Cash donations (via PayPal) are always needed and can be used towards veterinary services for the dogs, tags, and other costs regularly encountered by the rescue volunteers.

Ellie is a sweet girl looking for a new home. She will need a home with strong and consistent leadership. German Shepherds can be cautious when meeting new people and Ellie is no exception. She loves to swim and run and play with toys, ride in the car and is quite the frisbee dog! See our other dogs.

Beautiful Kali is now about 4 months old, super playful, lots of prey drive and high energy - as a puppy should be! Her megaesophagus seems to be quite mild, and she has easily settled into her eating "routine". Kali has even been sheep-herding several times and is a natural! Experienced gsd owners only. See our other dogs.

Laela is a loving, affectionate 9 year old purebred German shepherd. She is in great physical condition: perfect weight, lovely coat, and just had her teeth cleaned. Laela is very intelligent and learns new commands quickly.She would probably do best as an only dog in a calm, quiet home . See our other dogs.

Working together, we can all make a difference

There are a variety of ways that you can become involved with the Northwest German Shepherd Rescue. Our greatest need is always foster homes. If you, or someone you know, is able to foster a dog for one week or more, please let us know about you and your dog experience so that we can attempt to find a suitable foster for your household. The rescue provides food and medical for the dog while it is in foster care; you provide the love and secure environment until a permanent home can be found. Our volunteers do their utmost to evaluate the dogs and match them to the best available foster home to ensure a smooth transition between rescue and the forever  home. Learn more.

About the German Shepherd Dog

Intelligent, noble, athletic, strong and loyal are but a few of the many adjectives used to describe the German shepherd dog. Known for their ability to learn most any command and carry through with courage and confidence, German shepherds serve people in an amazing array of jobs. Guide dogs for the blind, service dogs, military dogs, bomb-sniffing and police dogs are among the more commonly held positions these regal dogs hold, and their athletic build and uncommon intelligence (ranking third among all breeds) suits them well in these areas. German shepherds are eager to please their handlers and highly focused on their job. A happy German shepherd is offered regular, consistent exercise and thrives with a job to complete. A combination of regular activity, consistent socializing and a calm, confident handler makes for a well-adjusted German shepherd who will make an unparalleled companion. Learn more.