Adopted Dogs

Our dogs who found their forever homes.

These are our success stories — what makes rescue so rewarding. Each dog who finds its forever home keeps us working to help more. We list each adopted dog below.

If you would like to send us stories about one of our dogs who has become a part of your life, please email your photo and story to dogs@gsgsrescue.org.

  • Faline
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    Faline

    Female 7.9 years

    Faline comes to us from Stanislaus Animal Services, where she was found as a stray. She get's along well with everyone in the house. Faline is a little shy being a submissive and timid nature, and is very sweet and friendly. She is sentsitive to correction and wants to please. More

    Added May 05, 2018
  • Aries 18
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    Aries 18

    Male 8.1 years Level 2.5

    Aries is a big handsome boy who is about 18 months old that has amazing energy and really wants to please. He was evidently hit by a car on April Fool's Day, dropped off at the emergency vet in Modesto who cleaned and splinted his leg. He was then dropped... More

    Added April 10, 2018
  • Lindie
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    Lindie

    Female 10.8 years Level 2.0

    Lindie was found dumped on her current foster's property. Everything was done to get Lindie back to her owners, but she wasn't chipped and no one ever came for her. We think she is around 3 to 4 years of age . Luckily, this sweet girl landed on the right... More

    Added April 07, 2018
  • Briggs
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    Briggs

    Male 9.7 years

    Briggs is a BIG fluffy boy who comes to us from Stanislaus shelter. He is a lover and plays well with other dogs when properly introduced. He is on the lower energy level, will play and jump up to say hi, but then he is pretty low key. He is... More

    Added April 07, 2018
  • Benjamin
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    Benjamin

    Male 8 years Level 2.5

    Ben is a very stable German boy of about 14 months. He’s about 80 pounds with a black and dark tan dry thick coat. Ben immediately proved trustworthy in the house and is not crated at night or during the day. He can be alone inside or outside, but he... More

    Added April 05, 2018
  • Kassie
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    Kassie

    Female 7.1 years

    Special needs (Health)

    Kassie was found at the Stockton Shelter. She is currently being treated for Pano, which means plenty of bed rest and relaxation. We will post more as we get to know her. She is healing well and overcoming her condition in which the growth plates become inflammed (which is extremely... More

    Added April 03, 2018
  • Skylar
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    Skylar

    Male 7.3 years Level 4.0

    Skylar is going to be a big boy and already has a deep male bark.  He is going to require a lot of socialization and good solid training.  He has great eye focus and LOVES to PLAY!!  He is learning how to meet new dogs appropriately.  Exposing him to lots of new things will be fun for him and his forever family.  We are just getting to know him so check back in for more information soon. Skylar's Freedom Prance:  https://youtu.be/FSyLUldCqgI  Skylar Playing: https://youtu.be/9QUhejX-bwE   Skylar Post Op: https://youtu.be/SW43sX2pI4o  Skylar and Hobbs: https://youtu.be/elOmNA68pfU We carefully choose homes for our puppies as they require owners who are home enough, and have the time, energy and patience to guide the puppy through it's chewing, digging, and mouthing stages (which can last through adolescence), and who will provide regular exercise, socialization and training so the puppy will grow up to be a mannerly adult dog. All puppies bark incessantly, dig, and destroy things if they are left alone for long periods of time, and thus, need to be with owners who do not leave them alone for long hours. More

    Added March 11, 2018
  • Vance
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    Vance

    Male 10.9 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Vance came to us from the Oakland Shelter. He was dropped off just before this past Christmas by a person that said a friend left the dogs on his property and went out of country and never came back. When we first brought him out he was very shut down... More

    Added March 11, 2018
  • Coal
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    Coal

    Male 7.1 years Level 4.0

    Coal is a 3 month old puppy from SAS. He was found on an onramp to Highway 99. He is an all black and a fun loving puppy. He was having a great time playing with our dog Nana tonight. He is a typical GSD pup and will need to... More

    Added March 05, 2018
  • Sacha
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    Sacha

    Female 9.9 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Sacha comes to us from Stanislaus Animal Shelter. She was dropped off here when she got out with the 2 other dogs she lived with. The owner reclaimed the other two, but said they no longer had time for Sacha. Sacha is a bit nervous, but did well on her... More

    Added March 04, 2018
  • Kapitan
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    Kapitan

    Male 9.9 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Kapitan came to us from Stanislaus Animal Services where he was found as a stray. We think that he chewed the tie to his collar and got out of his yard where he was tied up. He knew we were coming to save him someday! Kapitan was extremely fearful with... More

    Added March 02, 2018
  • Tildy / Ziva
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    Tildy / Ziva

    Female 7.6 years

    This is Tildy and she comes to us from Stockton Animal Shelter. This medium sized girl is approximately 1 year and is now ready after recovering from a terrible accident where she was hit by a car and suffered a broken pelvis. In February, Xray’s revealed that FHO repair surgery was... More

    Added February 18, 2018
  • Tia
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    Tia

    Female 10 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Tia comes to us from the Manteca Animal Shelter where she was found as a stray. Miss Tia was found in pretty rough shape in middle of January. She is being treated for demodex due to flea allergies and it looks like she may have been hurt by another animal. More

    Added February 02, 2018
  • Kora
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    Kora

    Female 11 years

    Kora is a beautiful, small female. She comes to us from Stanislaus Shelter. She is a little shy, but warms up quickly. She is crate trained and sleeps through the night. She enjoys meeting other dogs and loves to play. It looks like she may have had several litters and... More

    Added February 02, 2018
  • Brooklyn
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    Brooklyn

    Female 8.9 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Brooklyn comes to us from the Stanislaus Animal Shelter. When we met her she was shy and did not want to come out of her kennel. With a little coaxing and some TLC, she walked out on a leash to the playyard, there she had some fun running around. She... More

    Added February 02, 2018
  • Ally
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    Ally

    Female 10 years

    Ally was a stray in the Martinez area. She is a beautiful, friendly girl that likes everyone and other dogs. She is playful and quiet. She will need training to make her a great dog. She is in foster home and learning her basic commands. Watch for more information as... More

    Added February 01, 2018
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    Obi

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    Added December 20, 2017
  • Harper
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    Harper

    Male 8 years

    **Harper is an ATHLETE** We think that Harper is a young pup, in a BIG BOY's body. He may be a mix of Malinois as his body is tan, and face is black. He is extremely energetic and super playful. He is such a sweet dog that seems eager to... More

    Added December 07, 2017
  • Hoff
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    Hoff

    Male 9.1 years

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Hoff was picked up as a stray from the Oakland Animal Shelter. He was extremely sweet at the shelter and we couldn't pass him up. He is a big goof ball. He likes being the center of attention. Hoff likes to play and is pretty easy on a leash. He... More

    Added November 30, 2017
  • Maevis
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    Maevis

    Female 8.1 years

    Maevis hails to us from the Stockton shelter. She is a happy, smart and curious girl. She is however recovering from Demodex (skin condition) but is healing quickly and will soon have a gorgeous lush coat. Maevis is housebroken, and knows her basic commands (Sit, Come, and No). We are... More

    Added November 25, 2017
  • Julia
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    Julia

    Female 10.1 years

    Julia is an all black gorgeous girl. She was found as a stray at the Oakland shelter. She was so sweet when being evaluated that she passed immediately. Julia is currently being fostered in a high rise apartment building in SF and is doing very well. She lets the foster... More

    Added November 25, 2017
  • Trapper
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    Trapper

    Male 11.1 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Trapper is a beautiful classic black and tan owner surrender who was rescued from a boring life as a "watch" dog at a warehouse. He was more of a greeter than than a security dog, as most good family GSD's are. An good citizen near the facility took Trapper in... More

    Added November 25, 2017
  • Yaretzi
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    Yaretzi

    Female 7.7 years

    Yaretzi was an owner surrendered due to the mother dog being aggressive with her, therefore she wasn't allowed inside. She has done well meeting all 3 GSD's in her foster home. Was a little nervous at first but soon warmed up. She seems that she will be a happy GSD... More

    Added November 12, 2017
  • Oskar (Tom Sawyer)
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    Oskar (Tom Sawyer)

    Male 13.2 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Oscar (2017) is a handsome big dude. He may be on the older side, but he has a very playful side to him as well. Loves to chase the ball and will do good to have more activity in his life. We have been working on walking and running him... More

    Added November 04, 2017
  • Caesar (Bond)
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    Caesar (Bond)

    Male 8.9 years Level 2.5

    Bond was brought into us from the Stanislaus Shelter found as a stray. We think he is around 2 years old. He is playful and happy. It is clear that Bond was probably a backyard dog and then was left to his own defenses where they picked up off the... More

    Added November 01, 2017