An Urgent Plea for Fosters: Be Their Bridge to a Better Life

Right now, German Shepherds sit in overcrowded shelters, confused and out of time. They’re not “bad dogs”—just loyal companions whose humans have failed them.

That’s where you come in.

We provide a fully-supported foster experience—expert support, vet care, food, and supplies. You provide TLC and a soft place to land. Even a few weeks of fostering can save a life. It’s not just a temporary bed—it’s hope.

Be their bridge. Be their hero. Foster a rescue.

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An Urgent Plea for Fosters: Be Their Bridge to a Better Life

Right now, German Shepherds sit in overcrowded shelters, confused and out of time. They’re not “bad dogs”—just loyal companions whose humans have failed them.

That’s where you come in.

We provide a fully-supported foster experience—expert support, vet care, food, and supplies. You provide TLC and a soft place to land. Even a few weeks of fostering can save a life. It’s not just a temporary bed—it’s hope.

Be their bridge. Be their hero. Foster a rescue.

Open Foster Application Form
Close Foster Application Form

What to expect when you foster

Fostering is a short-term way to make a lifetime difference for a dog seeking a safe, loving home. It means temporarily opening your home and giving them love and care until adoption.

Time Commitment

Fostering is flexible. You can foster for days, weeks or months—whatever works best for your lifestyle.

Apply to foster today, and let’s save them together.

Fostering tasks

  • Feeding, exercising and playing with your dog
  • Socializing and obedience training
  • Bringing them to meet-and-greet events
  • Tracking strengths and challenges (compatibility with other animals, kids, etc.)—so we can match them with the right family.

Hear from Our Foster Families

"I'm thankful we fostered Max first before adopting him, because I've learned so much from this experience with Golden State. I appreciate all the guidance we have received."

Joy

“Hank was one day away from being euthanized. This dog just needed a chance, so I said yes to fostering. At first I didn't know what to expect but after receiving so much support from Golden State, I was sure fostering was for me. After six weeks of walks, family functions and lots of love, he become the best dog ever. He was adopted by a wonderful family. I cried happy tears as I watched him go, but knew it was a perfect family for him… and I now had room to help another dog!”

Johanne

I have fostered over 24 dogs for GSGSR in the past 6 years, ranging from puppies to seniors. With 2 dogs of my own, the #1 goal is making sure they all get along. I trust the GSGSR evaluation process and know the dogs are open to being with others. Watching a shy, nervous dog bloom into something fun and lovable is just wonderful.

Mike

We have fostered 6 dogs over 2 years for Golden State German Shepherd Rescue, from seniors to puppies to a middle-aged dog. GSGSR is fantastic! They care deeply about the welfare of the dogs. And once you become a foster or adopter, you are treated like family. They have been very responsive to all of our questions, concerns or needs. Thank you GSGSR for everything you do!

Peter and Danielle