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Linksrhein German Shepherd Dog
Rescue
9051 Watson# 157
Saint Louis, MO-63126
Linksrhein German Shepherd Dog
Rescue
9051 Watson# 157
Saint Louis, MO-63126
Linksrhein
German Shepherd Dog
Rescue
German Shepherd Dog
Rescue
| 9051 Watson# 157 Saint Louis MO-63126 |
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Our German Shepherd Dogs
The dogs that are helped through the Rescue come from a variety of places. Most of the dogs are strays or
unwanted pets that are turned in at the dog pound. All of the dogs are wonderful loving animals that
desperately need help. Many of the dogs are scared and unsure when they are first taken-in by a foster family.
However, with love and kindness the dogs learn to trust once again and soon become an active member of the
foster home. The Rescue believes that animals should be respected, loved, well cared for and treated as part
of the family. A dog is a friend and a companion. A dog is a smart, intelligent and loyal friend that deserves to
have a healthy and happy life with its human family.
Health and Temperament
Upon entering the rescue, the dog is tested and treated (if necessary) . The Rescue will test and treat again
while in our care ONLY if personal expense.
Further testing and treatments (including expensive surgeries) are done as necessary for the well-being of the
dog. These additional treatments are typically done when DISCOVERED while the dog is in the Rescue's care.
The decision for these treatments are done on a case-by-case basis. Note that, as with all creatures, genetic
and other health conditions may only become evident in time and not necessarily with testing. LGSDR in no
way guarantees the future health of the dog.
The temperaments are typically described by the foster home of the dog based on the observed behavior of
the dog while in the Rescue's care.
Please note that we are volunteers, not professional dog trainers or students of animal behavior; these
descriptions are opinions only and are to be used as a guide to place the dog in the most appropriate home.
Spay & Neuter Philosophy
All adult dogs will be spayed or neutered by the Rescue before they are available for adoption. Anyone
adopting a puppy must sign a binding contract agreeing to spay/neuter the puppy by an assigned date. The
Rescue believes there are enough unloved and unwanted puppies in society today without the pet
over-population problem being compounded by more unwanted puppies. On average 25 million healthy
puppies, kittens, cats and dogs are put to sleep each year in the United States.
Fees
All of the dogs are up-to-date with their shots, have been tested for heartworms and intestinal parasites (and
treated if necessary), and have been spayed or neutered. There is a $300 adoption fee to be applied towards
the incurred medical bills and necessary administrative costs and help other dogs.
Note that there are extreme circumstances that postpone the sterilization of the dogs. An example of this
would be a puppy who is too young to be altered. In this case, the $300 adoption fee is still applicable.
Spaying and neutering is a requirement of adoption and it WILL be enforced to prevent further contributions
to the current pet overpopulation.
German Shepherds are wonderful pets and, like all animals, require a lifetime commitment: financially,
emotionally, and physically. Potential homes are asked to commit to the above responsibility upon the
completion of the adoption contract.
The dogs that are helped through the Rescue come from a variety of places. Most of the dogs are strays or
unwanted pets that are turned in at the dog pound. All of the dogs are wonderful loving animals that
desperately need help. Many of the dogs are scared and unsure when they are first taken-in by a foster family.
However, with love and kindness the dogs learn to trust once again and soon become an active member of the
foster home. The Rescue believes that animals should be respected, loved, well cared for and treated as part
of the family. A dog is a friend and a companion. A dog is a smart, intelligent and loyal friend that deserves to
have a healthy and happy life with its human family.
Health and Temperament
Upon entering the rescue, the dog is tested and treated (if necessary) . The Rescue will test and treat again
while in our care ONLY if personal expense.
Further testing and treatments (including expensive surgeries) are done as necessary for the well-being of the
dog. These additional treatments are typically done when DISCOVERED while the dog is in the Rescue's care.
The decision for these treatments are done on a case-by-case basis. Note that, as with all creatures, genetic
and other health conditions may only become evident in time and not necessarily with testing. LGSDR in no
way guarantees the future health of the dog.
The temperaments are typically described by the foster home of the dog based on the observed behavior of
the dog while in the Rescue's care.
Please note that we are volunteers, not professional dog trainers or students of animal behavior; these
descriptions are opinions only and are to be used as a guide to place the dog in the most appropriate home.
Spay & Neuter Philosophy
All adult dogs will be spayed or neutered by the Rescue before they are available for adoption. Anyone
adopting a puppy must sign a binding contract agreeing to spay/neuter the puppy by an assigned date. The
Rescue believes there are enough unloved and unwanted puppies in society today without the pet
over-population problem being compounded by more unwanted puppies. On average 25 million healthy
puppies, kittens, cats and dogs are put to sleep each year in the United States.
Fees
All of the dogs are up-to-date with their shots, have been tested for heartworms and intestinal parasites (and
treated if necessary), and have been spayed or neutered. There is a $300 adoption fee to be applied towards
the incurred medical bills and necessary administrative costs and help other dogs.
Note that there are extreme circumstances that postpone the sterilization of the dogs. An example of this
would be a puppy who is too young to be altered. In this case, the $300 adoption fee is still applicable.
Spaying and neutering is a requirement of adoption and it WILL be enforced to prevent further contributions
to the current pet overpopulation.
German Shepherds are wonderful pets and, like all animals, require a lifetime commitment: financially,
emotionally, and physically. Potential homes are asked to commit to the above responsibility upon the
completion of the adoption contract.
| Linksrhein German Shepherd Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption to any applicant. |
