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This page was last modified February 01, 2012.

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 on larger image. Click on larger image.	"Duke" is a 3-yr old neutered male Chow/GSD mix who is very friendly and well behaved. Duke greets strangers with a wagging tail. He likes to play rough with older kids, but has the sensitivity to be gentle with younger kids and those physically weak. Duke likes to act bossy towards other dogs, but it's all show--he actually gets along fine with other dogs. He has shown no food aggression. Don't know how he is with cats, so as per my policy, I prefer not to place Duke in a home with cats. Duke is a medium-sized dog, weighing about 60 lbs.  Duke is a quick learner, and has apparently received a fair amount of training in a former home as he is very responsive to commands. He is also quite sensitive to correction, but you won't need to correct him too often! He does pull strong on leash at the beginning of walks, but settles down quickly into an easy pace. An independent rescuer in Sacramento rescued Duke from the Colusa County shelter in Orland and moved him directly into a home in Roseville. Duke did great there for all of two weeks. Unfortunately, Duke accidentally knocked over his female owner, who has multiple sclerosis, which forced her to realize that she is too physically fragile to have a dog of Duke's size and energy. Reluctantly, she and her husband were forced to give up Duke, and the independent rescuer arranged for GSRSV to take Duke in.  Duke's adoption fee is $225. Posted 9-21-11
Click for larger image.	"Emmett" is a friendly, well-behaved 1½-yr old neutered male black GSD/Pit Bull mix. He is super-affectionate and friendly with strangers. Though I have not seen Emmett around children, I have no doubt that he'll be great with kids of all ages. He takes treats gently from hand, which is important around young kids. He is GREAT with other dogs, and likes to play. I don't know how Emmett is with cats, and therefore I am seeking a home without cats for him. Emmett is thick and short, weighing about 70 lbs. Emmett is well-behaved in the house and clearly has received some formal training. He comes when called, obeys the "sit" command, and is good on leash.  Please don't let the fact that Emmett is mixed with Pit Bull dissuade you from considering him for adoption. He is gentle, has never fought with any of my dogs, and will make a wonderful addition to any family. GSRSV rescued Emmett from the Shasta County shelter in Redding on 12-10-11. Poor Emmett had been there since 10-26 and was scheduled to be euthanized due to time and space constraints.  Emmett's adoption fee is $225. Posted 12-19-11
Click for larger image. Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Gloria" is a 6-7 yr old spayed female GSD mix with personality-plus and a real love for life and adventure. Gloria loves everyone she meets, even though she may have been a little abused as she does duck her head initially when I reach out to pet her. I have yet to see Gloria around children, but to me, it's a foregone conclusion that she's good w/ kids--she just has that type of temperament. She has been  great with the other dogs at GSRSV's facility. Dominant, but by no means a fighter. I don't know how Gloria is with cats, so I prefer to place her in a home without them. Gloria weighs about 60 lbs.  Gloria is very energetic and excitable, yet she settles down quickly and then is extremely well behaved. When she is excited, she jumps straight up in the air at least two feet off the ground and sometimes higher! It's really amazing to see. Gloria is perfectly behaved in the house. She clearly received extensive training in the past as she immediately responds to basic commands and has excellent recall.  Gloria loves to go for car rides, and is a perfect front-seat rider; she'll either just sit and observe the sites going by, or will lie down curled up. Gloria also loves to swim. She's a natural outdoorsy dog, who would love to be a companion for an active, outdoorsy person or family. Gloria was brought to the Shasta County shelter as a stray on 9-7-11. GSRSV rescued her on 10-10-11, the same day she was scheduled to be euthanized. Upon meeting Gloria, you will see the incredible irony in the thin line that separates dogs like Gloria--who are so full of life--from death. Posted 10-15-11
Click for larger image. Click for larger image. Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	"Kumo" (top two pictures) is a regal, 8-yr old neutered male GSD who is very friendly and well-mannered.  "Sonja" (pronounced "Sahn-ja) is a 7-yr old spayed female longcoat GSD who is playful and very energetic. Both dogs are AKC-registered, and from the same breeding kennel: Zwinger vom Valkyre in Roseville. Both Kumo and Sonja have been with the same owner since puppies, and are very bonded to each other. For that reason, we are only seeking a home for Kumo and Sonja together. Kumo is very friendly with people and is good with kids, having grown up with a few (the youngest being 8 yrs old when he was a puppy). However, he is probably a bit too energetic and physical for really young kids. Kumo is not good with other dogs. Ironically, he is OK with cats, having been raised with one. Kumo received some formal obedience training when he was young, but none since. He still pulls on leash during walks, but nothing a strong person or a gentle leader muzzle harness couldn't bring under control. He was fine in the house when he was younger, but he and Sonja have been kept as outdoor dogs only for several years now. Sonja, though friendly, is less interested in interacting with people than Kumo, at least at first. She's much more interested in playing with Kumo. Like Kumo, Sonja is very reactive towards other dogs. She used to chase the cat that she was raised with, but only in fun and never hurt it. Sonja never did receive any formal obedience training. She pulls very hard on leash. She's a very high-energy dog who really needs a lot of exercise or a job to do. She loves to play fetch! Sonja was never quite trustworthy in the house (i.e., counters were fair game), and having been kept outside for years hasn't helped matters. However, with consistent training and perhaps Kumo to set a positive example, Sonja surely can become a well-behaved inside dog.   Kumo & Sonja's owner, Kim, lost her husband Mike to cancer four years ago. I get the impression that Kumo and Sonja were really Mike's dogs, though Kim obviously cares for them a great deal. Since Mike passed away, Kumo and Sonja have been receiving less and less exercise and attention. They are presently confined to a good-size dog run on the side of the house. About the only exercise they receive is playing with each other, which fortunately is so intense that both dogs are in good shape.  In fairness to Kumo and Sonja, when I met them it was one of the rare times they were allowed outside of the dog run. They were ecstatic, and just wanted to run and "fence fight" with the yappy little dogs next door. I'm sure that even Sonja would show a more mellow side if she was receiving more human contact. Fortunately, Kim has acknowledged that she can no longer provide the necessary interaction with Kumo and Sonja, and has sought GSRSV's assistance in finding them a new home. Again, at least for now, we are only considering those who will adopt Kumo and Sonja together. GSRSV has evaluated Kumo & Sonja and is placing them as "Program Dogs." This means that GSRSV is seeking a new home for Kumo & Sonja through its adoption program while their caretaker continues to care for them. Kumo and Sonja's adoption fee is $350. Posted 8-14-11
Click for larger image.       Click for larger image.	"Kyra" is a beautiful 2½-yr old spayed female AKC-registered GSD who is very friendly and sweet. Kyra is friendly towards strangers, but is still a good watchdog. She is great with other dogs, even though she hasn't been around many other dogs before. She has never been around cats, so no homes with cats for Kyra! Kyra is a medium-sized GSD, and weighs about 70 lbs. Kyra is good in the house, but also has the run of 17 acres plus adjoining farmland. She never roams far off the property, and comes when called. Kyra is seldom on a leash, but does OK when she is. Kyra's owner is elderly and hasn't put her through any formal obedience training. She is what you might call a well-behaved farm dog. Kyra loves to ride in a car, and is calm in doing so.  Kyra's owner Dennis raised her from a pup. Kyra is very bonded to Dennis, and visa-versa, but Dennis and his wife are moving back to Switzerland in about two months and he can't take Kyra with him. So, Dennis has enlisted GSRSV's assistance in finding Kyra a new home. Dennis would really prefer a home for Kyra in which she has lots of room to run, as on his present property in rural Hamilton City (about 15 miles from Chico). However, she will also have to be accepted inside the house in her next home as is the case in her present home.  GSRSV has evaluated Kyra and is placing her as a "Program Dog." This means that GSRSV is seeking a new home for Kyra through its adoption program while her owner continues to care for her. Kyra's adoption fee is $250. Posted 12-11-11
Click for larger image.         Click for larger image.	In foster home as of 8-21-11! "Maya" is a super-sweet, gentle-giant 4-yr old spayed female GSD mix.  Maya is friendly with strangers (more comfortable w/ women), but also a good watchdog on her home turf. She is great with children, and was protective (though not overly so) of the 7-yr old and a 9-yr old kids she formerly lived with. She is fine with other dogs, though not very interactive. She is NOT good with cats, small dogs or livestock.  Maya is a big dog, and now at a  healthy 90 lbs. She was an overweight 115 lbs when she first came to GSRSV (as shown in the pictures at left). Maya is very obedient and responds well to commands. She is a great companion on jogs and hikes. She is good on leash and will not pull or make any fuss when seeing other dogs. Even when off leash, she will not run far and comes when called.  Though Maya has a lot of energy on walks and hikes, she is really clam and loving in a home environment. She loves to cuddle and receive all the attention she can get. Maya is also surprisingly good in cars; she waits calmly and quietly if you leave to run short errands. Maya is great in the house when people are home, but does have separation anxiety when left alone for prolonged periods of time. Presently, her foster caretakers can leave her for up to about 4 hrs with no problem. Beyond 4 hrs, though, she will start whining, but not so loudly that it disturbs neighbors. Her caretakers are continuing to help Maya overcome her separation anxiety.  Maya's former owners adopted her from the Sac SPCA in November 2009. Maya had separation anxiety from the outset, but her owners helped her overcome that behavior and were routinely leaving her in the house (with access to the outside via a dog door) for about 6 hrs/day with no problem. However, changes in their work schedules forced them to leave Maya alone for 10-12 hrs/day, which was just too much for Maya to handle. Consequently, her owners were forced to seek a new home for Maya, and in mid-May began boarding her at GSRSV's facility while I sought her a new home.  Maya was never quite comfortable being around the large number of dogs at GSRSV's facility, so on 8-21-11 I brought Maya to a foster home, where she is doing great.  Maya's adoption fee is $200. Posted 3-6-11; updated 11-10-11
Click for larger image.         Click for larger image.	"Solara" is a beautiful, 7¾-yr old spayed female GSD who is affectionate and active. Solara is friendly with strangers and good with children. She is good with most other dogs, but wants to chase small dogs. She is also not good with cats. Solara is a medium-sized, short-legged GSD, and probably weighs about 70 lbs. Solara is housetrained and well-behaved in the house. She is good on leash, unless she sees a small dog or a cat--then she wants to give chase. She loves to play fetch with tennis balls. Solara is in great shape and runs with no signs of arthritis or dysplasia. Solara's down side is that she has separation anxiety. If left alone outside for long periods of time, she will try to either force her way inside, or will try to escape from the yard. She can be kept outside (in the company of the Yellow Lab that she shares her house with) for a work day without getting too anxious, but anything longer than that can lead to trouble. She can be left inside for several hours without any problem. Solara's present owner took her in from his sister two years ago when she was no longer able to care for her. Solara had separation anxiety at that time, but up until recently he has been able to work around it. Now, however, he and his family often travel for several days, and leaving Solara outside for that long--even with someone coming over to feed her and his other dog-- has led to problems. Thus, Solara's owner is now seeking a new home for her.    I believe that if Solara was allowed access to the house via a dog door while her people were gone  that her separation anxiety would be alleviated, but her owner rents the house he and his family live in so his options are limited.  GSRSV has evaluated Solara and is placing her as a "Program Dog." This means that GSRSV is seeking a new home for Solara through its adoption program while her owners continue to care for her. Solara's adoption fee is $175. Posted 1-9-12
Click for larger image.     Click for larger image.	Adopted 1-27-12! "Stryker" is a high-energy, super-loyal, personable 4-yr old neutered male GSD. He is friendly with everyone he meets, but is a good watchdog on his home turf. I've yet to have Stryker around young kids, but I'm confident he'd be fine with them. He takes treats very gently. Stryker gets along fine with other dogs, though he is not submissive and will not back down from other dogs who challenge him. Stryker will likely not be good around cats, and is questionable around real small dogs. Stryker is a medium-sized GSD, presently weighing about 55 lbs.  Stryker is well-behaved in the house and has exhibited no separation anxiety. He appears to have received some formal training and is responsive to basic commands. Stryker loves to play fetch and go for walks. He does pull hard on leash, so he needs a strong handler--and perhaps a bit of training in this department! (His former owner used a Gentle Leader, which helped quite a bit.) Stryker also likes to jump up on his person to express his affection, which is a simple behavior to curb--if you even feel it's necessary to do so.  Stryker's former owner adopted him from the Madera County shelter on 11-12-11. She is single and works full time, and had planned on having some friends keep Stryker company during the day while she was gone. She also planned to keep Stryker outside while she was gone. Those plans went awry when it turned out that Stryker was too protective of her house for her friends to approach him when she was gone. Also, her fence was in too poor a condition to keep Stryker outside while she was gone.  Realizing that it's not fair to Stryker to keep him in the house for long periods of time, Stryker's owner sought out GSRSV's assistance to find him a more appropriate home. However, after a month went by with no serious inquiries about Stryker, she took him to the Sac SPCA. GSRSV rescued Stryker from the Sac SPCA on 1-6-12, and he's presently doing very well at GSRSV's facility in Pleasant Grove. Stryker's adoption fee is $225. Posted 1-12-12
Click for larger image. Click for larger image.	Adopted 1-7-12! "Rocky" is a 4-5 yr old neutered male GSD mix who is mellow, friendly and affectionate. Rocky is good with children, having formerly lived with a family with a 2-yr old and a 6-yr old. He takes food really gently and has shown no aggression of any kind. He's great with other dogs, and is presently living and playing w/ a young male Pitbull mix. We don't know how Rocky is with cats, and so we are seeking a home for Rocky without them. Rocky has a beautiful, soft sable coat, and weighs about 75 lbs. Rocky is very well behaved in the house. He's not really interested in toys or playing fetch--he would rather just be petted. He walks well on leash, easily approaches strangers and wants to say hi to other dogs.  He will alert bark but he doesn’t bark when someone comes to the door.  Overall, Rocky is a big teddy bear of a dog! Rocky's former family surrendered him to the Sac SPCA on 10-30-11 when they moved from their house. GSRSV rescued Rocky from the SPCA on 11-19-11. He went straight to a foster home in East Sacramento, where he is now happily residing.  Rocky's adoption fee is $200. Posted 11-20-11; updated 12-21-11

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