Southern Ohio Shepherds-Rescue and Sanctuary

08/27/2025

Sorry. Not sorry.

TESTING SHOCK COLLARS ON HUMANS
The whole point of shock, prong and choke collars is to cause pain. When a trainer claims that shock collars don’t hurt and urges you try one on your arm to prove this, allow it, but insist they let you perform the test on them, not on the arm, but around the neck as they do with dogs. If the trainer specializes in hunting dogs, suggest a collar also be strapped on the highest part of their thigh next to their precious parts.

Inform them you will be trying out varying intensities and durations of shock, to mimic as accurately as possible what a dog would experience. To duplicate as closely as you can to what a dog might feel deliver the first shock when they least expect it. Record the event. They surely can’t mind, after all, it’s just a tickle.

Proceed administering with the various levels to discover what they can stand without demanding you stop, screaming as much as their convulsing muscles in their neck will allow, or requiring medical attention. If you do start to feel guilty about what you are doing remember what they claim. The collar is used to teach and does not hurt. You are teaching and proving to them that what they tell dog owners is hog wash!

08/26/2025

🐾🎉 Happy National Dog Day! 🎉🐾

Today we’re celebrating the smartest, silliest, most loyal pups we know—our amazing German Shepherds! From goofy zoomies to serious “sit and stay” skills, plus awesome good looks-these guys have it all… except one thing: their forever homes. 💔

Here’s how you can help:
💰 Donate – Keep our shepherds happy, healthy, and help us stock food, toys and treats.
🏡 Adopt or Foster – Be the hero they’re waiting for.
📢 Share – Spread the word so more people see their sweet faces! 👀

Every dollar, share, and home offered makes tails wag a little harder. Let’s make National Dog Day one to remember—for them. 🐕❤️

Here's how to help:
👉 paypal.me/sosgsdrescue

👉venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3845351983286135501&created=1756225929.7598062&printed=1

👉amazon wishlist: https://a.co/d7jXtNB
Address to ship items off of the wish list-3316 Big Run Rd. Lucasville, Ohio 45648

👉Kroger Community Rewards: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
* follow the instructions on how to log into your digital account and select a charity. Once you have logged in, and are searching, be sure to find us by our organization number: FT425

And finally, apply to adopt or foster a dog through us!
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CI7F7EEIvTuogbJjUMHn_70HY7ZrWo-jvWyjlvtWeGE/edit?usp=drivesdk

08/26/2025

Now thru 9/1!! ❤️🐶🍦

08/24/2025

✨ Meet Jingle ✨

At just a year and a half old, Jingle is already 75 pounds of pure joy wrapped in a gorgeous liver sable coat with the most striking yellow eyes you’ll ever see. She’s the kind of dog who seems to shine from the inside out — full of playful energy, sweetness, and the promise of a brighter future.

Jingle hasn’t had the easiest start. She came to us from a backyard breeder, and much of life’s kindness was kept from her until now. But despite her past, she is gentle, loving, and hopeful — ready to discover what it feels like to be cherished in a forever home.

This beautiful girl absolutely loves to play and has energy to spare, making her a wonderful match for someone who enjoys an active companion. She gets along with other dogs but appreciates a proper introduction, as she can be a little unsure at first. With people, though, her heart shines — she’s nothing but sweet.

Jingle crates well, and while we aren’t certain if she’s fully house-trained, she’s very smart and keeps her kennel clean, which makes us confident she’ll pick it up quickly with a little guidance. She hasn’t met cats yet, but we’re happy to test her if needed.

What Jingle is really searching for is her happily ever after — a family who will show her the good side of life, full of love, play, and belonging. After everything she’s been through, she’s more than ready to finally be home. ❤️

Could Jingle be the one to bring joy, laughter, and love into your life? 🐾

If you're interested in meeting or adopting Jingle, send us a message or you can apply here:

👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CI7F7EEIvTuogbJjUMHn_70HY7ZrWo-jvWyjlvtWeGE/edit?usp=drivesdk

08/24/2025

🐾 Meet Atticus – the tall, dark, and handsome German Shepherd with the soul of a stand-up comedian and the wanderlust of a husky.

This guy will keep you laughing with his goofy antics, which includes splashing around in the pool like it’s his own private comedy club. 🎤💦 If he could tell jokes, they’d probably all end with him cannonballing right into the deep end.

Now, full disclosure: Atticus is a no cats kind of gentleman, and chickens? Let’s just say… probably not invited to the pool party. 🐔🚫 But other dogs? He’s generally a good sport and loves having a buddy around.

Since this will be his very first time living in a real home, Atticus will need a little patience as he learns the ropes — but trust us, he’s worth every second. One look into those handsome eyes and you’ll know you hit the jackpot. ❤️

So if you’re looking for a comedian, a pool buddy, and a ridiculously good-looking partner in crime, Atticus is your guy. Just keep a towel handy. 😉

Atticus is approximately 1.5-2 years old, and approximately 92 lbs. He is good in a crate, not destructive and loves his toys. He has recently completed heartworm treatment and is fully vetted and ready to go! If you're interested in this gorgeous boy, you can apply here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CI7F7EEIvTuogbJjUMHn_70HY7ZrWo-jvWyjlvtWeGE/edit?usp=drivesdk

08/24/2025

Meet Darla – the pint-sized party pup who looks like Spuds McKenzie’s adorable cousin that never quite grew into full size but packed in twice the charm. 🐾✨

She’s got just the right amount of playfulness to keep you laughing, the perfect dose of energy to join you on adventures, and when the day winds down? She’s all about the cuddles. 💕

Think of her as your fun-loving sidekick in a smaller, snuggle-approved package. Bonus: she won’t hog the couch… well, not too much. 😉

Darla’s ready to bring joy, giggles, and lots of love into her forever home. Who’s ready to let this little party pup crash their life (in the best way possible)? 🎉🐶

This baby is approximately six months old, and will be available after her spay! She crates like a dream, walks very nicely on a leash and travels well in a car! She's also good with other dogs, and we can cat test! If you're looking for a cute, smaller sweetheart, this is your girl!

Apply here!
👉https://forms.gle/sdPDDXueg9415KVA9

08/21/2025

Four weeks ago to the day, we spoke up for this sweet soul! ❤️

Thanks to the generosity of our followers and the donations that came in, we were able to get Morgan to a vet and on the road to being healthy and a new life!

The last several photos are from today, and we are happy to say she is no longer itchy, and her skin is looking better every day!

Morgan will be available for adoption after her spay and a couple weeks recuperating! We will post another glow up as soon as she is ready! 🥰

08/21/2025

Smart advice. Collars have their place perhaps, but a trainer who relies solely on them, or on fear or punishment is just wrong. Would you teach kids with fear or pain? No. You do it with repetition, and kindness. Consistency is key. Remember, Rome was not built in a day, and creating a perfectly trained dog will not happen in a day either. ❤️

QUICK TIP: I've been posting this for the past 15 years, as many of you know, but I will keep positing it until it is common knowledge.

If the trainer you are considering using falls into any of these categories, you should pick another trainer.

• If the equipment recommended for basic obedience includes or is focused on choke collars, prong collars, or shock collars.

• Trainers who ban head collars of any kind may rely unduly on force.

• If the trainer instructs you to manage your dog’s behaviors by pinching toes, kneeing the dog in the chest or abdomen, hitting the dog, forcibly holding the dog down against their will, constantly yelling at the dog, frequently yanking the collar constantly, or using prong, choke, pinch or shock collars or electronic stimulation.

• If the trainer believes most or all training is about encouraging the person to be “alpha” and teaching the dog to “submit”.

• If the trainer explains that most dog behavior, for example jumping on people, occurs because the dog is trying to be “dominant”.

• If a trainer recommends “alpha rolls”, “scruffing”, “helicoptering”, “choking” or any other painful or physical methods as a means of “training” or modifying behavior.

(Source:https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.dacvb.org/resource/resmgr/docs/How-to-select-a-trainer-vet.pdf )

*** The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB)

08/20/2025

Three of our sugar faces! ❤️🐶Clockwise, from top: Millie, also known as the Dragon Lady; Tinky, (fmr Latika); and finally Gunnar, (fmr Pancho)!

08/19/2025

🐾🍂 Fall Quilt Raffle! 🍂🐾

Get ready to snuggle into the cozy season with our one-of-a-kind crocheted throw — lovingly handmade with dog bones and hearts stitched into every square. 🐕❤️

As the crisp fall air rolls in and the leaves begin to change, what better way to stay warm than under a throw that celebrates the love of dogs? This beautiful piece isn’t just a blanket — it’s a hug for your soul and a treasure for years to come.

🎟️ Raffle Details:
• Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25
• Drawing Date: Saturday, August 30, at our adoption event!
• All proceeds go to support Southern Ohio Shepherds-Rescue and Sanctuary

🍁 Don’t miss your chance to wrap yourself in warmth, love, and paw prints this fall!

👉 Get your raffle tickets today and help us make a difference for the dogs who are still waiting for their forever after!

PayPal.me/sosgsdrescue

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3845351983286135501&created=1755570203.36167&printed=1

Tickets can also be purchased at the adoption event until 6 PM! We will have a live drawing that evening at 6:30 pm! We can ship for those out of town, at winners cost. (Please be sure to specify if you purchase your spots online, stating that it's for the blanket raffle.)

Thank you for supporting Rescue! ❤️🦴

08/19/2025

Come join us for an adoption event on Saturday the 30th at Dairy Queen in Portsmouth! We will have several great dogs up for adoption and look forward to seeing everyone! 👀

08/17/2025

Good Sunday morning! ☀️
Congratulations again to Michael Young on winning the Bengals warmer! We also wanted to take time to update everyone on a few of the things going on since we've closed intake.

We worked on getting the majority of our remaining dogs out of Memphis this weekend that we have had down there, and a mom and new babies necessitated an earlier arrival than expected. We pulled a couple off of the euthanasia lists the last couple of weeks that were at risk, including Sugar, and many of you donated for boarding to save her life. (Thank you!) She is now in Foster, and doing well.

We also pulled Darla, who is at best guess, German Shepherd mixed with bull terrier or the Spuds McKenzie dog! A very sweet little girl, she will be going into Foster at the end of this week.

We have also had our last puppy, likely for the year, come up. Known as Blinky at MAS, she has now been renamed Jemma by her new owners. She has been spoken for by a previous adopter, which thrills us, and will join Jake-another former MAS dog, after her two week quarantine!

And lastly, the very last dog to come in is Blue, a long coat male from MAS and just hours from euthanasia. We were unable to pull dogs and had been discussing closing intake, when a message came in and a donor offered to cover all of his boarding in Memphis for 2 to 3 weeks, and any excess medical bills relating to his heartworm treatment once MAS provides his meds. When we get an offer to help, especially like that, it makes it incredibly hard to not save that life. ❤️ And so we sent a last-minute email to inquire if he was still alive, and now we would like to welcome Blue to rescue! 🎉❤️

We will have an update on Morgan later today, as she is now here at the rescue and living inside with the sanctuary dogs. I know many of you followed her story and are curious how she's doing.

Bella and her puppies are doing well, with one puppy currently in Foster and an application that is pending on a second female. We are still working through applications for dogs, as this week has been absolute chaos due to a return to work for us and new dogs coming in.

Enjoy the photos and a cup of coffee, as we are going to sit down and catch our breath and do the same! ☕️😮‍💨☺️