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.
DIXIE
Beautiful Dixie is two and a half years old.
She is currently being cared for in a dog resort as her owner has become homeless and can't keep her.
She loves to play ball and shows good aptitude for training.
Dixie can be a little slow to warm up to people but she craves and loves human attention.
She can be reactive to some other dogs.
She has become more anxious during her long stay in kennels, so would enjoy a calmer environment.
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.
ODETTE
Odette is four years old.
She is very much loved by her owners and she loves them.
She is not getting along with the older female dog in the home.
As the other dog is not now in good health, her owners very reluctantly feel that they will need to rehome Odette.
She lives with a cat and has not had much exposure to other dogs.
Odette is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
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.
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.
KURO - MEET PENDING
This is Kuro, a magnificent, pedigreed GSD boy who is only eighteen months old.
He is a sweet-natured boy who is strongly bonded with, and protective of his owner.
After always being friendly to the whole family, Kuro has become reactive to an elderly family member after he returned from a trip.
It is therefore very difficult to leave him at home with this family member while his owner works.
Kuro has previously socialised well with other dogs, but this has turned into frustration when he is not allowed to approach other dogs.
This beautiful dog deserves to have training and time put into him.
A home with an experienced family is needed with no small children or other pets.
He is vaccinated, microchipped and his desexing when he is old enough will be part of the adoption agreement.
LILLITH - MEET PENDING
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.
Some of our happy dogs who have been adopted to loving forever homes
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