Adopted Dogs

Teddy (renamed Bear)

Male 2.2 years

See Teddy's Youtube playlist Teddy (formerly named Theo by the Stockton shelter) was found as a stray wandering the streets of Stockton. Gorgeous, gentle, mellow, and friendly the shelter was surprised his owners did not come looking for him.  The vet estimated Teddy to be approx. 18 months old.  Since being in his foster home, Teddy has learned a lot of new things and has a new playmate to keep him company  In just a couple of weeks, he learned that a crate was a good thing, especially because his meals were served in there and now comfortably sleeps through the night without a peep.  Teddy also appears to be housebroken and has already learned "sit".   Teddy loves his foster sister, Heidi, and plays with her a lot. Their favorite games are tug-of-war, wrestling, and chase - with Teddy chasing Heidi. Teddy is good with the two 10lb chihuahua mixes - he ignores them & they ignore him. However, like all GSDs, Teddy "needs a job".  He's already fancied himself a gardner, pulling out his foster's rake and wheelbarrow.  His foster mom feels that Teddy would do well in almost any type of home (or family) just so long as they are committed to keeping Teddy occupied and entertained with daily exercise and training....or he will find his own way to entertain himself.  She also feels Teddy would be OK by himself but would really enjoy the company of a playful playmate.     More

Penny

Female 6.2 years

Penny is a six year old owner surrender from Willits, CA. Her owner was leaving for Korea and he asked for help in finding a home for "his girl". She has been with him for 3 years. She is a beautiful, sweet tempered girl. Penny is non-reactive to other dogs... More

Finn

Male 16.8 months

Check out videos of Finn in action at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlQ-L-h_levA-ZU1qnhduRTkfHkd-ve82Handsome, young Finn was found as a stray in Stockton and was in the shelter for over two months before he caught the eye of Cynthia T. After seeing his playful nature with other dogs, Cynthia offered to foster him. Finn is... More

She-Ra

Female 8.4 months

She-Ra was rescued fom the Stockton shelter when she was the tender age of five weeks old. She is now approx. four months old and has transformed into a beautiful bi-colored female. She-Ra is extremely smart, playful, and gets along with other dogs. She is also being properly "schooled" by... More

Greta

Female 2.6 years

Watch videos of Greta in action on youtube!Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Have you ever dreamed of a White Christmas?  Have you ever dreamed of a White German Shepherd????  If so, Greta would be your dream come true <3 Greta is an approx two-year-old German Shepherd mix that was found as stray with another old dog.  Animal Control Officers said she was protecting the old dog who was sick. Greta was in the shelter for over two months until she caught the eye of Golden State German Shepherd Rescue.  We went in to pick up another pup and decided to evaluate this beautiful girl and she did great on her evaluation.  Greta prefers a slow introduction with most dogs but as soon as she realizes they are friendly, she can't wait to start playing w/them!  She even temp tested well with kitties so we think with proper introduction and supervision, she will be able to co-habitate with felines.   Greta LOVES going for rides and is a great traveler.  Every time her foster mom opens the car door, Greta is ready to go!  And she loves to go on long walks. During her stay at the shelter, they would take her out on her doggy day and she would walk over two miles!!!      Greta is extremely comfortable with people of all ages. She is particulary fond of young kids as she watched her foster mom's young son and nephew very attentively while they were on the trampoline. Greta never left their side nor took her eye off them.   We don't know why Greta wasn't snatched up while she was in the shelter.  She is a lovely girl with extraordinary charm and personality.   More

Rhodie

Male 5.6 years

Watch videos of Rhodie in action on Youtube!Video 1 Video 2 Rhodie was found as a stray on Oct 11, on the corner of two busy roads with no collar or tag. But surprisingly he was microchipped. Unfortunately, the microchip was not updated to include any prior shelter or current owner... More

Luna

Female 6.7 years

Luna was found "as a stray" on August 15, with a note in her collar "Luna, six years old, housebroken" and although she was microchipped, when the Manteca shelter called the number, it went back to her original owner who said they had given her away years ago but didn't know where that person was. Sadly, those people didn't want her back and the shelter believes her current owner came back to dump Luna in Manteca. We were notified about Luna and thankfully we had a new foster willing to foster her. Luna passed her evaluation with flying colors and we pulled her into rescue. Luna is now enjoying her new, quiet life in Galt and her foster dad, Dave, reports "she's been investigating all the new sounds in the backyard and is on 24/7 watch for squirrels".  She also enjoys chasing a tennis ball and will bring it back but she prefers a short game. After 5-6 throws, she will lay down for a much deserve break (but keeps an eye out for any pesky squirrels).   More

Dieter

Male 14.4 months

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Maple

Female 14.4 months

In early July, Maple and her sister, Olive along with their purebred Yellow Labrador momma, wandered onto the property of one of Golden State's volunteers. Instead of taking them to the shelter, Andrea decided to keep them while she tried to find their owners. Animal Control came out to scan... More

Olive

Female 14.4 months

In early July, Olive and her sister, Maple along with their purebred Yellow Labrador momma, wandered onto the property of one of Golden State's volunteers. Instead of taking them to the shelter, Andrea decided to keep them while she tried to find their owners. Animal Control came out to scan... More

Tate

Male 18 months

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Tiponi

Female 2 years

Tiponi is an 11-month-old German shepherd mix pup with "a heart of gold". When she was only four months old, Deb, her foster mom, acquired her from her previous owner. Tiponi was extremely sheltered and was very unsure of the world and people around her but she has made great strides from then to... More

Ruby

Female 2 years

Ruby is a stunning year old GSD. Found as a stray, she was profiled as one of 54 GSDs and GSD mixes in the Stockton shelter in-need of rescuing. Sweet, smart, and willing to learn, Ruby loves being with people. She can be a bit hesitant when meeting new dogs... More

Willow22

Female 3 years

Special needs (Health)

Willow was one of three dogs Golden State German Shepherd Rescue pulled from the Kerman Animal Shelter. Willow was also found as a stray and was never reclaimed. At 69 lbs, it appears Willow had a hard life but that hasn't sullied her attitude in the least. Her foster mom can't... More

Bruce

Male 16.8 months

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Bo

Male 4.5 years

Mr. Social Butterfly and Prince Charming rolled into one. That’s Bo in a nutshell. Bo has settled very quickly here at our home and seems to be very comfortable around our family (husband disabled & stays at home; wife works from home; adult son works a full-time job). He is... More

Mars 22

Male 13.2 months

Mars is a handsome very young male that will melt your heart. He joined our rescue with his sister while they were both very young and small. Mars has been growing by leaps and bounds and is coming out of his shell. He is a little shy and may hesitate... More

Stan

Male

Our foster puppy Stanley is growing into a beautiful German Shepherd. He has a beautiful coat and markings, stable temperament and is very sweet. He was rescued out of the shelter with his six brothers and sisters and placed with our volunteer foster families. My husband and I brought Stan... More

Ollie

Male 14.4 months

Ollie is a laid back, "go with the flow" nine week old male GSD pup. He and his brother, Stan, were rescued from the Stockton shelter along with five other "siblings". Full of sweeness and joy, Ollie is a loving, inquisitive little guy. He is being "raised" by their two... More

Hank

Male 19.2 months

Hank was found running the streets of Stockton in April and was taken to the shelter. Despite this terrifying experience, this six month old cutie remained playful and happy. For Hank, it was all about fun and being the life of the party. The shelter staff called him "the darling ball... More

Carys

Female 19.2 months

Carys is five months old and was an owner surrender to the Stockton shelter. However, that did not faze this little girl one bit. Her foster mom is thrilled to have an "energetic but sweet pup" added to her family. And her foster dad reports, "she leapt onto my lap... More

Randy

Male 19.2 months

Randy is a five month old cutie with a personality to match. Randy was found as a stray and was suffering from parvo. Due to the tireless efforts of the Stockton shelter medical staff, they were able to pull him through. His foster mom can't say enough great things about... More

Bongo

Male 18 months

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Xena

Female 18 months

Beautiful, a bundle of energy, and smart as a whip sums up Xena in a nutshell. At four months old, Xena as found running the streets of Stockton and was picked up as a stray. In her foster home, Xena is blossoming into a wonderful companion. She is very food... More

Danny

Male 2.8 years

Watch videos of Danny in action on youtube. *** Danny was found on March 16, 2022, on the side of the freeway, not wanting to walk. X-rays revealed he was shot in the leg resulting in a large pellet radius and ulna fracture. He also had some wounds to left... More