Greater California
German Shepherd Rescue
~ It's all about the dogs ~

Our Wonderful Dogs

Axel We find most of our dogs in local shelters and pounds where they have run out of time to be reclaimed or adopted, and are in danger of being euthanized. We will occasionally take in dogs from the legal owner (see Giving Us A Dog), but our primary purpose is to save dogs that have run out of time in kill shelters.

We look for purebred German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) who have a good temperament, are reasonably healthy, and would make a good family pet. Occasionally we take in a dog with special needs, but for the most part our dogs need only basic care, attention, training, and love to be adopted.

Spayed/Neutered
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, as California state law mandates that dogs must be spayed or neutered before being adopted out by a rescue or shelter. See California Food & Agriculture Code Section 30503.


 

Meeting Our Dogs
We are not a shelter, we have no facility. All of our dogs are in volunteer foster homes spread throughout the Modesto/Merced, Greater Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, and parts of the North and East SF Bay areas. The best way to see many of our dogs at once is to come to one of our regular monthly Adoption Days in Modesto, Vacaville, Rancho Cordova (Sacramento area) or Benicia. Not all dogs come to all Adoption Days, potential adopters may have to travel to meet a dog they are interested in.

Adoption Policies
Please read our Adoption Policies and send in an Adoption Questionnaire before contacting us about an individual dog.

Puppies
Please read our special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and note that we have an additional Puppy Questionnaire for puppies under 7 months old.

Foster-to-Adopt
We have a 30-day Foster-to-Adopt program that gives prospective adopters a month to foster the dog in their home before adopting. We want to know that the match is a good one! We actively encourage Foster-to-Adopt, and may require it with some dogs. Please read our Foster-to-Adopt Agreement if you're interested in our program.

Living Creatures
Dogs are living, breathing, sentient creatures that each come with their own personality and set of characteristics, just like people. Because we rarely know the backgrounds of the dogs in our program, we can't make definitive statements about their health or temperaments. We can only provide information about our observations of the dog while it is in our program with our volunteers.

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"German Shepherds have great instincts and fertile minds. Lots of activity and exercise will make them happy, but tracking, obedience and agility games—or any task-oriented activity—will make them even happier. A bored or neglected German Shepherd may resort to chewing furniture, digging up flowers and other mischief."
- Dogster.com 




Special Needs & Senior Dogs

Most of our dogs are healthy and only require normal care. Sometimes we'll find that one of our dogs has special needs or ongoing medical issues, or is a very nice senior dog with some manageable health issues. Because these dogs will have ongoing, generally reasonable expenses, the adoption fee is reduced.

Senior dogs are 9 years old or more.

Adoption Fee for these Special or Senior Dogs is $100.



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Linus

SPECIAL NEEDS

Linus is an extra-large, extra-friendly guy who wound up at the Merced pound as an unclaimed stray. He's around 6-7 years old, and has a mild form of lupus, which will need ongoing treatment with very inexpensive prednisone to keep it in check.

Linus loves people of all ages, and will walk up and say hello to just about any friendly human. He's very sweet and well-mannered, walks well on a leash, and in general is willing to go along with whatever you want to do. He loves to play ball, so he needs a home with some room to chase a ball about.

NO CATS.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added August 2010. Updated 8/11/11.

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Adult Dogs

Most of the dogs come into our program as adolescents or young adults between 1-2 years old. While they may have their adult size, German Shepherds are generally not fully mature until around 3 years old. This means young, adult-sized, dogs may still be very much puppies emotionally and mentally, and still need a lot of training and socialization.

The Adoption Fee for Adult Dogs is $300.




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Come meet me at Modesto Adoption Day on Saturday, February 4th, 11am-2pm at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue.

Anja

Anja is a cute, 7-8 month old black and tan female who loves her crate and her doggy beds. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto.

This little lovebug hasn't met a person, dog, child, or cat that she doesn't like yet. She especially loves little dogs, but can also hang with the best of the big dogs, too.

She knows Sit, is learning Down, and heels very nicely on a leash now. She is a bit leery of car rides and gets a little nervous, but has learned very quickly to jump into the back seat all by herself.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

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Come meet me at Modesto Adoption Day on Saturday, February 4th, 11am-2pm at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue.

Ducati

Ducati aka "Duke" is a good-sized, handsome black and tan longcoat male. He is around 5-6 years old and weighs in at about 70 pounds. He was an owner surrender to a Sacramento shelter when his family no longer could afford him.

Duke is visually impared, but that doesn't slow him down much. While he occasionally runs into still objects that are narrow (a pole for instance), and is a little unsure of stairs and steep or uneven terrain, he has no trouble navigating around the house or his yard. When Duke is unsure of something (going up or down a flight of stairs) he will whine and fuss, but with patience can be coaxed to do the things he is unsure of, and will quickly be able to do it on his own.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Faust

Faust is a big, beautiful, 3 year old male. A sweet, happy, enthusiastic boy, he spent a lot of time in the shelter and needed to learn his manners and be socialized with people and dogs. In his foster homes, he has learned a lot of these skills; now he needs someone who will continue with his training and provide the leadership he needs.

Faust knows the basic Sit, Down and Heel commands and is housebroken and crate trained. He sleeps quietly on his bed all night and will let himself out through the dog door if needed.

ABSOLUTELY NO CATS or SMALL FURRY CRITTERS!

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added June 2010, Updated 10/11/11

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Come meet me at Modesto Adoption Day on Saturday, February 4th, 11am-2pm at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue.

Honeybee

Honeybee is a 5-6 year old female that came to rescue after her owner unexpectedly passed away. She lived with a single, older lady, another small dog, and a couple of cats. She had a dog-door to use to go outside.

This is one super sweet girl, looking for an established and calm new home. She rides great in a vehicle, and is content lounging on a dog bed in the house for most of the day.

Honeybee is friendly and social with other dogs and animals.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Jenny

Jenny is a pretty, mid-sized, black and tan girl around 2 1/2 years old and about 55 pounds but could ideally gain at least another 5+ pounds. She was given up by her owners to a San Francisco shelter because she would bark when left outside 24/7 in the backyard so the landlord would not allow them to keep her.

She rarely barks now that she's allowed inside the house. She is housebroken and has good leash manners, and she loves going for walks. She likes to quitely sit on her favorite cushion and relax. She is still leery of entering into any building, but once inside she does okay. She isn't quite comfortable living inside yet, but is gradually adjusting.

NO CATS or SMALL FURRY CRITTERS

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added December 2011

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Come meet me at Modesto Adoption Day on Saturday, February 4th, 11am-2pm at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue.

Kane

Kane is a 10-11 month old Malinois mix. He was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. He doesn't have a lot of manners, but he corrects easily enough. 

Kane loves to play ball and will happily play catch.  He rides well in a car, just wants to be with his people, and will bark if left alone. 

NO CATS, CHICKENS OR CRITTERS.

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This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Malibu

Malibu is a beautiful black and tan girl, about 18-24 months old, who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. She came to us with a severe skin infection that has now healed completely. She has a sensitive system, so special attention to her diet will be important.

Malibu is an energetic, loving girl who thoroughly enjoys being around her people. She is the epitome of the term "lap-dog," and she follows her humans around like a puppy. She sleeps in a crate at night and when left home.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Nolla

Nolla is a stocky, medium-sized girl between 1-2 years old. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto with 7 puppies in tow. She has a classic black and tan coat with a hint of red.

She came to her foster home with no house manners and was very timid around people. She has settled into house living very nicely. She is housebroken and will go into a crate without fuss at night or when her people leave, although she would prefer to sleep on a blanket near her people. She will counter-surf and trashcan-dive if left alone too long.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Panzer

Panzer is a big, striking bicolor male about 2 to 2 1/2 years old. Named after a German Tank, this boy sits at a stocky 100 lbs. He was an unclaimed stray from Placer county.

An energetic and enthusiastic boy, he is still learning manners. He likes to be with and around his people, and sometimes thinks he is a lapdog. Panzer has gotten along with the male and female dogs in his foster home so far. He can be a little dominant and intimidating to the other dogs, but really just wants to play with them. Panzer has high prey drive so no cats or other small critters.

NO CATS OR SMALL, FURRY CRITTERS.

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added November 2011

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Pocahontas

Pocahontas is about a year old, solid black female who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto Shelter. When she came into rescue, this little wild child had absolutely no manners or training, and would jump all over you at any given moment. But she was as lovable as they come, and craved human affection and attention.

She quickly adapted to a family home setting, and found time in the house with her people to be her favorite way of spending the day. If given the chance, this 60 pound ball of energy would be a lap dog. She sleeps quietly in a crate at night, but may fuss for the first few minutes.

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Tilly

Tilly is an approximately 16 month old, bicolor girl, medium-sized at around 60 pounds. She was an unclaimed stray from Sacramento.

It appears she has had limited socialization and training, she doesn't seem to be familiar with common experiences but she is curious and interested in everything. She is intelligent and treat-motivated, so continued learning should come easily. She is active and has energy to burn, so she will need an equally active home.

She is slowly learning to tolerate the other large dogs so far in the house, but shows prey interest in small dogs.

NO SMALL DOGS OR CATS.

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Trex

Trex is a moderately large, male bicolor German Shepherd, approximately 3 years old and weighing about 80 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray out of the Sacramento area.

Trex is housebroken, crate-trained, and does not chew furniture. He has a very easy-going personality with people, and loves to meet, greet and lick anyone and has been good with people of all sizes so far. He is a very affectionate dog, and will happily curl up at your feet if you're reading a book, working at a computer or watching TV.

This dog is a Level 3 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Zealand

Zealand is a 10-11 month old Belgian Malinois with pretty gold eyes that just match his pretty golden coat. His owner chose not to claim him from the Modesto pound even though he had been notified that his dog was there.

This charmer has quite a bit to say about himself. He'll talk and squeak if he isn't right by his people. He has great house manners, sleeps quietly in his crate at night, and has not had any accidents in the house. He loves to play with other social dogs, and readily jumps in the car to go for a ride. If he gets bored, he will find something to chew, as will most dogs his age. He is very connected to his people, and does not like being left alone, or he will escape a crate or jump a 6' fence.

This dog is a Level 2 Dog!

Added January 2012

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Puppies

We rarely get puppies (under 7 months old) and when we do, we want to make sure they have the very best start in life. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy. We also have a Supplemental Puppy Questionnaire just for puppies. Yes, we are very picky about our puppy homes, since we see so many adolescent dogs in the shelters who have outgrown their cute little puppy stage and have been left at the shelter!

The Adoption Fee for our Puppies is $350.

We do not put holds on puppies. If you would like to meet one of our puppies, please send in your Adoption Questionnaire and Puppy Questionnaire! See Adoption Info.




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Dana

Dana was one of a litter of puppies born on 9/22/11 to Mabel, a German Shepherd who came into our program pregnant. Although we don't know who their sire was, they appear to be purebred German Shepherds.

Dana is a cute female puppy with one ear that still flops over on the tip. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth.

NOTE: Picture taken in December at 3 months old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added December 2011

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Jade

Jade is approximately 10 weeks old as of February 2012, and was one of three sisters brought to a Sacramento area shelter when a family decided they no longer wanted her. She and her sisters look to be mostly German Shepherd, with maybe a touch of something else in them.

Jade is a cute female puppy with one ear that still flops over. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth. She is learning to go to the door to go potty, but won't come get you or hold it for long yet.

NOTE: Picture taken in February at 10 weeks old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Opal

Opal is approximately 10 weeks old as of February 2012, and was one of three sisters brought to a Sacramento area shelter when a family decided they no longer wanted her. She and her sisters look to be mostly German Shepherd, with maybe a touch of something else in them.

Opal is a cute female puppy with both ears flopped over, neither showing any signs of standing. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth. She is learning to go to the door to go potty, but won't come get you or hold it for long yet.

NOTE: Picture taken in February at 10 weeks old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Sapphire

Sapphire is approximately 10 weeks old as of February 2012 and was one of three sisters brought to a Sacramento area shelter when a family decided they no longer wanted her. She and her sisters look to be mostly German Shepherd, with maybe a touch of something else in them.

Sapphire is a cute female puppy with both ears flopped over. So far, they don't look like they have any interest in standing. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth. She is learning to go to the door to go potty, but won't come get you or hold it for long yet.

NOTE: Picture taken in February at 10 weeks old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Una

Una is one of two girl puppies rescued from Modesto with her momma, Nolla, and 5 brothers. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

This little cutie has a tan coat and black muzzle with touches of white and black on her chest, feet, and tail. Una is still very shy around people, so will need a patient, calm household to acclimate to her forever home.

 

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Deuce

Deuce is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

This little boy has classic black and tan markings on his short coat, a curly tail, and HUGE ears. He is a confident, friendly little boy that will need firm guidance to lead him through puppyhood to adult dog.

 

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Trey

Trey is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

This outgoing guy has classic black and tan markings on his short coat and a curly tail. He is a stocky, solidly-built boy that should grow into a stout adult dog. He is very confident and friendly. He will need strong leadership to teach boundries as he grows into adulthood.

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Come meet me at Modesto Adoption Day on Saturday, February 4th, 11am-2pm at PetSmart on McHenry Avenue.

Nellie

Nellie is one of 2 girl puppies rescued from Modesto with her momma, Nolla, and 5 brothers. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't. 

Fearless Nellie has classic black and tan markings. She is the runt of the litter, half the size of her big brothers, but is a ball of energy that won't back down from any of her siblings. She has been friendly from from the first day in her foster home. She loves attention from anyone, 2 legged or four. She has no fear and a tail that never stops wagging. She will need firm but loving leadership into adulthood.

 NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so she won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 3 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Limo

Limo is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

Mellow Limo has a fluffy, brown sable coat on his large frame. He came from the shelter timid and fearful, but has opened up nicely. He is an easy-going guy that will do well in a calmer house with several 2 and 4 legged playmates to guide him to become a confident big dog.

This is a Level 2 Dog

Added February 2012

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!

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Shia

Shia is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

This cutie has a fawn colored coat with a black muzzle and a black tip on his tail.  He came from the shelter shy and fearful of people, but has warmed up nicely. He is friendly boy that is becoming more confident every day. He will need a calm but firm leader to guide him into adulthood.

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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Seth

Seth is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.

This energetic, outgoing boy has a fluffy, tan sable coat on his large frame, with ears that are up but lean from side to side with his head. He is a friendly, outgoing boy with a lot of energy. He will need strong leadership as he grows into a big dog.

NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added February 2012

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One Of Our Dogs is Missing!

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Tundra

Lost as of 11/4/11!

Tundra is a 12-18 month old, gorgeous sable female who was an unclaimed stray out of the Grass Valley area. This compact, medium sized girl has a beautiful plush coat. While there is no information on her background, she appears to have been an outdoor only dog.

Tundra is timid around people and is learning that an extended hand can mean kindness and pets. She will need a kind, patient home where she can be socialized regularly to become a happy, well-adjusted girl.

See more for details.

This is a Level 2 Dog!

Added September 2011

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Still Looking?

Can't find a dog you've been looking at? Check our Adoption Pending page to see if the dog has gone to a new Foster-to-Adopt home, or our Recent Adoptions page to see if the dog has been adopted.

Didn't find exactly the dog you'd like to adopt? Check out the Owner Referral Dogs for other dogs that aren't in our program.




Courtesy Listings

Owner Referrals & Independent Rescuers

We will list spayed/neutered and vaccinated German Shepherd Dogs or mostly-GSDs for owners or other smaller rescuers who wish to rehome their own dogs on our Owner Referral Dogs page. These dogs are not in our program and we can make no assurances about the accuracy of the listings.  

Lost Dogs

Nothing is more heartbreaking than losing a beloved companion. We will post your missing dog for you on our Lost Dogs page!

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GCGSR Dog Rating Levels

All German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs):

  • Are intelligent, energetic, powerful, alert, bossy, noisy and mouthy (like to use their teeth)
  • Are protective, possessive and territorial, and usually won’t let strangers walk in the door
  • Are control freaks with strong herding drive (instincts), and usually have strong prey drive
  • Shed all year long, and will shed twice as heavily in the spring and fall
  • Need socialization, structure, leadership, exercise, training and affection
  • Need to be made a part of the family, and are not good as outside-only dogs
  • Need a purpose in life, or will find their own amusements by barking, chewing, digging and escaping

The Dog Rating Levels are based on the GSD’s inherent drives, confidence, attitude and personality. The higher the Rating Level, the more confident and demanding the dog is, and the more of everything the dog will require. Young dogs under 2 years old will probably mature up a Level. Don’t mistake a smaller size for an easier dog!
Note: Any dog can exhibit atypical behavior under stressful conditions.

Level 1 – Soft & Submissive

  • Very submissive, born followers not interested in taking a leadership role. Willing to go along and get along, and try to avoid trouble. Sweet, soft, mellow or timid, can easily be overwhelmed.
  • Usually Low to Moderate Energy. May need socializing, housebreaking, house manners. Suitable for senior or sedentary households, will enjoy occasional walks, trips in the car, or light play sessions.
  • If needs are not met, can become clingy, needy, fearful or overly-submissive. Can submissively urinate, can develop Separation Anxiety.
  • This level is rare for this breed.

Level 2 – Moderate & Adaptable

  • Balanced mix of confidence and submissiveness. Middle of the road dogs, fairly eager to please. Will occasionally test leadership abilities, but really don’t want to be the leader.
  • Usually Moderate Energy, can range from Low to High, which can be satisfied with daily walks and play or training time. Need some basic obedience lessons, then may need occasional refresher courses.
  • If needs are not met, can be insecure leaders and can become overly protective, possessive, and territorial. Can develop Separation Anxiety.
  • This level fits the widest variety of households.

Level 3 – Confident & Challenging

  • Confident with very little submissiveness, standard breed temperament. Assertive and pushy, will challenge leadership status. Independent problem-solvers that will try to out-think their owners.
  • Usually Moderate to High Energy. Need a job, with physical and mental exercise regularly for life.
  • If needs are not met, can take over household in a hot second. Can become destructive or escapists.
  • This is the most common level in rescue.

Level 4 – Competitive & Intense

  • Very confident, very pushy, extremely competitive, adrenaline junkies. Usually ball, toy or prey obsessed. Very high drive and high focus, will often scream, whine and nip in frustration to DO SOMETHING, NOW!
  • Very High Energy, always in high gear. Need several hours of physical and mental challenge every day, live to outwit, outplay and outlast everyone else. Never slow down, never wear out, never shut up.
  • If needs are not met, can become obsessive and very destructive.
  • Ideal for working K9 dogs or for competitive dog sports such as agility, flyball, herding and Schutzhund.

Level 5 – Tough & Serious

  • Supremely confident, have high energy, high focus, and high fight drive. Love to fight, and willing to back everything up with their teeth. Serious dogs who measure everyone for weakness. True tough guys, will never give up and will go down fighting.
  • Very High Energy. Needs highly structured life with a full-time job. Not suitable for the family home.
  • If needs are not met, can bite and become dominantly aggressive.
  • We will never knowingly bring this dog into rescue.
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Adoption Days

From 11 am to 2 pm every month, rain or shine, at these locations! For directions, please see our Events Calendar page.

First Saturday of every month in Modesto:
Petsmart
2100 McHenry Ave
Modesto CA 95350
(209) 574-0441

Second Saturday of every month in Vacaville:
Petsmart
1621 East Monte Vista Ave
Vacaville CA 95688
(707) 469-9066

Third Saturday of every month in Rancho Cordova (Sacramento):
Petsmart
10830 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova CA 95670
(916) 851-1813

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Fourth Saturday of every month in Benicia:

Pet Food Express
838 Southampton Road
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 748-4477

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