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Manitoba All Shepherd Rescue

HELPING DOGS SINCE 2006!
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​Please read if you are thinking of adopting a dog or pup from us.

We have been overwhelmed by the numbers of inquiries and applications we receive once a pup becomes available for adoption. Within minutes our inbox is filling up with applications for the ONE puppy! Our procedure has always been to process applications on a first come/first served basis. It is the only way to guarantee fairness. Our application process remains the same as always with admin approval, reference checks, home visits etc. and we are not changing the process because of the increase in demand for puppies! Just because someone is the first applicant, does not necessarily mean they will be approved. We accept several applications for each dog/pup and then we STOP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.

We understand the frustration involved for people trying to adopt a new family member and not having their applications accepted because we have received so many already. It is frustrating to our volunteers as well to have to pass on bad news to people who are hoping to adopt.

Please understand that our volunteers are all doing their best to answer inquiries and process applications in a timely and thorough manner. Thank you!
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​MASR would like everyone to know that we take pandemic concerns very seriously. We follow all current public health orders and expect the same from any interested applicants. While we wish to stick with our long established policies regarding adoption applications, we have adapted some of our procedures to insure that safety for all is always our priority.
Thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these tough times. Stay well everyone!

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​PLEASE do some research about dogs in general and German Shepherds in particular before deciding you want one. All puppies are cute and lovable but if you don't understand the history & purpose of the breed, you won't be prepared for the reality of a German Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup. They are known worldwide for their unmatched loyalty, their endless courage and stamina, and their devotion to their family. BUT they are a remarkably intelligent dog that require a calm consistent leader to teach them manners and we have to EARN that loyalty we all desire. German Shepherds are a member of the Herding Group. Their original purpose was to provide protection to herds of sheep. They are naturally protective and also driven to "herd". As puppies, they are rough, very high drive, nipping little alligators. Chasing anything is FUN and many Shepherds are "prey" driven which means, cats and rabbits and birds are all "fair game" to your puppy. You MUST be prepared to accept the challenge that a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup will provide you with or please don't apply for one. A dog should be for LIFE, and all family members should be onboard with expectations of acceptable behavior and responsibility. We can offer guidance and direction but be prepared to engage the support of a professional trainer if you are new to owning a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup or adult. The amount of effort a person puts into any dog or pup will determine the outcome of owning one of these amazing animals.

Important information about our spay/neuter policy.

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Today I am sharing an important post for anyone who is considering adopting a dog or puppy from us. We are a rescue which means that 1) every single one of us are volunteers and that 2) every single one of us care deeply about each and every animal that crosses our path. We aren't the biggest or best known rescue, we aren't even the longest in operation here in Manitoba, although we are close. But we have been donating our time, our efforts, our knowledge for almost 16 years now. It's a LOT of work but it is worth it for the hundreds and hundreds of dogs we have helped. We believe in the value of EVERY SINGLE dog, this is not a numbers game or a competition. From the moment we say "yes, we can help", until the moment a dog goes to his/her forever home, we devote everything we have to that individual dog or puppy. We feed only good quality food and we provide top-notch veterinary care, regardless of our current bank account. We provide full vaccinations and heartworm protection and everything else that pops up. Our foster homes and forever homes are checked thoroughly. And we provide extensive detailed information to our fosters and our adopters. Basically we do everything we know in order to offer the very best care we can to each and every dog we meet, FOREVER.

Having said all that, there is one area that we know we can improve on and that is delaying all spays and neuters until after a dog or puppy has reached maturity. The research supporting this has been available for decades, this is nothing new. The hormones responsible for many things important to the health and development of dogs are lost once the animal has been altered. These hormones play such an important part in the overall wellbeing of each and every dog. (I don't need to go into all the details - if you are interested, there is a huge amount of information online.) Being a rescue though means that we are expected to alter everything, and we certainly do and always have. But we alter at a date chosen to give the dog the best possible opportunity to develop properly. Our contract currently states that we will schedule altering after 7 months for females and 10 months for males, but we are changing this, effective immediately. We are scheduling all dogs now for dates after they have reached their one year birthday.

What does this mean for you, our future adopters? Well, it means that if you adopt a female pup from us, chances are that she may have a heat cycle before she is spayed. If you aren't willing to "deal with" a heat cycle, don't adopt a female. It's a normal part of maturing for all females, and it is a question of making certain sacrifices for approximately 3 weeks THAT WILL BENEFIT YOUR DOG FOR THE REMAINDER OF HER LIFE. Simple really. Same with males. Male dogs may typically mark things... again, perfectly normal dog behavior. If you can't bear to have a dog mark things, don't adopt a male (some females mark as well but most often it is males). If you aren't willing to teach your male dog what is appropriate marking (trees) versus what is not appropriate (furniture), don't adopt a male. We have been pushing this information since the day we started and have delayed spays and neuters for as long as possible with our adopters. Nothing really has changed except that we are now making it official that the one year mark is our new minimum age. This will hopefully be a deterrent to adopters who wish for Fido to never fully mature. Our Fidos certainly will. We are not worried about accidental litters. To date we have not had even one "whoops" litter in any of our dogs. Because there really is no need or excuse for an unwanted pregnancy if you adopt to responsible people. And we will all continue to work hard to insure that our dogs only go to responsible, loving, committed homes.
We are hoping that people committed to the individual health and wellbeing of each and every dog, whether purebred champion or rescued stray recognize this as a step in the right direction for the overall health and longevity of every single pup. Thank you to everyone who recognizes this post for what it is - a rescue comprised of people who genuinely care, not just for today but for all days.
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From the beginning, 16 years ago, our commitment to each and every dog has remained the same. To get them into our care where they are safe. To provide them with the best we can offer in nutrition, the best we can offer in veterinary care, providing them each with guidance, boundaries and structure. This is a basic necessity for all dogs but especially important for the previously unwanted, the fearful, the abused and/or neglected. And love. The love poured into our dogs by our amazing foster families has helped many a dog forget their less than ideal past. 

Beautiful Rex didn't have a great start. And his life went from bad to worse when his owner passed away. Rex was an outdoor dog, living his entire life on one small plot of land. Never went anywhere and never exposed to so many things we all take for granted. Not abused physically but never socialized, never played with, never kept company on cold winter nights. He was just "there". After his owner died, extended family tried to help and brought Rex to Winnipeg. That didn't work out well - Rex went from a life of basic isolation to a busy home with multiple people, multiple other dogs/pets, etc. We were contacted because it was not working well at all and poor Rex had nowhere or nobody left to go to. We placed Rex into a quiet foster home with a young couple and one happy, balanced female dog. We started medical care immediately. Rex's transition was slow and filled with many ups and downs. Medically he was suffering from multiple ailments. Stress had him self mutilating and fear had him biting. But we didn't give up. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and now, almost a year later, here is our beautiful boy. No longer stressed and harming himself, no longer snapping out as a method of feeling safe. Rex has learned the joy and safety of being part of a family. He understands play now. He knows the comfort of a soft sofa to lay old tired bones on.

Rex is a senior dog and because he still has medical issues and dietary restrictions, and mainly because he deserves to live the rest of his life where he knows he is loved, we decided that Rex will remain one of MASR's permanent foster dogs. He will remain for the rest of his days, however long that may be, with his foster family who he has grown to love and cherish.

Rescue is so much more than a verb. It is a promise and we intend to always keep our promises to these deserving creatures. 

If you want to join our team of heroes by becoming a foster family, please complete the foster application form found Here

Introducing paddington

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Introducing Paddington!
This beautiful brindle Shepherd cross pup came to us as an unclaimed stray from a rural community.
Very sweet and affectionate, Paddington (Paddy) is a very nice young dog!
​ We are currently treating him for a couple of health issues and he is not yet available for adoption.

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BANDIT
Look who is now ready for her own forever family! Adorable little Bandit is a 4 month old female Husky (?) cross pup, rescued after suffering a terrible accident to her eye. Once in our care it was apparent to our vets (and all of us) that the eye needed to be removed immediately. But don't think that having only one eye has caused Bandit any issues. This little sweetheart behaves and acts like any other puppy! Happy and friendly (but slightly aloof with strangers), Bandit views life as one big adventure and loves to play with her foster "siblings". Fully house and crate trained.
If you would like to meet Bandit, please complete our online adoption application form found on our website:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com

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SCARLETT

A wonderful girl looking for an equally wonderful home! Beautiful Scarlett was adopted as a pup but due to sad circumstances, her family was no longer able to keep her and she came back into our care.

Scarlett is just the sweetest girl. Great with everyone she meets, Scarlett is good with kids, other dogs and cats. Scarlett has a lot of love to give the right family.

Available for adoption
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If you would like to meet our sweet Scarlett, please complete our online application at:
www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com​

FOSTER NEEDED FOR OAKLEY !!

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We are looking for a committed foster home for Beautiful Oakley.

Oakley is a 3 year old female German Shepherd, fully vaccinated and spayed.
Oakley is a high energy girl, friendly and good with most other dogs, although can act somewhat dominant towards some other female dogs. Originally came from a home (with young children) who didn't have the time for her, and now living with a senior citizen who is unable to provide her with the care she needs. We are wanting to give this beautiful girl the right forever home that she deserves but we can't help her without a foster home. Someone able to provide her with training and exercise, helping her to become a perfect canine good citizen.


Have you ever considered fostering? Maybe you have but thought it would be "too hard to let them go"? Consider this: in some situations, if a foster isn't found in time, that dog or pup may not get a second chance. "Fostering Saves Lives" is more than a catchphrase - it is a reality for many innocent animals. And if the dog you are fostering turns out to be the perfect fit for your home, there is no need to say goodbye, you can always "foster fail".

Can someone please help us to offer Oakley the chance she deserves?

Complete our online application at:

www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com

INTRODUCING BEAR !

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Introducing our most recent addition, Bear.
Bear is a beautiful 4 year old male Shepherd cross. We are still getting to know him but he is a nicely mannered, happy to please boy. Bear has an old injury that he needs to fully recover from and he is not yet available for adoption. Welcome to your new life Bear!

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​We are in URGENT need of foster homes for dogs and puppies!
We need people committed to helping dogs in need.
Fostering costs you nothing but your time and desire to make a difference. We provide all food & supplies and every dog in our care receives full veterinary attention from our wonderful veterinary team at Plessis Veterinary Hospital.
We need more foster homes for us to continue to help dogs. EVERY DAY the requests come in, and often our ability to quickly find a foster home will determine the fate of the dog or pup.
We offer an amazing group of people available to help every new foster, and we are all dedicated to the wellbeing of each and every animal in our care.

We always need a variety of foster homes!
*  Homes with children, as well as homes without children.
* Homes with other dogs and/or pets, as well as homes without dogs/ other pets.
* Homes with training & behavior expertise, as well as people new to dogs.

The only prerequisite we have is your ability to provide a caring & safe environment for your foster dog or pup. 

Interested? Join our team or HEROES by completing our online foster application form at:
https://www.manitobaallshepherdrescue.com/foster...
Or email for more information to:
fostermasr@gmail.com

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

Tank needs a new foster

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

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

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

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

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

SHELLY needs a FOSTER!
FOSTER NEEDED....can you help?
Please email fostermasr@gmail.com

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Adorable Kneesa vs the blanket!
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​Our forever foster boy Rex!
Rex came into our care last March after his Saskatchewan owner passed away. Rex had been an outside dog for his entire 8 years of life and once his owner passed away, he was basically alone outside for two long stressful months, waiting for his "Dad" to return. Finally, extended family made the trip from Winnipeg and picked him up, hoping to integrate him into their family. Unfortunately the family's other four-legged residents and Rex couldn't get along and we were contacted to help. We knew that placing this boy would prove challenging. He suffered from multiple physical and emotional ailments. His entire "world" had been a farmyard and one person. He had no exposure to so many things we all take for granted. Travel, televisions, kettles, phones, other dogs, children, other people, period. We placed him in a very committed foster home where his anxiety induced behavior certainly caused some challenges. But this foster family never gave up on Rex and neither did we. Several vet visits, special veterinary diet, then homemade diet, multiple medications and supplements, and LOTS of love & patience. Exposure to new things, always in a calm and safe manner. A "bestie" female Keeshond who showed Rex the ropes. And toys! LOTS of toys! For a dog who had no idea of what a toy was, Rex sure discovered the joy a simple toy can provide. Look at him now. No more self-mutilation, no more fear induced biting... just a happy healthy dog enjoying his life!
Rex isn't our first "forever foster" and may not be our last, there really is no way to know. What we do know though is that whatever it takes, our amazing team of heroes just keeps on giving these wonderful creatures their second chance. One special dog at a time.
If you wish to join our team of heroes, email our foster coordinators at:
fostermasr@gmail.com
*PUT YOUR SOUND ON  : ) *

Congratulations to Terry Edmunds and Cheryle-Ann Chemerika, the winners of our two raffle prizes at our adoption event at L.O.V.E.! Thank you to all who entered.

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MASR is a registered charity
we will mail out tax receipts for donations of $20 or more!

​ If you would like to make a donation  please send your e-transfer donation to:


treasurer@masrescue.com
(no password needed)


Thanks to all who have helped us throughout the years already! Your generosity and kindness have helped so many dogs and pups get the second chance they deserved!

​Gorgeous Penny still needs a foster!
* current as of May 9, 2022 *

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​Just look at this very special girl!
This is Penny, a 2 year old healthy spayed female Shepherd cross.

Penny comes with challenges. She is a somewhat anxious girl that can be reactive to new people, new dogs or new situations. Her current family adore her and have done much work with her to curb her anxiety. Unfortunately, with young children, their home is just too busy for a dog like Penny to thrive in so they are reluctantly letting us find her the perfect home!

​Penny loves "her" people and would be happiest in a quieter home. Fully house and crate trained, Penny is a wonderful companion. She is clever and devoted and would be a perfect companion for a retired or semi-retired single or couple that would enjoy the company & protection she will provide.

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We would prefer Penny to find a home where she will be the only pet and with no young children.

If you are seriously interested in this beautiful girl, please email us at fostermasr@gmail.com and we will be happy to arrange a meeting!

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

a Very generous thank you!


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