Saving German Shepherds in the Central Valley of Northern California
Give these dogs a second chance by finding them loving homes. We rescue them from shelters, place in safe foster homes, and provide expert support until a forever owner comes along.
Want to help? Be a foster, adopter or donor. Every bit of love makes a huge difference for these beautiful, loyal and intelligent dogs.
How to help
Fully-Supported Fostering
Learn how you can be a vital link in the rescue process
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Donations save shepherds. Please give if you can.
Saving German Shepherds in the Central Valley of Northern California
Give these dogs a second chance by finding them loving homes. We rescue them from shelters, place in safe foster homes, and provide expert support until a forever owner comes along.
Want to help? Be a foster, adopter or donor. Every bit of love makes a huge difference for these beautiful, loyal and intelligent dogs.
How to help
Fully-Supported Fostering
Learn how you can be a vital link in the rescue process
Support the Cause
Donations save shepherds. Please give if you can.
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Hey Lucy, I’m Home!
That's what you'll be saying after you adopt Lucy! Wonderful news about Lucy! Eight weeks post-surgery and already back to playing with her foster siblings—and spending every day in the pool—sounds like she’s feeling so much better. What a little water baby! It’s also encouraging that she’s healing well enough to come off kennel restriction. Hopefully her December 7 follow-up at UC Davis brings even more good news and confirms that she won’t need another surgery. Keeping everything crossed for sweet Lucy! Lucy is doing so well and continues to heal beautifully! So far, we have paid $6,700 toward her veterinary care, and she will be returning to UC Davis on December 7 for a follow-up appointment to determine whether she will need another surgery. Lucy is available for adoption now! She will require a low-to-medium activity home. Because of her deformity, she is already experiencing arthritis, so a less […]
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Hey Lucy, You’re Home!
"We are so grateful to the Golden State German Shepherd Rescue organization, Kelly, and her foster family who gave our sweet Lucy a safe haven before she came to our home. Your patience, time, and unconditional love helped give her the best possible start to her new life. Because of your amazing work, Lucy learned how to be a great puppy, is already crate-trained, and even learned a few new commands! She is a genuine joy and is a perfect fit for our family! Thank you for helping her on the journey to her forever home — we can’t get enough of our newest addition!" - Katie and Family
KING – From Stray Dog to Service Dog
In July, “King” was found wandering along Hwy 88 wearing only a Service vest that read, “My mama says I’M SPECIAL.” The family who found him posted flyers, reported him to the Stockton shelter, and posted numerous posts on social media to no avail. Even callouts from Golden State for an adopter or foster didn’t result in any success. In September, GSGSR evaluated King for our rescue. Immediately, we noticed something special about him, and instantly, we felt King had all the qualities that would make him a great dog for a Veteran. GSGSR called our friend, Matt Decker, founder of E5 Therapy https://www.facebook.com/E5Therapy, and asked for his help in finding a Veteran. Matt graciously offered to foster King to get him ready for adoption. The Dunns saw Matt’s post about King on his E5 Therapy FB page and immediately wanted to meet him, and it was love at first […]
A New World for Atlas!
Christine came to our last Sacyard Meet and Greet and fell in love with Atlas! We often set up final visits at adoption days like this after pre-qualifying an adopter. It’s convenient for everyone. Now Atlas will be in a brand-new world with a new loving family!