NEWS:
On Thursday, January 25, Washington German Shepherd Rescue (WGSR) took in 17 of the 19 German Shepherds rescued from severe neglect and filth in a south Kitsap County home earlier this month. Behavior evaluators who went to assess the dogs are hopeful the dogs can be rehabilitated and adopted into new homes.
Currently, seven puppies and ten adults are in foster homes through WGSR.
“To see the apparent neglect and abuse of these dogs first hand is heart breaking. Our Rescue is determined to rehabilitate these dogs while in our care and to re-home them with families who are committed to showing these dogs the kindness they have never had.”
WGSR is looking for volunteer foster homes to temporarily care for the dogs, and donations of high quality food, Advantage flea treatment, shampoo, crates, blankets and bones.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To find loving homes for surrendered, abandoned or neglected dogs and puppies. Washington GSD Rescue hopes to ease the problem of the population overflow occuring in many of our shelters today. We educate the individual on the importance of sterilizing the pet and providing superior care.
We are composed of a network of foster families and are in need of finding more foster care providers with the time and commitment to provide care for these animals in transition. We also are in need of people to provide transportation for these animals. We are an all volunteer rescue.
ADOPT:
If you are interested in a dog, please fill out an application. PLEASE BE PATIENT ONLY 1 VOLUNTEER IS REVIEWING APPLICATIONS. If you haven't heard from us for a few days, feel free to email us a reminder.
FEES:
Fees vary, usually $65 and up for reimbursement of expenses. This may include, but not be limited to, spay/neuter and vaccinations, Xrays etc. Our adoption fees help to cover the adopted dog's expenses as well as help with the medical expenses incurred by other ill, injured, handicapped or aging rescue dogs. In addition, we require all adopters to have purchased a firm dog bed, provide supplements that may assist in the prevention of arthritis and enroll in specified obedience training (within 14 day).
VOLUNTEER:
If you are in the Puget Sound Area and would like to volunteer with us, please contact us at washingtonshepherds@yahoo.com We monitor the email daily, so this is the fastest way to contact us.
HOURS:
By appointment only. Refer to the dogs profile for his contact person.
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION VIA EMAIL . We monitor email consistently throughout the day, making it the best way to reach us. We are unable to return calls unless we have an application on file. Applications can be found at: www.washingtongsd.org or by emailing a request for one to washingtonshepherds@yahoo.com.
Click here for a list of pets at this rescue.
