German Shepherds come into rescue from many different sources, one being from families who are in uncertain circumstances, or those that didn't properly anticipate the impact a young German Shepherd would have on their lives when they purchased a puppy.

Life has thrown you a curve ball and you must surrender your German Shepherd. What now?

When you are ready, prepare a short biography for your dog. Take the best photos you possibly can. Email us the bio and photos, and email them to other rescue groups (you can check our links page for names of groups) and ask them to post your dog as a private party adoption. We will post your dog on our private party adoption page on our website with you as the contact. You know your dog best, and this way you'll be able to find him a new home where he'll be well loved. And he'll be spared the trauma of moving from home to shelter to rescue to new home, and much more likey to escape euthanization in a shelter.

Its best to be 100 percent truthful with potential adopters, or the dog may end up in a home where he will be in trouble in no time. Knowing the good and the bad helps us place dogs appropriately. If your dog hates cats, say so. Doesn't like kids? Say so. There are plenty of homes with neither kids or cats! Why are you surrendering the dog? Is the dog current on vaccinations and heartworm preventative? Is the dog spayed or neutered? Has the dog ever bitten anyone? Does the dog have any health problems? Is he currently being treated for them? Other details such as if the dog is housebroken, walks well on a leash, or has food aggression problems can be very helpful too.

If you absolutely cannot keep your German Shepherd, please email us a photo and description of the dog and its personality, and we will attempt to help you find a spot in a rescue where he will be safe. Its said that over 60 percent of animals entering shelters never come out again. Make every possible effort to get your dog into a new home or under the wing of a rescue organization.