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Fern came to GSROC with her two sisters when a breeder was not able to sell them.

Charlie Brown is a 1 year old male pug whose family could no longer keep him.  He is neutered, vaccinated and and microchipped looking for his forever home.

Forrest found himself alone with no options in a crowded shelter.  GSROC made room for him in hopes that we can find him a loving home.   He is a friendly, handsome guy who likes to have his photos taken.  Forrest would love to be in a foster home while he awaits adoption.   Please share his […]

Farrah came to GSROC with her two sisters when a breeder was not able to sell them. She is now in a GSROC foster home and is doing very well. Farrah is sweet and gentle and is desperate to bond with a person of her own. She engages nicely with people of all ages, and […]

Flora is the more self directed one of this little troop.  She has strong opinions of how things should be and is working on learning how to express them appropriately.  For that reason, she is recommended for a home without small dogs or cats. Flora is a confident girl who believes she knows how things […]

Crystal is an older sweetheart, approximately 7-8 years of age.  She was found by GSROC staff members who were out walking other dogs.  Crystal was exhausted by the side of the road on a very, very hot summer day.  She was so thirsty and tired, she just couldn’t go any further. We have been searching […]

One look at this sweet face, and we predict you will be “over the moon” for Moon!   Curious and active, he is always ready to play and have a good time. Please remember, while puppies are very cute and endearing, they need training, love, and patience to become wonderful adults. They are cute and cuddly […]

Poppy is a young female who was found on the roadside, guarding her injured pup, Trey.  Trey had been hit by a car and couldn’t move.  He was obviously in terrible pain.  His momma dog refused to leave him.  Poppy and Trey are safe with GSROC now. She will receive vaccinations, deworming, fecal test and […]

Trey is not even a year old and already has weathered serious trauma.  He has had consultations from an ortho specialist who indicated that amputation was the only solution for his leg injury. He has had his surgery and is recovering well in a foster home. Trey loves children and dogs that are sweet to […]

Shania was rescued from an overcrowded shelter when space limitations put her life in jeopardy.  This  cutie loves everyone that she meets, including dogs of all sizes.  She was used as the “greeter dog” at the shelter to test other dogs with, so she was a shelter favorite.  GSROC had no room for any more […]

Zara is now in a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with people and other dogs.  She has made friends with the resident dog and loves to play.  Zara is getting bigger and loves to grab big toys and cart them around.  She is becoming a very pretty young girl, full of energy […]

Ariel was injured and alone at an overcrowded shelter. She had been hit by a car and was waiting for an owner who never came to retrieve her. When GSROC learned of her plight, we hurried to save her. She was seen by our ortho specialist who advised us that because the growth plate in […]

Echo lost his home due to his family relocating.  This handsome guy has lived with a cat and children in his former home.  He respected the cat’s boundaries and gets long well with other dogs.  Echo is happy to snooze with his cat pal, check out his photos! He has had some obedience training and […]

Teton, along with his siblings were found abandoned at a local reservoir.  A kind animal lover rescued them and brought them to safety.   His other siblings have been adopted and now it is Teton’s turn. He is in a GSROC foster home where he is being socialized with other dogs and even a cat. Teton […]

Alexa and her siblings 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  deserve a chance at a happy life. Alexa is now in a GSROC foster home where she […]

Patricia and her 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. Patricia is […]

Alex and his 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.  

Patrick and his  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.

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. Viceroy is a happy guy who likes people and gets along with […]

This little gril lost her home when the landlord refused to let her stay.  GSROC was asked for help and we made room for her in our lifeboat. She is now in a GSROC foster home where she is being socialized with people and other dogs.  She loves to play with the dogs in her […]

Neecie and her partner had a litter of puppies in a local shelter.  After the puppies were all adopted out at the shelter, she found she  was facing euthanasia due to space concerns.  GSROC stepped in to offer her a better life. Neecie has a friendly nature and her soft ears give her a sweet […]

Oso and his partner had a litter of puppies in a local shelter.  After the puppies were all adopted out at teh shelter, Oso found he was facing euthanasia due to space concerns.  GSROC stepped in to offer him a better life. Oso has a friendly nature and walks easily on a leash.  He did […]

This girl was found in a river wash by a good Samaritan.  She took her home and made sure she was seen by a vet and received any necessary immunizations.  Unfortunately for River, she already had dogs of her own and the landlord refused to let her keep River.  GSROC stepped in to help. River […]

Meadow was in a crowded shelter where she gave birth to 8 puppies.  That is no way to start a family!  GSROC made room in our lifeboat for Meadow and her little family. Meadow moved her brood to a GSROC foster home where she has spend the last 8 weeks taking care of her puppies.  […]

Diego has a sweet nature and makes friends easily.   Getting out of the kennel to take walks in the park is one of his favorite things to do.  Checking out the flowers, gazing at the blue sky – Diego loves to be out in nature.  He walks well on the leash and loves to learn […]

Belle is a young girl who is hoping to find a home of her own very soon.    She is friendly with people and gets along with friendly dogs.  Belle has lots of energy and needs an avenue to burn off that energy.  She will thrive in an active home – a home that understands […]

Pearl is a beautiful purebred girl whose family had no time for her and turned to GSROC for help. She has had training and has now made friends with some of the other dogs in the kennel. Pearl is a very smart girl and a quick learner.  She wants to please her people and is […]

Lucy is a lively girl with lots of energy. Lucy is a happy and active girl with energy to spare.  She has completed boot camp training which taught her routine and control.  Lucy requires a very active person or family to keep her engaged and challenged as she is a very smart girl who learns […]

Hank loves his people but can become overprotective if he believes his family is at risk.   He has completed his training and gets along with other friendly female dogs. Hank  will do best with an active home with no small children.   He loves the water and enjoys swimming in the pool. This boy loves to […]

Angel is a sweet, happy girl.   Yet another puppy who lost its home.   She likes other dogs and is friendly to people.  However, Angel is a bit shy with strangers, she needs time to get to know you and then she will be comfortable.  She walks easily on a leash,  has lots of energy and […]

This is a courtesy post. Please contact  rachel@weilpr.com  to adopt this dog. I’m Rocky and people say I’m quite the ROCKSTAR. Sadly, my owners could no longer care for me and I was dumped at a high kill shelter, where I’m told I was a shelter favorite. Thankfully I was rescued just in time.  I’m well-trained, […]

Auggie is a young guy who likes to romp and play all the time.  He has lots of puppy energy in that body of his and hasn’t totally accepted that he is a big guy now.    He plays a bit rough for smaller dogs but plays well with other friendly large dogs. Auggie is […]

UPDATE:  Braveheart has come a long way in just 2 weeks.  He has had his imbedded toenail removed, been neutered and had his wounds treated.  He is a gentle senior who is so grateful to be getting fed every day.  We are working to build up his muscle strength thru short walks and aqua-therapy.  Please […]

Andra was left tied to the gate outside of the animal shelter one night.  The day shift found her when they came into work.  This poor girl waited and waited for her family to return but that hasn’t happened.   GSROC has stepped in to offer Andra a chance at a happier life. Andra is between […]

Jagger is yet another casualty of the overpopulation of dogs in our area.  He found himself alone and unwanted in an overcrowded shelter.  GSROC made room for him in our lifeboat. Jagger has classic markings and is just downright gorgeous. On top of that, he is very photogenic.  He is ready to make your Instagram […]

Major was found wandering in a local neighborhood and no one came to claim him.   Major is a good looking boy and is friendly with other dogs.  He has classic good looks and a thick, healthy coat.  He has good leash skills and is making friends with the volunteers at GSROC. Major is taking time […]

Bruno is an active, fun-loving guy who needs a secure fence and an experienced home. He likes female dogs and likes people.  Bruno knows many of his basic commands but training is still needed for this good looking boy. Bruno likes to get out and about to see what is going on in the world. […]

Opie was found eating from a trash heap in Riverside, CA.  It was obvious that he had been on his own for a while when kind residents took him in.  Opie had no collar or tags or chip and all efforts to reunite him with his previous family have been unsuccessful.  When it was apparent […]

Clover came to us with some past trauma that has left her fearful with new people and new situations.  She has begun to come out of her shell thanks to our volunteers who worked with her to establish trust.  She now likes to meet new friends, but will still move slowly while building up trust.  […]

Shira is a beautiful Sable who was found as a stray but had a chip. When the shelter called the owners, they said Shira had a litter of puppies and they had kept the puppies and did not want Shira!! Evidently, they just let her loose and didn’t care!   How can people do this? She […]

8 week old Rolo is one of the Candy litter.  He has developed an upper respiratory infection and needs antibiotics.   Poor little guy, he has stopped eating and is not doing well.   Can he count on your support?

Marie is a girl with classic GSD good looks who will do best in a home that is experienced with shepherds .   She takes a little time to warm up to new people, but when you are patient and kind, she will quickly become your best friend in the world.  An adult home is required, […]

Cosmo came to GSROC when a backyard breeder surrendered him along with a litter of puppies. All of the pups have been adopted, so now it’s Cosmo’s turn.  He is an active guy who prefers to  have all of the attention for himself.  Happy and playful, Cosmo  loves to go for walks and play in […]

Scarlett is a very small, incredibly charming, 5-year old spayed female German Shepherd. She came to us through a public animal shelter where she had been surrendered after living in a home with young children since she was a puppy.  Scarlett LOVES people, however we have concluded that she cannot be trusted in a home […]

Bandit was rescued by a kind animal lover who then was told by her landlord she could not keep him.  We have made room for Bandit and he is now in a GSROC foster home where he is being socialized with other dogs and people.  He is housebroken and likes other dogs. Bandit is a […]

Buddy is housebroken and obedience trained. Buddy and his twin brother, Olaf, are charming fellows.  They have wonderful house manners and they love people.  The boys were raised in a loving home and have been together their entire lives.  Then, suddenly everything changed when Buddy and Olaf accidentally got out of their yard and chased […]

Buddy and his twin brother, Olaf, are charming fellows.  They have wonderful house manners and they love people.  They have had obedience training and are housebroken.  The boys were raised in a loving home and have been together their entire lives.  Then, suddenly everything changed when Buddy and Olaf accidentally got out of their yard […]

Rumi has a strong personality and needs an experienced owner that will provide her with the limits and structure she craves.  She takes her protector role very seriously and needs an owner that will show her how to relax and enjoy her life. High fences are needed for this girl as she is very agile.  […]

Angelo lost his home due to divorce and landed in a shelter.  The shelter staff contacted GSROC as he had quickly become a shelter favorite. Angelo is always ready to play and have fun.  This boy loves to play ball and loves to jump!  Check him out in action by watching his video! Angelo does […]

Obi lost his home due to family issues. Obi knows his basic commands.   He enjoys getting out and enjoying the the sun and the breeze.  He is a big guy and strong.   Obi loves, loves, loves to play fetch.  As long as you are willing to throw that ball, Obi is willing to run after […]

Super Max and his pal, Trinity landed at GSROC when their owner died.    They are heavily bonded and must be placed together.  In fact, when they were temporarily separated while at the vet, Max became so despondent, he stopped eating! Super Max has lived with small and large dogs and gets along with both. […]

Rocket is a big guy and very handsome.  He is a confident guy who has made friends with our volunteer staff.   He loves getting out in the sunshine and going for walks in the park.  He can’t wait to find his forever home so he can continue learning all he can. He is a big […]

Kris  had landed in a crowded shelter with no appealing options available.  GSROC stepped in to offer him a better chance.  He is at GSROC now and looking forward to starting a new life. Kris is a sweet boy but still a bit shy with new people. He is easily startled by unusual or loud […]

Knight is a gorgeous  boy who has known trauma in his life.  While playing frisbee, he fell into an empty spa and broke his back!   We were heartbroken when we heard this news and made room in our lifeboat for him.  Knight has spent time in rehab determined to overcome this injury.  His triumphant return […]

  Stitch is a long and lean boy who has had some formal training.  He loves active pursuits and playing in the yard.  Stitch has a comical side and can be very amusing.  He wants to be the only dog in the family, please, and he prefers a quieter home without a lot of strangers […]

Mr. Shadow loves, loves, loves people!  He is eager for a fresh start in a family where he can be the only pampered pet.  Mr. Shadow loves to cuddle and he loves his ball most of all.  He has not been around children in the past, so an adult only home with no other animals […]

7 year old Dodger is a big, big boy.  His former home did not provide him with exercise and he returned to us at 159 pounds!  Our volunteers worked hard with Dodger to get him back in shape.  Thanks to a low calorie diet and plenty of exercise, Dodger has slimmed down and lost 40 […]

UPDATE:  NOVEMBER, 2021: Spike loves going for car rides and loves his walks as well.  His foster family has discovered that even though he is deaf, he loves squeaky toys!  He has quite the collection and he has become quite playful.  He has quite the collection and a new playful side has come out. Spike […]

Cooper has is a handsome boy who needs an experienced owner to thrive.   His previous owner did little to socialize him so he is not confident around lots of people.   He needs to be the only dog in your home.  With a handsome guy like Cooper – who needs any other dog? Cooper has spent […]

Mr. Atlas is a beautiful 10 year old boy who needs love.  GSROC took him in when his original caregiver became ill and could no longer provide for him.  Mr. Atlas is loyal and loving.  He bonds quickly to his special person and can be a bit protective.  For this reason, he needs a home […]

Lobo has been with GSROC for 3 years.  He requires a home that understands sensitive shepherds.  Once he loves you, Lobo will give his life for you, but it may take a couple of meetings for him to fully trust that you won’t hurt him. Lobo’s favorite things to do are go for walks and […]

Yeti is a beautiful 7 year old boy who would love to find his home and get out of the loud kennel.  Yeti is a long legged boy with a fun and loving personality with those he loves.  Like most dogs from working lines, Yeti is strong willed and protective. Yeti loves getting attention and […]

Simba had a rough start before coming to GSROC.  He was not well socialized with new people or dogs, so he takes time to warm up to new situations and people.  Once you have Simba’s trust, he will be loyal until the end of his days.  He is looking for an experienced person with a […]

Jane is a beautiful GSD who has a strong protective instinct and will do best with an experienced owner. Jane is petite in stature but large in protectiveness.. She requires a handler who can take the lead and assure her when a situation is safe. We recommend a fairly calm home without children for this […]

Ella needs a quiet, calm environment without a lot of new people coming and going a lot. Commotion frightens Ella but we know that in the right home with loving caregivers, she will learn to trust. We recommend an adult only home for this girl.  She has been with GSROC for several years now but […]