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GSRSV is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit rescue organization operated by one individual: Brian Foran.

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley (GSRSV) is an organization dedicated to finding good homes for German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) and GSD mixes at risk of being placed in shelters, or who are already in shelters and possibly facing euthanasia. Though countless volunteers and benefactors have supported--and continue to support--GSRSV, he runs and primarily funds the program since February 2001

. GSRSV places dogs throughout northern California and western Nevada, but does not exclude people who live even further away from adopting. He encourages prospective adopters who are a significant distance from GSRSV to work with their local rescue groups first to find the dog that they are looking for. Check out our website: www.gsrsv.org where you can find more info, adoptable dogs, and GSRSV events.

04/06/2025

UPDATE 4-21: MAE WAS RESCUED OVER A WEEK AGO.

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URGENT! SWEET, AFFECTIONATE 6-YO FEMALE GSD AT SACRAMENTO COUNTY ("BRADSHAW") SHELTER SCHEDULED TO BE EUTHANIZED AFTER WED, 4-9-25, IF NOT ADOPTED OR RESCUED.

"Mae" is a sweet and affectionate 6-yo female GSD who is desperately searching for her forever home. Mae was originally brought to the Bradshaw shelter on Feb 13, and is now on the euthanasia list due to shelter overcrowding. She must be adopted or rescued by Wed, 4-9-25.

Mae loves going on leisurely strolls and walks nicely on leash. She enjoys watching squirrels scamper up trees, and while she may get excited about chasing them, it's all in good fun! Treats are her favorite reward, and she will eagerly sit for one, showing her eagerness to please.

While Mae craves affection from her humans, she sometimes struggles with excitement, leading to jumping or nipping when she gets overwhelmed. This is something she is learning to manage with guidance and redirection.

Mae has faced challenges in the past – she was briefly adopted but returned on March 28 due to an unfortunate altercation with another dog while both were trying to protect their humans. The stress of shelter life can be overwhelming, leading to moments of anxiety that are not reflective of her true character. With patience and love, Mae will blossom into the loyal friend you’ve been searching for.

To meet Mae, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter, at 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento. Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays, Noon - 6:00 pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To help expedite the meet and greet process, please make note of Mae's ID # (A878616) and those of other dogs you might be interested in meeting. Be sure to bring your ID with you, too.

Click on the following link for Mae's official adoption post, which includes a few videos of her:
https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A878616?fbclid=IwY2xjawJe6ylleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlicR-2BcK2Xwhe5Tr0XfR4wzIr6BBC3QHUgEa3YDzDxFWJo2CHK04TEGv6L_aem_srulUQuz_-AsTTb4a3WTOg

03/30/2025

FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE HOME SOUGHT FOR FANTASTIC 1-YO NEUTERED MALE GSD/BELGIAN MALINOIS--TRUCKEE, CA

"Martin" is an approx 1-yr old neutered GSD/Belgian Malinois who is available for adoption from the rescue group "Woof Project" (www.woofproject.org). He is also in need of a new foster home due to his behavior towards cats.

Martin is all about butt scratches, belly rubs and a good cuddle in your lap! He plays fetch, comes when called and knows sit. He is really into yummy treats and is going to be a blast teaching new things too. He has a great sense of humor and always seems to have a smile on his face.

When Martin was in doggy playgroups at the Stockton shelter, he was not into excitement; he liked his doggy friends to be gentle. Was fine with both polite females and males.

Martin is NOT good with cats!

So, if you’re looking for a dog with a wonderful personality, likes to give lots of hugs and kisses, and can be a regular cuddle buddy then look no further!

Martin was previously at the Stockton Animal Shelter. He was rescued by Woof Project and taken in by a foster caretaker in Truckee. Unfortunately, the foster caretaker has six cats and Martin is NOT good with cats! So, Woof Project is seeking either a new foster caretaker or a permanent home for Martin.

Please click on the following link for a foster/adoption application:
https://www.woofproject.org/application

For more info about Martin, fill out Woof Project's online contact form:
https://www.woofproject.org/contact-us.

03/29/2025

Beautiful "skylashes"--no mascara needed! ☺

I took this picture today (unedited!) of a stunning cloud formation looking south from my rescue ranch in Pleasant Grove. Never seen wisps of clouds like this before. Just beautiful.

Yes, I do have my own page, but hardly ever use it. So, I'm taking advantage of my captive GSD-loving audience to share this picture.

03/25/2025

UPDATE 3-28: DOOM DOOM HAS BEEN RESCUED! DON'T KNOW WHAT RESCUE GROUP TAGGED HIM BUT DOOM DOOM IS NOW SAFE AND WILL BE NEUTERED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE SHELTER.
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UPDATE 3-25: THE SHELTER HAS GRANTED DOOM DOOM AN EXTENSION TO WED APRIL 2. ALSO, DONOR OFFERING $1,000 TO 501-C-3 RESCUE ORGANIZATION THAT SAVES DOOM DOOM.
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URGENT! MUST BE ADOPTED OR RESCUED BY WED, 3-26, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED. SACRAMENTO, CA

"Doom Doom" is a 57-lb, friendly 2-yo male GSD mix at the Sacramento County ("Bradshaw") Animal Shelter who is in urgent need of adoption or rescue. Doom Doom, who has been at the shelter since Feb 14, is scheduled to be euthanized after Wed, 3-26, due to space limitations at the shelter.

Volunteers say Doom Doom is people friendly, loves affection, and walks nicely on leash. He was initially very social with other dogs at the shelter, but the stress of confinement has now limited his interactions with other dogs. Click on the following link for a video of Doom Doom doing great in a play group:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwMLQh5BbKU

Doom Doom's adoption fee is waived!

Please click on the following link for Doom Doom's official adoption page and links to other videos:

https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A857703

03/23/2025

Beautiful photo of "Nannie" (adopted 4-6-24 by Dr Kathleen Fisher, DVM, of Carson City) and her buddy "Hannigan."

Photo credit to Kathleen.

03/19/2025

WARNING! DO NOT LET YOUR VET PRESCRIBE "ZENRELIA" TO ANY OF YOUR DOGS FOR ITCHY, IRRITATED SKIN. PLEASE READ ON TO FIND OUT WHY.

I recently received a group e-mail from Dr Deva Khalsa, DVM (www.doctordeva.com) warning of the health risks of Zenrelia, a relatively new drug designed to control itchy, irritated skin associated with allergies and eczema in dogs. The health risks are particularly severe in conjunction with vaccinations.

I am sharing with you Dr Khalsa's message below. Please trust Dr Khalsa, as I do. So many vets out there pay no attention to the risks of the pharmaceutical drugs they use and prescribe. You MUST educate yourself to protect the health of your pets!

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"There is a reason why you should never click the SHOP NOW button on this drug!

When I was in veterinary school they taught us never to vaccinate when a dog or cat was on a steroid such as prednisolone. As the decades have passed, no-one has seemed to care what immunosuppressant a dog or cat is on when the pet is vaccinated.

Remember that allergies are a result of an immune system that is misbehaving and overreacting to food and environmental antigens that should be registered in the immune system's computer as 'friends', rather than 'enemies'. Imagine four wolves downing a deer and one looking at the other three and exclaiming, " Heavens, I forgot I was allergic to venison. I have to go find a rat to eat!"

This wolf story should illuminate that an allergic reaction is not normal and exposes the concept that the immune system's programming has been corrupted. That's why my Allergy Elimination 4 Pets program works so well. The procedure reprograms the immune system back to what it should be.

With allergies, the immune system is overreacting and the pharmaceutical answer is to Whack-a-Mole the immune system to make sure you refill those immunosuppressive drugs. A pharmaceutical companies bottom line is dependent on both human and pet refills for profit. God Forbid they should cure a disease! They would go out of business!

Apoquel is far worse than steroids as far as the toxic effects on the immune system. Now we have Zenrelia, which is even worse. It destroys EVERY kinase. [Note from GSRSV: see https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/wouldnt-give-dog-new-allergy-drug/ for Dr Khalsa's warnings about the drug Apoquel and an explanation of what "kinases" are.]

The FDA actually wrote a letter to veterinarians delineating the dangers. The pets on it have NO immune system, which is why there is all the fuss about vaccinating them before one uses the drug and never when the pet is on the drug.

[Click on the following link for the FDA's letter: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/dear-veterinarian-letter-regarding-important-safety-information-associated-use-zenrelia-ilunocitinib]

Please don't get this for your dog! Know about this drug!"

03/16/2025

OK--Enough urgent adoption appeals for now (though these are sadly just the tip of the iceberg).

How about a heartwarming adoption update? Well, here's one right out of the story book. Keith, taken in by GSRSV 11-23-24 from a precarious situation. Adopted by Katarina von Mecklenburg & Tanner Cleland 1-12-25. Message below from Kate March 8:

"Keith update! He’s my absolute best friend—I couldn’t imagine life without him! Thank you so much for rescuing him and bringing him into my life."

03/15/2025

UPDATE 3-19: DOROTHY ADOPTED!

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URGENT! FRIENDLY 7-YO FEMALE GSD SCHEDULED TO BE EUTHANIZED AFTER WED, 3-19-25. SACRAMENTO, CA

"Dorothy" is a large (approx 90 lbs), approx 7-yo female GSD available for adoption at the Sacramento County ("Bradshaw") Shelter. Dorothy has been at the shelter since Jan 24, and due to shelter overcrowding and Dorothy's increasing kennel-stress, she has been slated to be euthanized after Wed, March 19.

Dorothy is good with other dogs but has become a little testy due to her kennel stress. Once out of the shelter, though, she'll likely be fine. Click on the following link for a video of Dorothy in a shelter playgroup: https://www.youtube.com/embed/n9Hgs4ZHqe0

Dorothy is in great shape and quite active. She loves to play fetch and is eager to go on walks. She responds quickly to some basic commands and appears to be housetrained.

Dorothy's adoption fee (which will include her spaying) is waived!

Click on the following link for Dorothy's full adoption profile and adoption information: https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A877617

To meet Dorothy, visit the Bradshaw Shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm; Wednesdays, Noon- 6:00 pm.
www.animalcare.saccounty.gov/Pages/default.aspx
(916) 368-7387

Refer to Dorothy by her ID #: A877617

03/12/2025

UPDATE 3-13, 5:00 PM: PLEASE DISREGARD EVERYTHING WRITTEN BELOW. THE INFO FROM THE SANGER ANIMAL CONTROL WEBSITE IS OUTDATED. THE SHELTER NO LONGER ADOPTS TO THE PUBLIC--IT IS RESCUE ONLY!

I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO RESCUE JUNIPER, AND I WILL NOT TAKE ON ANY NEW FOSTER CARETAKERS AT THIS TIME--UNLESS YOU'RE SOMEBODY WHO HAS FOSTERED FOR ME BEFORE OR WHO I KNOW WELL.

SORRY FOR THE FALSE ALARM. I WAS JUST RESPONDING TO A RESCUE APPEAL AND ASSUMED JUNIPER WAS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.

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ONLY ONE DAY LEFT TO LIVE! SWEET, YOUNG FEMALE GSD AT SANGER ANIMAL SHELTER.

"Juniper" is a young female GSD at the municipal animal shelter in Sanger, CA, who is just about out of time. She is scheduled to be euthanized if she is not adopted by Thurs, March 13, due to shelter overcrowding.

Juniper is timid but oh so sweet. She's on the small side for a GSD.

See https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BKCU4WhLZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr for some videos of Juniper.

Juniper's adoption fee is only $100, which will include her spay!

Contact Sanger Animal Control ar 559-875-8521. (Let them know you need Sanger AC)

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday/Monday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hours can vary, please call prior to visiting to ensure someone will be available to assist you.

03/09/2025

UPDATE 3-12-25: DRAKE RESCUED! (Don't know what rescue group, but this is reliable info.)

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URGENT! FRIENDLY, OUTGOING 3-YO NEUTERED MALE GSD MIX AT SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHELTER NEEDS ADOPTION OR RESCUE BY TUES, MAR 11, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED !

"Drake" is a an approx 3-yo neutered male GSD mix who is in urgent need of adoption. Drake has been at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter since Nov 22 and is just about out of time. If he is not adopted by Tues, March 11, he will be euthanized due to lack of space.

Drake's an active, playful dog and is good with other dogs. He was in a temporary foster home for a few days and did great. His former foster caretaker just gushes about him (and is actively trying to find an adopter or rescue for him).

Drake's adoption fee is being sponsored!

Please see the following link for Drake's official adoption profile: https://24petconnect.com/SCCAdoptablePets/Details/SCCO/A122257?fbclid=IwY2xjawI6RZRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXBqzwCZ989V3V7myBT8h--ulcolk9wjTFzcTTYylBrxK6V0rU_LnVLlQg_aem_DKFwOHtfwBecbFNtmWPxVg

03/09/2025

UPDATE SUN, 3-9-25: PUP TART ADOPTED TODAY!

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URGENT! 1 1/2-YO FEMALE GSD AT SAC COUNTY SHELTER NEEDS ADOPTION OR RESCUE BY WED, MAR 12, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED!

"Pup Tart" is a beautiful, petite (about 50 lb) "bi-color" 1½-yo female GSD in urgent need of adoption at the Sacramento County ("Bradshaw") Animal Shelter. Pup Tart has been at the shelter since Feb 2, and is just about out of time. If she is not adopted or rescued by Wed, Feb 12, she will be euthanized due to lack of space at the shelter.

Pup Tart is sweet but shy. She is simply overwhelmed by the shelter environment, but with coaxing reveals her true playful, happy self. She is good with other dogs.

Pup Tart's adoption fee has been waived! She will be spayed prior to adoption.

Please see https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A877438?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3cQ3jlD0fPInE-BjdgDjwDlFP95chzCMCEi7uhnspQYO9S1SHc5ui2NmY_aem_b8hJt0DBUK3SvVWr7Tg2bQ
for Pup Tart's official adoption profile.

03/07/2025

SWEET BUT SHY, BEAUTIFUL 6-YO SPAYEDFEMALE GSD AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT SAC CITY ("FRONT STREET") ANIMAL SHELTER

"Tahini" is an affectionate, dog-friendly 6-yo spayed female GSD available for adoption at the Front Street Animal Shelter. Tahini is scared in the shelter and so is getting overlooked by prospective adopters. However, once she's out of her kennel, she blossoms!

This is what a volunteer had to say about Tahini: "When entering the kennel she was such a good girl, excited to see me but kept all paws on the floor. She was so excited to get out and let me leash her right up. She does pull slightly but it lessened as the walk went on. She was also very excited to see squirrels but redirected when prompted.

Thahini is so cuddly and loves pets. Shetakes treats so gently and seems potty trained. She is dog friendly and currently paired with another pup. At 6 years old she has moderate energy and is very playful within the play yard.

Tahini will make such a great fur baby! Come meet her today!"

Thahini has been at the shelter since Feb 18.

Please see the following link for Thahini's official adoption profile and shelter info.

https://24petconnect.com/FrontStreetStrayPets/Details/SCRM/A706200?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3YStleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTdZX2AHEbE3Qt3Ojk_gzwI8qmo4VG5PnGYbC6rc_cQrkjplFrjyA57rmw_aem_5A29o9aFYM4Lhuh7I5VG8A

03/02/2025

DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR UPCOMING SURGERY ON "DEIRDRE", 8-YO SPAYED FEMALE GSD MIX RESCUED BY GSRSV JAN 6. (SEE POST FROM JAN 1.)

For those of you who know me or who have adopted from me, you know I rarely solicit donations. This is one of those exceptions. I'm seeking donations to help offset the expense of a major upcoming surgery for "Deirdre", a 8-yo female GSD mix who I rescued on Jan 6 from the Sacramento County ("Bradshaw") shelter. When the shelter vet spayed Deirdre, she noticed a large vaginal mass, but the timing was not right to remove it. The x-ray below shows the mass, circled in pink.

Since I rescued Deirdre, she has had consistent blood-tinged vaginal discharge. We took Deirdre to a vet on Jan 16 and she was prescribed a strong antibiotic (Clavamox) for two weeks.

The antibiotic did not slow the discharge, so on Feb 18 we had Marqueen Veterinary Hospital perform an ultrasound on Deirdre (to the tune of $1,350). All this procedure revealed was that Deirdre's vaginal mass is a "mineralization", and would likely need removal. We were given two follow-up options: a scoping procedure (which could remove foreign bodies but likely not the entire mass) or surgery. I decided to move forward with surgery.

Marqueen provided us with a ballpark estimate of $6500-8500 for surgical removal of Deirdre's vaginal mass, not including the $285 pre-surgical consultation. Marqueen would not provide GSRSV with a non-profit discount.

Discouraged by such a high estimate, I sought recommendations on other veterinary surgeons from Dr Kathleen Fisher, DVM, who also happens to be a former adopter of GSRSV's. (Nani, Feb 24, 2024.) Dr Fisher recommended Dr Scott Kidd, DVM, at Burton Creek Vet Clinic in Tahoe City. Burton Creek provided us with a surgery estimate of approx $4500--significantly less than that provided by Marqueen!

We plan to bring Deirdre up to Burton Creek Vet Clinic in about three weeks for a consultation, hopefully followed by surgical removal of her vaginal mass.

Deirdre is in a foster home in Elk Grove, and other than her vaginal discharge, appears to be quite healthy. Nonetheless, that mass clearly needs to be removed and we certainly hope that removal of the mass will stop the discharge and that it is benign.

If you would like to make a donation to Deirdre's surgery fund, there are several ways to do this. The easiest way is to click on the "Donate" button at the top of the GSRSV page. However, please know that donations made through Facebook are now processed through PayPal Giving Fund, which deducts the same 1.99% plus $0.49 per transaction as if you were donating directly through PayPal.

Further, if you make a donation through Facebook, I will not receive any record of who your are or how much you donated. So, if you do make a donation via Facebook (or Zelle), PLEASE send me an e-mail at [email protected] to let me know who your are and how much you donated. I want to thank all of you who donate!

There are at least three ways you can make a donation to GSRSV without any processing fees deducted from your donation. Please see www.gsrsv.org/DonationsNeeded.htm.

GSRSV is a 501-c-3 non-profit, so your donations are tax-deductible. GSRSV's tax ID # (EIN) is 68-0477661. You can verify GSRSV's status as a non profit w/ the IRS through the following Website: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/search-for-tax-exempt-organizations.

Thanks in advance, and I'll keep you all updated on Deirdre's surgery right here.

Brian

02/23/2025

UPDATE 2-26, 11:00 AM: TOKU ADOPTED!
RILEY STILL IN NEED OF ADOPTION OR RESCUE.

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URGENT! TWO FRIENDLY MALE GSDs AT SAC COUNTY ("BRADSHAW") SHELTER NEED ADOPTION OR RESCUE BY WED, FEB 26, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED DUE TO OVERCROWDING.

"Toku" is a 2-yo male GSD who is playful and affectionate. He's done great with the other dogs he's met at the shelter. As nice a dog as Toku is, his time is just about up as he's been at the shelter since Nov 30. Toku's adoption fee is waived! This will cover his neutering as well.

Please click on the following link to see some videos of Toku, and for adoption info: https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A874290?fbclid=IwY2xjawIn0kxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVITXksSUaDSYUmqsHAhrqxYpI0v27icsZPAFSWG-vN7Dyt4wqB-_RkagA_aem_QiN4ekfs_Gt-0OK4YjIUZA.

"Riley" is an approx 9-yo, 90-lb neutered male GSD who is sweet and gentle. Riley has done well w/ female dogs at the shelter. He's only been there since Jan 23, but already his time is about up.

Please click on the following link to see Riley's full adopton info:
https://24petconnect.com/SacramentoCountyAdoptablePets/Details/SACC/A678052?fbclid=IwY2xjawIn0ppleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRsTWZX6j-S1_A9blqJTv1xF3kfZgKbqsg3hwMEBhutapBKYfaeBeSuybQ_aem_gqJn830c2kZxhS_RpS_g6Q.

02/20/2025

UPDATE ON "EMBER", ADOPTED 1-28-25. (SEE POST FROM 2-6 BELOW.)

The photo here shows Ember with her canine Goldendoodle sisters at their home in upstate New York.

Co-adopter Jennifer Oconnell just e-mailed me the following update: "Ember loves to play in the snow with her doggie sisters!!! The three girls have so much fun together."'

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02/17/2025

Not a GSD, but how could I not share this?
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02/13/2025

UPDATE 2-15-25: LUNA’S PERSON RECLAIMED HER FROM THE SHELTER TODAY.

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URGENT!! SWEET 3-YO FEMALE GSD AT MODESTO SHELTER NEEDS TO BE ADOPTED OR RESCUED BY THIS FRIDAY, FEB 14, OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED!

"Luna is a sweet, beautiful 3-yo (mistakenly listed as 8-yo originally) female GSD who is playful and good with other dogs.

"Luna" has been at the Stanislaus County Animal Shelter in Modesto since Jan 11. She was surrendered by her owner for reasons unknown. Due to extreme overcrowding and a non-stop influx of stray and surrendered dogs, Luna is scheduled to be euthanized after Friday, Feb 14.

If interested in adopting Luna, please go to the Stanislaus County Animal Shelter immediately at 3647 Cornucopia Way in Modesto. Call before you go to make sure that Luna is still there: (209) 558-7387. Refer to Luna's ID #: A593904.

LUNA'S ADOPTION FEE IS ONLY $14, WHICH IS A FEBRUARY SPECIAL FOR LARGE BREED DOGS! Luna will be spayed prior to leaving the shelter, so you will have to make two trips to the shelter to adopt her.

Click on the following link for many more pictures and several short videos of Luna:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/848040928655945/permalink/8928471993946091/

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