Adopt - German Shepherd Dog Rescue South Australia

Is there room in your heart and home for one of our dogs?

There is no greater gift you can give a German Shepherd than your love and loyalty for a lifetime. They will give you nothing less in return.

Adopting a German Shepherd is a lifetime commitment. Each rescue dog has his or her own story, history, and issues.

While sometimes we have rescue dogs who have been loved all their lives and simply need a new home due to the loss of a beloved owner, most have not been so lucky. Some dogs have had an unhappy past - dumped in shelters, found roaming the streets, neglected or abused. Most are in need of additional training and many are reactive to other dogs due to inadequate or non-existent socialisation. Most of these dogs need an experienced handler.

Please be aware that if you have very small children and other pets, it may be difficult for us to match a rescue dog to your needs, although some dogs have lived with a cat.

We make every effort to match our rescue dogs with the best possible and compatible forever homes where they are able to reach their full potential. If you are reluctant to keep your dog during good times and bad, during household moves, holidays or family changes, our rescue dogs are not for you.

If you are ready to open your home and heart to one of our beautiful dogs and to give them their very own "happy ever after home", please fill out and submit our Adoption Application Form here.

If one of our dogs is a match for your situation, we will carry out a property inspection prior to arranging a meet with you and our rescue dog. It is not a 'first come first served' situation - we go through all current applicants on our waiting list to find the very best match for each dog. Please note that some of our dogs are able to be matched to adopters already on our database, so please register your application with us.

You can read our Adoption Policy here.

LILLITH

Meet Lillith, a gorgeous sable GSD girl who is one year old.

She needs a new home because she doesn't get on with other dogs in the home.

She is in good physical condition and was vet checked a few days ago.

Lillith is a cuddle monster and a very quick learner.

She likes being brushed, can sit and shake at dinner time, and loves to be wherever you are.

Can Lillith come to live at your house as your only dog and be your next loving friend?

She is vaccinated, microchipped and has a vet exemption on desexing until she is 18 months to two years old.

If you have already sent us an adoption application, no need to reapply. Just let us know you are interested by emailing us at admin@gsdrescuesa.com.au.

Please submit new applications here.

ATHENA

Athena is a big beautiful girl who is currently at Salisbury Pound.

She was found wandering alone and has not been claimed.

She was a little scared and unsure at first but all the carers show her so much love that she is loving the cuddles they give her.

Maybe she will need a couple of visits to get to know you.

She has met other dogs in the pound and she's happy to be with them all.

Preferably a home with older kids and no other dog would be best, but if you do have a dog, bring your dog with you when you go to meet her, just to see how they get along.

If you have already sent us an adoption application, no need to reapply. Just let us know you are interested by emailing us at admin@gsdrescuesa.com.au.

Please submit new applications here.

Suitable applications will be passed to Salisbury Pound for consideration and for a meet to be arranged.

LUNA

Lovely Luna is only 18 months old.

She has had a behavioural assessment and she's a very friendly and happy girl.

She hasn't had much socialisation outside the home so a home with no other dog, cat or small children would be best.

Luna will be a wonderful companion to someone who will give her love and more training and attention.

If you have already sent us an adoption application, no need to reapply. Just let us know you are interested by emailing us at admin@gsdrescuesa.com.au.

Please submit new applications here.