Our next adoption day is on **SUNDAY**, July 5th, in Modesto at PetSmart on McHenry Ave from 11am to 2 pm. We have a wonderful selection of nice young dogs available! We sometimes have Coming Attraction dogs along for the ride looking to find a foster home!
Come meet us, perhaps join us. You just may find the next dog of your dreams to share your life with!
These are the dogs scheduled to attend. Please check back on the Friday afternoon before for the final line-up. Please check out their bios on the Adoptable Dogs page. And don't forget to send in and bring your Adoption Questionnaire. We actively encourage Foster-To-Adopt!
Males Armani, Valor
Females Carla, Civic, Lady, Priscilla Jo (PJ), Rita, Spring
Hope to see you there!
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Who We Are
Greater California German Shepherd Rescue began its operations in December 2007 and is a nonprofit public charity under IRS code 501(c)(3). We are an all-volunteer group serving the Greater Sacramento, Central Valley down to Merced, North Bay and parts of the East Bay, resources permitting.
We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who rescue German Shepherd Dogs from life-threatening situations and find them permanent homes with qualified owners. We work cooperatively with animal shelters, professional trainers, and other rescue groups toward our common goals of saving dogs’ lives and educating the public about responsible pet ownership. Please contact us if you would like to help!
About German Shepherds
German Shepherds aren't for everyone. They're big, energetic dogs with long tails, and can clear a coffee table with one swipe. They have a lot of hair with a double coat, and that means they shed year round - and they shed a LOT. They're active, alert, assertive, noisy and mouthy. They take work - a LOT of work. They need socialization, leadership,exercise and a job, or they'll find their own amusements, usually by chewing, digging, barking or escaping. They tend to get territorial, possessive, and protective.
If you don't mind all that, if you understand and love the breed, and are willing to put the necessary work into one, you'll end up with a very intelligent, very devoted, and very responsible member of the family. There isn't a finer family dog or for all-around purposes than a good German Shepherd that is well-trained and well-socialized.
Adopting One of Our German Shepherds
Inside Pet Only We require that our dogs be part of the family, and spend most of their time inside the home when their family is home. Dogs left outside too much become lonely, bored and frustrated, which leads to destructive behavior. Most of our dogs have come out of that situation, we want to put them into a better situation.
Adoption Fees Our adoption fees are $350 for puppies 6 months and younger, $300 for adult dogs, and $100 for Special Needs dogs. Our adoption fees cover less than half of the average expenses for a dog, and we rely on tax-deductible donations to allow us to continue to save dogs.
Home Visit We require a physical home visit by one of our volunteers before we place a dog into a new home, so we are limited to the areas our volunteers can cover. We serve the North Bay, the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and parts of the East Bay, resources permitting.
Out of State Sorry, we don't adopt out of state. There are many worthy German Shepherds needing homes all over the country, please help save one in your area if you're not in ours.
Adoption Questionnaire If you are interested in adopting one of our fine dogs, please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire (AQ) at: http://www.gcgsr.org/docs/AQ_GCGSR.pdf
Please fill out the AQ and fax or mail it in to the contact information listed below before contacting us about a specific dog. Completed and scanned AQs can be sent to the email contact below (quickest method). One of our Adoption Counselors will contact you shortly after we receive your AQ.
If you're planning to attend an Adoption Day, please bring a copy of your completed AQ with you. Thank you!
Giving Us A Dog
PLEASE NOTE: We do not “rescue” stray dogs or dogs from abusive or neglectful situations without the owner’s permission. We will only deal with the dog's legal owner. If you know of a German Shepherd or any dog that is straying at large or is being abused or neglected, you should report it to your local Animal Control. If you have found a dog and don't wish to surrender it to Animal Control, you can follow your County's guidelines for due diligence to become the legal owner.
We have great sympathy for people who must give up their dogs. It’s heartbreaking all around and devastating for the dog. Sometimes we can help, sometimes we can’t. Please read the information provided on our website about giving us a dog before contacting us.
Regrettably, we are unable to return phone calls outside our areas of service. We serve the North Bay, the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and parts of the East Bay, resources permitting.
