Available Dogs
Adopting a German Shepherd Dog is a serious commitment of up to 10-15 years. We're looking to find our dogs forever homes so their lives won't be disrupted again.
In general, we don't know the background or medical history of dogs we bring into our program, nor can we guarantee their temperaments, behaviors, or health. We base the information on each dog on observations made while the dog is in a foster home in our program.
Since not all homes are the same, dogs may display different behaviors after being adopted than what we've observed. Similarly, just because a dog has lived with or tested tolerant of cats or small dogs, does NOT mean it will automatically be tolerant of cats or small dogs in a new home. It may take time and supervision while the animals adjust.
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 vaccines and microchipped.
Not all dogs will be at all adoption events. We don't reserve dogs for adoption by telehone or email. You MUST first submit an adoption application.
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsRandell
Male 12 months Level 2.0
Randell is a sweet, shy pup that is recovering from a broken leg and adjusting to foster life. He arrived at the Oakland Shelter towards the end of January. He was limbing on his back right foot. X-rays revealed a couple of broken bones in the foot. The OAS team... More
Added February 08, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsCody (Aspen)
Male 5.8 years Level 2.5
Meet Cody, a large handsome, great natured German Shepherd mix that looks and feels like a polar bear, soft and cuddly. Although Cody is as big as a polar bear, he thinks and believes he is the size of a Chihuahua and who is still a puppy at heart, a... More
Added October 05, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsSebastian
Male 10.5 years Level 2.5
Senior
Sebastian is a gorgeous, lovable senior GSD. We think he is around 10-12 years of age. He was an owner surrender to the shelter as his owner was moved to a nursing home. It was stated that he was in a home with 3 chihuahuas, however he is very drawn to... More
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsJunior
Male 6 years Level 2.5
See me at the next Adoption Day!
Junior!!! Due to an unfortunate change in family dynamic, Junior is being returned to GSGSR. Junior was with our adopter for the past 6 years when he was adopted. Junior is a male german shepherd dog, 86 lbs. His birthday is February 1 and is now 6 years old. But he still has a lot of playful puppy personality left in him. He has been my dog since he was 8 weeks old. He is neutered. He is a great guard dog letting me know when anyone is walking in front of our house or walking up the driveway. He is friendly and is excited to see me when I come home each night. He is outside during the day while I am at work and sleeps indoors at night. On days that the temperatures hit 101 or above, I leave him in the house with the AC on. He can hold it until I get home (about 12 hours). I leave at 7:30 a.m. and return about 6 or 6:30 p.m. He is trained to potty outside and to let me know when he needs to go out. He does not chew on furniture. At the dog park, he gets along with all of the dogs and if there is a fight he has never been involved or even near the occurrence. I like to say "he is a lover, not a fighter." Walking on a leash, when he sees a dog he wants to go play and gets very excited. I have to reel him in and remind him this is not the park More
Added September 30, 2019 -
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsNina
Female 2.2 years Level 2.5
See me at the next Adoption Day!
"Good things come in small packages". This is Nina in a nutshell. Pretty, petite, and playful, two year old Nina has a lot to offer. When you first meet her, Nina seems very stately and introverted. However, once she gets your attention and especially if you have a ball...WATCH OUT! Nina... More
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsBeyla
Female 2.2 years Level 2.5
Beyla was an owner surrender to the shelter. It was said that she and her sister kept trying to escape. We have not observed these traits, but it looks like her sister has had some litters, so most likely they were just unwanted and surrendered. She is currently in foster... More
Added August 13, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsAbner
Male 20.4 months Level 2.5
See me at the next Adoption Day!
Abner is our newest boy that may not be totally German Shepherd!! However, he is super sweet, wants to give lots of love and needed a second chance at a forever home. Abner is a big boy with very little life experience. We think he was probably a backyard dog... More
Added July 31, 2019 -
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsChase Elliott
Male 14.4 months Level 2.5
See me at the next Adoption Day!
Ready, get set, goooo, that is what Chase Elliott likes to do. He is always ready to go. He loves to play ball, go for car rides, walks, training, etc. His favorite thing to do is to eat. He loves mealtime and will gooble it all down after he has... More
Added June 14, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsErik Jones
Male 14.4 months Level 2.5
See me at the next Adoption Day!
Erik Jones and his brother came to us from Sonoma hence they are known as our racing boys, not only because where they came from, but they love to chase each other around the yard. Both of them were brought to the shelter with a severe case of demodex (skin... More
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsKaia
Female 6 years Level 2.0
Kaia is a beautiful sable female, with an old soul. She is about 6 1/2 years old. She is a large girl weighing in at about 96 pounds. She has a broken ear that the vet feels happened at birth, but that does not matter because she is still beautiful. More
Added May 03, 2019
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KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsTJ
Male 2.2 years Level 2.5
TJ is a handsome, nice size boy with a charming personality. TJ arrived at the Stockton Shelter via an emergency vet where he was treated for a broken front left leg. Currently his leg is in a cast and several more cast changes are needed until his leg is fully... More
Added August 17, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsKinleigh
Female 14.4 months Level 2.5
Kinleigh is a beautiful sable German Shepherd with beautiful eyes that pierce your soul. She is a dog that wants human companionship. She prefers people to dogs, but she will still play with dogs and have a lot of fun. She is crate trained and house trained. Her foster family... More
Added August 17, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsAlpha
Male 9.6 months Level 2.5
Alpha was found by a Good Samaritan who saw him and his brother running in the street. She knew she had to help so she turned her car around and was able to get both dogs to safety. She contacted her local Animal Shelter filled out all the appropriate found... More
Added July 20, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsJoey
Male 13.2 months Level 2.5
Special needs (Health)
Joey is a young, active, playful shepherd who loves his walks and just hanging out with his people. He is a very striking boy with a gorgeous plush dark coat and deep dark eyes that draw plenty of attention on walks. He especially loves a good game of fetch and... More
Added July 09, 2019 -
KidsCatsSm. DogsLg. DogsMaddie '19
Female 4.1 years Level 3.0
"I'm ready for a forever home (since it appears my foster brother Oskar won't be leaving anytime soon)" Maddie would love nothing more than to find someone who can be her one and only lifetime companion. She looks forward to taking long walks and although she enjoys going on runs with... More
Added March 25, 2019