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We are also seeking dedicated volunteers willing to donate their time, effort
energy, and any skills they possess to help us save German Shepherd Dogs that
need our help. Volunteers can transport dogs, help with home and dog
evaluations, help with fundraising, help set up information events, pass out
information about the Rescue, FOSTER, or add any of their talents to help save
and place needy German Shepherd Dogs in new, loving homes. The only thing
required of our volunteers is that they have a love for the German Shepherd Dog
breed. Volunteers will fill out a Volunteer Application, to help us get to know
you and focus on your talents. A Volunteer Agreement is also signed after the
Application is approved. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for
Mississippi Valley German Shepherd Dog Rescue, please contact us and we will
send you information and an application.
We will gratefully take any kind of donation, monetary or otherwise, i.e.
X-Large GSD size crates, leashes, collars, toys, etc. Any monetary donations
can be sent to: Mississippi Valley German Shepherd Dog Rescue, 9813 86th Street
Court West, Taylor Ridge, IL 61284. If you would like to donate a crate or
other items for the dogs, please call us and we will set up a time to come and
pick up your donations.
Our dogs come from shelters, animal control, humane societies and occasionally
owners that are forced to release their pets. Each dog that comes into the
Rescue will receive a full initial general exam including vaccinations for
Rabies, DHLPP-C (Distemper), Bordetella, heartworm blood test and a fecal test.
Depending on the dog's physical condition, more tests are performed and
medication administered if necessary. All dogs that go through our program are
spayed or neutered before being placed with a new family. If the dog is not
spayed or neutered when it comes into the Rescue, that procedure is done before
placement. The dogs are micro-chipped as well. Home evaluations are done before
any dog goes into foster care and before any dog gets adopted.
We hope that through education and training of the public, we can educate them
on the German Shepherd Dog. If you have any questions about MVGSDR or would
like to become a volunteer, foster home or just want to know more about the
breed, please feel free to contact us. We will gladly answer any questions and
give out any information that you would like.
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