Southern California German Shepherd Rescue

Welcome to Southern California German Shepherd Rescue

SCGSR is a 501(c)3 Charity, EIN: 20-5500458 – Donate with Confidence.

Founded in August 2006, SCGSR consists of a dedicated team of volunteers. SCGSR rescues, rehabilitates, provides spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homes pets in Southern California. SCGSR has rescued and placed over 900 animals. Our rescues include German Shepherds, Great Danes, Poodles, many mixed breeds, cats and kittens, a chicken, and even a boa constrictor.

SCGSR specializes in helping ill and unadoptable abandoned pets regain their health and placing them in caring, loving forever homes. Together, we can envision a day when companion animals will no longer face inhumane treatment, abandonment or perish in shelters. Visit just some of our more remarkable rescues here. For more information visit our About page.

Latest News and Updates.

 

George Needs Your Help!

This darling, friendly, hugable and stoic young boy was hit by a car and then picked up by animal control.  He has been living with two broken hips for weeks, and the leg with the first break has atrophied.  Today, 5.10.18, George will have surgery to fix that hip.  He...

 

Buddy Rescued!

Buddy came to SCGSR from the shelter, where he was turned in because his owners thought he had parvo. Fortunately Buddy didn’t have parvo, he had all the typical puppy issues which were left untreated. He’s on his way to glowing good health now. Puppies require CARE and care costs...

 

Dixie Adopted!

Dixie has found her loving forever home! We’re so happy for her and her new family!

 

Rex Adopted!

Congratulations to our beautiful boy Rex and his new furever family! Rex was adopted 5.7.18!

 

Maya Adopted 05.06.18!

Sweet littl Maya found the perfect forever family! This little girl came to SCGSR from Tijuana with her sister. Have a wonderful life Maya, we were happy to help you find love!

 

Noah is Safe With SCGSR!

Welcome to Noah! Noah is a gorgeous youngster who was stuck in a far away (430 miles) shelter with little prospect of being adopted or rescued. Noah is showing some signs of pain in his back legs and will be getting a check up and x-rays tomorrow. As always, we’re...

 

Darling Dixie!

This sweet and shy 5 month old is looking for a forever home! Her SCGSR foster family has been introducing her to new faces and places and Dixie has gained a lot of confidence. She would love another dog in her home for a playmate!

 

Archer Adopted!

Our lovely boy has finally chosen his forever family, and did he ever choose right!

 

Help Senior Havasu Get the Vet Care he Needs!

Havasu is an 11 year old boy whose owner moved and didn’t take him along.  Luckily a friend of SCGSR took him in.  He hasn’t had the vet care a senior dog needs and SCGSR will be providing senior care through our vet to help Havasu get the best out...

 

Double your donation now, help save lives!

A generous donor has offered to double donations up to $2000, meaning $4000 to help SCGSR help dogs. Please donate today and help us reach our goal.

 

Maggie is adopted!

Our sweet Maggie has found her forever home! Smuggled across the U.S. border into San Diego, Maggie was confiscated by Animal Control along with her 6 week old sister Macie. Safe and happy, both are now in loving forever homes!

 

Rocket Adopted!

Our shy, darling little wannabe German Shepherd Rocket was adopted 01.05.18!