Dogs Available for Adoption from Other Rescue Groups

The following German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes are being fostered by other rescue groups or individuals in the Sacramento area. We have not seen or evaluated most of these dogs, so we can not guarantee their temperament or health. However, because these dogs are being offered for adoption by rescue groups such as ours, or individuals who have rescued those dogs, you will be saving a life by adopting one of these dogs. You will also have the benefit of knowing the dog's temperament from its foster caretaker.

Please contact the individual or group name listed with a particular dog for more information about that dog!

"Butler" is an approx 5-mos old neutered male GSD who is very sweet, good with other dogs and good with cats.

Butler is crate trained, walks well on a leash and follows the commands "sit" and "down." Butler had parvo as a young pup and the owner surrender couldn't afford treatment, so he surrendered him to Paws & Tails Rescue. We paid for the treatment, which was curative.

Please contact Linda at rotts4me@comcast.net or
510-734-1956.

Posted 5-29-10

"Donner" is a 4-yr old neutered male GSD mix who is charming, healthy, well trained, loving, loyal and protective. He has previously lived around livestock and had accepted them as part of his family.

Donner's present owner has been diagnosed with cancer, and regretfully has to part with him. Previously, Donner lived with a loving family with little kids, but showed too much protective behavior to live in a neighborhood
where people dropped over unannounced. His family reluctantly had to find a new home for Donner, knowing he would be happier and safer without strangers coming by frequently.

Donner needs a home with very few people coming around, as he will nip at strangers. A retired person would be ideal for Donner.

Please contact Jan Kase of All About Dogs at 530-477-9555, or jankase@hughes.net.

Posted 4-4-10

"Molly"--click for enlarged image.

"Pita"--click for enlarged image.

"Molly" (above left) and "Pita" (lower left) are two 9½-yr spayed female GSD mixes (litter mates) who are very sweet, gentle and loving. They are friendly with strangers, but haven't really been around young kids much. They get along well with other dogs but are not good with cats. Both Molly and Pita are well-trained, walk easy on leash and love car rides. They have good house manners and are very used to being in a house.

Molly and Pita are now in a very sad predicament. A man raised them from the time they were about 8-9 months, and he was their only caretaker for all these years until some time last October, when he took his own life. The man's girlfriend was left with the dogs, but they were too much of an emotional reminder of the man's death for her to continue caring for them. She was planning to put the dogs down when a friend intervened. The dogs are now in a foster home in Crystal Bay at Lake Tahoe, but it's not an optimal situation and a permanent home must be found for Molly and Pita, preferably together.

Please contact Paola Haubl at 530-386-0669 or paolah@carsonvalleyinn.com for further information about adoption Molly or Pita.

Posted 2-5-10

"Opal" is an approx 8-yr old spayed female Belgian Shepherd mix who is super sweet and mellow. Opal is very affectionate and loves everyone she meets. She would definitely be good with young kids. She's also good with other dogs, but not really the social or playful type; she'd be fine as an only dog. Opal is perfect in the house and is very much a house dog, though she does love going for walks. She has good recall off-leash, and never strays too far. Opal is a medium-sized dog and weighs about 60 lbs.

Opal was found as a stray, and all efforts to find her owner failed. Sacramento Independent Animal Rescuers (SIAR) took her in, and had her checked out by a vet--who gave her a good bill of health. Opal has been residing at GSRSV's facility for about two months, where she has lost some weight and gained quite a bit of spring in her step.

SIAR is currently looking for a foster home for Opal as well as a permanent home, so if you think you might want to meet this nice girl, please e-mail us right away!

Visit our website www.siarescuers.com to learn more about our rescue group. We are a volunteer run, very small organization - so please be patient when waiting for a response, but feel free to check back in if you haven't heard from us in a day or so. The dogs shown on the site are in foster care - we do not have a shelter to visit. Email is the best way to reach us - thank you so much for considering a rescued pooch!

Contact Carrie Moore at siar.1@comcast.net or 916-723-3506.

Posted 1-24-10

"Luca" is a happy, super affectionate, and very exuberant 1-yr old male GSD/Border Collie mix. He was recently rescued from the Tehama County shelter. He is very active like most Border Collie types, but with enough exercise he calms down well inside. Luca is excellent with other dogs and his favorite activity is playing with other dogs, so his ideal home would be with another playful young dog. He doesn't seem very interested in frisbees or balls as some purebred Border Collies are, although he does like toys and chewies. He is much more the socialite and prefers to frolic with his canine friends when out at the dog park. Luca is extremely affectionate with people and can be a bit demanding of attention -- he probably didn't get much in his previous life. He needs daily off-leash exercise at a dog park or hiking trail -- this guy is no couch potato! He will need some training too, but is very smart and anxious to please, so training will be fun. This is a very deserving young doggie looking for a wonderful home of his own.

Adoption Fee $200

Contact: Pamela Reid
E-Mail pamjreid@excite.com
Phone 510-708-8258

Posted 1-24-10

"Tomas" is a handsome, 1-2 yr old neutered male GSD/Belgian Shepherd mix who is super sweet and affectionate. This very lucky guy was recently rescued from the Kings County shelter in the nick of time. Tomas looks somewhat like a long coat German Shepherd, but its pretty clear he has Belgian Shepherd in him as well. He weighs about 60 lbs. He is EXTREMELY affectionate with people and just can't seem to get enough love -- he is probably trying to make up for lost time! He is very friendly with strangers, but like most Shepherds will probably prefer his own people. Tomas is fine with other dogs -- although better with females. He tends to be the jealous type and gets upset if a male dog in his home is getting any human affection -- he thinks he deserves it all! We think he may also be good with kitties, but we are exploring that. He is NOT a super high energy dog like some Belgian Malinois can be. He is quite well behaved and easy to handle for a young dog and has probably had some training. Tomas deserves a wonderful life with a wonderful family.

Adoption Fee

Contact: Pamela Reid
E-Mail pamjreid@excite.com
Phone 510-708-8258

Posted 1-15-10

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"Jimmy" is a 7½-yr old male GSD/Husky/Chow (?) mix with a gentle, shy personality. Jimmy is initially timid of strangers, but warms up quickly. He appears to be more timid of men than women. He would likely be fine with children, but preferably those older than 7 yrs, who would not intimidate him with "groping." He is great with other dogs--not fearful at all, nor dominant. He is a veteran of dog parks, and is presently co-existing quite nicely with numerous dogs at German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley's rescue facility . Not sure how he is with cats, but my hunch is that he'd be fine with them.

Jimmy is very smart and reportedly obeys many commands. He is great off-leash and will come when called, even if far off. Jimmy loves to run in the open, and loves to splash around in water--though he's not a hard-core swimmer.

Jimmy was adopted with his brother about 6½-yrs ago from the woman (Gael) who is now seeking him a new home. His former owners returned Jimmy to Gael because he had reportedly snapped (no contact) at some of the toddlers that one of the owners had in her daycare program in her house.

Please contact ValleyDAWGs Rescue a 916-991-3716 or kay9angels@yahoo.com.

Posted 10-23-09; updated 1-14-10

"Julie" is a 4-yr old spayed female GSD who is very sweet and loving, but has been quite sheltered her entire life so lacks socialization skills with people and dogs outside her home (though she has cohabitated well w/ a Maltese). Julie is petite at around 45 lbs.

Julie's owner Hilda is an elderly woman whose health has taken a turn for the worse forcing her to give up her home--as well as Julie-- and move into an assisted care facility. Julie has lived with Hilda since she was a young pup. Hilda was not able to put Julie through any formal dog training and therefore Julie is not well socialized with humans or other animals. However she is incredibly loyal and very loving.

Julie's granddaughter Jessica needs to find a place for Julie as soon as possible. Hilda's home is getting turned over to the bank and if Jessica can not find a home for Julie the general decision through other family members is to have her put to sleep (Ridiculous, I know.).This has been a heartbreaking situation for Hilda as she loves this dog very much.

Here is what Jessica knows about Julie:

Her vaccinations will be brought up to date before we surrender her.
She is house trained and uses a doggy door.
She has no tolerance for cats.
She has never been around small children.
She loves to give big sloppy kisses.
She is not leash trained.

If you can help, please call Jessica as soon as possible at 209-604-5525 or e-mail her at JessicaAnn007@aol.com.

Posted 10-13-09

"Titan" is a 1½-yr old male German Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren/Keeshond mix who is super friendly, affectionate, smart, and obedient. Furry Friends Rescue of Fremont rescued Titan from the Hayward Shelter on 7/16/07, mostly due to his aggression towards other dogs. But there was something special about Titan and so we decided to put in an extra effort to help him. He's had an extended stay with some trainers and is responding very well. People with experience handling German Shepherds would be best for Titan. The trainers are willing to continue working with whoever adopts him. He now has a bright future and will thank you every day.

Titan is a large dog, weighing about 80 lbs.

Please see Furry Friend's Rescue's Website at http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/animalinfo.jsp?id=10203 for contact info and adoption application.

Posted 8-21-07; updated 1-19-09

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