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
FUNDRAISER
Look at this wonderful fundraiser happening until December 7th only.
What a wonderful way to create lasting memories!
Each ornament is personalized with whatever name you choose and is available in a variety of colors. Pick from a round glitter ornament, a dog bone ornament, or an acrylic ornament, and they are all only $8 each with all proceeds going to MASR.
Thank you to our wonderful supporters for hosting this Christmas fundraiser.
Order direct to Krista at:
dkgirard@mts.net
Look at this wonderful fundraiser happening until December 7th only.
What a wonderful way to create lasting memories!
Each ornament is personalized with whatever name you choose and is available in a variety of colors. Pick from a round glitter ornament, a dog bone ornament, or an acrylic ornament, and they are all only $8 each with all proceeds going to MASR.
Thank you to our wonderful supporters for hosting this Christmas fundraiser.
Order direct to Krista at:
dkgirard@mts.net
Welcome to the newest MASR family member, beautiful Ginger!
Ginger is a 1 year old female Shepherd cross with an estimated date of birth of November 29, 2022.
Ginger came to us via the CVO as a seizure case, and while she is still a bit timid and insecure, she is adjusting very well in her loving foster home.
Ginger is a very sweet and, once you gain her trust, affectionate girl. She is doing very well with her foster family and enjoys the company of the resident dogs.
Ginger is not yet available for adoption and we are not accepting applications for her at this time.
Welcome Ginger, your new wonderful life has just begun!
Ginger is a 1 year old female Shepherd cross with an estimated date of birth of November 29, 2022.
Ginger came to us via the CVO as a seizure case, and while she is still a bit timid and insecure, she is adjusting very well in her loving foster home.
Ginger is a very sweet and, once you gain her trust, affectionate girl. She is doing very well with her foster family and enjoys the company of the resident dogs.
Ginger is not yet available for adoption and we are not accepting applications for her at this time.
Welcome Ginger, your new wonderful life has just begun!
MIHO
From: GroomingbyMercedes
Miho came in for a spaw day today in hope of meeting her furever family soon!
She was very well behaved, and loved all the attention!
Miho is up for adoption with Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue . If you have any questions or you'd like to adopt her please reach out to them!
Miho came in for a spaw day today in hope of meeting her furever family soon!
She was very well behaved, and loved all the attention!
Miho is up for adoption with Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue . If you have any questions or you'd like to adopt her please reach out to them!
Thank you so much Cathie & SOHR!
Welcome to the newest addition to the MASR family!
This handsome pup is now named Chief and he is a young (6 month old) male German Shepherd.
Chief has settled very nicely in his foster home and has been accepted by the resident dogs. He is happy and very affectionate, and eager to learn new things.
Chief is not yet available for adoption and we are not yet accepting applications for him.
This handsome pup is now named Chief and he is a young (6 month old) male German Shepherd.
Chief has settled very nicely in his foster home and has been accepted by the resident dogs. He is happy and very affectionate, and eager to learn new things.
Chief is not yet available for adoption and we are not yet accepting applications for him.
We are urgently in need of alcohol donations to help with our upcoming Holiday Raffles! Liquor, wine, beer, liqueur, or Gift Cards. Please help by donating one of your favorites or donating money for us to purchase ourselves.
The proceeds from our raffles will go, as always, towards our ongoing veterinary expenses.
We have two drop-off locations: North End near McPhillips & Boyd, or Windsor Park on Elizabeth Road.
Call 204-586-1944 to arrange drop-off in the North End.
Call/text 431-999-3855 to arrange drop-off in Windsor Park.
Monetary donations for the purpose of this fundraiser can be etransferred to: ppellack@sbgh.mb.ca
THANK YOU!
Please consider helping us make this our very best Holiday Raffle ever! We have so many wonderful dogs counting on us to continue our efforts and we can't do this alone.
The proceeds from our raffles will go, as always, towards our ongoing veterinary expenses.
We have two drop-off locations: North End near McPhillips & Boyd, or Windsor Park on Elizabeth Road.
Call 204-586-1944 to arrange drop-off in the North End.
Call/text 431-999-3855 to arrange drop-off in Windsor Park.
Monetary donations for the purpose of this fundraiser can be etransferred to: ppellack@sbgh.mb.ca
THANK YOU!
Please consider helping us make this our very best Holiday Raffle ever! We have so many wonderful dogs counting on us to continue our efforts and we can't do this alone.
UPDATE! We have found a foster home for this beautiful boy and will be getting him in as soon as possible. 🙂 Thank you to all who inquired or applied to help him! ❤ We will be in touch with all applicants and are hoping that some may be willing to consider another deserving dog or pup in need. This young boy is only one of MANY dogs that we get requests to help! THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!
This beautiful 6-month-old male Shepherd pup needs an immediate foster home so that we can bring him into care.
Happy and friendly with everyone, including other dogs.
If you can help, please complete our online foster application form located on our website.
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to a dog in need! Without foster homes, we are unable to continue to help the ones that need it so desperately. You supply a safe, loving environment for a dog in need and we supply everything else.
Join our team of heroes and save a life!
This beautiful 6-month-old male Shepherd pup needs an immediate foster home so that we can bring him into care.
Happy and friendly with everyone, including other dogs.
If you can help, please complete our online foster application form located on our website.
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to a dog in need! Without foster homes, we are unable to continue to help the ones that need it so desperately. You supply a safe, loving environment for a dog in need and we supply everything else.
Join our team of heroes and save a life!
Sending out a big thank you to this wonderful young man for raising and donating his proceeds from a lemonade stand (this past summer) to MASR!
It is so heartwarming to see young people making a genuine effort to help animals in need.
Thank you so much Advit P. and proud dad Anirudh!
It is so heartwarming to see young people making a genuine effort to help animals in need.
Thank you so much Advit P. and proud dad Anirudh!
Welcome Izzy & Sutton, two little sisters from a northern community. These two beautiful girls have an estimated date of birth of September 3, 2023.
Both girls are doing very well and are happy, healthy puppies. We think they may be Australian Shepherd crosses and they will not be large dogs.
Neither pup is available for adoption yet and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Both girls are doing very well and are happy, healthy puppies. We think they may be Australian Shepherd crosses and they will not be large dogs.
Neither pup is available for adoption yet and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Welcome Pip!
Your new life has just begun and we are happy to be able to offer it to you.
Handsome Pip is a young (2 year old) male Shepherd/Husky cross. Pip came into our care after we received a very urgent plea for help from his previous owner. It was a serious situation and Pip had only days left to live. Thankfully we were able to secure a safe place for him in time and this lovely boy is receiving the attention he is in need of.
Pip's background wasn't ideal and he suffers from anxiety however, he is settling in well and gradually learning a new way of life. Pip is a sweet, affectionate young pup and we are confident that he will one day soon put his uneasy past behind him.
Pip is not available for adoption at this time and we are not yet accepting applications for him.
Your new life has just begun and we are happy to be able to offer it to you.
Handsome Pip is a young (2 year old) male Shepherd/Husky cross. Pip came into our care after we received a very urgent plea for help from his previous owner. It was a serious situation and Pip had only days left to live. Thankfully we were able to secure a safe place for him in time and this lovely boy is receiving the attention he is in need of.
Pip's background wasn't ideal and he suffers from anxiety however, he is settling in well and gradually learning a new way of life. Pip is a sweet, affectionate young pup and we are confident that he will one day soon put his uneasy past behind him.
Pip is not available for adoption at this time and we are not yet accepting applications for him.
Welcome to your new life Crosby!
We were recently contacted by another rescue organization to help a young male German Shepherd who was suffering with a bad injury to his back. This poor pup had been abandoned in a remote community and badly needed our help. How could we say no?
Crosby arrived in Winnipeg a couple days ago and he immediately went to our wonderful veterinarians at Plessis Vet. After a night of rest and surgery, Crosby was released to his foster home to fully recover.
Crosby is a sweet 1 year old boy that is gradually learning how wonderful life can be. Huge thank you to everyone who provided care to him prior to rescue and to all involved in helping him get to us!
Crosby is not yet available for adoption and we are not accepting applications for him at this time.
We were recently contacted by another rescue organization to help a young male German Shepherd who was suffering with a bad injury to his back. This poor pup had been abandoned in a remote community and badly needed our help. How could we say no?
Crosby arrived in Winnipeg a couple days ago and he immediately went to our wonderful veterinarians at Plessis Vet. After a night of rest and surgery, Crosby was released to his foster home to fully recover.
Crosby is a sweet 1 year old boy that is gradually learning how wonderful life can be. Huge thank you to everyone who provided care to him prior to rescue and to all involved in helping him get to us!
Crosby is not yet available for adoption and we are not accepting applications for him at this time.
We have some truly amazing dogs that have been waiting patiently for their wish to come true!
(to check out our adoptables click HERE)
(to check out our adoptables click HERE)
Sadly, due to a shortage of available foster homes at this time, we are temporarily closing intake.
This breaks all of our hearts because we know that many innocent dogs & pups will suffer as a result. 🙁
However, if we have no place to keep the dogs until adopted, we simply are unable to help. The shortage of foster homes is worsened by the fact that adoptions are down and our current amazing foster families are beyond full.
Puppies like our beautiful Mia are growing up in our care. (Brought into care at 5 weeks of age and still in our care at almost 16 months old.) Fewer adoptions mean fewer open foster homes.
We are all truly saddened by having to take this step and hope that things improve soon.
If you want to help, please spread the word! All rescues are struggling these days and the innocent animals are the ones that will continue to suffer.
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to an animal in need and offer to help make a difference. ADOPT-FOSTER-DONATE!
ADOPTION INQUIRIES: masradopt@gmail.com
FOSTERING INQUIRIES: fostermasr@gmail.com
DONATION INQUIRIES: treasurermasr@gmail.com
This breaks all of our hearts because we know that many innocent dogs & pups will suffer as a result. 🙁
However, if we have no place to keep the dogs until adopted, we simply are unable to help. The shortage of foster homes is worsened by the fact that adoptions are down and our current amazing foster families are beyond full.
Puppies like our beautiful Mia are growing up in our care. (Brought into care at 5 weeks of age and still in our care at almost 16 months old.) Fewer adoptions mean fewer open foster homes.
We are all truly saddened by having to take this step and hope that things improve soon.
If you want to help, please spread the word! All rescues are struggling these days and the innocent animals are the ones that will continue to suffer.
PLEASE consider opening your heart and home to an animal in need and offer to help make a difference. ADOPT-FOSTER-DONATE!
ADOPTION INQUIRIES: masradopt@gmail.com
FOSTERING INQUIRIES: fostermasr@gmail.com
DONATION INQUIRIES: treasurermasr@gmail.com
Sending our deepest condolences to Wanda W. & family on the recent loss of their beloved Juno. For anyone newer to our rescue, Juno was originally known as Jane and she had quite a story to tell...
Jane was found in a northern community fending for herself and suffering from a terrible case of rickets. Flown in immediately, we had no idea what, if anything, could be done for her. Watching her struggle to stand, then collapse, & struggle again while at the vet was heartbreaking and everyone present shed tears just observing her.
The first few weeks of Jane's recovery were filled with small milestones and each one was celebrated. Jane was so sweet and so eager to please her foster family. We never gave up and neither did our wonderful Jane. Her foster mom had a young daughter that was determined to heal Jane with LOVE and it was wonderful to watch the steady progress. Jane took in all the love offered and returned it to everyone she met, making friends everywhere.
Eventually Jane was fully healed and looking to find the perfect forever family. The first day Jane arrived, between tears, I promised her the very best life if she would just fight to survive. She fought and I kept my promise.
Wanda became Jane's Happy Ever After and our Jane became her Juno. A new name for a new wonderful life.
Sadly Juno recently passed away at ten years old after suffering a sudden illness. Juno's mom wrote us
"I think that she was the best dog in the world, of course, an opinion backed up by the fact that she was the beloved mascot of my condo complex. Juno was the happiest dog I ever met, and wagged her tail at everyone, sometimes stopping on trails to say hello to friends and strangers. Her personality was shaped by all the wonderful people in your rescue group, and I would appreciate this news circulated to those who knew and cared for her."
In Juno's memory Wanda made a very generous donation which will go on helping other dogs like her Juno, wonderful dogs just needing a second chance at happiness. Thank you Wanda for honoring her life in this manner.
Run free sweet girl... you were so loved and will never be forgotten.
Jane was found in a northern community fending for herself and suffering from a terrible case of rickets. Flown in immediately, we had no idea what, if anything, could be done for her. Watching her struggle to stand, then collapse, & struggle again while at the vet was heartbreaking and everyone present shed tears just observing her.
The first few weeks of Jane's recovery were filled with small milestones and each one was celebrated. Jane was so sweet and so eager to please her foster family. We never gave up and neither did our wonderful Jane. Her foster mom had a young daughter that was determined to heal Jane with LOVE and it was wonderful to watch the steady progress. Jane took in all the love offered and returned it to everyone she met, making friends everywhere.
Eventually Jane was fully healed and looking to find the perfect forever family. The first day Jane arrived, between tears, I promised her the very best life if she would just fight to survive. She fought and I kept my promise.
Wanda became Jane's Happy Ever After and our Jane became her Juno. A new name for a new wonderful life.
Sadly Juno recently passed away at ten years old after suffering a sudden illness. Juno's mom wrote us
"I think that she was the best dog in the world, of course, an opinion backed up by the fact that she was the beloved mascot of my condo complex. Juno was the happiest dog I ever met, and wagged her tail at everyone, sometimes stopping on trails to say hello to friends and strangers. Her personality was shaped by all the wonderful people in your rescue group, and I would appreciate this news circulated to those who knew and cared for her."
In Juno's memory Wanda made a very generous donation which will go on helping other dogs like her Juno, wonderful dogs just needing a second chance at happiness. Thank you Wanda for honoring her life in this manner.
Run free sweet girl... you were so loved and will never be forgotten.
Thank you Kilter Brewing Co. for collecting donations for MASR during our recent Tricks for Treats event!
One of our much-loved alumni, Dallas, has recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Rest well sweet boy, you were loved so much and your memory will live forever.
Sending our deepest condolences to his grieving family.
Rest well sweet boy, you were loved so much and your memory will live forever.
Sending our deepest condolences to his grieving family.
MASR is in urgent need for committed foster homes!
We have a list of requests to help, with more requests coming in daily. But our hands are tied without having enough suitable foster homes.
We have some wonderful, beautiful German Shepherd dogs (and GSD crosses) that need equally wonderful people to help them reach their full potential.
We provide all food and supplies and veterinary care, you provide a safe environment for them to excel.
We have a strong group of dedicated people willing to share their time, their knowledge, their experience with others and will guide you on your fostering journey.
Fostering a dog isn't a lifetime commitment - it's a commitment to saving a life. Please consider joining our team of heroes and help us to save a life. The benefits are extremely rewarding - what could be better than making a difference in the lives of innocent creatures?
Interested? Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you would like more information. Want to apply? Complete our online foster application located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
We have a list of requests to help, with more requests coming in daily. But our hands are tied without having enough suitable foster homes.
We have some wonderful, beautiful German Shepherd dogs (and GSD crosses) that need equally wonderful people to help them reach their full potential.
We provide all food and supplies and veterinary care, you provide a safe environment for them to excel.
We have a strong group of dedicated people willing to share their time, their knowledge, their experience with others and will guide you on your fostering journey.
Fostering a dog isn't a lifetime commitment - it's a commitment to saving a life. Please consider joining our team of heroes and help us to save a life. The benefits are extremely rewarding - what could be better than making a difference in the lives of innocent creatures?
Interested? Email fostermasr@gmail.com if you would like more information. Want to apply? Complete our online foster application located on our website at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com
Being rescued must be like winning a lottery to these sweet little souls! From hunger, loneliness and fear - to happily hopping through your foster family's yard with a fully tummy and a loving family to encourage you.
This is RESCUE and our adorable Tundra is happy to show everyone just how great life can be.
(Tundra has been adopted)
(to check out our adoptables click HERE)
This is RESCUE and our adorable Tundra is happy to show everyone just how great life can be.
(Tundra has been adopted)
(to check out our adoptables click HERE)
From Rags to Riches
Beautiful senior boy Rex, our current FOREVER FOSTER. Came into our care as a badly "broken" boy with too many health and behavioral issues to list, including anxiety driven self-mutilation and fear driven aggression.
Placed into a loving foster home with a four-legged "sister" to show him the ropes and patient, dedicated foster "mom" & "dad", and look at him now doing a treat search! He has been a great "big brother" to another fostered puppy, he has travelled on a family vacation meeting extended family and learned the joys that can bring.
Rex is now living and loving life.
NEVER give up!
Fostering Saves Lives!
Beautiful senior boy Rex, our current FOREVER FOSTER. Came into our care as a badly "broken" boy with too many health and behavioral issues to list, including anxiety driven self-mutilation and fear driven aggression.
Placed into a loving foster home with a four-legged "sister" to show him the ropes and patient, dedicated foster "mom" & "dad", and look at him now doing a treat search! He has been a great "big brother" to another fostered puppy, he has travelled on a family vacation meeting extended family and learned the joys that can bring.
Rex is now living and loving life.
NEVER give up!
Fostering Saves Lives!
Our forever foster boy Rex!
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON : ) *
MASR is a registered charity
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com
(no password needed)
Thanks to all who have helped us throughout the years already! Your generosity and kindness have helped so many dogs and pups get the second chance they deserved!
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!
If you would like to make a donation please send your e-transfer donation to:
treasurermasr@gmail.com
(no password needed)
Thanks to all who have helped us throughout the years already! Your generosity and kindness have helped so many dogs and pups get the second chance they deserved!
