She loves her walks, being outside and also likes swimming so can be a little excitable when she thinks she is about to go out. She was in quite a sorry state but with time and patience they have got her to where she is today. Camy Lou is great with people but she suffers from toy aggression. She takes little notice of other dogs when out but she is very stick/toy orientated and will need to be muzzled when out to prevent any incidents. Camy Lou responds to basic commands and has a good recall unless she is distracted by a stick or toy. Her current owners love her dearly but are sadly unable to keep her as she attacked one of their other dogs, while in the home, because of a stick.
This gorgeous girl has a lot of love to give and would benefit from an experienced GSD owner with no other pets and no children. This beautiful little girl is 3 year old Lulu who is fully vaccinated and micro-chipped and spayed and currently in foster. She has previously lived with children and is ok with most dogs but cannot tolerate small ones and definitely no cats. She is fully house trained but will require further training as she will pull on the lead and needs to learn a few manners. She suffers with dust and food allergies and is currently on medication and a special diet for this; she is currently insured and this is transferrable. She will require a firm handler who can provide her with the guidance and socialization she requires as well as the care needed with her allergy.
A lovely girl who needs a chance to enjoy another loving home. Many of these rescues and shelters receive their dogs from owner surrenders and the streets. Some German Shepherd rescues in Michigan are strays, abandoned dogs, homeless, or abused dogs. Since they are a large dog breed, many dog owners find it difficult to care for this type of dog.
All of these factors important to keep in mind before choosing to adopt a German Shepherd rescue. Without further ado, here is our list of the 6 best German Shepherd rescues in Michigan. This lovely girl is 4 year old Zoey who is in need of a new home. She is so eager to please, our assessor took her out and found she would not stray far and came back immediately, excellent obedience.
She loves to play with her ball, has no food aggression, sleeps in her crate and travels well. She is no longer up to date with her vaccinations and has not been spayed or micro-chipped. Try to recall, keeping a pet is a massive responsibility that ought to never be disregarded. With the right training strategies, you are likely to have a really good pet and a loyal companion. Again, it's strictly sensible to adopt a dog in childhood that would be far simpler than you do orientation.
This dog is quite lazy and requires less volume of exercise. Little dogs are ideal for adoption when looking at the older and invalid. Most retired dogs just have a couple of years old life left, jointly with old age difficulties, or any injuries. Just by adding in the neighborhood zip code and selecting a dog breed in the drop-down menu you'll be capable of seeing the available dogs and puppies in your location. For over 15 years, Coastal German Shepherd Rescue, a non-profit 5013 public charity based in Orange County, has been dedicated to caring for and finding loving homes for abandoned dogs. We save the unwanted seniors, the discarded dogs who need medical care, and so many more.
This lovely boy is 2 year old Gandalf also known as G Bear. He is up to date with vaccinations, neutered and micro-chipped. He has unfortunately been diagnosed with hip dysplasia but thanks to his good muscle tone the vet has advised he does not require an operation; the current pet insurance is transferrable. He will suit an experienced owner who will understand his behaviour and provide him with the guidance and manners he requires. Each dog applying to our program is evaluated for temperament and behavioral information. All accepted dogs are spayed or neutered, updated on vaccinations, and receive essential medical care.
Then the dogs are placed into GSRNE foster homes, while they await new homes. Finally, each dog is carefully placed in a loving home with a family that matches that dog's temperament, activity level and needs. They place rescued cats and dogs in foster care with their Michigan volunteers as they search for permanent homes.
In addition, All About Animals evaluates adoption applications on a best-match basis. This means that even though you apply early, you may not adopt a pet as quickly. They try to match all their dogs, especially German Shepherds, with someone who lives a similar lifestyle. This beautiful boy is 4 year old Theo who will need an experienced owner to provide him with time for exercise and socialisation. He currently lives with another dog and children but would now be best placed with much older teenagers. Although he lives with another dog and gets on well with her, he does not like other dogs when out.
He requires a home with GSD experience who will guide and stimulate him, in return you will have a fabulous loving dog. He currently lives in a barn but is chained up as he keeps escaping and has killed the neighbours prize chickens. The neighbours have threatened legal action if Bruno is not re-homed soon.
While chained Bruno shows aggression and will nip, but when off the chain he is a completely different character and is very friendly. He responded to simple commands and took treats from our assessor. We are unsure if he is house trained but he does not mess in his barn.
He is not currently walked and so will need some lead training. He shows no aggression when allowed to be free and will make a great addition to the right home. This young man just needs a chance to be a pet rather than a yard dog.
PLEASE do some research about dogs in general and German Shepherds in particular before deciding you want one. All puppies are cute and lovable but if you don't understand the history & purpose of the breed, you won't be prepared for the reality of a German Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup. They are known worldwide for their unmatched loyalty, their endless courage and stamina, and their devotion to their family. BUT they are a remarkably intelligent dog that require a calm consistent leader to teach them manners and we have to EARN that loyalty we all desire. Their original purpose was to provide protection to herds of sheep.
They are naturally protective and also driven to "herd". As puppies, they are rough, very high drive, nipping little alligators. Chasing anything is FUN and many Shepherds are "prey" driven which means, cats and rabbits and birds are all "fair game" to your puppy.
You MUST be prepared to accept the challenge that a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup will provide you with or please don't apply for one. A dog should be for LIFE, and all family members should be onboard with expectations of acceptable behavior and responsibility. We can offer guidance and direction but be prepared to engage the support of a professional trainer if you are new to owning a Shepherd or Shepherd cross pup or adult. The amount of effort a person puts into any dog or pup will determine the outcome of owning one of these amazing animals. Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue is a 5013 non-profit organization. We are a breed-specific group dedicated to the rescue of German Shepherd Dogs ; and do not knowingly accept mixed-breed dogs into our program.
Our GSDs are obtained from public shelters where they are scheduled to be euthanized or they are given to us directly by their owners. All dogs receive the necessary health care, including spaying/neutering and are micro-chipped and then are placed in a foster home until they are adopted. Our dogs are guaranteed a place in our organization throughout their life. This lovely dog is 8 years young Buddy who is entire and vaccinations are overdue. He currently lives with a family, a cat, loves to play with other dogs in the park and previously lived with dogs in a former home. The family are no longer able to keep Buddy due to his food aggression and behaviour towards various members of the family.
However, our assessor found him to be a lovely, friendly dog who was energetic and this was no doubt due to not getting enough exercise or stimulation. In the right home he would make a fabulous addition and would suit an active family preferably with older children due to his excitable nature. This poor little sad girl is 3 year old Shiloh who is up to date with her vaccinations, is micro-chipped and spayed. Although she currently lives with 3 other dogs, she is not happy in their company and has been fighting with them so is desperately in need of a home as an only dog/pet.
She is a very nervous young dog and takes time to settle when visitors arrive but is exceedingly affectionate to her people. She is in desperate need of a home where the new owner will preferably not have any other pets or young children and will be able to devote the time and dedication to this very loving dog. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and heartworm free by the time they are re-homed. She is a somewhat anxious girl that can be reactive to new people, new dogs or new situations. Her current family adore her and have done much work with her to curb her anxiety. Unfortunately, with young children, their home is just too busy for a dog like Penny to thrive in so they are reluctantly letting us find her the perfect home!
Penny loves "her" people and would be happiest in a quieter home. Fully house and crate trained, Penny is a wonderful companion. She is clever and devoted and would be a perfect companion for a retired or semi-retired single or couple that would enjoy the company & protection she will provide. We are in urgent need of one or two foster homes for two dogs in our care, Kimber & Allie.
Kimber is a 3 year old female Shepherd/Malinois cross, happy & energetic. Allie is a 9 year old female Shepherd cross, happy but less active. They can go together to one foster home or can be split up.
Both are housetrained and know and respond well to basic commands. These girls have a high chase/prey drive so a home without cats or small animals is necessary. Kimber has a foster home available mid September so we only need a temporary place for her. K-9 Strays takes in dogs from owner surrenders and county shelters' euthanasia list with a mission to give them a better second chance at life.
Furget Us Not Rescue's mission is to provide a haven and permanent home for companion pets who are found abandoned, rescued from shelters, and owner surrenders. They do this by providing owner education, compassionate care, and animal advocacy to save our companion dogs' lives. Stray and abandoned companion animals find sanctuary at Precious Pets Adoption League located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
This non-profit rescue uses its foster home network to rescue as many companion animals as possible in Michigan and surrounding states. The rescue takes in dogs and cats, gives them the necessary medical care, and re-homes them with loving families. Hello , My name is Barbara Keller and I am interested in the 5 month old or younger German Shepherd puppy for adoption . My husband and I have had three German Shepherds in the past and we love the breed .
Our last one passed away about 5 months ago and we miss him terribly . We would love another one because they are very loyal, affectionate , and intelligent and more. We live by our selves and love the wonderful company they are and we love to spoil our dog. We love to wrap their packages up and put them under the tree and watch them tare them apart . Toys , bones, food, new beds anything a dog might like. We have tried to adopt a German Shepherd for quite a few months now and we are not lucky enough I guess .
To adopt a forever friend, K-9 Strays encourages you to bring a filled out adoption application from their website in advance. This will make the process go faster when visiting the rescue. The rescue also encourages you to bring your family along if you live with them. For some dogs, you can leave with them on the same day.
Detroit Dog Rescue claims to be the first no-kill shelter in the city. The rescue was founded in 2012 and has committed itself as a canine companion rescue, rehabilitation, and placement facility. This dog rescue in Michigan has expanded its programs to include monthly low cost and free vaccination clinics. Since there are many dog breeds in their foster care system, you can easily find a German Shepherd in this rescue in Michigan.
He's currently living with different dogs although we are unsure how he'll react with cats. This lovely dog is nice-natured but also rather nervous. Just by adding in the local zip code and deciding on a dog breed from the drop-down menu. Layla is a lovely 2yr old bitch in desperate need of some love and attention. She was being kept in a run down, outside kennel with straw as her only comfort. She is very friendly and didn't bark once when we went to assess her, she was just glad of some attention.
She is quite underweight and has little muscle tone on her back end. This will improve once she is being fed and exercised more regularly. This young girl needs time, patience and most of all love to steer her back onto the road to good health. She would ideally suit an experienced owner without young children.
This lovely lad is 2 year old Tala who is up to date with his vaccinations and entire. He currently lives with children but would be best placed with much older, more experienced ones, loves to play with other dogs but a definite no to cats. Tala will need firm handling and will need to know who is the leader (certainly not him!), he would benefit from further training as he has not been allowed off lead.
He is housetrained, travels well and will make a fabulous dog in the right home where he will be stimulated and allowed the chance to have a good run out in the fields. Use the nationwide database of dogs looking for good homes below! Search by zip code to meet available dogs in your area. Please note, these dogs are from rescues and shelters nationwide and are not available through the ASPCA. If you live in New York City and are hoping to adopt from us, check out the dogs available at our Adoption Center. We have welcomed two new beautiful girls to MASR recently.
