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HAPPY ENDING

Nothing makes our volunteers and supporters happier than seeing how our alumnae dogs are thriving in their forever homes! We love to get regular updates and photos of your adopted dogs so that we can share them! Please take a moment to submit a Happy Ending photo of your dog with a small note about how he/she is doing!


Beau Our Southern Gentleman from New Orleans
We changed his name slightly, as he is our “Southern Gentleman from New Orleans”, so we call him “Beau” (although he is still working on his manners). Beau is very […]

I will always be grateful…
Shayna is doing very well. She is just such a wonderful dog and I will always be grateful to you for sending her my way.

Kitri now thinks she is the queen and the other two are her ladies in waiting!
When our Beloved Petra died of lymphoma we were devastated, It happened so quickly. My wife was so sad and when I said lets get another puppy, she said It’s […]

She has found a home, and we have found a family member…
We wanted to update you on Bella, or Isabella, as we call her. It has been two weeks and Bella has gone from a shy little pup who refused to […]

Tracker is exactly what our family wanted…
A well behaved active male that loves to play with kids. Although it has only been a couple of days we are confident that he will adjust and be happy […]

He’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself…
I’ve been meaning to thank you for my wonderful friend Parker (use to be Irvin). Do you recognize him? He was shaved when I first got him, he is the […]

Guinness (formerly Star) and Holtz!
Guinness (Star) & her big brother Holtz relaxing after their walk.

His new name is Nohea–Hawaiian for handsome…
Thank you sooooo much for “Faust”! His new name is Nohea–Hawaiian for handsome. He is very smart and very shepherdy. A couple of issues, but he is learning quickly and […]

Angel’s dreams came true…
Angel in her new home with Chuck and Karen!

Millie gets her forever home…
Well, the ride home from Orange County went really well. Once we got on the freeway, Millie laid down in the back and went to sleep. She’s already been all […]

Here’s Bella!
She just completed basic puppy training…it’s a good start. And we love her very much!

A “Major” player…
Major is starting to come around. This morning we went out for our morning walk and he didn’t even pull once on the leash. That was good. I decided to […]

From life in a cage to life in an amazing family!
Used as a blood donor dog for a vet’s office, Thor saved countless canine lives during his tour of duty. This heroic boy lived in a cage for seven years […]

Cassidy is a little doll…
Cassidy is a little doll, playing with the other two constantly. No problems eating or otherwise. It’s a joy to watch as she develops her personality.

He’s the love of our lives…
We just wanted to give an update on Sam (Sammy). He’s the love of our lives. Since his adoption a month ago, he’s really grown close to us and is […]

We knew he was the right one…
I want to thank both of you for helping us find a dog, We came to the adoption event unsure of what we would find, and when we saw Tex, […]

Pepper has made our home complete…
I need to thank you. Pepper has made our home complete. He has fit in so perfect. It is like he has always been here. He did great last night. […]

She is the best dog!…
Just a quick update on Sophie’s (formerly Olena) adjustment. She is the best dog! She already has her entire routine figured out, and I don’t need to keep her leashed […]

I just wanted to give you an update…
I just wanted to give you a update on “Molly” her new name is now Heidi but she is still the little doll. We had a few issues after we […]

Shasta and Gunnie Gaulke livin’ the good life…
Never have two GSDs captured our hearts and hooked us so quickly. Shasta is the dark quiet one until we walk her, then she is Miss Happy Confidence. Gunnie, the […]

I have never enjoyed a pet as much…
Thor is doing wonderfully. When I first got him he weighed 78 lbs–now he weighs 102 solid and looks like a real German Shepherd now. We hike and play about […]

Jody has become part of our family…
Thanks to the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. We adopted Jody – a one year old German Shepherd. Your group was very helpful in assisting us to find a […]

She is my constant companion, both on and off the road…
Dear Friends at German Shepherd Rescue, Dakota has made such an impact on my life. When I agreed to foster (you may remember she was named Petra at the time) […]

Days from death…
Hi, My name is Stephanie and I am a volunteer at the Santa Maria, California Animal Shelter. I wanted to personally thank your group for coming to the aid of […]

In the middle of Christmas festivities, where else?
Just a note to say Happy Holidays. Kelly is doing fine and enjoying her Christmas. She has gone on trips to the mountains, gone on rides to look at Christmas […]

Lucy is by far the most intelligent dog…
We are so grateful to have found German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. Lucy is by far the most intelligent, beautiful dog we’ve ever seen. We just love her. She […]

Roxy is the boss and also the naughty one…
Woodrow and Roxy came into my life two years ago. I found the GSR website and immediately fell for Woody! His crinkled ears made him so cute. I was told […]

Coach has been on the ski boat a few times now…
Coach is just such a good dog! When we’re eating dinner he lays there along with Brandi and behaves so well, he has never taken food off the table or […]

Dotz has stopped whining and loves her new pal Andy…
I have been meaning to send you these pics of Andy at his new home. He has made himself at home pretty quick. We all love him to death, except […]

Princess has even helped my male dog learn to play
I have been meaning to write you for a few month now and let you know how Princess is doing. I always seem to think about it when we are […]