Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: German Shepherd Rescue is an all-volunteer organization that takes German Shepherd Dogs and mixes from many places including shelters, Animal Cruelty, and owner surrenders. Each dog is placed in a volunteer's home where it is treated as their own until a qualified adoptive home is found. The foster home's role varies from housebreaking to emotional assurance and some obedience training. Adoptive homes are screened carefully to better match temperaments, personalities and lifestyles of the dog and owner and to ensure the remainder of the dog's life is happy and healthy. We have placed over 500 dogs since 1992.120 dogs were cared for in 1998 and 84 in 1999.Most of the dogs we care for require vaccinations, heartworm treatments, and spay/neutering. However, we also raise funds for expensive specialty surgeries (including ear, hip, etc) when a condition is discovered in a dog while in our care. Over 65% of our expenses are veterinary fees. The majority of our funds come from minimal adoption fees, public donations and fundraising activities. We support spay/neuter and the reduction of pet overpopulation.

Target demographics: Homeless German Shepherds

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 200 GSDs

Geographic areas served: NC, VA, & SC

Programs: rehabilitation, medical care, and foster homes