NEEDS FOSTER: Hola!  I'm  Bodacious Buddy.  I'm a very friendly, loveable, 15 month old, 60lb. neutered GSD who found myself at the shetler after being with a family for over a year.  I had some challenges living in that enviroment which my owners were not able to fix.   It's all good, because now I'm in great hands at the Rescue.  I'm a youngster who needs boundaries to be the best I can be. I walk pretty well on a flat collar, but could use more work with that.  I know Sit, Down, and Place.  I love to play with other dogs, but can be a bit rambunctious if not monitored. Remember I'm still a pup and  trying to figure out who I am.  I'm house and crate trained.  I absolutely love the water and to play with toys. At this time I need an experienced owner with previous professional training experience, as I want to get off on the right paw. Older children 12 and up would be best as I'm still a bit of a goofy puppy. If you have the time to work with e on training and setting boundaries, I guarantee I'll make you a great companion!!!  At this time I'm not sure how I feel about small dogs or cats, however, I did live with a cat in my first home.   I'm current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, neutered and microchipped. Minimum adoption donation: $400.00 show less

NEEDS FOSTER:   Hey there!  I'm Dude!  A 75lb., 14 month old , big goober that earned that  name due to all my puppiness. I'm sweet all day long, love people, love to play ball, and play  with other dogs, however, I can be a bit overwhelming as I do play a bit rough.  For now, I'm learning some manners while on leash and how to play nicely with other dogs. Basically I'm a big puppy who wasn't taught manners earlier in my life, so I'm learning them now.  I'm pretty much a diamond in the rough.  I have a willingness to learn and really want to please humans.  I'm working on all the basic obedience commands like, Sit, Down, Place and how to walk nicely on a loose leash. I need a family or person who's commited to my training.  Someone with working dog experience or someone willing to invest the time and money for  professional training as I really do have so much potential.  I am crate trained.  More to come on me once I've had some more time to settle in.  I'm current on vaccination, altered, heartworm negative and microchipped. Minimum adoption donation: $400.00 show less

Want to make the world a better place in one easy step? Foster a dog from us. It's a crucial part of the animal rescue world.  If you're interested in fostering one of the dogs in our program, then please fill out the Foster Application by pressing the "Foster" button. Our Foster Coordinator will contact you! show less

Hi there, I'm Josie!  I'm a  3 year old female GSD possible malinois mix. I am on the smaller and leaner side for my breed, weighing in at about 65 lbs. I may be tiny but I sure am mighty.  I am an eager and fast learner, and quite active. I will do best in an outgoing, active family who has recent and continued experience with GSD's. And I'm looking for that family or person to contnue my training and socializaion. I would do well in a home with teenagers, but would not do well in a home where small children live or regularly visit.   I will not do well with cats and other small prey animals.  I'm great with  dogs and love to play with both small and large dogs. I am house-trained and will do my business outside, or will whine to let you know when it is my time to go. I am an excellent companion in the car and I will occasionally like to weasel my way to the front.  I know Sit, Down, Place, I walk well on a loose leash and I love to play ball. When I want something, I like to come up to you and lay my head on your lap and quietly whine to get you to play with me. If I seem like the right fit for your family, I assure that once I am acclimated in your home, there will never be a dull moment when I am around. I will be a loving, silly, sweet, and smart family member.  Could I be the young lady you're looking for? I'm spayed, current on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped.  Mimimum adoption fee: $400.00 Petfinder: If you're interested in adopting Josie, please copy and paste the URL below to fill out an application.  https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&pet_id=759194 show less

 Are you looking for a petite female GSD who is around four years old? Then sweet Lily is your girl! Lily is a very sweet, 4 year old who enjoys walks, learning new commands with yummy treats, hanging out with volunteers, and enjoying the beautiful rescue property. When it comes to training, Lily catches on quick to new commands, wants to please, and takes treats gently. She is learning proper manners, like not jumping on people when excited, walking on a loose leash and waiting at doorways before going on walks or outside. Lily loves to ride in the car and is house trained. She is learning how to appropriately greet other male dogs and has been fine with all she's met. This girl has a high prey drive, and tons of energy, so cats and other small animals are out of the question.  If you're looking for a GSD who needs basic training and want to attend a obedience class, then she would be great! Lily would do best with a family or owner who can teach her proper manners and continue to build her confidence in new environments. This sweet girl enjoys being around people and lived with older  children in her previous home, so children 10 and up would be fine.  Lily went on her first EDCGSR pack walk through Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market. She did great with the dogs on the pack walk, walking by other dogs, people, noises and new environments. She even enjoyed shopping with the volunteer at the farmers market and didnt mind hanging out! Video provided of her on pack walk. Update: Lily went to Green Acres in Folsom and did great! Lily worked on growing her confidence in new environments while shopping with the volunteer. There were other dogs and two EDCGSR alumni. She did great!  She cannot be tested with cats.  If you would like to Foster Lily, then please click on the Foster button.   She is current on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and spayed.  Minimum adoption donation: $350.00 Petfinder: Please copy and paste the following link to fill out Lily's Application. https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Adopt&pet_id=943936 show less

My name is Nala, meaning Queen, Lion, gift, successful; I can’t wait to meet you!  I’m an adorable little pixie of a Shepherd at 44 pounds with an energetic, sparkling personality who loves people and dogs, (with a proper introduction of course); cats definitely not, because I have a high prey drive.  I am a very happy, loving girl and I’ll lean right into you for petting or a belly rub.  I lived with a male German Shepherd and 5 children ages 12-18 and love to play with any kind of toy, especially balls!!!  I would be perfect for hiking, camping, running, swimming, frisbee, agility… I am learning to keep my excitement down and learning good manners.  I’m potty and crate trained, know sit, come when called, and I'm  learning to walk nicely on leash.  I am spayed, heartworm free, vaccinated and microchipped.  If you want a happy, loving, playful, energetic, girl with a bubbly personality in a compact size I am the dog for you! Minimum adoption donation:$400.00   show less

Good day! My name is Willow and I'm an almost 2 year old, very active, 65 lb. female looking for a family to love me.  I was turned into the shelter by my family because they were unable to handle me.  They didn't realize training and exercise was  important for  us young GSD's. Now that I'm out of the shelter, I'm settling down and learning new games, like how to Sit, Walk on a loose leash and how to be neutral.  I love playing in the water and chasing a ball.  I enjoy working for treats and I'm told I'm a real quick learner.   In fact, I've heard that from everyone that's walked me.  I really like people, but will bark at strangers.( Isn't that what a dog is supposed to do?)  For now, I'm learning to be around other dogs and not get to excited.  I have a high prey drive, so cats are probably not going  a good idea.  Did I say I'm an active girl?  I really need an experienced working dog owner who wants to continue training me to be the best I can be.  More to come  once I've settled in and have had a couple of training sessions under by belt. I'm spayed, vaccinated, heartworm negative and microchipped. Minimum adoption donation: $400.00 show less

Hey there, my name is Zeus and I"m the latest edition to the EDCGSR family.  At 2 years old I'm quite the catch.  I was found wandering in a vineyard  by a sweet woman who tried taking me to the shelter, but was told I could be PTS, so this nice rescue decided to take me in. I' m good with people, but need some time to warm up to new ones. Once I do, I'm your best friend.  I'm  good with other dogs, and would prefer to be in a home with another dog or someone who's home during the day, as I really don't like being alone.  Being a blank slate when it comes to training, I'm looking for a dog owner with current  dog training experince, one who will continue my training and socialization with a trainer. At this time I'm working on general obedience and how to walk on a loose leash. Since the rescue doesn't have any previous history on me, children 10 and up would be the best fit for me and cats are unknown.  To sum it up, if you're looking for an excellent companion, one who is good with other dogs and people and just needs some obedience work, then I'm definitely your dog.    I am current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, neutered and microcipped.   Petfinder: If you're interested in adopting Zeus, please copy and paste the URL below to fill out an application.  https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/16845/generic Minimum adoption donation: $400.00 show less