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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  • Tyrus
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    Tyrus

    Male 6 months Level 4.0

    Tyrus is the "big" brother to Nala and Obie. He is adorable, cuddly and wants to please. He and his brother Obie are currently in the same foster home and are having a ball. They love to play with each other and with the other dogs that come for boarding. More

    Added February 09, 2023
  • Kota
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    Kota

    Female 7.2 months Level 4.0

    Kota is a beautiful white German Shepherd mix. She came to us from a local shelter and is currently in foster home. Per foster she is energetic, inquisitive and learning to get along with cats. She is going to need a confident handler and lots of training. More on her... More

    Added February 21, 2023
  • Obie
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    Obie

    Male 6 months

    Obie is a young handsome German Shepherd mixed puppy. He has a personality that won't quit. He wants to follow you wherever you go. He loves playing with toys especially a noisy pig toy. Obie will sit for a treat and is learning to give paw and to lie down. More

    Added February 09, 2023
  • Vader
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    Vader

    Male 6.4 years Level 2.5

    Click here to see Vader video Gorgeous bi-colored Vader came into Golden State German Shepherd Rescue after we were contacted by his caregiver, Anant. Apparently, Vader's owner asked if she could dogsit him but after a few weeks, his owner decided he didn't want him back. Vader is six years... More

    Added January 26, 2023
  • Maggie
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    Maggie

    Female 16.8 months

    Maggie is an energetic and affecionate little darling. Golden State German Shepherd Rescue pulled her from the Kerman Animal Shelter. Found as a stray, her owners never came to look for her. So at five months of age, Maggie found herself on the adoption waiting list.She has been in foster care now for 4 months and is doing very well. She has had some obedience training and socialization in public places.  She is housebroken and crate-trained, and knows how to sit, stay, down and walk on a leash. She would also be a good walking or jogging companion.She has some anxiety around meeting new dogs, but gets along great with her one-year-old foster brother Buddy. They play and wrestle together and it is fun to watch. She is alert and alarm-barks when she hears unusual noises outside (good girl!) She is quick and agile, and will absolutely chase a cat when it runs. So she should therefore NOT be in a home with kitties. Maggie may benefit greatly living with another dog, an older but playful dog to show her the ropes.  Maggie would also do best with a patient, committed owner who will continue to work with her. This little girl is a gem! More

    Added June 07, 2022
  • Rolfie
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    Rolfie

    Male 2 years

    See Rolfie with Golden Retriever friend, Bailey Rolfie and Heidi playing Found as a "stray", running the streets of Stockton, Rolfie was picked up by Animal Control on April 11. He was not microchipped and his owners never called or came into the shelter to reclaim him. Although Rolfie was... More

    Added May 31, 2023
  • Loki
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    Loki

    Male 9.6 months

    Found in a field in the middle of nowhere, young Loki's destiny looked bleak but thankfully due to a kind Samaritan he was rescued. Andrea offered to foster Loki until his stray hold was up and after five days, he was officially brought into Golden State German Shepherd Rescue. We... More

    Added January 06, 2023

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  • Zeus
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    Zeus

    Male 6 years

    Special needs (Health)

    In Greek mythology, Zeus is the Olympian god of the sky and the thunder, the king of all other gods and men. True to his namesake, Zeus also epitomizes all the great qualities of a true German shepherd Dog. When you meet Zeus, the first thing you will be in... More

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    Added June 01, 2023
  • Gracie
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    Gracie

    Female 3.6 months

    "BIG things come in small packages" sums up Gracie in a nutshell. Found wandering the streets of Stockton as another stray, luckily Gracie found her way to the shelter. And although shelters are not the best place for any dog, much less a puppy, she was kept safe from harm. More

    Added April 29, 2023

Adoption Pending

  • Susie Q
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    Susie Q

    Female 14.4 months Level 4.0

    Meet Susie Q is a very happy, energetic puppy that will make you laugh while watching her run around the yard. She joined the rescue with her brothers and sisters when she was about 6 weeks old. In observing her actions with her siblings, she is the one that seems... More

    Added May 20, 2022
  • Nala
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    Nala

    Female 6 months

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    Added February 09, 2023
  • Mouse
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    Mouse

    Female 15.6 months

    Mouse is a beautiful, dark faced pup with dark eyes that look right into your soul. She is the first to sit for a treat, will jump into her crate and pop out again to make sure you didn’t forget she was there. She joined our rescue when with her... More

    Added May 20, 2022
  • Zoe
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    Zoe

    Female 9.6 months

    Zoe has all the good looks, and the sassy attitude to go with it! She is a typical German Shepherd puppy, who needs lots of guidance, ongoing training, and strong leadership to reach her full potential. She will be an incredible companion as the thing she loves best is to... More

    Added May 20, 2022
  • Maverick 22
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    Maverick 22

    Male 15.6 months

    Maverick was another pup from the Magnificent Seven littter.and is every bit like his namesake in Top Gun....smart, confident, and above all good looking! In his foster home, Maverick is learning a lot of neat things such as house manners and basic obedience. He is also learning crate training and is... More

    Added May 20, 2022