Our Owner Surrender Policy

Due in part to the current real estate market and foreclosure crisis, Tampa Bay GSD Rescue has been filled beyond capacity. However, we would be happy to help you re-home an animal in need by offering a courtesy post on Petfinder. (Your dog must MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS - be spayed or neutered and have a sound temperament). 

If you are willing to continue caring for your pet until a suitable new home can be found, Please Email Us and DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.  We'd be happy to help. It is preferable to seeing good dogs be unnecessarily put down in the shelters due to space considerations.

If you are unable to care for your dog please contact us ASAP. If space is available we will take your dog in.  We frequently have a waiting list of dogs to come in as space is available.   (Dogs here do not live in cages like public shelters but have play yards to spend their days in or are in foster homes when available.)

Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue wants to help and will try to work with you. Please keep in mind that shelter dogs and emergencies (owner death, medical problems, etc) have first priority; then owner turn-ins.   We realize how difficult the decision to re-home your dog is but remind you to please do what is best for your dog.