ups and downs. Medically he was suffering from multiple ailments. Stress had him self mutilating and fear had him biting. But we didn't give up. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now, almost a year later, here is our beautiful boy. No longer stressed and harming himself, no longer snapping out as a method of feeling safe. Rex has learned the joy and safety of being part of a family. He understands play now. He knows the comfort of a soft sofa to lay old tired bones on.
Rex is a senior dog and because he still has medical issues and dietary restrictions, and mainly because he deserves to live the rest of his life where he knows he is loved, we decided that Rex will remain one of MASR's permanent foster dogs. He will remain for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish.
Rescue is so much more than a verb. It is a promise and we intend to always keep our promises to these deserving creatures.
If you want to join our team of heroes by becoming a foster family, please complete the foster application form found Here
Beautiful Rex didn't have a great start. And his life went from bad to worse when his owner passed away. Rex was an outdoor dog, living his entire life on one small plot of land. Never went anywhere and never exposed to so many things we all take for granted. Not abused physically but never socialized, never played with, never kept company on cold winter nights. He was just "there". After his owner died, extended family tried to help and brought Rex to Winnipeg. That didn't work out well - Rex went from a life of basic isolation to a busy home with multiple people, multiple other dogs/pets, etc. We were contacted because it was not working well at all and poor Rex had nowhere or nobody left to go to. We placed Rex into a quiet foster home with a young couple and one happy, balanced female dog. We started medical care immediately. Rex's transition was slow and filled with many ups and downs. Medically he was suffering from multiple ailments. Stress had him self mutilating and fear had him biting. But we didn't give up. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now, almost a year later, here is our beautiful boy. No longer stressed and harming himself, no longer snapping out as a method of feeling safe. Rex has learned the joy and safety of being part of a family. He understands play now. He knows the comfort of a soft sofa to lay old tired bones on.
Rex is a senior dog and because he still has medical issues and dietary restrictions, and mainly because he deserves to live the rest of his life where he knows he is loved, we decided that Rex will remain one of MASR's permanent foster dogs. He will remain for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish.
Rescue is so much more than a verb. It is a promise and we intend to always keep our promises to these deserving creatures.
If you want to join our team of heroes by becoming a foster family, please complete the foster application form found Here
Our latest raffle!
All proceeds go towards supporting our two most severely injured dogs, Fable & Timber. (More updates on these two dogs later today.)
Check out this great inflatable 10 foot paddle board! Tickets only $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw date August 27th at 3 pm. Tickets available at Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road. License number LGCA 6716-RF-38339. Good luck!
All proceeds go towards supporting our two most severely injured dogs, Fable & Timber. (More updates on these two dogs later today.)
Check out this great inflatable 10 foot paddle board! Tickets only $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw date August 27th at 3 pm. Tickets available at Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road. License number LGCA 6716-RF-38339. Good luck!
Mia, Tia, Luna & Robyn are all waiting for individual foster homes! These adorable 10 week old sisters are needing to be separated but we can't do that until we have committed foster homes.
Can you help? Apply online at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Can you help? Apply online at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Fable update
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FABLE UPDATE:
Beautiful Fable is doing so well in her loving foster home. Gaining some much needed weight, wounds closed and her hair is growing back now. A couple of bumps along the road (expected with any injuries that severe) but steadily improving. She is gradually learning good things. Regular mealtimes, gentle kind people, walks (and steps to sit on), the companionship of a foster "brother". We are so happy to see the transformation and grateful to everyone who helped this beautiful sweetheart get the care she needed! * Fable is still in recovery and not yet available for adoption. |
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Our beautiful Fable continues to improve every day!
Gone are the fearful eyes and trembling painful body. Instead our sweet girl is smiling in her sleep. ❤ Wonderful dedicated veterinary team + wonderful dedicated foster family = peaceful happy pup! 🙂 |
TIMBER is now in our care !
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES!
Introducing our most recent rescue, beautiful Timber.
Timber is a young male Shepherd cross pup from a remote community. Unfortunately this poor pup suffered some very serious injuries after recently being hit by a vehicle.
Found and rushed into our care, Timber is currently receiving treatment for multiple wounds, both visible and internal, at our vet clinic, where he will remain for as yet an undetermined number of days. Specialists have been contacted to examine and consult on the best treatment plan moving forward and we should know more soon.
Please keep this beautiful pup in your thoughts and prayers. Timber is going to need all the love and support that we can offer to fully recover and will likely have a long road ahead of him. Yet he is loving and gentle, seeming to understand everyone is trying to help him.
If you wish to help us to help Timber, please donate:
* Etransfer donations to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com (receipts given for donations of $20 or more if you include your mailing address).
* Cheque donations to:
MASR, 1030 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2X 1A1
* Credit card donations to: (PLEASE SPECIFY DONATION IS FOR MASR'S TIMBER)
Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road, 204-691-8838
Thank you to everyone for your continued support!
Timber is a young male Shepherd cross pup from a remote community. Unfortunately this poor pup suffered some very serious injuries after recently being hit by a vehicle.
Found and rushed into our care, Timber is currently receiving treatment for multiple wounds, both visible and internal, at our vet clinic, where he will remain for as yet an undetermined number of days. Specialists have been contacted to examine and consult on the best treatment plan moving forward and we should know more soon.
Please keep this beautiful pup in your thoughts and prayers. Timber is going to need all the love and support that we can offer to fully recover and will likely have a long road ahead of him. Yet he is loving and gentle, seeming to understand everyone is trying to help him.
If you wish to help us to help Timber, please donate:
* Etransfer donations to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com (receipts given for donations of $20 or more if you include your mailing address).
* Cheque donations to:
MASR, 1030 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2X 1A1
* Credit card donations to: (PLEASE SPECIFY DONATION IS FOR MASR'S TIMBER)
Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road, 204-691-8838
Thank you to everyone for your continued support!
timber update !
TIMBER UPDATE:
This is Timber, the poor pup that had been hit by a car and crawled off to suffer alone. Young (under a year), suffering from horrific injuries and unable to walk or drag himself any further, Timber was thankfully spotted by a caring community member who placed a sheet over the open gaping wound to offer some protection until help could be found. (First photo) Any movement caused him to scream out in pain. We were contacted and how could we say no? Emergency transport was arranged and Timber came into care.
Once sedated at our vet clinic and after a thorough examination & multiple xrays, the full extent of Timber's injuries was known. Timber has several fractures, multiple lacerations & abrasions, and the most serious injury - one large gaping wound in his groin/hip area. (Second photo) Plus evidence that he had been shot at some previous time. Because of the very poor condition of skin and tissue surrounding this wound, our vets were concerned with closing it. The wound is huge and the skin/tissue around it was not able to support stitches or staples. Timber was in bad shape and his prognosis was guarded at best.
Specialist Dr. Hagen was called in to assess and assist. After another thorough exam, a recovery plan was created. This week finally Timber was able to have this wound closed off and drainage tubes inserted. (Third photo) He still can not walk but he has begun taking small tentative steps.
At a later date, once fully healed from his external injuries, Timber will need FHO surgery to repair one damaged hip. He will remain at the clinic until the fear of his closed wound reopening again has passed, likely several more days. Once released to his foster home, Timber will have several weeks of recovery before we can finally celebrate his victory.
In the meantime, this beautiful pup is fully medicated with antibiotics and heavy pain management. He is now off the IV and eating & drinking on his own. He considers our veterinarians and staff as his friends and offers them friendly gentle tail wags. His will to live is strong and he hasn't given up so we are not giving up on him!
It is our sad reality that we can't save them all. Try as we might, some things are just out of our control. But when we have a pup like Timber (or the many before him), who so desperately want to live, our commitment is to do whatever it takes to give them that second chance. In Timber's case it is going to take time and money and lots of love and TLC.
If you believe in our efforts to help dogs like our Timber, PLEASE consider donating even a small amount towards his care. We will issue a tax receipt for any donation of $20 or more if you provide a full mailing address to send the receipt.
Donations can be made by several methods.
Etransfer to: treasurermasr@gmail.com
Mail cheque payable to MASR to: 1030 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2X 1A1
PayPal (link on website)
Credit card payment directly to Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road, (204) 691-8838
Timber and all of us thank you!
This is Timber, the poor pup that had been hit by a car and crawled off to suffer alone. Young (under a year), suffering from horrific injuries and unable to walk or drag himself any further, Timber was thankfully spotted by a caring community member who placed a sheet over the open gaping wound to offer some protection until help could be found. (First photo) Any movement caused him to scream out in pain. We were contacted and how could we say no? Emergency transport was arranged and Timber came into care.
Once sedated at our vet clinic and after a thorough examination & multiple xrays, the full extent of Timber's injuries was known. Timber has several fractures, multiple lacerations & abrasions, and the most serious injury - one large gaping wound in his groin/hip area. (Second photo) Plus evidence that he had been shot at some previous time. Because of the very poor condition of skin and tissue surrounding this wound, our vets were concerned with closing it. The wound is huge and the skin/tissue around it was not able to support stitches or staples. Timber was in bad shape and his prognosis was guarded at best.
Specialist Dr. Hagen was called in to assess and assist. After another thorough exam, a recovery plan was created. This week finally Timber was able to have this wound closed off and drainage tubes inserted. (Third photo) He still can not walk but he has begun taking small tentative steps.
At a later date, once fully healed from his external injuries, Timber will need FHO surgery to repair one damaged hip. He will remain at the clinic until the fear of his closed wound reopening again has passed, likely several more days. Once released to his foster home, Timber will have several weeks of recovery before we can finally celebrate his victory.
In the meantime, this beautiful pup is fully medicated with antibiotics and heavy pain management. He is now off the IV and eating & drinking on his own. He considers our veterinarians and staff as his friends and offers them friendly gentle tail wags. His will to live is strong and he hasn't given up so we are not giving up on him!
It is our sad reality that we can't save them all. Try as we might, some things are just out of our control. But when we have a pup like Timber (or the many before him), who so desperately want to live, our commitment is to do whatever it takes to give them that second chance. In Timber's case it is going to take time and money and lots of love and TLC.
If you believe in our efforts to help dogs like our Timber, PLEASE consider donating even a small amount towards his care. We will issue a tax receipt for any donation of $20 or more if you provide a full mailing address to send the receipt.
Donations can be made by several methods.
Etransfer to: treasurermasr@gmail.com
Mail cheque payable to MASR to: 1030 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2X 1A1
PayPal (link on website)
Credit card payment directly to Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road, (204) 691-8838
Timber and all of us thank you!
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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! Tank is easy going and good with female dogs, although he can 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. Tank is now available for adoption to the right home/family who will allow our wonderful boy to live out his twilight years being loved and cherished. If you are interested in meeting this beautiful boy, please complete our online application form at: www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com |
poppy and ivy
now available for adoption
Guess what...we're ready to find our very own families!
Poppy (adoption pending) and Ivy are now available for adoption.
Please email masradopt@gmail.com if you have questions.
Adoption applications can be found on our website www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Poppy (adoption pending) and Ivy are now available for adoption.
Please email masradopt@gmail.com if you have questions.
Adoption applications can be found on our website www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
bEAR IS NOW AVAILABLE for adoption !
After extraordinary vet care, excellent foster care and months of healing time, Bear is now ready to find his forever home!
This handsome 4 year old has excellent house manners and is a joy to have around.
He always wants to be around his person and will cuddle up beside you for naps. He is crate trained.
He walks really nice and will only pull if he sees a squirrel/rabbit or sometimes gets excited when he sees other dogs. Lovely jogging companion, he’ll stay right beside you and listens well. Loves to steal your spot on the couch when you get up! lol
Bear has been around dogs but because of his injuries playing was not an option. Bear does enjoy playing with cats but if they run, he will chase them.
Bear is now available for adoption. Please email masradopt@gmail.com if you have questions. Adoption applications can be found on our website www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
This handsome 4 year old has excellent house manners and is a joy to have around.
He always wants to be around his person and will cuddle up beside you for naps. He is crate trained.
He walks really nice and will only pull if he sees a squirrel/rabbit or sometimes gets excited when he sees other dogs. Lovely jogging companion, he’ll stay right beside you and listens well. Loves to steal your spot on the couch when you get up! lol
Bear has been around dogs but because of his injuries playing was not an option. Bear does enjoy playing with cats but if they run, he will chase them.
Bear is now available for adoption. Please email masradopt@gmail.com if you have questions. Adoption applications can be found on our website www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Individual foster homes urgently needed for these 6 beautiful little girls!
Female, 8 week old Shepherd cross pups.
Fostering costs you nothing, we provide everything. Please consider joining our team of heroes and helping one of these beautiful girls.
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Female, 8 week old Shepherd cross pups.
Fostering costs you nothing, we provide everything. Please consider joining our team of heroes and helping one of these beautiful girls.
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
We need FOSTERS !
If interested in joining our team of heroes, apply online at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
If interested in joining our team of heroes, apply online at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
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Although she is still far from being "out of the woods" yet, we are remaining hopeful and positive for Fable's eventual recovery. Her wounds are slowly beginning the process of healing and Fable herself is starting to feel somewhat better. She is able to walk better today and the medications have been effective in controlling her pain.
Look at this beautiful girl! One day this sweetheart will be so much more than just a "pretty face". The rest of her badly damaged body will match that gorgeous face!! From the bottom of our hearts, we wish to thank everyone for your donations towards Fable's care. I will create a post soon and name every one of you. YOU have helped make this poor pup's eventual "happy ever after" possible with your kindness and generosity. Her continued care will be lengthy and expensive and we are still happy to continue to accept your donations. Etransfer to: treasurermasr@gmail.com and please include your mailing address for a tax receipt. Or donate directly (by credit card) to our wonderful veterinary clinic, Plessis Vet, 1783 Plessis Road, 204-691-8838 and be sure to mention it is for MASR's Fable. Or mail a cheque payable to Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue to 1030 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2X 1A1. Thank you again to all of you from all of us. |
Fosters are always needed !
Have you ever considered fostering but not sure what is involved? We provide everything you will need - crate, supplies, food and veterinary care; you provide a safe, loving environment for our dogs and/or pups until they are adopted. We offer guidance, support & advice throughout your fostering experience.
Fostering is an opportunity to have a great time with a dog or pup without making a lifetime commitment. And should you decide that the dog/pup you are fostering is the perfect forever fit for your home, you are given the first opportunity to adopt your foster. It is a win/win for all!
Give it a shot, you won't be sorry.
Apply online to join our team of heroes at:
http://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
draw from bridgwater Pet Valu Paw month fundraiser
Congratulations to the winners of the three prizes offered at Pet Valu Bridgwater!
We wish to send out a huge THANK YOU to all who donated to MASR during the month of June, and to the staff & management at Bridgwater Pet Valu for choosing to support our rescue.
We wish to send out a huge THANK YOU to all who donated to MASR during the month of June, and to the staff & management at Bridgwater Pet Valu for choosing to support our rescue.
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
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
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!
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!
We are in URGENT need of foster homes for dogs and puppies!
We need people committed to helping dogs in need.
Fostering costs you nothing but your time and desire to make a difference. We provide all food & supplies and every dog in our care receives full veterinary attention from our wonderful veterinary team at Plessis Veterinary Hospital.
We need more foster homes for us to continue to help dogs. EVERY DAY the requests come in, and often our ability to quickly find a foster home will determine the fate of the dog or pup.
We offer an amazing group of people available to help every new foster, and we are all dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every animal in our care.
We always need a variety of foster homes!
* Homes with children, as well as homes without children.
* Homes with other dogs and/or pets, as well as homes without dogs/ other pets.
* Homes with training & behavior expertise, as well as people new to dogs.
The only prerequisite we have is your ability to provide a caring & safe environment for your foster dog or pup.
Interested? Join our team or HEROES by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Or email for more information to:
fostermasr@gmail.com
We need people committed to helping dogs in need.
Fostering costs you nothing but your time and desire to make a difference. We provide all food & supplies and every dog in our care receives full veterinary attention from our wonderful veterinary team at Plessis Veterinary Hospital.
We need more foster homes for us to continue to help dogs. EVERY DAY the requests come in, and often our ability to quickly find a foster home will determine the fate of the dog or pup.
We offer an amazing group of people available to help every new foster, and we are all dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every animal in our care.
We always need a variety of foster homes!
* Homes with children, as well as homes without children.
* Homes with other dogs and/or pets, as well as homes without dogs/ other pets.
* Homes with training & behavior expertise, as well as people new to dogs.
The only prerequisite we have is your ability to provide a caring & safe environment for your foster dog or pup.
Interested? Join our team or HEROES by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Or email for more information to:
fostermasr@gmail.com
Our 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
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
* CUrrent as of June 11, 2022
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.
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
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.
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
We are in urgent need of a NEW foster home for Bear.
* Current as of June 14, 2022
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?
If you can help, please email:
fostermasr@gmail.com
or complete our online foster application at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
* Current as of June 14, 2022
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?
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
Adorable Kneesa vs the blanket!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Our forever foster boy Rex!
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
MASR is a registered charity
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
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!
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 aUGUST 3, 2022
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.
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?
Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you feel you can help!
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.
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!
Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you feel you can help!
