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This page was last modified July 03, 2009.

Note: The dogs on this page--other than those added within one week--are  listed alphabetically, rather than in chronological order. I list the dogs this way because too many people overlook the dogs that have been listed for awhile, thinking (erroneously) that there must be something wrong with a dog that hasn't been adopted after a few months.

 

Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	Adoption Pending! "Taffy" is a super-sweet, beautiful 1-yr old female GSD. She might be slightly mixed with Belgian Malinois, but she appears so much like a purebred it's not fair to call her a mix! Taffy loves everyone she meets and is great with other dogs. She hasn't been around kids since GSRSV rescued her, but I would have no hesitation placing her in a home with young children. I don't know how Taffy is with cats. Taffy was housetrained in one day and is very well behaved in the house (though she does have the company of the GSRSV dogs). I've only had her on a leash for a very short time, and she was fine. She has good recall off-leash. She likes going for car rides and rides calmly. Taffy presently weighs about 60 lbs. GSRSV rescued Taffy from the Delano city shelter, north of Bakersfield, on 6-26. Thanks to Megan Stauff of Grass Valley and her mother for bringing Taffy (and a couple of other dogs) to my attention and driving all the way down to Delano to bring them back to Sacramento.  Posted 6-30-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Frisky" is a beautiful 4-5 yr old female GSD who is exceptionally sweet and mellow, even though she's clearly been abused in the past. She is very affectionate and follows her caretaker most everywhere. She is protective towards strangers, but merely timid of them once introduced. We've yet to have her around kids, but her temperament suggests that she'd be fine with them. Frisky is good with other dogs, but pretty much just ignores them. She was rescued along with her sister, who she was very bonded with. So, she would likely do OK paired with another female dog, but would do better as an only dog where she can receive all the attention. Frisky is playful at times, but is still learning to have fun, as this type of behavior was apparently not in her repertoire in the past. She loves to go for walks, and is good both on leash and off-leash. She's great in the house, with the exception of occasional "counter surfing", which her foster caretaker is working to correct. She has no separation anxiety. Frisky is a large-boned GSD and weighs about 80 lbs. Her left ear is permanently floppy, but she has no signs of infection in either ear. GSRSV rescued Frisky along w/ her sister Heidi back in February 2009 from the Sac County Shelter. Both the dogs wore the tell-tale signs of abuse: timid, reclusive, reactive to a loud voice. However, neither dog showed any signs of aggression. The two dogs stayed together for quite awhile, but eventually began to seek their independence. In May, Frisky went to a foster home, and has been steadily coming out of her shell ever since. Her foster caretaker raves about her temperament, saying she's one of the sweetest dogs she's ever known. Wouldn't you like to get to know her? Posted 6-23-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Holly" is an approx 5-yr old female GSD who loves people and is very playful. She is very good with kids (presently living with two, 8 & 9-yrs old) and has an even temperament. She loves to play fetch and her present caretaker says she'll play "until your arm falls off." She also loves to bite the water stream from a hose. Holly is a medium-sized GSD, but is presently about 15 lbs overweight--apparently from eating the food of the other dogs she's living with! Holly originally belonged to a couple in Southern California. They apparently kept her outside only in a chain link kennel. When the couple moved and decided not to take Holly with them, the mother of Holly's present caretaker notified her son, and he agreed to take Holly into his home in Placerville in February 2009.  Unfortunately, Holly has been fighting with his other female German Shepherd, and so he is now seeking a new home for Holly. Holly needs to go to a home with either a male dog (preferably submissive) or no other dogs. (No cats, as well.) She has been kept outside primarily in her present home, so it is not known if Holly is house trained. However, I have no question that Holly will want to be inside with her next family, and she'll likely make the transition very quickly. GSRSV has evaluated Holly and is placing her as a "program dog." (See "What is a Program Dog" at the top of this page.  Posted 5-7-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Ike" is a 6-yr old (in July '09) male GSD who is very affectionate and people-oriented.  He is friendly towards strangers and good with young kids. He is fine with other dogs, and was great at a dog park and with the GSRSV dogs when he stayed the night in early October.] He is not good with cats. Ike loves water, and will actually dive underwater to retrieve objects thrown for him. He also loves stuffed animals and to play fetch. Ike is a big boy, weighing in around 120 lbs, though his ideal body weight is closer to 100 lbs. In spite of Ike's overweight condition, he jumps easily into the back of a pick-up truck or SUV.  Ike received some basic obedience training when he was young, and obeys a few commands, though he could use a refresher course. He is a fairly mellow dog and is well-behaved in general. Ike likes being inside and would love a home where he's allowed in the house day and night. He also needs a home with people who are committed to giving Ike the exercise he needs to shed some of his surplus pounds! A young man purchased Ike as a puppy in 2003, but gave him to his parents two years later because he did not have a big enough place for him. Now, the man's parents are seeking a new home for Ike because they don't have enough time to spend with him.  GSRSV has evaluated Ike and is placing him as a "program dog." (See "What is a Program Dog" at the top of this page. Posted 7-3-08
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Jesse James" is an approx 1½-yr old male GSD/Rottweiler who is very affectionate and easy-going. Jesse is friendly towards strangers, though just a little wary at first. He has been around young kids and been fine with them; he also takes treats gently from hand. He's great with other dogs (including small dogs), and seems to be OK with cats. (He's gone nose-to-nose with two cats w/out barking or initiating a chase.) Jesse obeys a few basic commands and walks very well on the leash.  He rides well in the car, but he gets anxious if left alone in the car. He's nearly house trained, and his caretaker is now spending more time with Jesse in the house.  Jesse's caretaker found him running loose in Rio Linda in May along w/ another dog. She tried for a month to find Jesse's owner, to no avail. She is seeking another home for Jesse because she already has four dogs and four cats. GSRSV has evaluated Jesse and is placing him as a "program dog." (See "What is a Program Dog" at the top of this page. Posted 6-10-09
Click for larger image.   Click for larger image.	Kyle" is an approx 3-yr old male Belgian Malinois mix who is playful, affectionate, and obedient. Kyle loves to play with balls--even by himself! He is people-oriented and bonds strongly to whoever shows him kindness. He has not been around young children but has a gentle temperament and most likely will be fine with them. Kyle is very smart and learns quickly. He is still learning basic commands, but already has excellent off-leash recall. He is very good on leash. Kyle gets along fine with most other dogs, except alpha males who challenge him. He is not good with cats. Kyle was brought to the Berkeley shelter as a stray in October 2007. A volunteer at the shelter saw the good nature in Kyle and befriended him, ultimately rescuing him from the shelter and bringing him to GSRSV. Kyle is now living with his rescuer in the SF Bay Area, but she doesn't have as much time to spend with Kyle as she would like for him. Therefore, she is still seeking an "ideal" home for him. Posted 1-26-08; updated 12-5-08
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Raja" is a striking, 8½-yr old (born 12-3-2000) AKC-registered male GSD with an excellent temperament, and a sad story to tell. Raja's sole owner (Randy), who raised him from a puppy, passed away March 21. Randy's sister couldn't take Raja because she didn't think Raja would be good with her little dog, so she simply fed and walked him every day at her brother's house. GSRSV was going to place him as a "program dog" (with Raja remaining at George's house), but upon seeing what a friendly dog Raja is, I didn't have the heart to let Raja remain by himself. So, I took him to the GSRSV rescue facility, where he did fine with the other dogs. Raja is a very friendly dog, and warmed up to me within minutes of my meeting him at his former home. He is an excellent watchdog, though. He was very close to his former owner, and it shows, as he craves affection. Raja has the temperament that tells me he'll be fine with children of any age. He is very much a house dog, and has excellent house manners. He loves to go for walks, but he does pull strong on leash at  first, so he will need someone who can handle that strength. He is also a dog you can let off leash and he will stay right near you (as he did the very first time I walked him at the GSRSV facility.)  His hips are quite sound from my observation. Raja is a big dog, and weighs about 90 lbs. Raja was in a foster home with two other GSDs (a male & a female) between 5-14 and 7-1. He did very well for the most part, but knocked heads with the male GSD too often for comfort. He's now the only dog in a foster home in Stockton. In short, Raja will make a wonderful companion for anyone who wants a dog that wants to be with you all of the time, and is very well behaved. Because Raja has showed some prey behavior towards the small dog of his former owner's sister, he must go to a home without cats or small dogs. Posted 5-3-09; updated 7-3-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Reggie" is a unique 3½-yr old male GSD/Wirehaired Terrier mix with lots of personality and love to give. He is very people-oriented: affectionate (but not needy) with his caretaker and friendly w/ strangers. He's good w/ children, though he does get anxious around loud noises, so a house full of vocal youngsters would not be a good fit. Reggie is good w/ other dogs for the most part, though he is somewhat alpha and should not be paired w/ another male dog. He has shown food aggression towards other dogs but not towards people. The Sac SPCA (where Reggie came from) said that Reggie is OK w/ cats, but sometimes he chases them, so he'd best go to a home without cats. Reggie is well trained: he doesn't get up on counters or furniture, stays out of the trash can, etc. He walks well on leash, but does become protective when he sees another dog. Reggie was likely abused in a previous home as he cowers from some objects such as a broom. Otherwise, there are no signs of abuse. Reggie's present owner adopted him from the Sac SPCA in December 2008. She discovered that she is allergic to dog hair, and though Reggie doesn't shed like a purebred GSD, it's enough to force her to reluctantly find Reggie another home.  GSRSV has evaluated Reggie and is placing him as a "program dog." (See "What is a Program Dog" at the top of this page. Posted 6-23-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Ruby" is a 7-yr old AKC-registered female GSD who is very playful and affectionate. She is very friendly with people, including strangers, and would likely be fine with younger children. I recently had her at an adoption event in which several young children hugged Ruby, and she took it all in stride. Ruby gets along fine with medium-sized and larger dogs. However, she does not do well with toy-sized dogs or cats.  Ruby loves playing fetch with tennis balls and chewing on most kind of dog toys. She also loves swimming and going for car rides. She is very fit, and her hips are excellent. She is a very well-behaved, calm dog, and loves hanging out in comfortable places in the house. Ruby is a medium-sized GSD, weighing about 75 lbs. Posted 4-2-07; updated 4-29-08
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Scout" is a 5½-yr old male Labrador Retriever/GSD/Sharpei mix who is friendly and easy-going. Scout loves being around people and is great with kids. He's fine around other dogs, but not with cats. Scout is well-mannered in the house,  and very obedient. He's very good on leash and travels well in a car. Scout likes to play tug-of-war and fetch/keep-away. Scout weighs about 75 lbs. Scout was originally a house dog, but his owner married a woman with a house cat, who Scout like to chase. Unfortunately, the cat got to stay inside, and Scout was relegated to the yard. Frustrated, Scout learned to jump the fence. He would not run off, but would trot around to sit on the front porch--his way of saying "Hey, how come I'm being kept outside?" Concerned for Scout's safety, and afraid to leave him and the cat alone in the house, his owner  resorted to keeping Scout in a crate (!) during the day when both he and his wife are gone. Realizing that this is not a good life for Scout, they are now seeking a new home for him.  GSRSV has evaluated Scout and is placing him as a "program dog." (See "What is a Program Dog" at the top of this page. Posted 6-5-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Sienna" is an approx 6-yr old female GSD mix who is a sweet and mellow dog. Sienna is good with small kids, but is more comfortable with older kids (say, 8 yrs and up). She is fine with other dogs her own size, but does not like small dogs or cats. She would probably be happiest as an only dog. Sienna loves going for short walks (a mile or less) and is great on a leash. She also loves to go for car rides, and is a great traveling companion. Sienna is very well behaved, and will do just about anything for a treat! Sienna weighs about 75 lbs.  Sienna will make a great companion for an individual or family that just wants to chill with their dog. She enjoys laying/napping near you most of the time. Sienna was adopted by a family with four young children and a small 15-yr old female dog in January 2009. Unfortunately, Sienna never cared for the small dog and actually bit her on a couple of occasions, the last time leading to the family's reluctant decision to return Sienna to GSRSV. Posted 5-22-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Tara" is a gorgeous, 5-yr old female GSD who epitomizes the GSD's attachment to its caretaker. She's a goofy, mellow girl who loves to nuzzle and be around people. So far, she has yet to meet a human she doesn't love whether male, female, young or old. She got along great with her first foster caretaker's 10-yr old sister, and would surely be fine around even younger children.  Tara is good around other dogs (contrary to our original reports about her) and is now co-habitating nicely with two other GSDs, a male and a female. (She is very playful with the male.) Tara is not good around cats, however. Although she loves walks, she isn't the best on a leash yet. Luckily, Tara is a very quick learner and eager to please (she learned to sit in about 10 minutes!) so she can probably be taught not to tug at the leash in no time. Tara is a medium-sized GSD, weighing approx 55 lbs. Her left ear is permanently semi-floppy.  Tara would love to be adopted by a person or family that can be with her most of the time. She does have a tendency to whine and sometimes howl when she can't be with her human friends. Tara is house trained and is well-behaved in the house. All in all, Tara is the most loving canine companion anyone could hope for. GSRSV rescued Tara from the Merced shelter on 6-15-09. She went directly to a foster home in East Sacramento, where she resided until 7-2. Now, she's in a foster home in Davis. Posted 6-23-09; updated 7-3-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	Adopted 6-24-09! "Shep" is a friendly, exuberant and playful 1½-yr old male purebred GSD. Shep is friendly towards strangers, but is protective of the person he bonds with, especially when on-leash. Shep has yet to be around very young children, but he has no food aggression and has a temperament that suggests he'll be fine with small kids. He is good with other dogs, but again, on-leash he reacts aggressively when he first sees another dog. This is a behavior that should be easy enough to train out of him. Shep has shown some prey-like behavior towards a young, small dog at GSRSV's facility, so Shep shouldn't be paired w/ a small dog or cat. Shep weighs about 80 lbs, and will likely grow to be between 90-100 lbs.   Shep listens well for the most part, but he's shown that he can be hard-headed at times, too. He knows how to sit and shake on command, and usually comes when called.  He rides well in the car, and is pretty good on leash, though he still needs some training to keep from pulling. Shep is housetrained and well-behaved in the house. He loves to play with water, and might very well like to swim. A woman found Shep as a stray in Grass Valley in May. Nobody claimed him after three weeks, so the woman contacted GSRSV to assist her in finding him a home. GSRSV took Shep in on 6-11, and he will be transferred to a foster home on 6-14.  Posted 6-15-09
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	Adopted 6-18-09! "Betsy" is an approx 9-yr old (as of February 2009) female GSD who is very affectionate and personable. She is in great shape for a 9-yr old dog, and has no signs of arthritis or hip problems at all. Betsy loves kids. She is more comfortable with adult women than men, and is initially aloof towards any stranger. She gets along fine with other dogs and is great with young dogs. However, she would be best paired with a male dog rather than a female.  Betsy has received some obedience training and responds to basic commands. Betsy loves to go for walks and rides in the car. She also enjoys water, but mostly just to wade up to her chest. She likes to play with balls. Betsy is a medium-size GSD, weighing about 65 lbs.  Betsy’s former family adopted her from the SPCA when she was about 1½ yrs old. She became the best friend of the family’s 6th-grade boy. Two years ago the boy went away to college, and the boy’s parents haven’t had the time to spend with Betsy that she deserves. Consequently, Betsy’s guardians brought her to GSRSV to board until I can find her a new home, and she's been here eve since.  Posted 2-28-09

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