Available Dogs
Adopting a German Shepherd Dog is a serious commitment of up to 10-15 years, please consider carefully if this is a commitment you are ready to accept. Our dogs have already had their lives disrupted at least once and we are looking to find them forever homes.
In general, we do not know the background or medical history of dogs we bring into our program. We cannot guarantee their temperaments, behaviors, or health. We generally place our program rescue dogs in foster homes so that we can learn more about them in a family situation and observe their behavior. We base the information we give on each dog on observations while the dog is in our program. Due to different leadership styles and environmental stimuli in your home, the dog may display different behaviors after it is adopted than what we observed while it was in our program. Also, just because a dog tests cat- or small dog-tolerant, or has lived in a foster home with cats or small dogs, does NOT mean it will automatically be tolerant of cats or small dogs in the new home, especially if the small pet is running or acting aggressively. It may take time and supervision while the animals adjust.
NOTE: All of our dogs are spayed or neutered as required of all California shelters and rescues by the California Food & Agriculture Code Section 30503. They are also current on all their vaccines and microchipped prior to adoption.
We do not guaranteed that animals seen on our website will be available at our adoption events. We do not reserve dogs for adoption by telephone or email. You MUST first submit an application to GSGSR.
Don't forget to check the Private Party Dogs page, and search Petharbor for German Shepherd Dogs that are in your local Shelters.
Ready for Adoption
Lindie
Lindie was found dumped on her current foster's property. Everything was done to get Lindie back to her owners, but she wasn't chipped and no one had come forward. We think she is around 3 to 4 years of age . Luckily, this sweet girl landed on the right person's...
Marlowe
Marlowe is a beautiful big girl that was an owner surrender to the Oakland Animal Shelter. She is very friendly to all people, however can be a little selective with other animals/dogs. On initial evaluation she seemed to be more interested on what was going on outside the yard, however...
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Harley 18
Harley is a large, strong, handsome male that is waiting for an experienced family familiar with German Shepherds. He is energetic, playful and very affectionate to his foster family. In the short time they have had him he has bonded with them and has become protective of the property and...
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Garin
Garin was part of a litter of 3 pups dropped off at the Oakland Animal Services by their owner. He is a big boy for only being about six months and will need consistent training to keep his curious mind busy. He is super sweet and loves affection. Garin can...
Kasha
Kasha was found walking the streets of Oakland, with a collar around her neck and a chewed off leash. According to the Animal Control Officer he observed her walking a little bit then stopping and resting. She was easy to handle and when she arrived at Oakland Animal Shelter she...
Bueller
Bueller our flop eared boy is a sweet young pup about 10 - 11 months old. He enjoys playing with other dogs and loves people. He is a big goof ball and will enjoy a family that likes having fun, going for walks or runs. He is learning the basics.
Tildy
This is Tildy and she comes to us from Stockton Animal Shelter. This medium sized girl is approximately 1 year and is now ready after recovering from a terrible accident where she was hit by a car and suffered a broken pelvis. In February, Xray’s revealed that FHO repair surgery was...
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Caesar (Bond)
Bond was brought into us from the Stanislaus Shelter found as a stray. We think he is around 2 years old. He is playful and happy. It is clear that Bond was probably a backyard dog and then was left to his own defenses where they picked up off the...
Available Soon
Baylen
Our sweet Baylen was brought to the Stanislaus Animal Shelter by his owners after they found him with a major eye injury, unfortunately, they were unable to cover the cost of his surgery so Stanislaus called us. We picked him up within a couple of hours and brought him to...
Kiro
Kiro was a puppy in need at the Stanislaus Shelter. While we're not 100% sure what his background is, he had enough GSD look in those beautiful puppy dog eyes that we knew we couldn't leave him in the shelter to an unkown fate. So, here he is, Kiro, our...
Adoption Pending
Hudson
Hudson is a BIG gorgeous boy, so much so they called him "Mr. Handsome" at the Oakland Shelter. He is red and black and beautiful eyes. He is a lot of dog, but wants to please. He loves playing ball and with proper introduction seems to be doing well with...
Gerda
When you walk into a shelter to evaluate dogs and pups you look for your particular breed. In our case it is German Shepherds. When I went to the shelter I pretty much walked right past Gerda, she had her ears down, all curled up in a ball trying to...
Rockafeller
Rocky was brought to us at the Lodi Adoption Day to be evaluated. A family saw him chained up at their neighbor's home with nothing but weeds no water and some kibble scattered on the cement with very little shade to protect him from the heat of the day. The...
Corbin
Corbin comes to us as a stray from Stanislaus Animal Services. He is around 2 years old and a bundle of great energy. He is very friendly very sweet, checks in with each person and is ready to play and ready to please! He does great with dogs and...
Faline
Faline comes to us from Stanislaus Animal Services, where she was found as a stray. She get's along well with everyone in the house. Faline is a little shy being a submissive and timid nature, and is very sweet and friendly. She is sentsitive to correction and wants to please.
Aries
Aries is a big handsome boy who is about 18 months old that has amazing energy and really wants to please. He was evidently hit by a car on April Fool's Day, dropped off at the emergency vet in Modesto who cleaned and splinted his leg. He was then dropped...
Benjamin
Ben is a very stable German boy of about 14 months. He’s about 80 pounds with a black and dark tan dry thick coat. Ben immediately proved trustworthy in the house and is not crated at night or during the day. He can be alone inside or outside, but he...
Coal
Coal is a 3 month old puppy from SAS. He was found on an onramp to Highway 99. He is an all black and a fun loving puppy. He was having a great time playing with our dog Nana tonight. He is a typical GSD pup and will need to...
Kassie
Age: 8.4 months
Kassie was found at the Stockton Shelter. She is currently being treated for Pano, which means plenty of bed rest and relaxation. We will post more as we get to know her. She is healing well and overcoming her condition in which the growth plates become inflammed (which is extremely...