NEWS:

Lately, we at the Rescue have received many emails with regards to the number of “non-shepherd” puppies in foster care. We hear over and over “Why aren’t you taking in more shepherds? Why do you have room for these mixed breed puppies, but not shepherds?” The sad situation is that we have families that step up to foster the puppies (and for that we are very grateful), but we have very few people who are willing to take a shepherd into their home. We have even found that most of the people who have adopted from the Rescue are not willing to take in another shepherd, and thereby give them a chance to find their forever home. We are in desperate need of individuals willing to take shepherds into their homes to foster! We turn away dogs everyday due to a lack of space for these beautiful dogs. If you have adopted a shepherd through our rescue, please consider fostering yourself….even one time. Please know that had some other kind soul not taken YOUR dog into their home, your beloved pet might be dead right now. In the meantime, we will continue to help these adorable mixed breed puppies who were facing euthanasia and we will rest easy at night knowing that we have done our part, with the help of wonderful foster homes, to find them terrific new families. Thank you.

MISSION STATEMENT:

To find loving homes for surrendered, abandoned or neglected dogs and puppies. Washington GSD Rescue hopes to ease the problem of the population overflow occuring in many of our shelters today. We educate the individual on the importance of sterilizing the pet and providing superior care.

We are composed of a network of foster families and are in need of finding more foster care providers with the time and commitment to provide care for these animals in transition. We also are in need of people to provide transportation for these animals. We are an all volunteer rescue.

ADOPT:

If you are interested in a dog, please fill out an Adoption Application. If you haven't heard from us for a few days, feel free to contact us.

FEES:

Fees vary, usually $65 and up for reimbursement of expenses. This may include, but not be limited to, spay/neuter and vaccinations, Xrays etc. Our adoption fees help to cover the adopted dog's expenses as well as help with the medical expenses incurred by other ill, injured, handicapped or aging rescue dogs. In addition, we require all adopters to have purchased a firm dog bed, provide supplements that may assist in the prevention of arthritis and enroll in specified obedience training (within 14 day).

VOLUNTEER:

If you are in the Puget Sound Area, please contact us at washingtonshepherds@yahoo.com. We monitor the email daily, so this is the fastest way to contact us.