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Maximilian, age 1 year, was living a hard life in Mexico. His owners no longer had the resources to feed him, so he came to GSROC. He is now in a GSROC foster home with several large dogs.   Max is a friendly guy and likes dogs both big and small.    He likes to play […]

Friendly and oh so handsome,  Buster wants a family of his very own.  He doesn’t think that’s too much to ask and we don’t either.  He likes other dogs and enjoys meeting people.  He is eager to learn all he can so he can make his people proud of him.  All he needs is a […]

Maizie came to GSROC when a breeder had too many puppies.  She is a happy, sweet and curious girl!

Luigi is an 8 week old puppy who came from a large litter. He is silly and happy and eager to make friends. Luigi was surrendered by a breeder who was not able to find him a home. We promised that we would ensure that Luigi would find a great family.

Acadia along with her siblings were found abandoned at a local reservoir.  A kind animal lover rescued them and brought them to safety. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a […]

Jolene and her 4 siblings need your help.  They were surrendered by a breeder who was unable to sell them and could no longer care for them.  GSROC heard of their plight and made room for them in our lifeboat.  These sweet puppies are friendly, playful and deserve a chance at a happy life. We […]

Tori arrived from a local shelter where she was facing a grim end.  GSROC heard of her plight and made room for her in our lifeboat.   She is a smaller girl who has some filling out to do.  She attended her first adoption event and impressed everyone with her sweet, polite nature.  She is extremely […]

Ladybug is a cute little girl who is looking for a family of her very own.  She has a very sweet nature and is friendly to all she meets.  She has just about mastered being housebroken and is ready and willing to learn other things. We want to find a home that is willing to […]

Duke is a gorgeous boy with blond GSD good looks.  He could be a doggy super model if given the chance. He is housebroken, likes children and other friendly dogs.  His family was heartbroken when their new landlord would not let him stay.   He lived with a small dog and an 8 year old child […]

Amy  is a member of our Little Women litter. She is now in a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with children and other dogs. She is busily working on her puppy social skills.  Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. […]

Meg is a member of our Little Women litter. Happy and playful, Meg is always ready to paly. She is now in a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with children and other dogs. Meg is having a blast playing with the kids in her foster home and is busily working on her […]

Beth  is a member of our Little Women litter.  Fun loving and affectionate, she loves to be around people and is busy working on  her puppy social skills.   She spends her day romping around and exploring her world. Please remember, while she is a sweet little cutie – she needs training to develop into the […]

Jo is a member of our Little Women litter.  She and her siblings have just arrived  She is a tiny little puppy who desperately needs a foster home.  Currently she is staying at our vet’s office, but that is no place for a sweet little girl like Jo.  Can you help? Please share her story […]

Oscar is a happy go lucky guy who is a mix of perhaps golden retriever and something happy and friendly.  He is currently 27 pounds and may remain on the smaller side.  Happy and playful, he likes other friendly dogs. He is in a GSROC foster home and proceeded to make friends with all the […]

Bella Notte is an affectionate girl who loves to meet new people.  She walks well on a leash and loves to get out for walks.  Bella knows her basic commands and gets along with other friendly dogs.  She is eager to start her new life with a family of her very own..   She likes to […]

Katie was found wandering the streets in a residential neighborhood.  She was thin and oh so thirsty in this heat!  Kind animal lovers stepped in and tried to find her family.  She had no microchip and no collar.  When efforts to find her family were unsuccessful, GSROC was contacted. This poor girl was covered with […]

Viceroy and Rosco are stunning 10-month-old brothers who came in rather shy but quickly learned how much fun it can be to have friends!  Their owner could no longer keep them due to housing issues, so they came to GSROC to start fresh. They are happy, playful and animated, but have not had formal training.  […]

Lexi likes people and large dogs.  She is housebroken and has had obedience training.  She has been in an adult home and has not been exposed to children, so an adult home or one with adult children would be best for her.   Lexi knows she is a special girl and will do best in a […]

Boulder is a curious boy who likes to have fun romping with his siblings.  Recently they discovered the doggy pool in the yard and are having a blast playing in the water.   He has a sweet, laid back temperment and is happy to just be with you. The puppies are now with a GSROC foster […]

Bryce is a sweet girl who is ready to find a family of her very own.  She is in a GSROC foster home awaiting adoption

Rock and his brothers have just arrived at GSROC and are ready to find their forever home.    He is a curious boy who likes to have fun romping with his siblings.  Recently they discovered the doggy pool in the yard and are having a blast playing in the water. The puppies are now with […]

Tank and his brothers have just arrived at GSROC and are ready to find their forever home.  Tank has a sweet, expressive face and loves to cuddle and be told how cute he is.   He is a curious boy who likes to have fun romping with his siblings.  Recently they discovered the doggy pool in […]

Brick and his brothers have just arrived at GSROC and are ready to find their forever home.  Brick is a fluffy, cuddly guy who is going to grow into a big guy when he gets older.   He is a curious boy who likes to have fun romping with his siblings.  Recently they discovered the doggy […]

Tule was found abandoned at a reservoir by a kind animal lover . Tule is sweet and cuddly. although she is reserved and a little shy when meeting new people. She likes to curl up at your feet. Her happy place is next to you. She is very food motivated and eager to learn. She […]

Kimi lost her home when the family determined the son was allergic to him.  GSROC stepped forward to ensure Kimi found a loving family. She is a happy, friendly girl who likes people and happily gives kisses to those she meets.  Kimi rides well in a car and is eager to find her forever home.  […]

2 year old Golden Girl was living on the streets, apparently thrown away by her owners. She was desperate for someone to save her. When GSROC heard of her plight, we made room for her in our lifeboat. Golden Girl is now in a GSROC foster home where she is busy making friends.  She has […]

Another jarring phenomenon is the number of litters of purebred German Shepherd puppies that are being surrendered by their owners. We receive at least one call per day about a litter that needs to be rescued from a shelter! We need resources and foster homes to help as many as possible.  Your tax-deductible donation in […]

This little guy came to GSROC from an overcrowded shelter along with his siblings.  Their owner turned them in due to lack of time for them.  GSROC is extremely full, but we knew that we couldn’t leave these pups without a lifeline.

Ida and Ian came to GSROC from an overcrowded shelter.  Their owner turned them in due to lack of time for them.  GSROC is extremely full, but we knew that we couldn’t leave these pups without a lifeline.

Ida and Ian came to GSROC from an overcrowded shelter.  Their owner turned them in due to lack of time for them.  GSROC is extremely full, but we knew that we couldn’t leave these pups without a lifeline.

Ingrid is a member of the same litter as Ivy.  The siblings play together and have a grand time! The puppies are now with a GSROC foster home where they are  being socialized with other dogs and people.  The are little puppies right now, but are destined to grow up to be very big dogs! […]

Isiah is a member of the same litter as Ivy.  The siblings play together and have a grand time! The puppies are now with a GSROC foster home where they are  being socialized with other dogs and people.  The are little puppies right now, but are destined to grow up to be very big dogs! […]

Ivy is a sweet little girl who loves to play with her siblings and just have a darn good time.  She has a sweet personality and is ready to be your very best friend. She is now with a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with other dogs and people.  Shee may be […]

This little cutie has just arrived at GSROC and is hoping to find a loving home.

Doogie is a cute little guy who is hoping to find a family of his very own.  He lost his home when the landlord found out about him and said he could not stay. He is now in a GSROC foster home where he is busy charming everyone with his sunny personality.  He is a […]

Monica  was used for breeding and then cast off when she was no longer needed.  She was facing a grim future on the streets of Mexico when GSROC became aware of her plight.  Monica is now safe in GSROC care.  She is spayed and healthy–no more litters for this sweet girl!  Monica is very sweet […]

Freya lost her home when her owner moved and couldn’t take her along. GSROC made room for her on our lifeboat.   Freya is a happy, friendly girl who likes people and loves to make friends with people she meets.  This girl seems to always have a doggy smile on her face. She knows her basic […]

Another dog losing her home due to the poor economy.  Her owner is forced to move and is unable to take Xena with her.  We stepped in to offer Xena a chance at a new life. Xena is a happy girl who likes people.  She gets excited to see people as she likes to socialize.  […]

This happy girl has lost her home and is ready to find a forever family.  She likes cats and is housebroken.  We are just getting to know her and will update her bio shortly.

This cute little guy has just arrived at GSROC.  When we learned that he was alone and no one had come to claim him, we rushed to save him.  He is a friendly guy who would love to be in a foster home. If you are interested in fostering or adopting him, please complete the […]

Asher is a friendly guy whose owner moved out of state and was unable to take him along.  He is now looking for a forever home.  Asher is housebroken and likes people. Asher lived with 3 cats in his former home and got along with them well.

Fun loving Ranger was found wandering in a neighborhood near the kennel.  After attempts  to find his family were unsuccessful, GSROC allowed him to be added to our lifeboat.   He likes other dogs and is always ready to play. Ranger is a young, energetic friendly kinda guy.  Have toys?  Ranger is ready to play.  Willing […]

Nadia is the last of this litter that arrived at GSROC.  She is in a GSROC foster home awaiting adoption .

Nigel and his siblings arrived at GSROC afraid and alone.  They had nowhere to go and were facing a grim end.   GSROC stepped in to give them a chance at a better  life.

Noah is a happy guy who gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home.  He is playful and curious as all puppies are.  He loves to snuggle and will happily stay by your side as long as you let him. Noah plays well by himself and enjoys zooms around the yard with […]

Nicolette is a 3 month old sibling of Noah. She was facing a grim future and GSROC stepped in to offer her a better life.

Nash and his siblings arrived at GSROC afraid and alone.  They had nowhere to go and were facing a grim end.   GSROC stepped in to give them a chance at a better  life.

Miss Coco’s family did not have the time and bandwidth to care for her.  They turned to GSROC for help. Miss Coco is with GSROC now and we are getting to know her. She likes people and does well with other friendly dogs. This girl loves to play in the water. She is still adjusting […]

Kai lost his home when his family moved and the landlord said he could not stay.  He is now with GSROC  hoping to find a new family to love.   He has met some of the dogs at GSROC and enjoyed playing with them. His family said he lived with a cat and had no issues […]

Roxy lost her home when her family had to move and could not take her along.  She is housebroken and likes people.    This poor girl has lost the only home she has known and understandably is confused about the change in her circumstances.  A quiet foster home would be so beneficial for her while […]

Cameo is Carlotta’s sister.   Playful and full of fun, she is hoping to become a member of a loving family.  Cameo is in a GSROC foster home and is busily making friends with the big dog there.  She loves to play and have a good time with him. Cameo is crate trained and enjoys sleeping […]

The breeder who had Carlotta was unable to sell her and this poor little girl was facing an unknown future.  GSROC stepped in to offer her a safe place while she looked for a forever home. She is now in a GSROC foster home where she is being well socialized with other dogs and people.  […]

Andy was found roaming a neighborhood.  When his owners were unable to be located, GSROC was contacted for help. We have made room for him in our lifeboat and are just getting to know him.   We have been told he is good with children and small dogs.  He loves to play ball and have a […]

Stella has been handed off to 3 different people in her short life.  First she was abandoned by her original owners and left in the care of a dog walker who found a home for her.  Unfortunately, the person who offered to take her was unable to keep her either.  GSROC has opened our liferaft […]

This sweet boy was picked up as a stray by animal control.  He had been hit by a car and he had a broken leg and his hip also was very painful.  Saxon’s sweet personality still shone through, even while he was experiencing considerable pain.  GSROC provided the needed surgery and Saxon has recovered.  He […]

Little Ava is fluffy, playful and sweet. She and her siblings were abandoned and left in a box outside of the shelter when it was closed. GSROC stepped in to save them. She is now with a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with other dogs and people.  She is a cute, cuddly little […]

Sweet and gentle Astrid has striking blue eyes and loves to play.  She and her siblings were abandoned and left in a box outside of the shelter when it was closed. GSROC stepped in to save them. She is now with a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with other dogs and people.  […]

Sweet and playful Austin is a fluffy ball of fun.  He has mastered potty training and is eager to learn new things  He loves to play with the other dogs in his foster home and likes to meet new people.  He is a friendly guy who loves to be the center of attention. He is […]

Zeus is a happy little puppy who loves children and other dogs.  It seems like he always has a smile on his face. Chock full of energy, Zeus loves toys and is always ready to play. He is in a GSROC foster home and he has already made friends with the other dog there.  As […]

Mojo (formerly Lobo) was tied up in a yard with no protection from elements. He was seriously injured when 2 dogs attacked him.  GSROC stepped in to save him and got him the treatment he needed.  He has recovered now and his injuries are hardly noticeable. Now he wants to find a family of his […]

9 month old Max is a happy, energetic puppy who landed in a shelter when his family decided they did not have the time for him. GSROC stepped in to offer him a chance at a better life.

Isabella is a happy, friendly girl who gets along with other friendly dogs.  Her family realized they did not have the energy to take on a puppy and asked GSROC for help.  We made room for her in our lifeboat. Isabells is always ready to play, this cute puppy loves her ball.   She is eager […]

Godiva has a smile and a wag for everyone she meets, Godiva was rescued from in overcrowded animal shelter.  She has some senior health issues but she is the sweetest girl you will ever meet!

Tessa is a little cutie.  Fluffy, and cuddly, she is hoping to find her forever home.   She loves other friendly dogs and is always ready to make friends.  Tessa knows how important it is to learn as much as she can, so she is busily learning her basic commands. She was very excited when she […]

Little Bohdi Bear was found in a field, covered with ticks and suffering from an animal bite.  How does a 6 week old puppy end up in such dire straits?   We have no idea, but once we heard of his plight, we rushed to save him. We are happy to say that he is fully […]

Jordie is rapidly becoming a volunteer favorite due to his sunny personality.   He likes people and approaches them politely.  Jordie is always ready to get outside and go for a walk.  He has good leash skills and accepts corrections easily. Jordie interacts easily with other friendly dogs and likes to play.  Jordie is hoping to […]

Annie is Alice’s sister.  Fun and bouncy, she is hoping to find her forever home. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a lifelong commitment and one that needs to be […]

Alice is one of Abigail’s puppies. She is happy, bouncy and ready to find her forever home. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a lifelong commitment and one that needs […]

Andy is one of the boys in Abigail’s litter. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a lifelong commitment and one that needs to be carefully thought out.  As cute as […]

Fluffy, cuddly and so cute, she is eager to start a new life.   We are just getting to know her and will update her bio soon.  Please check back for updates. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly […]

Another one of Meadow’s babies is Conner.  Like his siblings, this cutie is looking for a home of his very own. He is in a GSROC foster home where he is being socialized with other dogs, and recently attended his first adoption event.  Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, […]

Kharma is a happy-go-lucky pup who is the brother of Mimi and Kingston. At such a young age, he had already found himself in need of a safe and warm home. Luckily for him, a concerned family member stepped in to get the pups on the road to finding a happy home. We were fortunate […]

Kingston is a happy-go-lucky pup who is in a GSROC foster home and busy learning his puppy skills.  His foster mom reports he is eager to learn and has already mastered the sit command.  He is a busy guy who likes to snuggle, but usually is too busy to do it very much.  Kingston is […]

Dory is the sweetest little puppy you could ever meet!  She loves making new friends and discovering new things.  Dory came to GSROC as a stray puppy from Mexico. She is now in a GSROC foster home while she awaits adoption.  she has quickly made friends with the other dogs there.  Dory is growing rapidly […]

6-year-old Mason recently arrived from a shelter. Unfortunately, due to too many dogs and not enough folks looking to adopt, he ran out of time to find a family and he had to go. Luckily the shelter staff contacted us to see if we could help. They described him as a favorite of the staff […]

5-month-old Lucas ran out of time at a local shelter. He just arrived at GSROC and so far, we’ve learned that he is a typical spunky pup! He’ll be a big boy! Check back for more details as we learn more about this cute guy.

Tia is Thor’s sister.  Fluffy, cuddly and so cute, she is eager to start a new life.  She takes comfort in people she knows and is happy around dogs she knows.   She is more comfortable than some of her other littermates.  She has not been around children, so homes with very small children may not […]

Thor is a big fluffy puppy who is in desperate need of a foster home. He came to us very frightened of the world around him because he had not been properly socialized as a young puppy.  He is unsure of the change in his circumstances. Our volunteers have spent hours sitting with Thor helping […]

Mimi is a sweet, girl who always wants to know what’s going on around her.  She is very smart a and likes to be the leader when she is with her littermates.  She plays well with the other puppies in her foster home and totally ignores the resident cat.  She played well the the neighbor’s […]

Athena is always ready to hear the latest news.  She is a social girl and doesn’t want to miss out on any of the latest news.  Athena greets new people politely, she loves to make new friends.  She is a happy girl who likes to play.  She walks well on a leash and is always […]

Titan found himself alone and unwanted in an overcrowded shelter after he had been left there by a backyard breeder.   GSROC got the call and we rushed to save him.  Titan is now looking for a foster home where he can feel safe and secure.  He is eager to start learning all about the world, […]

Tary is one of five 6-month-old siblings who were surrendered by a backyard breeder.  All of the pups are shy because they were not introduced to the big, beautiful world in their younger months.  GSROC volunteers are working hard to slowly but surely help the pups gain trust and learn how fun life can be. […]

Beautiful and gentle Julia was given a deadline of 72 hours. Her shyness at the shelter turned prospective adopters off. We knew that if we didn’t step in, Julia’s beautiful light would be extinguished. Two volunteers raced to the shelter to rescue her! Julia is now named “Jewel” and she is safely stowed at a […]

Arnie is one of Abigail’s puppies.  Cute and cuddly, he has love to give.

Pepper is a lab mix who outlived her first owner. GSROC found her a wonderful home, but recently, Pepper’s new dad had to go into assisted care. She is back with GSROC hoping to find someone who will give her a cozy place to live out her life. Pepper is easy-going and still loves to […]

Tempest is one of our weather puppies.  She and her littermates were born during our historic rain in California. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a lifelong commitment and one […]

Windy is a member of our Weather litter.  She and her siblings were born during the wild weather California experienced recently.  While that may be, Windy is a quiet, mellow girl who likes people and loves to be loved. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to […]

Flurry is a member of our weather litter.   He’s a confident guy filled with puppy energy and curiosity.  This boy enjoys being out and about, checking on his littermates activities. He is always willing to join in rough and tumble play with one or more of them.  Who has time to nap?  Flurry believes there […]

Thunder is another member of the Weather litter.

Lightning is another member of our Weather litter. He and his siblings were born during the wild weather California experienced recently.   Lightning doesn’t live up to his name however, this cute boy is a mellow, friendly kinda guy.   He would rather spend time with his people cuddling than make a lot of noise.  Please remember, […]

Breezy and his  littermates were born during our historic rain in California. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly but also full of energy. It is a lifelong commitment and one that needs to be carefully thought out.  […]

Gale is one of our weather puppies.  She and her littermates were born during our historic rain in California. Gale often lives up to her name….she is a strong girl who likes things to go her way.  One look at the size of her paws and it is obvious she is going to grow up […]

Chase has only been with us a short time and already has become a volunteer favorite.   He has a very sweet nature and likes people.  He appears to like other dogs he meets while out on his walks.    He may be a big dude, but you wouldn’t know it when you walk him.  He […]

This little cutie is a Belgian Malinois who is looking for a home to call her own.    GSROC was asked for our help as the person who saved her was unable to keep her.  We made room for her in our lifeboat. Cassidy is a purebred Belgian Malinois puppy who will require an active […]

April is sweet natured and loving and deserves a home that will shower her with TLC.  April was dog tested by the shelter staff and got along well with other friendly dogs.   She has been busy learning her doggy social skills with our volunteers.  She walks easily on a leash and likes to spend time with […]

We can’t make some of these stories up. Five-O was found tied to a post with a man’s tie outside of a store on the very day one of our volunteer’s was celebrating a birthday. When she was contacted about this dog – she figured she was meant to save him.  He was so sad […]

4 month old Foxy is a bright eyed little girl filled with Belgian Malinois energy. Smart as a whip, playful and ready to learn, this cutie will excel with a family experienced with the breed. As cute as Foxy is – she is a Belgian Malinois which is a working breed.  This girl wants to […]

Erin is one of Meadow’s puppies.  They were born in a distant shelter and wondered where they would end up.  GSROC stepped in to provide them with a more positive future.   Now it is time for these cuties to find homes of their own. lease remember, adopting a puppy is not everyone’s cup of tea. […]

Aiden is one of Meadow’s baby boys.  He likes to hang out with his littermates during the day. He is in a GSROC foster home where he is being socialized with other dogs. Watch his video to see them all in action. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and […]

Quinn is the serious thinker of the litter.  He is one of Meadow’s babies. They were born in a distant shelter and wondered where they would end up.  GSROC stepped in to provide them with a more positive future.   Now it is time for these cuties to find homes of their own.He is in a […]