Dogs
How do we find the dogs we bring into our Rescue program? We find them in animal shelters and elsewhere, where they are in life-threatening or unacceptable situations. We look for purebred German Shepherd dogs who have a good temperament and are healthy.
Occasionally we take in a dog with special needs, but for the most part our dogs need only basic care, attention, and love to be adopted.
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 $300 for puppies 6 months and younger, $250 for adult dogs, and $100 for Special Needs dogs.
Home Visit
We require a physical home visit before we place a dog into a new home, so we are limited to the areas our volunteers can cover. At this time, we are concentrating on the North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and Central Valley areas of California, from Sacramento to Merced.
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).
Please fill out the AQ and fax or mail it in to the contact information listed on the right before contacting us about a specific dog. Completed and scanned AQs can be sent to our email contact (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!
Dogs Available
Because we do not always know the backgrounds of the dogs in our program, we are unable to make definite statements about their health or temperaments. We can provide only information about our observations of the dog while it is in our program. See Males and Females.
~ MALES ~
click for more imagesGideon
Gideon is just the cutest danged German Shepherd-wannabe pup to be found inside 3 counties! He's somewhere around 8-9 months old, with a lot of puppy still to go, all wrapped up in a lovely, plush sable coat. He's smaller than most of our German Shepherds, and probably won't be more than 45-50 pounds when he's all grown up. He has one ear that stands at half-mast and a striking half-mask on his face, giving him a rakish look to go along with his smart, quick personality.
Gideon is a happy, outgoing, affectionate pup who loves to play with the big boys at his foster home. He's a pesty little brother to the bigger dogs sometimes, but he's trying really hard to be good boy most of the time. He seems to be housebroken so far, he's only put his feet up on the counter once, and he doesn't seem inclined to get into things he shouldn't, but he IS still a puppy, and he does love to chew on dog-toys and dog-bones. He does pretty well in a crate, walks pretty well on a leash, and does a wiggly sit for about a nano-second for his dinner.
Gideon still needs a lot of guidance about how to be a well-mannered boy, he still gets a little mouthy when he gets excited, and he hasn't quite got four-on-the-floor down pat yet, so he'll still jump on people at times. He'd probably overwhelm a smaller child, but would be okay with older children who understand that his mouthiness is just puppy play and needs to be discouraged. He's very responsive to verbal corrections.
He gets excited around cats and other animals, he barks and would probably chase them if they ran. He's an energetic boy who plays hard like most puppies, and does pretty well at settling down in the house if he's had enough exercise. He clearly knows the best way to chill with an afternoon siesta in front of the air conditioner!
Gideon would do best in a fairly active home with another dog for companionship and socialization. In return, he'll be a fun family dog with a happy outlook on life and a lot of affection to give.
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Adoption Fee on this dog is $250.
We require a home visit.
We do not adopt out of state or out of our 3 main areas - North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and northern Central Valley.
Please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire *BEFORE* contacting us about this dog. Thank you.
click for more imagesLucas ADOPTED!
Lucas is an extra-large, handsome young adult male, around 85-90 lbs and about 2.5 years old. He has one Roger Rabbit ear that just fits his personality. His tail, tongue, and huge paws tend to knock over everything from water glasses to toddlers, so a home where everyone is bigger than Lucas would be best.
Lucas has wonderful house manners. He knows how to let himself in and out of a dog door, and prefers to sleep inside close to his person. He is especially fond of morning cuddles, and may try to steal your fuzzy slippers or get you to play in the morning. He knows to stay off the furniture and beds, and is pretty good about leaving items on the kitchen counter alone, but an occasional frozen pizza left too close to the edge is fair game for this big boy who can reach the counter without his paws leaving the floor.
Lucas loves all the other dogs he’s met, but may bond to a dog instead of his person, so he may do best in a home as an only dog, but would love to have doggie visitors. If other dogs are in the home, his owner must give plenty of one-on-one time and demonstrate strong leadership skills to ensure he is properly responsive to his human.
Lucas is a quick and eager learner. He still needs some lessons on the leash, but will fairly easy to train for someone with the commitment and leadership skills. He loves to go for rides in the car.
If you are looking for the classic, dignified German Shepherd …. this is NOT your dog! Lucas is a great big goof ball who doesn’t take himself too seriously. He loves life, is very exuberant, and will fill your life with laughter. You must have a good sense of humor to be considered for this guy.
Rex is a handsome, medium-sized, black & tan male, around 4 years old and about 75 pounds. He has a dashing bit of chrome on him with a white spot on his chest and a matching white tuft on his tail. He's a fairly calm gentleman who would make a great companion for a family or individual.
Rex has a very happy tail that wags when he is spoken to, he's housebroken, walks well on leash and rides well in the car. While he tolerates other dogs well, he's not looking for a play buddy. He's an easy keeper, content to just hang out in the house or the yard and get the occasional pet from his owner. He's very food motivated and his motto is "will work for food!" He is a bit grabby when it comes to the treats, so he needs a home without small children. He shows some interest in cats and would probably chase them.
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Adoption Fee on this dog is $250.
We require a home visit.
We do not adopt out of state or out of our 3 main areas - North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and northern Central Valley.
Please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire *BEFORE* contacting us about this dog. Thank you.
click for more imagesRigby ADOPTED!
Rigby is a cute, approximately 3 year old black & tan male, on the small side and very thin at just around 60-65 pounds. He has settled in nicely and has become much more outgoing, and comes looking for affection. His comical personality comes out once he gets comfortable, and he'll roll on his back for attention.
Rigby is a Special Needs boy.
He has just been diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and will need enzymes added to his food for the rest of his life. Without them, he won't be able to digest his food and will starve to death. The cost for the supplement will vary depending on how much he needs, but it will be a moderate expense added to his upkeep.
Rigby gets along with people of all sizes and other dogs he's met so far. He's housebroken and has very nice house manners. He's a very easy-going boy, and settles in nicely to a household routine. He's pretty good on leash, doesn't jump up on people and has no destructive habits so far. He loves to go on walks and waves his tail around happily when out for a stroll.
Rigby can get along with cats under an experienced owner.
~ FEMALES ~
click for more imagesAbraCadabra ADOPTED!
AbraCadabra is a cute, charming, outgoing and affectionate girl around 3-4 years old. She's medium sized, around 70 pounds, all wrapped up in a plush black/tan/cream tricolor coat. She's never met a person she didn't like, and thinks everyone finds her adorable.
Abby came by her name because she opens flip latch gates like magic, just as if she waved a magic paw over them. Abby is very much a social butterfly. If left alone, she loves to flit about the neighborhood visiting, soaring over fences as if they don't exist. She always comes home at the first sign that her person is returning, as she wants nothing more than to be with her people.
She gets along well with other dogs she's met so far, even small dogs. Chasing cats if they run is a great game, but otherwise she leaves them alone. She's housebroken, and very well-behaved for the most part, and has perfect house manners.
Abby is looking for a home with a constant companion and lots of social interaction. This girl loves to be the center of the party!
click for more imagesDallas Rainbow Fund
Dallas is a very sweet, mature lady around 5-6 years old, on the smaller side at around 65 pounds and wrapped in a classic black and tan coat. She came into our program with severe ear infections, tumors, cysts and a foxtail in her urinary tract. Through it all, she's been happy, sweet, good-natured and patient. When we first got her, she could barely hear due to her severely blocked ear canals, but she has since regained much of her hearing now that her ear infections have started to clear up.
Dallas has allergies that contribute to her ear infections. She does well on Benadryl twice a day and she needs a grain-free diet. She'd probaby do best in a home without a lot of carpeting.
This loving girl always has a smile on her face and a wagging tail. She's very easy to live with, she is completely housebroken and very well-behaved, with exemplary house manners. She is quiet and unassuming, and is happiest lying near her person, with occasional nudges for pets. She's very low energy and doesn't require more than a casual stroll around the neighborhood.
True to form with most mature female German Shepherds, she's a typical bossy female around other dogs, and holds her own against much bigger males. She will try to dominate younger females and smaller dogs at first, but gets over it fairly quickly. She enjoys playing with the other packmates upon occasion, but mostly she wants to hang out in the house with her person.
Dallas is looking for a nice, cozy home so she can share an easy life of retirement!
NO CATS, NO SMALL DOGS.
Dallas is located in the Modesto area.
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Sweet Dallas is our first Rainbow Fund Dog. She's very much in need of Donations or some Sponsorships. Sponsors pledge a monthly amount for a minimum of 3 months to help pay the vet bills on the dogs, which can easily reach $1000 for dogs like Dallas. Please help us help her and sign up as a Sponsor today!
Sponsored by: Brent
Dallas still needs several sponsors to help with her medical bills.
Adoption Fee on this dog is $100.
We require a home visit.
We do not adopt out of state or out of our 3 main areas - North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and northern Central Valley.
Please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire *BEFORE* contacting us about this dog. Thank you.
Jinx is a beautiful jet-black female around 4 years old, medium sized at around 65 pounds. She was originally confiscated in a drug bust last summer and has recently come back into rescue. Jinx is a lower energy dog with a happy and outgoing attitude, and seems to get along with most other dogs. She's housebroken, well-mannered in the house, and fairly obedient but needs a refresher course.
While Jinx is a pretty easy dog under normal circumstances, she does have some learned behavior that will require an experienced owner. She was apparently teased with and can be reactive to a snapping whip.
Jinx is located in the Modesto area.
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Adoption Fee on this dog is $250.
We require a home visit.
We do not adopt out of state or out of our 3 main areas - North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and northern Central Valley.
Please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire *BEFORE* contacting us about this dog. Thank you.
Kira is a beautiful black & tan longcoat girl, around 3-4 years old, tall and slim. She's a very sweet and affectionate girl, and seems to get along with everyone she meets. She loves to play, play, play all day. Kira loves water and would be in heaven in a home with a pool. She was given up by her owners when the other female dog in the home took a dislike to her.
Kira is located in Modesto.
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Adoption Fee on this dog is $250.
We require a home visit.
We do not adopt out of state or out of our 3 main areas - North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and northern Central Valley.
Please fill out an Adoption Questionnaire *BEFORE* contacting us about this dog. Thank you.
click for more imagesMoonshine ADOPTED!
Moonshine is a lovely young lady, 2 years old, mostly black with a dusting of gold on her lower legs. She's cute, friendly and athletic, medium-sized at around 70 pounds. She was given up with her litter-sister to the pound when her owners had to move.
Now that she no longer has her sister to boss around, Moony has settled into an outgoing, affectionate, and obedient young lady in her foster home. She's housebroken, well-mannered in the house, and will happily go along with the program once she knows what's wanted. She knows Sit, Wait, most of the usual household manners, and walks nicely on a leash. She responds very well to verbal corrections.
She likes people of all ages and sizes, and most dogs she's met so far. She gets along well with other dogs and she loves to play with other playful young dogs. She will occasionally try to reclaim dogbones from another dog after she's walked away, but will stop immediately when reminded that it's not acceptable.
Moonshine is very happy to stay in a yard with other dogs in her pack once she's bonded when her person is gone, but she will go over a 6-foot fence and be waiting on the front porch if she's left alone or in a kennel situation.
NO CATS.
Special Needs Dogs
Sometimes we bring into our program a dog with special needs, who requires additional medical care or behavioral help. These dogs are listed here.
Dallas (see bio and photo above)
Happy Tails
Lucky dogs who have found their forever homes!
| Brandy | Kahlua | Jake | Joe DiMaggio |
| Smidgen | Keysey | Bruno | Morgan |
| Trinity | Alakazam | Lancer | McCoy |
| Reyna | Tyra | Montgomery | Gunner |
| Dinah | Mocha | Fred | Journey |
| Tootsie | Roxy | Ed | Hank |
| Gabby | Tulla | Mishka | Painter |
| Maxine | Remo | Jayko | |
| Emma | Bret Maverick | ||
| Indigo | Rondo | ||
| Georgia | Bud Formerly sponsored by: Ana Chavarria Shore in honor of Kabir | ||
| DeeOGee Formerly sponsored by: Christine Bishop, in honor of all the dogs who have shared their lives with me |