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.

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    Maddie '19

    Female 9.2 years Level 3.0

    "I'm ready for a forever home (since it appears my foster brother Oskar won't be leaving anytime soon)" Maddie would love nothing more than to find someone who can be her one and only lifetime companion. She looks forward to taking long walks and although she enjoys going on runs with... More

    Added March 25, 2019
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    Lizzie

    Female 13.2 years Level 2.5

    Lizzie is a 7 year old large white and grey GSD. She was originally adopted out in 2014, but due to a death in the family, she is needing to be returned. She will continue to be fostered by her previous adopter's family until we find the right home for... More

    Added March 16, 2019
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    Luna Girl '19

    Female 6.8 years Level 3.0

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Luna Girl was found wondering the streets of Oakland looking for her family. She is a very nice size girl covered in a beautiful plush coat. With some more brushing and some TLC she will be even more beautiful. Luna Girl gets along with other dogs, loves people and is... More

    Added March 10, 2019
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    Milo

    Male 12.8 years Level 2.5

    Senior

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Milo is a happy older boy. He was very calm in his kennel and had been at the shelter for 6 weeks. In this time, he did very well and didn't let the shelter life upset him too much. He was found as a stray and microchipped, but no one... More

    Added March 06, 2019
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    Randell

    Male 6.1 years Level 2.0

    My names Randell, but I’m a “Mr. Steal your girl” kind of pup. I’m learning to be a puppy, since I spent a while on restriction due to a broken foot. I LOVE toys and balls and like to spend a lot of time in the backyard playing with my toys... More

    Added February 08, 2019
  • Willow / Josie 2019
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    Willow / Josie 2019

    Female 7.4 years

    Willow was found as a stray in Stockton and taken to the Stockton Animal Shelter where we met her.  She is a really sweet girl that loves people.  She gets along with dogs and ignored the cats at the shelter. More

    Added February 02, 2019
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    Clara

    Female 8.9 years Level 2.5

    Clara is a beautiful black female with a sprinkling of white on her chest. She was found as a stray in Stockton with a broken leg. Due to the extensive injury it was determined that she would do best with amputatation of injured leg. She is recovering in Livermore and... More

    Added February 01, 2019
  • Mace
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    Mace

    Male 11.9 years Level 2.5

    Senior

    Who doesn't love senior dogs! Cassian is a 6 1/2 year old male GSD mix that was dumped at a local SPCA parking lot, overnight. Just dumped in the lot, not on leash, not in a crate. Left to fend for himself. He was with a female GSD, who has... More

    Added January 31, 2019
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    Ashbury (Ash)

    Female 6.2 years Level 4.0

    Ashbury is a very sweet and typical German Shepherd puppy. She was found as a stray on the streets of San Francisco and found her way to animal control. They reached out to Golden State as they prefer puppies to go to rescue so that we can do a better... More

    Added January 19, 2019
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    Sable

    Female 8.9 years Level 3.0

    Sable is a beautiful female GSD about 1-2 years old . She is about 60lbs . Her coloring is part sable and classic Black and Tan. Because of her young age she is very playful and energetic yet when settled in crate she will settle down for the night and... More

    Added December 17, 2018
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    Rascal

    Male 6.4 years Level 2.5

    This boy is amazing. Rascal's a tall, strikingly handsome German Shepherd with a super sweet demeanor. At the moment he's being fostered on a mini-farm, home to chickens, a cow, a horse, goats, cats, ducks, a big dog, and three Chihuahuas. And Rascal is freinds with all of them. Eager... More

    Added December 16, 2018
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    Shawnee - YuKan

    Female 7.4 years Level 2.5

    Shawnee is a beautiful bi-color female. She comes to us from the Oakland Animal Shelter and was found as a stray. She is on the smaller side as far as height goes, but is a solid strong dog that is looking to please. She has a lot of the traits... More

    Added December 16, 2018
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    Chocolate Chip

    Male 6.3 years Level 2.0

    Video 7.6.2019: https://youtu.be/OZCBkODgo-w Chocolate Chip is a love bug - a loyal, confident, even-tempered buddy for some lucky family. A handsome, muscular, athletic dark sable, Chip's playful, friendly with dogs (even little guys) and kids. He is a stable boy, ready and eager to join his forever family. Currently, Chip lives... More

    Added December 05, 2018
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    Feliz

    Female 6.3 years Level 3.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    My name is Feliz and yes, I am a happy playful puppy. I was delivered to GSGSR from The Stanislaus Shelter at their Christmas Luncheon and of course I won over everyone!! You see I came to them with a broken tibia, but that didn't stop them from taking me... More

    Added December 01, 2018
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    Bennie

    Male 6.4 years Level 3.5

    Bennie comes to us from the Stockton shelter where his brother was adopted to be a service dog. Based on his paws he's shaping up to be a big boy. Bennie is a happy puppy, and is friendly with all dogs and even cats. He's being fostered on a ranch... More

    Added November 30, 2018
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    Summer / Mia

    Female 6.4 years Level 4.0

    Summer is one of Bonnie Ann's chunky pups. She is an active girl that likes to run whenever it is time to go to bed. She is the first one ready for meal time and loves her treats. Summer is black and tan right now, it will be great to... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Fall / Olive

    Female 6.4 years

    Fall is one of two of our all black pups. She is our most vocal pups and wants to be with people. She likes to let us know she is awake, she is hungry, she wants to play, etc. She is the smallest of the girls, but the loudest. Fall... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Evan / Harley

    Female 6.3 years

    One of Bonnie Ann's pups from the Stanislaus Shelter. More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Bonnie Ann

    Female 8.2 years

    Bonnie Ann is a very beautiful dark sable female who is about two years of age. She is on the smaller side and was the momma of the 6 pups. Bonnie Ann is really coming out of her shell and is learning to relax now that her puppies have their... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Nico / Coco

    Female 6.4 years

    Nico is one of the bi-color girls from Bonnie Ann's litter. She is quickly becoming a smart and active girl. Once she became separated from her sister, she quickly assimilated into her new packs. She has been in a couple different foster households, but is learning how to navigate each... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Spring / Charley

    Female 6.4 years

    Spring is one of the happiest of Bonnie Ann's puppies. She is the first in line to see mom, she is the second one to come to the kennel door and she is learning her manners quickly. She loves to follow people around and is one of the quieter of... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Winter '18 / Bella

    Female 6.4 years Level 4.0

    Winter is one of two of Bonnie Ann's all black pups. She is the most independent of the pups. She likes to hang out by herself, but will participate in puppy play. She loves to be picked up and given lots of love. She is also the one that likes... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    MO

    Male 9.2 years Level 2.5

    MO is a tall, handsome male from the Stanislaus Animal Shelter. When we met MO he was all the way in the back of his kennel and did not want to come out. One of the Animal Control Officers asked us to give him a try, she actually carried him... More

    Added September 27, 2018
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    Ellie

    Female 8.3 years

    My name is Ellie and I am seeking a family that wants to love me, continue my training and socialization. I came from Stanislaus Shelter and little is known about me. Here is my story now: I have been with my foster family since September. When they came to evaluate... More

    Added September 22, 2018
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    Daisy May

    Female 7.2 years Level 2.5

    See me at the next Adoption Day!

    Daisy May is a complete sweetheart! She was so sweet with her tail wags and kisses at the kennel, we knew we had to evaluate her. It's apparent that she was not treated the best in her previous life. She is shy, but with more exposure to people and friendly... More

    Added September 22, 2018