222222222Dogs Available for Adoption from Other Rescue Groups, Individuals & Shelters
in Northern California

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URGENT! MUST BE ADOPTED OR RESCUED BY WED, 3-26, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED. SACRAMENTO, CA

"Doom Doom" is a 57-lb, friendly 2-yo male GSD mix at the Sacramento County ("Bradshaw") Animal Shelter who is in urgent need of adoption or rescue. Doom Doom, who has been at the shelter since Feb 14, is scheduled to be euthanized after Wed, 3-26, due to space limitations at the shelter.

Volunteers say Doom Doom is people friendly, loves affection, and walks nicely on leash. He was initially very social with other dogs at the shelter, but the stress of confinement has now limited his interactions with other dogs. Click here for a video of  Doom Doom doing great in a play group.

Doom Doom's adoption fee is waived!

Please click here for Doom Doom's official adoption page and links to other videos.

Posted 3-24-25

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Tracy, CA

"Gary" is a 60-lb, approx 1-yo soon-to-be-neutered male GSD mix who is playful, intelligent and somewhat timid. Gary is healthy and has already received his distemper/parvo & bordetella vaccinations. He will receive his rabies vaccination when he’s neutered, which will be sometime in April.

Gary is hesitant with strangers, but by no means aggressive. He simply takes awhile to warm up to strangers. He loves being petted and massaged; then he becomes a floppy teddy bear. Gary has yet to be observed with children since he was taken in on Feb 24.

Gary is super-friendly with other dogs. He goes right up to new dogs to greet them. He presently lives with a neutered male GSD who he gets along well with.

Gary has not been observed around cats since he was taken in.

Gary is housetrained and mostly non-destructive inside; he does like to pull the stuffing out of his dog bed, though. His foster caretaker Marcelina leaves him inside her house unrestrained along w/ her other dog when she’s away. While she’s gone, Gary mostly lays around or will look out the window in the living room. Gary sleeps in a crate in Marcelina’s bedroom at night and does not fuss at all while in the crate.

Gary has clearly not received much training previously and is still quite uncomfortable on a leash (he basically freezes). Marcelina is working with Gary to get him accustomed to walking o a leash and to teach him some basic commands. Gary has the ability to go over a six ft wood fence; he’s done this twice, but then simply laid down across the street and didn’t go anywhere.

Gary is not yet accustomed to riding in a vehicle. The one time Marcelina drove him in her car, she needed to pick him up to load him into the car and then Gary simply curled up and didn’t move much the entire ride.

Gary loves to run around in the yard and play with toys. He will entertain himself by throwing a ball up in the air and chasing after it. He also loves to chew on plush toys.

Marcelina took Gary in as a stray off the street in Tracy, CA. He had apparently been roaming her neighborhood for two to three weeks before she took him in (again, Feb 24).

Gary is clearly a dog who has not been used to a traditional domestic environment and is still learning a lot. He would do best with a person who has a lot of patience and is familiar with basic training techniques.  

Gary is located in Tracy. He will be neutered prior to adoption. His adoption fee is $150.

Please contact Marcelina Blea at 209-518-7279 or linablea@gmail.com.

Posted 3-22-25

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Stockton, CA

"Cookie" & "Marble" are two adorable 16-wk old (born 11-15-24)female GSD/Husky pups who desperately need a permanent home. The two pups are presently in a foster home in Stockton that provides doggy daycare, and the foster caretaker needs the pups out NOW!

Cookie & Marble are active, healthy and fun loving--and getting big! They go potty outside, are smart and easy to train.

Cookie & Marble are fully vaccinated and dewormed and eat Ollie fresh-frozen foods. They are quite spoiled, have run of the house and yard and are well behaved, but they do get into things and live to play. They have mature dogs to correct them when needed. We would like to adopt them into a home with another dog who will be an ambassador and playmate for them - and in a cool climate with lots of room to play in meadows, forests and snow.

Transportation help available! Please help us get them adopted!

If you are interested in adopting one of these little pupcakes, please go to the following Website  and follow the directions: https://laketahoewolfrescue.com/want-to-adopt.

Or, e-mail Pamela at PamelaJo@LakeTahoeWolfRescue.com.

Posted 3-17-25

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Sacramento, CA

"Tahini" is a beautiful, affectionate, dog-friendly 6-yo spayed female GSD available for adoption at the Sacramento City ("Front Street") Animal Shelter. Tahini is scared in the shelter and so is getting overlooked by prospective adopters. However, once she's out of her kennel, she blossoms!

This is what a volunteer had to say about Tahini: "When entering the kennel she was such a good girl, excited to see me but kept all paws on the floor. She was so excited to get out and let me leash her right up. She does pull slightly but it lessened as the walk went on. She was also very excited to see squirrels but redirected when prompted.

Thahini is so cuddly and loves pets. Shetakes treats so gently and seems potty trained. She is dog friendly and currently paired with another pup. At 6 years old she has moderate energy and is very playful within the play yard.

Tahini will make such a great fur baby! Come meet her today!"

Thahini has been at the shelter since Feb 18.

Please click here for Thahini's official adoption profile and shelter info.

Posted 3-6-25

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Davis, CA

"Seva" is a nearly 7-yo (born 3-1-18), 77-lb, spayed female GSD who is engaging, sweet and smart. She is sensitive and very curious and is interested in all that is going on around her. Seva is healthy and up-to-date on core vaccinations.

Seva absolutely loves people. She is immediately friendly with strangers both inside the house and beyond. Though Seva has not been observed with children since she was brought into a foster home last October, it’s extremely likely she’ll be good with kids as she has gentle mannerisms with people.

Seva has not had much exposure to other dogs, but she has been non-reactive towards dogs who she’s encountered at the vet and at the groomer. However, Seva is quite reactive towards other dogs who she sees when out on walks. This is not an uncommon behavior for GSDs who have not been well-socialized with other dogs; the leash either creates or exacerbates the behavior. It is also a behavior that can often be mollified without too much difficulty. Seva has already shown improvement with her on-leash reactiveness towards other dogs since transferring to her foster home.

Seva has not been around cats since she was brought into her foster home, and it is unknown if she had any previous exposure. Therefore, a home without cats is preferred.

Seva is housetrained and perfectly behaved inside when left alone. She sleeps on her foster caretaker’s bed at night.

Seva is well-behaved overall. She is very good on leash without distractions. However, she can be reactive towards other dogs that she sees while on walks. (Her foster caretaker has worked with Seva to curb this behavior.) Seva has good off-leash recall.

Seva rides politely in a vehicle. She likes to play fetch and tug-of-war.

Seva in AKC-registered and has an impressive pedigree. She was bred at a prestigious kennel in Cotati, CA, Covey-Tucker Hill Kennels. One of her predecessors (“Manhattan”) was the first German Shepherd to win Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show in 1987.

Seva’s person contracted cancer and was no longer able to care for her. A friend of hers (Ron) took in Seva back in October 2024 in order to find her a permanent new home.

Seva is located in Davis. Her adoption fee is $100.

Please contact Ron Fader at 530-220-2429.

Posted 2-28-25

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Winters, CA

"Lulu" is a beautiful, 82-lb, 3-4 yo spayed female GSD who is happy, playful and protective. Lulu is healthy and is up-to-date on core vaccinations.

Lulu is friendly towards strangers, both at home as well as out on walks. She is playful with children.

Lulu presently lives with a 13-yo male GSD who she gets along great with. She has not been introduced to any other dogs since she was taken in by her present person in early January.

Lulu has not been around cats in her present home. However, she has a strong prey drive towards squirrels so it would be prudent to seek a home without cats for her.

Lulu is kept outside exclusively in her present home, so it’s not known if she’s housetrained or not. She clearly wants to come inside, however.

Lulu is a good watchdog and alarm-barks appropriately.

Lulu tries to lead on leash initially when taken for walks, but settles down quickly then walks calmly. She has not seen other dogs on walks so it’s not known how she’ll react.

Lulu rides fine in a vehicle. She travelled all the way from Pasadena to Winters in January.

Lulu likes to play with squeaky toys and loves to swim in the pond & creek at her present home.

Lulu was one of the “orphans” from the Eaton fire in Pasadena in January. Lulu’s person lost his home, and an acquaintance of his arranged for his brother Alfredo, Lulu’s present caregiver, to take her in.

Lulu is located in Winters, CA. Her adoption fee is $200.

Please contact Alfredo Ovalle at 312-285-5481 or alovaca@mac.com.

Posted 2-17-26; updated 3-19-25

URGENT! Salinas,CA

"Angelou" is an approx 8-yo female GSD at the Monterey County ("Hitchcock Rd") Animal Shelter in Salinas. She has been at the shelter since Nov 14 and her time is running out. If she is not adopted soon she will be euthanized.

Angelou is smart, is sometimes aloof and independent yet enjoys pets and being loved on. 

Angleou is great on leash and loves walking, smelling and exploring. At eight years old, she’s quite healthy and a lot of vitality left. The brightness and depth of the gaze from her eyes will capture your heart.

Please share Angelou or come visit her at the shelter: 160 Hitchcock Road
Salinas, CA 93906. Visiting hours are Tuesday - Friday 1pm-4pm, and Saturday 11am-4pm. You can also call the shelter at (831) 769-8850.

Posted 2-3-25

Fremont, CA

"Sunny" is an approx 55-lb, 1 yr, 7-mos, intact female GSD mix at the Tri-City Animal Shelter in Fremont, CA.

Sunny is a happy and energetic young dog. She likes people attention, likes to give big hugs and thinks she's a lap dog. She seems to do better with small dogs.

Sunny has been at the shelter since Nov 28, 2024.

If you're interested in adopting Sunny, you will first need to fill out an adoption application with the Tri-City Animal Shelter. See https://www.tricityanimalshelter.org/153/Adopt-a-Pet.

Posted 12-27-24

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Turlock, CA

ADORABLE, FRIENDLY 7-MOS OLD MALE GSD MIX PUP AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT TURLOCK ANIMAL SHELTER

Thinking about adopting a pup for the New Year? How about Roscoe, a 7-mos old male GSD mix at the animal shelter in Turlock? [I think that Roscoe might have both Anatolian Shepherd and Belgian Malinois in his DNA.]

Roscoe is super-friendly with both people and other dogs. Click here for a video of him playing w/ another dog.

Poor Roscoe has been at the shelter since Nov 9--far too long a time in confinement for a young, affection-seeking dog!

If interested in meeting Roscoe, please call the Turlock Animal Shelter at 209-656-3140 during the following times: Wednesday/Thursday 8am to Noon; Friday/Saturday 8am to 2:30pm.

Please refer to Roscoe by his ID #: A041344.

Posted 12-27-24

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South Sacramento, CA

"Riley" is an approx 50-lb, 3.5 yo intact female GSD who is energetic, affectionate and smart. She is healthy and up-to-date on her distemper/parvo and rabies vaccinations.

Riley is friendly with people of all ages. She is not overly protective, and I (GSRSV’s Director) was able to pet her inside a vehicle when I first met her. Riley presently lives with two children, ages 7 & 9 yrs old, who she is fine with.

Riley is somewhat of a mixed bag when it comes to other dogs. She has been an only dog for most of her life, with limited canine socialization. She is very reactive towards other dogs who she sees when on walks. However, she got along quite well with several of the dogs at GSRSV’s rescue ranch, indicating that her on-leash reactiveness is not due to innate aggressiveness. Still, if Riley were to be paired w/ another dog, we suggest it be a confident, large male dog.

Riley has not been around cats that we know, so a home WITHOUT CATS is in order for her.

Riley’s people have kept her outside for all the time they’ve had her (nearly her entire life). However, a woman (Sabrina) who is now assisting the people find Riley a new home has had Riley in her house for several hours and Riley did not have an accident inside. So, while we can’t say that Riley is fully housetrained, she would likely become so in short order.

Riley does have a tendency to jump up on people (in a friendly manner) when she first encounters them but this is understandable given that Riley’s people keep her isolated in a kennel in the backyard with limited human contact. She is just so starved for attention and affection!

Riley enjoys riding in a vehicle and is fairly calm when traveling.

Riley enjoys biting the water stream from a hose and will likely enjoy playing fetch.

Riley is presently in South Sacramento with her original people. These people have kept Riley in their back yard since she was a puppy, primarily inside a chain-link kennel. Sabrina convinced the people to let her find a more appropriate home for Riley and has since spent quite a bit of time with her.

Notes from GSRSV: Riley is what I consider a typical working-type GSD. She is extremely inquisitive, energetic and always on alert. She would likely be great at agility or similar working-type activities. She will also need a somewhat experienced adopter who can help her release the pent-up energy she has from being confined for so long.

Riley has yet to be spayed.  There is no adoption fee for her. However, a $500 refundable deposit will be required of Riley's adopter to ensure that she is spayed within 90 days of adoption. Once evidence of spaying is provided, the $500 will be refunded. This will all be in writing and a receipt will be provided to the adopter.

Riley is in South Sacramento. Please contact Sabrina Escandon at 916-308-5651 or Sabrina.Escandon@ctlmanagement.com.

Posted 9-27-24

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Elk Grove, CA

"Ducky" is an approx 65-lb neutered male GSD/Akita who is is the epitome of “shy but sweet.” He has won over the hearts of both staff and volunteers at the Elk Grove animal shelter, where he's been housed since September 2023! Due to his initial shyness and nervousness in new environments, Ducky has been passed over by adopters time and time again.

While in the care of the Elk Grove animal shelter, Ducky has made many dog friends and has proven himself to be a playgroup ambassador. He is an affectionate leaner once he trusts you, walks well on the leash, and has a wonderful balanced energy – ready to play with dog friends or keep you company in the yard.

Ducky's adoption fee is only $100. If interested in adopting Ducky, please contact the Elk Grove Animal Shelter at (916) 687-3042 and refer to him by his ID #: A050126.

Posted 8-21-24

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Concord, CA

"Lucky!" Are you looking for a loving companion? Look no further! Lucky is a 4-year-old neutered male German Shepherd with a heart full of love to give. He is incredibly friendly and well-mannered, making him a great companion. Lucky also adores the company of other dogs and he plays with the neighborhood dogs at the local park. (Click here for a video.) But what truly sets Lucky apart is his intelligence and human-like demeanor. He's smart beyond belief, and his ability to connect with people is truly remarkable.

Please click here for a video of Lucky that shows what an easy-going and personable dog he is.

Lucky initially exhibited separation anxiety, but it has improved considerably and his foster caretaker can now leave him alone for short periods of time without any problem.  Still, Lucky will do best in a home where he is not left alone for long periods. When accompanied by a human, he is easy to care for and has a calm demeanor. Lucky began training to help with his separation anxiety Aug. 2 with Trish King, a well known dog behaviorist.

Underdog Rescue rescued Lucky from the animal shelter in Martinez, CA, and he was welcomed into a foster home. However, the foster caretaker was called to military duty and Lucky is now with her aunt--who has heart trouble and isn't able to walk him! A shelter volunteer (Debbie) is walking Lucky three times a week but it’s simply not enough and it’s hard on the aunt. Further, she will be moving from her house soon and won't be able to foster Lucky after that.

Lucky says thank you for considering him as your next pet!

Lucky is located in Concord.

If you'd like to know more about Lucky please call or text Debbie Rodriguez at 925-933-4842. Together we can make a difference in the life of this extraordinary dog.

Posted 8-4-24; updated 8-17-24

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Sacramento, CA

"Remmy" is an approx. 60-lb, 4-yo (February 2024) intact female GSD/Husky who is happy, playful and sweet. Remmy is healthy and up-to-date on her rabies & distemper/parvo vaccinations (both good thru 4-5-27).

Remmy is friendly with strangers, both inside the house and beyond. It’s unknown how Remmy is with young children, but given her sweet temperament, it’s almost a certainty she’ll be good with kids. She loves to cuddle!

Remmy is good with other dogs, and did well with a cat who she was around.

Remmy is housetrained and crate trained. Her foster caretakers keep her in a crate when they are away from the house, and also crate her at night.

Remmy received some basic obedience training and can perform some tricks like “play dead.” Remmy pulls somewhat when being walked on leash, however she is not reactive towards other dogs who she sees on walks.

Remmy rides OK in a vehicle. She loves to play with toys (see video elsewhere on this page).

Remmy was adopted when she was about 1½ yrs old. Her person, who is the son of her present caretakers, recently underwent some life changes forced him to give up Remmy so his parents took her in temporarily in February, They are now seeking a permanent home for her.

Remmy Is located in Sacramento near Sac State. There is no adoption fee for Remmy, but whoever adopts her must get her spayed within 90 days of adoption. A $300 refundable spay deposit will be required, which will be refunded once Remmy’s adopter provides evidence of her spay surgery. This will all be in writing.

Please contact Estella Cervantez at ecervantez75@gmail.com or 916-576-9610.

Posted 4-24-24

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Reno, NV

"Akela" is an approx 6-7 yo spayed female GSD mix who is a real sweetheart. She has been to a vet and she appears to be in good health.

This poor girl was a stray on the streets for months before she was traumatically chased and caught and brought to the shelter. She is fearful of strangers, shy and reserved when in public.

Akela is cautious to stimulation and doesn't play with toys but is very food/treat motivated. She typically relaxes around the house and occasionally will engage in play with her new owner who adopted her from the shelter and has bonded with him. Akela gets along nicely with his male Therapy Dog.

Akela would make a great buddy for an active senior.  She is a wonderful sweet companion but is having a tough time learning to be house trained. She will go out for walks but still comes in and relieves herself. She is just used to going outside and will need some time and patience in a new home. A nice back yard would be helpful, with 6' fencing.

Akela's owner is disabled and has health issues and cannot keep her. He is terribly heartbroken that he has to give her up as he has never given up on an animal in his life.

Akela would be very happy in a new home that has a calm environment and no children. She needs someone with experience and who would be around a lot to help her rehabilitate and blossom into the happy dog she should be. Please help this sweetheart find a loving home.

If you are interested in helping Akela, please visit http://www.LakeTahoeWolfRescue.com, go to the page WANT TO ADOPT? and follow the directions. Contact is PamelaJoWolflady2@sbcglobal.net.

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Fallon, NV

"Duff" is an approx 8-yo male GSD available for adoption from the animal shelter in Fallon, NV. Poor Duff has been at the shelter since July 20, 2021, when he was brought in as a stray.

Duff is very friendly with people, but the shelter feels he would do best as an only dog. [Note from GSRSV: he'd likely do fine w/ a medium to large female dog.]

A vet diagnosed Duff w/ Degenerative Myelopathy (DM, which is a non-painful disease of the spinal cord that will eventually cause Duff to be unable to walk. However, diagnosing DM is not a precise science and it's possible that Duff just has hip issues. Either way, he's not 100% in the rear end so whoever adopts Duff should expect some deterioration in his mobility and be prepared to help him out with that. (Wheel carts can really help dogs with DM.)

If you're interested in learning more about Duff, please contact the City of Fallon Animal Shelter at (775) 423-2282.

Posted 11-29-21
 

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Fresno, CA

"Sasha" is a beautiful approx 5-yo spayed female GSD who is loving, playful and somewhat alpha.

Sasha is healthy and current on her rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations.

Sasha initially barks at strangers who come into the house, but once they are introduced is very friendly. She’s also friendly with people she meets beyond her own territory.

Sasha is great with young children; her people have kids over often and she plays gently with them and loves attention. She waits patiently for treats and takes them gently from hand.

Sasha has only been around the dogs in her current home since her people took her in back in June and has not done well with them. She gets jealous easily when the other dogs receive attention and drives them away.

Sasha does NOT get along with cats, so a home WITHOUT CATS is in order.

Sasha’s people keep her outside primarily, so they can’t say definitively if she’s housetrained. However, they have had her inside on a few occasions for 2-4 hours and she did not have any accidents during those times.

Sasha likely received some obedience training previously as she sits and shakes her paw on command. She walks well on leash without distractions, and when she sees other dogs when she is on a walk she only wants to check them out—she doesn’t go ballistic.

Sasha rides well in a car. She likes squeaky toys. It’s unknown if she’s a swimmer.

Sasha’s people found her as a stray in June 2021 and were unable to find her owner. They decided to keep her and had her spayed in August. Unfortunately, Sasha is very jealous of the existing dogs in her home which has led to altercations. Regretfully, her people are seeking a new home for her.

Sasha Is located in Fresno. Her adoption fee is $100.

Please contact Rebecca Hoffman at beckyhearts@gmail.com or 559-824-2110.

Posted 11-14-21