Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego

12/08/2025

🎄 12 Dogs of Christmas – Meet Willie - Our 1st Dog

Some dogs survive things we can’t imagine… and Willie is one of them.

Found in the remote mountains with no food, no water, and coyotes nearby, Willie and his brother were lucky to be rescued at all. But once at the shelter, Willie watched his brother get adopted while he was left behind, scared, underweight, and suffering from a painful skin condition.

But that wasn’t the end of his story.
It was the beginning of hope. ❤️

Willie is now safe with us, healing day by day, learning to trust again, thanks to the kindness of people who never gave up on him.

This is why our Holiday Matching Fund matters.
Every dollar you donate — up to $65,000 — is matched through January 1st.
Your support gives dogs like Willie the second chance they deserve.

👉 Donate today at CoastalK9GSR.org/donate
👉Read his full Holiday Story: https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/post/willie-our-1st-dog-of-christmas
✨ Let’s make this Willie’s first real Christmas miracle.

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12/05/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Coastal Minute ✨🎄

It’s the season of giving, and this year, your generosity can go twice as far.
Every donation made between now and the end of the year will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $65,000.

That means $25 becomes $50, $100 becomes $200, and every gift helps us provide medical care, food, safety, and second chances for dogs who need us more than ever.

This Matching Fund gives us the chance to start 2026 strong, and we can’t do it without you. 💙🐾

👉 Donate today: www.coastalk9gsr.org/donate

Help us turn hope into reality for the dogs waiting at Coastal K9.

Thank you for being part of their rescue story. ❤️

Also, we welcome you to join us at the Holly Jolly Holliday Market this Sunday, December 7th, in San Marcos from 10am-4pm. It's a fun event with 150 unique artisans and vendors, as well as Live Holiday Music and Food!! Come by and say hi! For more information on the event, visit https://www.northcity.com/events/holiday-market

12/02/2025

🎄2025 Holiday Matching Fund Begins!
💙 “Why Not Me?”💙

This year, we dedicate our Holiday Matching Fund to the ones who need us the most: the seniors, the overlooked, the forgotten, and the ones who have waited a lifetime asking, “WHY NOT ME?”

Because of incredibly generous supporters, every dollar donated between now and January 1st — up to $65,000 — will be doubled.
That means together, we can raise $130,000 to save the dogs who depend on us most.

At Coastal K9, more than half of our dogs are seniors, dogs like Mabel, Timmy, Ivan, Gunnar Sr., and Rocco. Each came to us carrying years of neglect, heartbreak, or abandonment. But here, they finally found safety, love, medical care, and a family that chooses them every day.

Your donation helps us say to them:
“Until your family comes… We’ve got you.”💙🐾

It keeps our seniors on arthritis meds.
It keeps them on the special prescription diets they desperately need.
It gives them warm sunshine, soft beds, and the peace they’ve been denied for so long.
And it ensures we can continue rescuing the next dogs who are out of time, in 2026 and beyond.

❤️ Please help us reach our $65,000 goal.

Double your impact.
Change a life.
Be the hope they’ve been waiting for.

📖 Read the: Why Not Me Story: https://conta.cc/48uaksn

👉 Donate Today: https://gcld.co/Y6E2p9Z

🎁 And stay tuned for our upcoming 12 Dogs of Christmas, stories of the incredible dogs your generosity supports.

12/01/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS (according to the dogs): Our NEW Board to Rescue Website Is LIVE! 🐾💻

After months of our Ranch dogs supervising, micromanaging, judging, and occasionally stepping on the keyboard…
the brand-new Board to Rescue website is officially live!

Yes. We finally did it.
And according to the dogs, it’s “the best thing on the internet besides videos of squirrels.”

🐶 What can you find on the new site?
• Our play yards, pool, and activities, basically dog Disneyland
• How your dog’s stay helps support rescue pups
• Info you actually need (…and none of the pages they tried to add about unlimited treats)

Ready to see the Ranch, check out the videos.

👉 Sniff around the new site: boardtorescue.org

👉 Book your dog’s stay. Help rescue dogs. Be a hero.
The brand-new Board to Rescue website is officially live!

11/30/2025

There must have been eyes watching over Aston the day he was abandoned on the side of a Riverside County road. One of our rescue partners saw a car pull over, dump him, and drive away. She stopped, opened her doorand Aston jumped right in, as if he knew it was finally his chance to leave the past behind.

Just two years old, Aston is incredibly friendly and gentle. After no owner came forward at the shelter, we rescued him right away and brought him to the Ranch, where his sweet personality has been shining ever since.

Aston loves people, has lovely manners, and seems to enjoy the company of other dogs. He hasn’t had an official playdate yet, but he’s perfectly content relaxing side-by-side with other dogs in our kennel lodge or hanging out near them in the play yards.

Aston is a truly beautiful dog inside and out, and we’re so grateful to give him the second chance he deserves and the loving home he’s been waiting for. 🖤🐾

If you think you might be the right home for Aston, we’d love to hear from you.

www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/aston

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11/21/2025

Meet Jenner, one of our newest rescues. 💛

This sweet boy is about 2 years old and came to us very underweight. Sadly, you can still see his ribs. With time, good nutrition, and lots of love, Jenner will grow into the large, beautiful dog he’s meant to be.

Despite his rough start, he’s incredibly affectionate and eager to connect with his new human friends. He also passed his dog-to-dog test at the shelter with dogs his size. Once he’s settled into life at the Ranch, we’ll help him find the perfect playmate and perfect loving home.

Welcome to your new beginning, Jenner. 🐾✨

If you think you might be the right home for Jenner, we’d love to hear from you.

www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/jenner

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11/17/2025

At Coastal K9, we see a lot of unforgettable stories, tales of heartbreak, resilience, and second chances. But every once in a while, a story unfolds that reminds us just how powerful canine friendships can be. This is one of those stories.
Leave us a comment at the bottom of the story.

https://www.boardtorescue.org/post/how-honor-helped-heal-shaggy-a-rescue-story-neither-of-us-saw-coming

11/16/2025

Meet Brodie — Rescued Just in Time for Thanksgiving🦃❤️

Brodie's story is bittersweet. There were two dogs at the shelter we hoped to save… but only Brodie made it out. We’re heartbroken for the one we lost, but incredibly grateful that Brodie now has a chance at a brand-new beginning.

Brodie is an affectionate, happy young dog. His photos say it all. He loves being around people, and his happy, social personality shines the moment you meet him. As a younger dog, he’s full of that wonderful, puppy-like energy you’d expect. He knows a couple of basic commands and seems eager to please his handler.

Brodie passed his dog-to-dog test at the shelter, and once he settles in with us, we’ll be looking to match him with a great playmate and learn more about his play style.

If you think you might be the right home for Brodie, we’d love to hear from you. This sweet boy deserves a family to be thankful for, and one that will be thankful for him, too. 🧡🍂

www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/brodie

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11/15/2025

🚨 A Call to Protect Our Rescue & the GSD Community 🚨

We need your help.

We are still seeing scammers stealing our posts, photos, and videos, copying them word-for-word and reposting in German Shepherd groups as their own.

They remove our name, website, and contact info, pretending they have our dogs for adoption. Then, they message people privately, asking for “deposits” to view a dog, and sadly, some have fallen for it. 💔

We don’t mind when groups share our posts properly and credit Coastal K9 with links to our website, which helps us find homes for our dogs. But deliberately removing our info and tricking followers is not okay.

We’re asking our loyal supporters to help us stop this.

🕵️‍♀️ Here’s how you can help (safely):

Join and quietly monitor GSD groups.

Watch for stolen versions of our posts.

❌ Do NOT comment or call out the group, they’ll delete and block you.

📩 Instead, screenshot or copy the post and send it to us via Messenger.

We’ll handle reporting it to Facebook directly.

New scam pages appear all the time, so your eyes and ears make a difference. 👀

So far, here are the 2 largest offenders:

German Shepherd Rescue - Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/8540600159380490/user/61578582393937

German Shepherd Rescue And Rehoming Center - Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/8540600159380490

You can also email me directly at [email protected]

It’s heartbreaking that we even have to make this post, but we’re doing it to protect our supporters and our dogs from scammers.

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Thank you for helping us keep the rescue community safe. 💙
— The Coastal K9 Team

11/14/2025

Foxxy recently rejoined our Coastal K9 Pack at the Ranch after spending time with a wonderful foster family. She’s a sweet, affectionate girl who thrives on companionship. The kind of dog who wants to be right by your side. ❤️

When we first rescued Foxxy, we discovered she was hard of hearing. Luckily, her foster mom had experience with deaf dogs and helped Foxxy blossom! Using hand and arm signals, Foxxy learned to come when waved to, wait politely for meals, and even “brush her teeth” for a treat (yes, really 🪥🐶).

Foxxy is a wonderful playmate and has several dog friends at the Ranch. She loves other dogs she knows and, with a calm introduction, quickly becomes everyone’s best buddy.

Foxxy’s ideal home would be with adults who appreciate her intelligence, gentle spirit, and big heart. A canine companion would be the cherry on top. With love and understanding, she’ll give back more than you can imagine. 💕

If you think you might have the right home for Foxxy, let us know! We’d love to talk with you.

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