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Our hope for German Shepherd Rescue: to help save as many purebred GSD's and German Shepherd Dog mixes as absolutely possible from the problems of abuse, neglect, injury, illness and premature death.
Adopt a German Shepherd in your area... We want to help give these deserving dogs a second chance to have the best life possible through adoption, referrals, rescue and/or behavior counseling. We at Total-German-Shepherd.com want to help spread the word about GSD rescueand all it's benefits!
If you have any contact information for a German Shepherd specific rescue organization, please send their information to us via the contact form below and we'll list them below for free (as long as they meet our standards).
Why Not Consider a GSD Rescue Dog
Before Getting a New Puppy...
It's really a shame that the majority of the dogs that end up in rescue in the first place are unwanted simply for being German Shepherds. Many new GSD owners often find that they were unprepared for all the care required for this wonderful dog in the first place.
More than likely, the dog was an impulse buy or maybe even a gift but it's a shame that the proper research wasn't done in the first place to truly understand the nature of the breed, and all the qualities that innately make a German Shepherd a German Shepherd in the first place.
Oftentimes owners are often gone all day long, and therefore unable to provide the dog all the necessary time, attention, training and socialization needed to adequately maintain a happy and stress free co-existence.
Do you know of a Rescue organization for German Shepherds that needs a little more exposure? If you are part of a GSD Rescue Organization that I do not have listed below, please submit it through this form below and I will add it as soon as possible.
GSD Rescues Organizations Info
All About Pet Rescue: It is our hope to help place each and every one of these intelligent, sensitive, loveable and deserving dogs into new homes where their personalities, potential and distinct German Shepherd qualities will be valued and enjoyed.
Just where do these dogs come from, you may ask? Rescued dogs can come from many potential places and for many different reasons. Some are strays or are brought in from shelters. Sometimes owners who no longer have time for them, or develop allergies to them, turn them in to shelters or rescue organizations.
Other reasons: change in work schedule, death of a guardian, kids going off to college, new baby, moving to a place where dogs are not allowed, change in "lifestyle," prospective spouse doesn't like dogs, financial difficulties, lack of training by the owners, a retired military dog, etc. Many times, these dogs are turned in not because of any problems the dog has, but rather because of problems with the person surrendering the dog.
A True Rescue Story - Ally and Tarley
More Rescue Information: Adopt a Senior GSD
Adopt a Retiring Military Working Dog
Adopting a Service Dog
Reader GSD Rescue Stories
The Rescue Rainbow Bridge Story
Breed-specific rescues are a truly a great place to find the right dog for you. Not only do these rescued German Shepherd Dogs appreciate the love and nurturing they receive at the hand of their new owners, but it is true that these rescue dogs often bond so deeply with their new owners that they will do anything to please their new masters.
Maybe you can't rescue a dog yourself right now. If that is the case, please support these wonderful organizations - consider giving a donation of money or time. Do you, a family member or friend feed your dog Purina brand dog foods? You can also donate those paper Purina weight circles that can be redeemed for food for rescue organizations. They are both needed and appreciated.
And best of all, you are saving a life - one that will love you for the rest of it's life. If you have done the research and feel a GSD is a good fit for you and your family, then please consider adoption through a rescue or animal shelter - maybe at one of the Rescue Centers listed below.
GSD Rescue Organizations
Westside German Shepherd Rescue
Southern California GSD Rescue
Phoenix AZ German Shepherd Rescue
GSD Rescue & Adoptions (Raleigh, NC)
Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue
GSD Rescue of Northern California
Central Illinois GSD Rescue - Urbana, IL
German Shepherd Rescue Network
German Shepherd Dog Rescue of New England
Cincinnati Area German Shepherd Rescue
German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County
German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego
German Shepherd Rescue Alliance of Wisconsin
BLUE ANGEL GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE
Golden State German Shepherd Rescue
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
Have A Great Story About a German Shepherd That You Have Rescued?
If you have a great German Shepherd rescue story then please share it with us! Many readers share their own stories with me all the time about rescuing their own German Shepherd. Now you can do the same - virtually anytime - right here.
No need to email me anything additionally, just type your German Shepherd rescue story in the form below, add a picture if you'd like, click submit and you're done! Easy, schmeazy!
Just follow the instructions on the form below:
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