Available Dogs

Adopting a German Shepherd Dog can be a commitment of over 10 years. These dogs deserve forever homes so their lives will never be disrupted again. We are looking for adopters who share this philosphy.

We may not know the background or medical history of dogs we bring into our program, nor can we guarantee their temperaments, behaviors, or health. We do carefully observe and assess each dog while they are in a foster home in our program.

Since not all homes are the same, dogs may display different behaviors after being adopted than what we've observed. Similarly, just because a dog has lived with or tested tolerant of cats or small dogs, does NOT mean it will automatically be tolerant of cats or small dogs in a new home. It may take time and supervision while the animal adjusts.

All of our dogs are spayed or neutered as required of all California shelters and rescues by the California Food & Agriculture Code Section 30503. They are also current on all vaccines and microchipped.

Not all dogs will be at all adoption events. We don't reserve dogs for adoption by telehone or email. You MUST first submit an adoption application.

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  • Charlie
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    Charlie

    Male 3.1 years

    Handsome Charlie was found wandering the streets and neighborhood of Lodi. Fortunately, he found himself on the porch of some kind Samaritans who opened their home and hearts to him. Charlie was thin and suffering from flea allergy dermatitis, and both are currently being effectively treated. It is obvious that... More

    Added March 17, 2025
  • Solo
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    Solo

    Male 13.2 months

    Watch Solo having fun Cute, adorable, and ever so loving and happy, Solo is a year old GSD mix that was found dumped in Linden. He was saved by a kind Samaritan who took him home. She initially thought she had found a possible home with one of her co-workers... More

    Added August 11, 2024
  • Akari
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    Akari

    Female 2.7 years

    Akari was adopted in February. Unfortunately, her adopters are unable to keep her due to long-term and on-going medical issues and they felt it would be best to find Akari a new home, one where she could get the time, attention, and exercise she enjoys. Sweet, gentle Akari was picked... More

    Added August 21, 2024

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    Rex

    Male 4.8 months

    At just 14 weeks of age, Rex loves activity and is extremely food motivated. He loves to jump and would excel at obedience training. We will continue to post updates to his bio as we get to know Rex better. To adopt Rex, GSGSR will require an owner who has... More

    Added February 11, 2025

Adoption Pending

  • Sweetie
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    Sweetie

    Female 7.3 years

    Sweetie was found after being dumped on the streets of Stockton. She was struggling to walk and the shelter staff suspected she might have degenerative myelopathy. Due to overcrowding, she was only 4 hours from being euthanized when Golden State German Shepherd Rescue got a call. Fosters Kelly and Andrew took her... More

    Added November 16, 2023
  • Dolly
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    Dolly

    Female 4.8 months

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    Added February 11, 2025
  • Apollo
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    Apollo

    Male 4.8 months

    At just 14 weeks of age, Apollo is a very easy going puppy and a real cuddle bug. He loves loves to hang out with is foster sister, Nana, and she doesn't view him as a pest. We will continue to post updates to his bio as we get to... More

    Added February 11, 2025
  • Thor
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    Thor

    Male 4.8 months

    At just 14 weeks of age, Thor already exhibits typical GSD traits. He is very serious, aloof, and is extremely confident. He isn't even fazed by loud noises. We will continue to post updates to his bio as we get to know Thor better. To adopt Thor, GSGSR will require... More

    Added February 11, 2025
  • Rocco
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    Rocco

    Male 4.8 months

    At just 14 weeks of age, Rocco has the greatest eye focus and is an extremely fast learner. He has already learned the command "sit" and is learning "stay". He would definitely benefit from obedience training. We will continue to post updates to his bio as we get to know... More

    Added February 11, 2025
  • Maggie (Mulan)
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    Maggie (Mulan)

    Female 6 months

    Maggie (and her sister, Nellie) were found as strays in Stockton. At 11 weeks of age, Maggie is settling into her foster home very well. She is learning house manners and crate training. Her foster mom reports that "she loves the grass" and is "very sweet and pretty smart... More

    Added January 13, 2025
  • Nellie (Gwen)
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    Nellie (Gwen)

    Female 7.2 months

    Nellie (and her sister, Maggie) were found as strays in Stockton. Her namesake is the musician Nelly. At 11 weeks of age, Nellie is settling into her foster home very well. She is learning house manners and crate training and she has two older siblings to learn from. She really... More

    Added January 13, 2025
  • Cruella
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    Cruella

    Female 6 months

    Little Cruella was one of five puppies who were left abandoned with their mother in Lodi. Thankfully, all five puppies have been rescued and are now safe with other rescues. Cruella has settled into her foster home very well and gets along well with her GSD siblings, learning and playing... More

    Added January 13, 2025