Shelter Listings
The following listings show available dogs from LOCAL caring shelters, humane societies, or other groups. These dogs are not part of the MAGSR program, but we list them because they are special and deserve a second look--and a second chance.
For more information on any of these dogs, please contact the listed party, not MAGSR.
If you are placing your dog in a new home please make sure the home he/she may go to is safe, loving, and dedicated. If contacted by anyone stating they are with any type of K9 department please contact your local police department K9 unit and inquire as to the reputation of that person/group/organization. Not all people using rank titles are indeed with a legitimate K9 unit and you could be placing your dog at risk.
I'm beautiful to look at
And wonderful to hold,
But please don't adopt me
If you wont keep me 'til I'm old.
Good things come to those who wait.
The saying really is true.
Just give me a chance to be a good dog,
And I'll never stop loving you.Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment. If you aren't prepared to work with your dog through the adjustment period and beyond, please look no further. If you wont keep your dog if you move or as your family grows, please look no further. If you aren't prepared to nurse your dog back to health if he gets ill or if she needs surgery, please look no further.
Rescue dogs have been through so much - dumped in shelters or found roaming the streets. They have been abandoned, neglected, starved and possibly physically abused. They need TIME, PATIENCE, UNDERSTANDING and LOVE in order to succeed in their new homes. Sometimes it may take several months for a rescue dog to make the adjustment to your home and family. If you aren't 100% committed to making this work with your new dog, then please don't adopt. Any adopter of a rescue dog who has been through the adjustment period can tell you its worth it. No dog is perfect….just like no human is perfect. Please don't expect too much too soon from your new dog. We want every adoption to be a successful one. That's why we are here to answer questions before and after each adoption, but we can't do it without your commitment. Thank you.
Rural Shelter Help - Pets in need of rescue/adoption at primarily rural Virginia shelters
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Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Contact: Adams County SPCA |
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Description: Oh, if a picture could say a thousand words ... it would start with "I (Bear) struck a very handsome pose in hopes that I will find a new family, I am very friendly, I know how to sit, I know how to give paw, I am a male German Shepherd about six years old ... the thousand words could go on, but what I really want to say is "I am sitting here waiting for someone to come and love me forever". I had been waiting for my owner to come for me, but I have given up hope on that. Life has its ups and downs and I am just hoping that mine will be looking brighter in the future.
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Sex: Male
Breed: GSD
Contact: Holly Brong - HSWC Breed Rescue Coordinator |
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UPDATE: Hello from the Humane Society of Washington County, Holly here. We are in need of your services again; we have a 3 year old male Shepherd at our shelter right now that I would like to see go to rescue. He is very sweet and loves everyone. We think he may have something wrong with either his hips or his back. He move just fine, runs and plays like every other dog, however when you touch his back end he acts like it hurts him. We started our behavior assessment but stopped after some of the handling; he never got aggressive or mean, he would just move so that we didn’t fool with his back end. He is a very nice dog and with a little help could be a great companion for some one. Here is a picture of “Chilli”.
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Sex: Male
Breed: GSD Contact: Joanne at lastdarkhorse@aol.com |
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Description: All too often for shelter dogs, days lead into months lead into years...the metal bars which confine these hidden treasures become their only vision, and the hope which once rushed through their hearts as people approached, eventually dies... Such is the story of Natalie and Cole, mother and son Shepherds who lost their way two years ago and wandered together looking for the people they had so loyally loved. They never found them. No one ever came looking... |
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Sex: Male Contact: Halifax County Humane Society - South Boston, VA
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Description: Poor Felix has had a hard life. His previous owner gave him no vet care at all, even after he had been injured. He has been shot, had 2 broken back legs, but remains the sweetest boy.
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Sex: Male Contact: Kim Engst Delaware SPCA
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Description: We recently had an owner surrender 2 gsd. One is 1 yr old intact male named Grizzy. He is a big dog, very run aggressive, but great out of his run. We have contacted the local police to look at him, have not heard back yet. He is heartworm negative, current on rabies, Distemper and bordetella. Grizzy will be neutered before he leaves as well as microchipped. His owners reported that he is good with kids and cats, but nervous with other dogs, although he lived with the female.
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JAKE 9 Now with VGSR Sex: Male Contact: Virginia German Shepherd Rescue |
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Description: Jake was adopted from us two years ago, but his family must find him a new home because of changes in their living situation. Jake is absolutely a gorgeous, beautiful boy who is a 112-pound love. His family is just devastated at the thought of giving him up, but want the best for Jake. His ideal home will include experienced Shepherd folks who adore dogs, and don't mind shedding 24/7, and someone who thinks the best things in life come in white packages. Jake has been living with four teenagers, but he came originally from a home with a younger child and was quite appropriate with his behaviour there, too. Please, help us place Jake! Here is what his human mom wrote to me: "walks well on a leash, knows commands such as sit, heel, lay down. He does not know how to maneuver stairs (a few steps are fine, but a staircase is out of the question - he freaks out). He loves to ride in the car. He is good with older children and cats, but does not like small dogs (he gets very agitated around small dogs, not sure why). Small children make him nervous particularly when they try to touch his tail or face. He loves to go on long walks and loves to romp in the backyard. He does not like yelling, loud noises (fireworks) and vacuum cleaners. His favorite treats are hot dogs." |
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| JAKE NOW WITH CHICAGOLAND SHEPHERD RESCUE Sex: Male
Breed: GSD NOW WITH CHICAGOLAND SHEPHERD RESCUE |
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Description: He has been temperament tested by a local rescue group and this is what they said:
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Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
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Description: Hey there my name is Jazz. I am a female German Shepherd about 5 - 6 years old. I was found as a stray with my friend Jewel and wouldn't ya know it ... no one has come looking for either one of us. Being stuck in a kennel is not exactly what we had in mind, truth be known, it's no fun at all. I would much rather be out in this beautiful weather taking walks and just having a good time. I am a very well behaved, gorgeous (so the guys tell me) young lady and I am keeping my paws crossed that some wonderful family will come through those doors real soon and take me home with them. Could that family be you????
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Sex: Female
Breed: GSD
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Description: Hi there, my name is Jewel. I am a German Shepherd about 4 years old and was brought in as a stray with Jazz (No, you are not seeing double, we look like twins). We used to like to play tricks on the young fellows and switch dates ... Hee hee that was soo much fun!! We've outgrown that kind of behavior, darnit. I am now very well mannered, cheerful and hoping to find a new home soon. It is not fun just sitting in a kennel. I like to get out and go for walks and just spend time with my family ... well if I had one. Please think about adding me as a new member of your family.
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KOJAK GOING TO VGSR Sex: Male Contact Email: contact@shepherdrescue.org Contact Phone: 703-435-2840
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Description: Kojak (A121478) and Whisper (A133761) are just two of the reasons I love dogs. These boys have every reason in the world to dislike and mistrust people, but they don't. They have let bygones be bygones and they are looking forward, NOT dwelling in the past. You see, their cowardly owner moved out and left these two sweet boys to fend for themselves in the backyard. I know.I was appalled too. It's not like they could pick up a phone and call for help, or run to the ATM for some money to go get some food. Gosh they couldn't even let themselves inside to get out of any bad weather they had to endure for two weeks since they were abandoned. Folks it is NEVER acceptable to abandon animals like that. Well, enough about the crummy hand their former owner dealt them. Let's talk about how GREAT these boys are! First Kojak...German Shepherds are my breed. I just love them! (I'm the proud mom of two shelter shepherds myself!) They are so smart and handsome and loving and loyal. Mr. Kojak is no exception to this rule. He loves to be pet (and complimented on how handsome he is!) He knows sit AND paw AND walks well on leash. He needs to gain about 20 lbs, though, to get his classic shepherd shape back! "What's up with his ear?" you ask? It looks like an untreated hematoma, also referred to as "cauliflower ear". My female shepherd has one. She's had it ever since we adopted her at age 6 - and she's now 14 - it never caused her a problem. You can learn more about the condition here: What is a hematoma? Come on, folks. I promised Kojak I would try to find him a new loving home where he'd NEVER be abandoned again!! Please stop in and meet him! We're open late on Wednesdays...so you can't use "work" as an excuse! Oh don't forget to CHECK OUT THE VIDEO of Kojak in action with Whisper. They are best buddies. THANK YOU!! Why not come and take a look at all of our wonderful pets...you never know what treasure you might find. Hours of Operation
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Sex: Female Contact: Bright Star GSD Rescue - Rochester, NY
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Description: Kora has gone into foster with the Bright Start GSD Rescue based in Buffalo and Rochester NY. To find out more info about Kora, please contact the website: Bright Star GSD Rescue |
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LADY URGENT Sex:
Female Contact: Sue Cook at Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, Wellsboro PA
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| Description: We have a situation here and are not sure what to do. We rescued 3 dogs about 2 months ago from our local SPCA...they have now adopted a high euthanasia rate and the 3 were set to be put down later that day. One is a German Shepherd (I don't THINK she is purebred). Anyhow, we have been housing the 3 dogs at a local boarding kennel. It seems that Lady (the shepherd) has become quite destructive and is starting to destroy the chainlink fence, etc. The kennel owner cannot put up with much more of this. She is not becoming mean or detstructive to people.
Lady is about 5, she is a very nice dog (not too keen around cats) and the woman's heart is breaking because she knows it's not fair to her to have to put up with this destruction. Yet she knows it's not Lady's fault. She has been kenneled since December 28th, when she was brought in as a stray to the SPCA. You can hardly blame her for getting really restless!
Is there any way you can help us? Our foster homes are full, and our only other option will be to take her back to the local SPCA, where we know what will most likely happen.
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Female Contact: Kristy Horrocks OR The Humane Society of Calvert County
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| Description: Lady Lu was rescued by the Humane Society of Calvert County from a local kill shelter. She is a very sweet girl. She does not particularly like other dogs or cats, so we recommend that she be the only pet in the house. She does like children. We have found out that she is very fearful of most men, we are not sure what has happened in her past to make her like this, but she is going to need a family dedicated to help her through her fear. She really hates living in the kennel, and would love to find a foster home but ultimately a forever home! Please come see Lady Lu, I promise you will love her as much as we do!
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Sex: Male Contact: Taylor County Humane Society, Grafton, WV
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Description: Luke came into the shelter on Sunday. Looks like a pure bred long hair GSD. He's a little over 1 yr. old. Owner surrender because he barked too much in his kennel. He's pretty skinny under all that hair and very muddy & stinky but will be gorgeous once he's cleaned up. He's had no obedience training but isn't too hard to handle especially considering he's been penned up for 3 months 24/7. He used to run loose and the neighbors complained (can't blame them) so they put him in a pen and that was how he has been living for 3 months. He hasn't shown any aggression to dogs inthe other kennels but we haven't "tested" him with anybody yet. I did give him dhlpp, nasal bordetella and drontal and he was fine for all that. Very food motivated but needs to learn how to be gentle. |
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Female Contact:The Tri-County Animal Shelter |
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43915- Maggie is a black and tan female German Shepherd Dog mix. She is approximately 11 months old. Maggie will need someone with breed knowledge. Maggie will be supervisor approval. Maggie is high energy and will need a family to help her burn off that energy.
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Sex: Female
Breed: GSD mix
Contact:
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Rescue Incorporated - Maryland Line, MD |
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Description: Marcy does not make a great first impression. She has some typical shepherd temperament and is a little reserved at first. If you give her time, and get to meet the real Marcy, she is affectionate and loves to play ball. If you have the patience to give Marcy a chance to let her "shining" self show, you will have a great companion.
Click here to find out more about Marcy.
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Sex: Female Contact: Linda at: linda13@neo.rr.com
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Description: Marie
was found as a stray and taken in by a volunteer before going to
the pound. She is friendly and sweet and up to date on all
her shots. She is waiting for a good home.
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Sex:Female
Breed: GSD Contact: Joanne at lastdarkhorse@aol.com |
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Description: All too often for shelter dogs, days lead into months lead into years...the metal bars which confine these hidden treasures become their only vision, and the hope which once rushed through their hearts as people approached, eventually dies... Such is the story of Natalie and Cole, mother and son Shepherds who lost their way two years ago and wandered together looking for the people they had so loyally loved. They never found them. No one ever came looking... |
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Sex: Male Contact: Huntingdon County Humane Society - Huntingdon, PA
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Description: Hi, folks. My name's Phoenix. Well, at least that's what the shelter staff have named me. It's the same old story: dog is wandering around a stranger's yard, not wearing ID. Good samaritan brings dog to shelter and has no idea where the dog came from. Well, that's all about to change for me because the shelter microchips all of the dogs that come from here. So I will NEVER be untraceable again! I just got neutered and updated on my vaccinations, too. It's estimated that I'm about 2 years old. I'm about 65 pounds and have a tall, lanky build. I love meeting new friends, so stop by to see what a nice boy I am and how you could add me to your family! Huntingdon County Humane Society Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The shelter is closed on Wednesday and Sunday, and most holidays. If you are interested in adopting and the hours are not within your schedule, please contact us and we can make special arrangements!
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Sex: Female Contact: Kim Engst
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Description: The female is Poppy, she is black, intact current on vaccines and heartworm negative. She is run aggressive. She is 2 years old.She does not like cats, but is god with kids and dogs. She will be spayed before she leaves here as well as microchipped. We do have a pull fee of 50.00 for rescue dogs. Both dogs are nice out of the runs, we feel that a rescue would be in thier best interest, putting them in a knowledgeable home would be ideal for them, thats why I am contacting you. Thank you so much for your time.
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Female OR The Humane Society of Kent County
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| Description: "Princess" is a 7 month old female GSD. She is really sweet, alert, learning new things every day. She appears to be housebroken and is current on all her shots. She is good with other dogs too. What a great first pet for some lucky family. id# 20080355 |
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Sex: Male Contact: Worcester County Humane Society Ocean City, MD
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Description: Shawnee is a darling boy who doesn't show his age. He is gentle on walks and has a readiness to please. It breaks my heart that he has been at our shelter too long- we are no-kill and he has been overlooked for because of his age. |
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Sex: Female
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Description: I was working with someone regarding another chained dog when her uncle decided to release his chained dog. She is a spayed shephard collie mix and her name is Summer. She was adopted from the Hanover SPCA 10 years ago and has lived chained outside ever since. She did own three kids and loved them dearly. She is not good with other dogs ( probably from not being socialized). She is housebroken and loves being inside. She can clear a 4 foot fence but not a 6 foot fence. The owner prefers his drugs and alcohol to his children or pets and gets quite belligerant while high. He has moved out of his house but comes by to feed and water her. Summer deserves so much more than the life she has been dealt. I am over my limit and already have furkid that is dog aggressive. Can anyone help me? I'm going to get her on Sunday and have the owner sign a release form to DDB so she won't be an owner surrender to anyone. She'll just go from one rescue to another. I'll bring her to you. |
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Sex: All Females Pictured Contact: Lori @ lsalyer@4sw.us |
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Description: There are THREE German Shepherd girls (did not come in together) in desperate need of help at the Tazewell Co, VA shelter. If you can help one of these beautiful girls, please email Lori ASAP at lsalyer@4sw.us. The shelter is PACKED and they will need rescue fast!! Transport help is available! This gorgeous girl is tan with a black saddle and is only 1-2 yrs old. She is very friendly. Maybe a little something else mixed in there? Look at this beauty! Longer coated black and tan female, 9-12 months old. Very friendly. |
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Sex: Male
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Description: Whisper (A133761) and Kojak (A121478) can teach us all a thing or two about forgiveness. Despite being shamelessly abandoned by their former owner, their spirits were not broken and they hold no grudges against humans. Gosh, how many of us can say we'd have the same reaction if WE were abandoned and hurt like that?! While these two handsome boys were done wrong by humans, they're not going to let that get in their way of charming their way into a new, loving, FOREVER home, never to be abandoned again. Whisper...my sweet, sweet boy with the adorable ears and the biggest smile! He's got these big ol' ears that stick out to the side, kind of like a Corgi. He adores his big brother (they are kenneled together) and he loves people. Whisper is a smart boy - he too knows sit and paw. And while they have him at 8 years old - check out his head-shot (I know - he does belong in a calendar somewhere - he's gorgeous!) his teeth are beautiful! As with Kojak, I promised Whisper I would try to find him a new loving home where he will be a cherished member of the family! Please stop in and meet him - I promise you too will fall in love with him! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO of Whisper and his big brother. They win the award of "favorite shelter dogs" this week. THANK YOU!! Why not come and take a look at all of our wonderful pets...you never know what treasure you might find. Hours of Operation
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