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Southern California German Shepherd Rescue
SCGSR is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, providing spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homing German shepherds and other pets in Southern California. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are funded through tax-deductible donations from adopters and individuals like you who care about the fate of these neglected companion animals. SCGSR specializes in helping ill and unadoptable abandoned pets regain their health and placing them into caring, loving forever homes. Together, we can envision a day when companion animals will no longer face inhumane treatment, abandonment or perish in shelters.


01.16.12: Titan needed us and how could we say no? To say no would have meant death - his owner was going to euthanize him. Sold on Craigslist, the person who purchased Titan was horrified by his condition and didn't have the heart to walk away. But Titan's new family didn't have the resources to help him beat a terrible skin infection. Even though times are tough SCGSR volunteers couldn't say no to helping this sad and beautiful 9 month old puppy, who looks like a 10 year old he is so ill. Titan's blood dripped on the sidewalk and soaked the t-shirt he had on as we spoke to his tearful owner whose only options were SCGSR or death for Titan. Volunteers have taken Titan under their wing and after two days he is already starting to feel better.

Your support is what makes rescue possible. We will post photos of Titan as he improves and you will see him on our Facebook page. Dog and people friendly, quiet, loving and easily trainable, one day very soon Titan will be the love of an adopter's life.

Our special plea to you is not for money. Dogs like Titan do need vet care, antibiotics, special food and most of all a low stress foster home where they can feel like part of a family. Our special plea to you today is to consider bringing a foster dog into your family and helping us find loving homes. Bring joy to an abandoned animal, and bring joy to your family by helping another living creature. Each foster home opens up the possibility for SCGSR to save another life like Titan's. Email Marcy today for information on fostering. Click on Titan's photo for more photos. Photobucket


How to choose your new best friend!. Visit our FAQ page for more information! Answers to your frequently asked questions!

Adopt this special puppy! This is Rosie, rescued 06.29.11 by SCGSR. Rosie was adopted but developed distemper and came back to us. She survived unlike most (distemper has a 10 percent survival rate), because she has a strong heart and the will to live. She is a very happy, active youngster, well trained and loving. Rosie is used to being around all kinds of animals, even people children! She is petite and gorgeous with her long, fantastically colored coat. She is so excited waiting to meet her forever family! Apply today to meet our Rosie!

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Who's the Boss? Formal training can benefit every dog owner.
Every dog owner can benefit from formal training, not just owners with dogs who are out of control. SCGSR's preferred trainer, Chris Moredock, will bring harmony to your home! Chris will do telephone consultations, gives discounts to SCGSR adopting families and fostering volunteers, and holds free group training classes on Saturdays. What's your excuse for that barking, lunging dog who won't listen to a word you say? Call Chris today at 1.858.274.0268!

Ustream.tvVisit SCGSR's Live Rescue Cam on Ustream! Join our online community and see what rescue is all about. Live Rescue Cam. And be sure to visit our online community on Yuku.com for Cooking with Canines, Puppies and Dogs Needing Help, In Loving Memory, Ways to Help, and much more!

Learn how Yukon overcame mobility issuesYukon's "Never Give Up" Story
Read about Yukon's journey and find useful information to help your dog with mobility issues. Learn how one loving family dealt with extending the length and quality of life for their beautiful, brave companion, Yukon.


DOUBLE DONATION CAMPAINGN STARTS 11.02.11! Thanks to two generous donors, your donations will be matched up to a total of $5000!!! Win fantastic prizes, including a new Kindle Fire!

Doggies need a bath? Visit Barkindales Dog Wash!
Barkindales is a supporter of SCGSR and you can get your best friend squeaky clean and shop the Barkindales' Boutique! We will see you there!

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Thinking about doggie daycare? Visit Puptown Doggy Day Care!
Puptown is a supporter of SCGSR and you will find many of our adopted dogs there daily, having a great time socializing and burning up all that wonderful energy!

You need a dog trainer and we have one! Chris Moredock has solved problems for SCGSR since 2006, and he boards dogs too! Call or email Chris today and get yourself some expert training! Phone: 1.858.274.0268, or email Chris. Please mention if you adopted your dog through SCGSR.


Have your own calendar model? Have fantastic portraits done by our 2011 calendar photographers, Oh My Dog Photography! Tell them SCGSR sent you!


Explore the Alexander Technique with SCGSR friend Alex Watts and sign up for lessons today!

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