Happy Tails of 2012!
These are our wonderful dogs who found homes in 2012. We thank all of the wonderful adopters who have given our dogs a home over this past year. We thank you, and our dogs thank you!
All of our dogs have their own pages on our website FOREVER, soon you'll be able to see all of the dogs we've ever adopted.
Be sure to check out our current Testimonials page for owner updates on our adopted dogs. If you'd like to share your Happy Tails success story, send us updates and pictures and we'll post it up to share with the world. Email us at: webshepherd@gcgsr.org.
Some of our dogs are still in their Foster-to-Adopt homes while making sure it's a good fit for both dogs and people, they are still Adoption Pending.
Our older adoptions are listed here: Happy Tails - Older Adoptions
Changing lives, one dog at a time.
Adopted 12/22/12!
Cadence
Cadence is a handsome, black and red 1.5-2 year old male weighing in at about 75 lbs. He was an unclaimed stray from a Sacramento area shelter, so nothing is known of his background.
Cadence is learning to get along in his foster home, at first he was a little unsure of meeting new dogs, but usually given a proper introduction, and a couple minutes to warm up, he does fine. He enjoys playing with both the less dominant males and females dogs in his foster home, although will challenge another dominant male. Cadence should probably be the only male dog in his home. Once he gets to know you, Cadence loves getting attention and being around his people, and so far has been good with adults and older well-behaved children. He is probably too intense for small children.
NO CATS OR SMALL FURRY CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added June 2012
Adopted 12/22/12!
Sofie
Sofie is a small black and red 9 month old female who will most likely not be bigger than 55 lbs. She was an unclaimed stray from Sacramento City Shelter.
Sofie may be pint sized but she has a big girl bark and is not afraid to voice her opinion. She is very active and would benefit from an active family willing to walk or run her a couple of times a day. Sofie loves playing with her toys, but has to be watched to ensure she is not chewing for a squeaker. She loves water, car rides, exploring the house and trying to entice her foster siblings to play. She is extremely smart; quickly learned her routine and has tried to open doors. She corrects easily and walks nicely on the leash. She is 90% housebroken and fully crate trained. She is learning sit, down, come and to wait for her food.
This is a Level 2 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added October 2012
Adopted 12/15/12!
Arwen
Arwen is a 5 month old female German Shepherd mix puppy, possibly mixed with Anatolian Shepherd. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto, so we know nothing of her background. She has huge paws and looks like she is going to be a fairly big girl, and has a determined streak, also much like an Anatolian.
Typical of puppies, she loves to play rough and tumble with the bigger dogs in her foster home. She is very curious and outgoing, and does well with dog-savvy cats. She loves the water and takes advantage of any sort even if it's just a water bowl or an ice cube.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added October 2012
Adopted 12/1/12!
Carla
Carla came into our program several years ago as an unclaimed stray. She was adopted out and recently returned when her owner lost her home.
Allegedly seven years old, Carla is still in her prime. She is very alert, full of energy and drive, and quite fit, with ample shoulders and chest. Sweet and affectionate, she will be happy to please you if you give her good leadership. But you must have her respect or she'll keep pushing, doing things her way!
Quick both physically and mentally, Carla learns quickly and is thriving on having structure in her foster home. She is comfortable in the house and out, is crate trained and housebroken, and knows basic commands. Though she pretends not to understand “heel,” she knows how to walk on lead.
NO CATS, SMALL DOGS OR CRITTERS!
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added August 2012
Adopted 12/1/12!
Maximus
Maximus is an 18-24 month old black and red male German Shepherd. He was surrendered by his owners when they no longer had time to dedicate to Maximus.
He knows his basic commands and responds well to correction. Maximus walks well on leash and is good with kids so far. It is unknown how he is with cats.
Maximus is a good alarm barker.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added October 2012
Adopted 11/24/12!
Atlas
Atlas is a large, handsome boy around 5 years old who weighs in at about 100 pounds. His airplane ears give him a happy- go-lucky appearance. He was turned into a local shelter for chasing livestock. While taking walks with his foster family he only seems to have mild interest in cows, sheep and goats, but does have quite a bit of interest in the resident outdoor cat, so no small, furry critters for this fellow.
This nice boy has gotten along with every person or large dog he has met so far, playing nicely with both the male and female dogs in his foster home. He wants no part of trouble, and does his best to avoid any troublesome situation.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 11/24/12!
Juniper
Juniper is an approximately two year old female who was turned in to a Placer County Shelter by her owner "because she attacked a small dog." At the shelter she was reactive to other dogs while she was in her kennel, but now in a foster home, after a proper introduction, she plays with all the male dogs her size and larger appropriately.
Juniper is very sweet and friendly with every person she has met thus far, and will roll over and give her belly to just about anyone. She is pretty good at settling in the house in the evenings. She seems to know Sit and Down, and walks on the leash pretty well, but she does still jump up. She enjoys "swimming" in the her plastic bably pool. Juniper sleeps quietly in her crate all night, is housebroken, and she enjoys riding in the car, and will jump right in to go with you.
NO CATS, SMALL DOGS or CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added September 2012
Adopted 11/24/12!
Natasha
Natasha is a sweet and pretty 3 year old female weighing about 60 lbs. She was owner surrendered to a Sacramento shelter.
So far, she appears to be house-broken, successfully using an open door to go outside. She is friendly toward people, loves walks and car rides. A very affectionate girl, she will give little kisses, likes her pets, and will quickly roll over for a nice belly rub. She loves being with her people and is a little shadow in the house.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added October 2012
Adopted 11/24/12!
Tesla
Tesla is a 7-8 month old petite female who was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto Shelter. She is very sweet, and has moderate puppy energy. She is social with people and other dogs, and is currently in a foster home with 7-10 other dogs. She does not appear to have high prey drive and is more interested in walking beside her person, than adventuring off in the field with the other dogs.
Tesla will likely need surgery on at least one of her hips, and assistance is available through the rescue to any prospective adopter.
Tesla appears to be housebroken, and crate trained. She enjoys car rides, but can get carsick at times.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added October 2012
Adopted 11/24/12!
Usa
USA (pronounced ooo-sa) is a 8-9 month old female shepherd/husky, with maybe some cattle dog in her, with one blue eye and one brown eye. Her name was chosen to keep up with the patriotic theme for the month of July. She was turned in by a family who lived in an apartment and was not allowed to keep her. Although she is not all shepherd, she was brought into the program when she ran out of time at a local Sacramento shelter.
USA is affectionate and playful. She enjoys playing with the water, rolling in the grass, playing with toys and having a nylabone. Anyone that gets close, will likely get kisses. She pays no attention to the cats in the foster home and has learned to respect and back away from the big shepherds. She slept through the night in a crate. We are working on housebreaking and house manners, and she is being taught to not guard her toys and food bowl. Because of her guarding tendency, she should not go to a home with small children.
Because of her guarding issues, this is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what a dog with this Level requires.
Added July 2012
Adopted 11/17/12!
Boone
Boone is a one year old, 80 pound, young male who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto Shelter. He is medium energy level, not overly clingy, but appropriately affectionate. He has been friendly with everyone he has met thus far, and shows a lot of interest in playing with other dogs.
He knows sit, but needs more work on his leash and basic manners. He went directly into a crate when loaded in a vehicle, and readily jumped up in the bed of a truck. He takes correction without resentment, and defaults to a down when given a stern correction with the leash.
NO CATS!
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added October 2012
Adopted 11/17/12!
Harry
Harry is a handsome, 5 month old male, black and tan German Shepherd, Malinois, or cross, you decide. He was surrendered to a Sacramento area shelter when his owners left him outside byhimself 24/7 and he became a little distructive.
Harry is a fun loving, eady going little guy, happy to meet anyone and everyone. He has liked every human, dog or cat he has come in contact with so far (not so sure about the neighbor's cow.) While he has not been exposed to the big world out there much, as he is, he is taking it all in stride. Happy to do what you want him to, once he figures out what it is.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added October 2012
Adopted 11/17/12!
Lager
Lager is one of a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little guy is a tough guy and lovebug all rolled into one. He will let you flip him over and rub his belly, but is just as happy to rough and tumble with his littermates. He is one of the larger puppies in the litter, and his ears just decided they would stand up (only time will tell if they will stay that way.)
He is pretty curious about the outdoor cat at his foster home. He creeps up to sniff the cat then barks when he is hissed at. This little guy isn't housebroken yet, but is smart as a whip, and will learn soon.
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, he will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 11/17/12!
Mylar
Mylar is a handsome, 5 month old male, white German Shepherd. He was surrendered to our group by a vet when his previous owner could not afford to have him treated after he was run over by a car.
Mylar now has metal plates in his pelvis and leg, but he doesn't let it slow him down. His new family should not allow hard, pounding exercise as his back end is still a little fragile, but he should be as good as new once he's healed.
While a little shy at first, this sweet boy gets along well with other dogs and is learning to get along with cats. He's almost housebroken, and definitely ready to steal your heart.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 11/17/12!
Oz
Oz is a 10-11 month old, handsome black and tan boy. While a little underweight now, he will grow into a big boy. Oz was turned in to a Sacramento Area Shelter by his owner when they decided they had too many animals.
In his previous life, Oz was an outdoor only dog, so everything is new indoors at his foster home. He is mesmerized by ceiling fans, is not real sure what is going to happen when the dishwasher door opens, and is just now mastering the dreaded stairs. It is both comical and a joy to watch him experience everything for the first time. He is almost housebroken.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 11/10/12!
Diamond
Diamond is an adorable 4 month old female with a fluffy black and tan coat. She was an unclaimed stray out of the Modesto area so nothing is known about her background.
Diamond is a very sweet girl, but hasn't seen much of the world around her. She seems to like all of the large dogs in her foster home, and she likes to play with the other pupy her age at her foster home. She is a little unsure of people at first, but will warm up quickly. She is very quiet in her crate at night.
Diamond needs a family that will be dedicated to her training and socialization so she can become the amazing dog that she is just waiting to be.
Please note pictures taken at 4 months, she will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 11/3/12!
Mabel
Mabel is a 2-3 year old, classic black and tan girl, who was a very pregnant unclaimed stray at the Modesto pound back in November of 2011. She soon delivered a litter of puppies (Dana, Penny Lane, Tina, Zip) that turned out to be purebred German Shepherds, all in their new homes already!
This pretty girl is very affectionate and playful with her people. Mabel gets along well with other dogs in the household and is good with cats. She was apparently used as a brood bitch, as she doesn't have much experience out and about in the world and needs to catch up on her social skills with other dogs and people. She's a perfect House Princess at home, but she can get anxious and reactive when taken out in public.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Adopted 11/3/12!
Porter
Porter is one of a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little guy is sweet and loving, and will let you flip him over and rub his belly. He is happy to rough and tumble with his littermates, but likes to be closer to his people as well, or play by himself.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added September 2012
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, he will not look like this for very long!
Adopted 11/3/12!
Tia
Tia is a large, 3 year old, dark black and tan girl rescued from Sacramento pound. She is a former brood bitch, and seems happy to give up puppy-raising to take on the challenge of living the good life. She's a love first and foremost, willing to accept attention whenever it's available.
Tia does okay so far with other dogs both male and female, although she does have an alpha streak in her. Once everyone has sorted out who's who, she's a contented pack member. She has had no reaction to little dogs, cats, or even small kids so far. She's housetrained and is learning how to Sit, Stay, and Stay Off The Couch.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added May 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Drake
SPECIAL NEEDS
Drake is a handsome, large, 85 pound, black and tan 3 year old male. He was an owner surrender when his family lost their home. He loves getting attention and being around his people. His most recent family rescued him from a neighbor who had him tied outside. Given his rough start, Drake is very loving and friendly to everyone he meets, but could use consistent socialization.
Drake has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. His regimen is one pill twice a day, and the medication is fairly inexpensive. He has not had a seizure since the medication was dosed properly. All of his follow-up blood work looks great. The vets hae told us if Drake is on consistent medication, he may only have two to three seizures a year, if that.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added June 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Kurjak
Kurjak is a large, 8-10 month old boy rescued from the Oakdale shelter. His former family turned him in simply because he wasn't a tiny puppy anymore. He is already almost 90 lbs and still filling out.
This big boy needs a family that can continue socializing him properly and can handle his stubborn streak. He walks nicely on a leash so far and is learning to load into the car, but will be a typical bratty teenager if left behind . He does okay with other dogs but is still learning that just because he is the biggest, he is not the boss. He would possibly be okay with a dog-savvy cat, but tends to get very excited if they hiss or swat at him.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added May 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Lassen
Lassen is a beautiful and sweet 4 year old black and tan female weighing in at about 60 lbs. She loves attention and would love to spend her life in your lap if you'd let her. She is very good with children, unsure how she is with cats.
She does well with basic commands and is good on a leash, but she has a habit of running if you let her off. She was found inside a grocery store after one of these escapes and her previous owner did not want her back.
She is very playful and likes to harass other dogs, but never with any malicious intent. She loves walks, especially loves car rides and would love to be by your side every moment of the day.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Louise
Louise is a petite, black & tan bicolor female around 2 years old who weighs in at about 55-60 pounds. Louise was turned in with another shepherd by a good samaritan to a Sacramento area shelter, so nothing is known about her background.
Louise has gotten along with every person or large dog she has met so far, interacting nicely with both the male and female dogs in her foster home. She is content to hang outside with her pack mates, but would prefer to be in the house with her people.
Louise is easy to have in the house, and while she doesn't seem to have much of any training, so far seems housebroken, and settles in nicely in the evenings.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Ipa
Ipa is the only female in a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little girl is as tough as they come, giving it back to her brothers as good as she gets. She is happy to rough and tumble with her littermates, or go find a toy that someone else is playing with and take it away from them.
She can't quite decide what to make of the outdoor cat, but has to pester it at every chance she gets, and gets very excited when it hisses. This little girl isn't housebroken yet, but is smart as a whip, and will learn soon.
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, she will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/27/12!
Trillian
Trillian is an adorable, 4 month old sable female with a short coat. She was an unclaimed stray out of the Modesto area so nothing is known about her background.
Trillian is a very sweet girl, but hasn't seen much of the world around her. She seems to like all of the large dogs in her foster home. She is a little unsure of people at first, but will warm up quickly, and really likes to cuddle. She plays nicely with the other dog her age in her foster home. She is very quiet in her crate at night.
Trillian needs a family that will be dedicated to her training and socialization so she can become the amazing dog that she is just waiting to be.
Please note pictures taken at 4 months, she will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/20/12!
Bock
Bock is one of a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little guy is sweet and loving, and will let you flip him over and rub his belly. He is happy to rough and tumble with his litter mates, but likes to be closer to his people as well.
He is pretty curious but respectful of the outdoor cat at his foster home. He creeps up gently and sniffs the cat. This little guy isn't housebroken yet, but is smart as a whip, and will learn soon.
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, he will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/20/12!
Granite
Granite is a large, handsome sable male around 2-3 years old who weighs in at about 80-85 pounds. His underbite makes his lip catch on his canine, so he always looks like he is smiling. That and his rounded ears make him just the most adorable guy ever! Granite was an unclaimed stray from a Sacramento area shelter, so nothing is known about his background.
Granite has gotten along with every person or large dog he has met so far, interacting nicely with both the male and female dogs in his foster home. He wants no part of trouble, and does his best to avoid any altercations or rowdy situations.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/20/12!
Lancer
Lancer was originally adopted out in 2008, and was recently discovered at the Modesto pound where he had been surrendered by his previous adopters after 4 years.
Lancer is a large, confident, 7 year old sable male. He is an affectionate boy who wants nothing more than to hang out with his family. He is friendly with everyone he meets, loves going for car rides, has great house manners, is crate-trained, and know his basic obedience commands.
This is a Level 3 Dog and will only got to a true Level 3 home. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Re-Added July 2012
Note this is an old photo from 2008!
Adopted 10/20/12!
Schatzie
Schatzie is a petite little girl with a classic black and tan coat, around 7 months old. Schatzie was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto shelter so nothing is known of her background.
This little girl is full of spunk and energy, and has been busy learning the skills to be a successful member of a family. She walks on a leash nicely, stays off of counters and furniture, stays out of the trash, sits, waits, is 97% potty trained, and sleeps quietly in a crate. She is vocal if she thinks she has been in the crate too long.
Though Schatzie accepts a quick pat from strangers she meets and has tolerated large crowds well, she takes a while to really warm up to a person. Once she does, she enjoys coming to them for attention and reassurance, and likes to follow them around or even be underfoot. She prefers to have her human nearby when she eats.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added August 2012
Adopted 10/18/12!
Rona
Rona is an approximately 18 month old female rescued from the Turlock shelter. She hasn't met another dog or cat she doesn't want to make friends with. She has a good grasp on her basic obedience and walks like a dream on a leash.
She is prone to jumping fences to find her person or to be where the action is if she isn't supervised. She is crate-trained and housebroken and will sleep soundly on a blanket next to her person's bed.
She tends to be mouthy when excited so probably would do best in a home with older children or only adults. She loves to ride in the car and is very eager to please.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added April 2012
Adopted 10/6/12!
Hillary
Hillary is a petite, black and tan girl approximately 2 years old. She was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto shelter so her background is unknown.
She is housebroken, does pretty well on a leash, rides nicely in a car, and is crate-trained. She is kissy and very clingy. She doesn't like being away from her people at all. If left outside, she can and has jumped a 6' fence to go around and knock at the front door. So a home with a doggy door would be nice for this girl. She alarm barks when it is appropriate and has very nice house manners.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 10/6/12!
Kitzel
Kitzel is a beautiful young lady, 1 - 2 years old. She is dressed in more black than tan, and still needs to fill out a bit. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto, so we know nothing of her background.
Kitzel is an lovable and wiggly girl, very affectionate, and she tries to be close to a human at all times, any human. She is eager to please, and has good eye contact but gets anxious when she can't figure out what is expected. Kitzel is housebroken, knows SIT, DOWN, and OUT (Outside), and likes to go for rides in the car. She crates well at night and walks beautifully on lead.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added June 2012
Adopted 10/6/12!
Pilsner
Pilsner is one of a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little guy is the most adventuresome of the group. He is happy to rough and tumble with his littermates, but will also venture out on his own. His ears can't decide which way they are going, so he has a new look every day.
He can't quite decide what to make of the outdoor cat in his foster home, but gets very excited when it hisses, then cries when he gets swatted, then we do it again. This little guy isn't housebroken yet, but is smart as a whip, and will learn soon.
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, he will not look like this for very long!
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added September 2012
Adopted 10/3/12!
Kevlar
Kevlar was surrendered to a pound in the Butte County area, his former owners stating that they did not have time for him. Eighteen months of age, big, easy-going Kevlar is 90 pounds of handsome raw material, on his way to being fashioned into a wonderful pet. In late adolescence, he is part untrained puppy, part big boy, and learning not to be mouthy.
He does not seem to realize his size yet, and may accidentally knock things over when the front end doesn't know what the back end is doing. His good nature and comical expression -- one floppy ear and quizzical eyebrows -- make it difficult not to smile at his mistakes as he learns to be part of the family.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/22/12!
Glory
Glory is a 3-4 month old, gorgeous sable girl who was an unclaimed stray out of Butte County so nothing is known about her background. At the shelter she got to be known as the tornado, going a little stir crazy in her kennel, but now in a foster home, she has settled down, and interacts appropriately with all the other dogs around her.
Even at this age, Glory is showing signs of some significant prey drive. She is very intent on the resident outdoor cat and keys in on turkeys and other wildlife around the property. While at this age, she doesn't quite know what to do when the cat approaches her, care needs to be taken with small furry critters as she matures.
NO CATS OR CRITTERS!
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires.
Added July 2012
Adopted 9/22/12!
Jag
Jag is a large, handsome, black and tan youngster around 10 months old, and approximately 75 pounds. He was saved from a high-kill shelter by an independent rescue, then turned over to us to place. He was turned into the shelter when he got out of his home, and killed a couple of the neighbor's goats.
Jag appears to have been an indoor dog at least on a part-time basis, so is housebroken, and is familiar with things such as stairs, hair dryers, etc. He seems to have some very basic manners, and knows Sit and Down. He settles in the house nicely in the evenings.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/22/12!
Leia
Leia is a cute, long-haired female about 18-24 months old. She came from the Modesto pound so nothing is known of her background. She looked pretty raggedy as she'd lost some of her hair, but it turned out to be just a flea allergy.
She is on her way to being a beautiful girl again now that she is being treated with monthly flea drops. She enjoys a bath in the tub and is pretty good about holding still once she feels the warm water. She loves being brushed too!
Leia loves to ride in the car and is a social butterfly. She loves her resident cats and kitten and is quite well-mannered in the house, and she is learning how to be a dog and roughhouse with the resident male dog. She loves to run and even decided swimming was fun when she went out to a local ranch.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/20/12!
Einstein
Einstein is a darling, 3-4 month old male German Shepherd mix from the Modesto shelter, so nothing is known about his background. He is shy at first, but once he has met you 2 or 3 times, he is super friendly and loves to get his belly scratched.
He knows the Sit command and sits for his food. He does not chase the resident cats, he is house-trained, and sleeps on the floor of his foster mom's room.
Einstein loves to chase bubbles and is a typical puppy on walks. With continued training and guidance he will make a wonderful family member.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/15/12!
Cutter
Cutter was originally adopted out in 2008 and was recently returned to us after an unexpected death in his adoptive family.
He is a large, darker black and tan male, around 5 years old. He's housebroken, and knows his basic commands, but needs a very strong leader to make sure he follows them. He is somewhat of a drama queen, and when he doesn't get his way, wants to use his body weight to push or pull in protest. He needs to be reminded of his manners including not jumping up on people who come to greet him.
This is a Level 3 Dog and will only go to a true Level 3 home. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Re-Added July 2012
Note that this is an old photo from 2008!
Adopted 9/15/12!
Daphne
Daphne is a beautiful tan and black female, approximately 1 year old, of medium size and has a lot of puppy traits left in her (gently mouthy, a little clumsy and absolutely adoragirl).
Daphne is a medium energy girl. Though at at times she will play hard with our resident dogs, it is usually at their invitation and she can definitely hold her own with them. She enjoys playing with the dogs but is just as happy to hang out with her people.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added May 2012
Adopted 9/15/12!
Darby
Darby is an adorable little girl, weighing in at only about 55 pounds. She will probably only mature to around 60 or 65 lbs. Darby was an unclaimed stray out of the Sacramento area, so nothing is known about her background. She is a petite German Shepherd with enough energy and personality to make up for her size! Darby is a black and tan bicolor, 9 to 10 month old little girl who is as busy as she is cute.
Darby is housebroken, and sleeps quietly in a crate at night. She is very eager to learn but is a little dramatic at first when she doesn't get her way. She is in need of a home that is willing to invest the time and energy in completing her training.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 9/15/12!
Fozzie
Fozzie is a young, adorable male from the Modesto shelter. He was an unclaimed stray, and was listed as a Belgian Tervuren/German Shepherd mix, black and tan in color. He is on the small side, only approximately 40 lbs.
He is a little reserved when he first meets you but warms up nicely. When he's not sure what is expected of him, he just plays it safe and lays down. Fozzie loves to play, loves to go for a ride in vehicles.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/15/12!
Olga
Olga is a 12-18 month old, beautiful black and tan female, weighing in at about 65 lbs. She was turned in to a Sacramento Area Shelter by her owner when they no longer had room for her.
In her previous life, Olga was an outdoor only dog, on a cable/chain, but she has decided that indoor life in her foster home is quite nice. She seems to understand that her business is done outside, and has not had one accident in the house. She is learning quickly about indoor things such as stairs, hairdryers, toilets flushing, showers running, and is taking it all in stride.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2012
Adopted 9/15/12!
Stout
Stout is one of a litter of 6 puppies that were born on July 3, 2012. While they look pretty shepherdish, it is not truly known who the sire is (but it is suspected that he was a German Shepherd that frequently roamed the neighborhood).
At approximately 9 weeks old, this little guy is the largest and most people-oriented puppy in the group. He is sweet and loving, and will let you flip him over and rub his belly. He is happy to rough and tumble with his litter mates, but likes to be closer to his people as well. He will actually come when his name is called.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added September 2012
Please note pictures taken at 9 weeks, he will not look like this for very long!
Adopted 9/10/12!
Cameron
Cameron is a 1-2 yr old female who was an unclaimed stray from the Merced shelter so there is no information on her background. She is a sleek, black and tan little lady who has adapted to her foster home in the mountains. She has taken to the outdoors and would make a great hiking, running or biking companion.
She is comfortable with both the male and female resident dogs, and has gotten along with all the people and dogs she has met so far. Her compatibility with cats is questionable as she has shown interest in birds, squirrels and chipmunks. Cameron is intelligent and catches on very quickly but would benefit from further obedience training to further reinforce her reliability.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Adopted 9/1/12!
Brodie
Brodie is a big, handsome, 4-5 yr old reddish tan and black, mature male. He was an unclaimed stray from Escalon shelter. He came into our program with several big lumps that turned out to be non-malignant fibrous tumors that we had removed.
Brodie spent the first few weeks in the program with another mature male foster buddy with no problems. He rides okay in a vehicle and trots okay next to a bike, however he could use more leash work.
He understands basic commands such as Sit, Stay. Brodie is housetrained. If left alone for extended period of time he will protest, and may even visit the neighbors, however he seems to be okay if he has a canine buddy. At this time, he's unknown with cats or children.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added March 2012
Adopted 9/1/12!
Sam
Sam is a 5 month old puppy found by a good citizen. After weeks of being unable to locate an owner, our rescue was contacted. Sam is a cute black and tan good sized puppy, with a back right clubfoot. He is friendly, outgoing, and ready to explore the world. He is crate-trained, and learning his house manners including staying off the furniture. He is currently in a home with two other dogs, a cat, and kids.
Sam is looking for a home, preferrably with a pool, or access to swimming, to help his left leg develop correctly, as it is taking most of his weight in his rear end. Low impact exercise would be ideal for the next few months, so that the tendons, ligaments, and bones, are not put under constant stress while he is developing.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 9/1/12!
Scout
Scout is a handome, sable-colored male, probably German Shepherd mixed with husky. He was an unclaimed stray from the Ceres area. He is approximately 3-4 years old, medium in stature with a thick, plush coat.
Like many mature males, Scout can be somewhat aloof until he knows you, then he is fairly easy-going. He appears to be housebroken, he loves to take walks and chase balls. He is good with dogs his own size so far, he is very good with chickens but will chase cats.
NO CATS.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added May 2012
Adopted 8/25/12!
Liberty now Berty
Liberty was left at the gates of a Sacramento area shelter, so nothing is known of her background. She is a beautiful black and tan young lady with a petite frame, about 4 years old. She is a bit underweight, but working on getting up to a healthy weight. She appears to have had multiple litters of puppies.
Liberty is a turn-key pet, ready to settle right in to a new home where she can be part of a family. She is a sweet and easy girl with very nice manners, and corrects easily. She likes to stay close to her human, even a bit underfoot, and quickly settles next to them wherever they sit. She is learning to enjoy being patted and getting tummy rubs. She is friendly when meeting new people, but prefers her own human, and is looking for someone to bond with. She has been going to work with her foster dad, and settles quietly in the office.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 8/25/12!
Sully
Sully is a stocky, 18 month old black and tan male with airplane ears that go every which way. He was an unclaimed stray from a Sacramento Area shelter, so nothing is known about his background.
Sully is a very affectionate guy who sometimes thinks he's a lap dog. He likes hugs, pets and cuddling. Sully gets alone with everyone so far; adults, respectful kids and other sociable dogs. He rides quietly in a car and waits patiently if you go into a store to shop for a bit. He's housebroken, trained to sleep quietly in a crate, and around 10pm he'll get a bit tired and put himself to bed. Sully's behavior on a leash is good with only light pulling.
NO CATS OR SMALL FURRY CRITTERS.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added May 2012
Adopted 8/18/12!
Patriot
Patriot is a gorgeous black and red, 2 year old male. He was an unclaimed stray from the Sacramento area, so nothing is known about his background. At a lean, compact 65 lbs, this boy is active and athletic outside, but settles in nicely in the house.
Although he doesn't seem to have any formal training, he is a mild-mannered guy that wants to help out around the house. If you are making something in the kitchen, he is more than happy to put his front feet up on the counter to check out what's going on; if you are putting make-up on in the bathroom, he will stand beside you and look at himself in the mirror. In the car, he likes to ride shotgun. He apparently was also allowed on the furniture in his prior life, so he thinks nothing of trying to settle down next to you on the sofa. He is quickly learning that while some of these behaviors are kind of cute at first, they are not acceptable.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 8/18/12!
Queenie
Queenie is a 3 year old, classic black and tan girl, who was turned into a Sacramento area shelter with a broken front leg when her owner could not afford to have her leg fixed. UC Davis repaired her leg in early March, and Queenie is healing nicely.
This pretty girl is very affectionate and playful with her people. Queenie gets along well with other dogs in the household so far, and is only moderately interested in the outdoor cat. She was apparently an outdoor only dog, as she doesn't have much experience out and about in the world and needs to catch up on her social skills with other dogs and people.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Adopted!
Artie
Artie is a big, classic black and tan boy, approximately 6 years old. He was originally brought into rescue around 5 years ago; he has been adopted out twice. His most recent return was due to the unfortunate loss of his owner, and at that time Artie lost his stability and leadership. He did what typical, confident German Shepherds will do in that situation and assumed the leadership role -- which meant becoming more assertive toward strangers who came onto his property.
Since being returned, Artie has been in two foster homes with strong leadership and lots of structure; he seems to flourish in that type of environment. Artie enjoys riding in vehicles, does well jogging next to a bike, loves going for walks, enjoys hanging out with his 5 foster pack buddies, and has good house manners.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Becker
Becker is a classic black and tan male around 1 year old. He was an unclaimed stray out of the Modesto area. Although he is on the small size for a male GSD, he has the confidence, heart, and bark of a much larger dog. This boy has a motor that never quits. If he is awake, he wants to play. He is very alert, wants to please, and is eager to learn.
He knows basic commands, Sit-Down-Stay. He is housebroken and has excellent house manners. He is crate-trained and does okay on the leash. If left unattended, he will entertain himself, usually by chewing something up or raiding trash cans. Keep plenty of chew toys around for this boy. Although he is always busy, when its "quiet time," he becomes a cuddly lap dog.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added July 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Desiree
Desiree is an adorable 11 month old black and cream female, weighing in at about 60 lbs. This energetic little girl is as sweet as she is cute. Desiree was relinquished to Animal Control when she chased three of the neighbor's sheep into a pond and they drowned, so no farm animals for this young lady. She has adapted well in her foster home in the hills, and would make a great hiking, running or biking companion.
Desiree has gotten along with both the male and female resident dogs in her foster home, and has gotten along with all the people and dogs she has met so far. Her compatibility with cats is questionable as she has shown interest in livestock. Desiree is intelligent and catches on very quickly but would benefit from further obedience training to further reinforce her reliability.
NO LIVESTOCK!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Dillinger
SPECIAL NEEDS
Dillinger is a gorgeous, 4-5 year old black and red male German Shepherd. He was an owner surrender to a local shelter when his family could no longer care for him. Dillinger is housebroken, crate-trained, and knows basic commands such as Sit, Down and Stay. He walks fairly well on a leash, and likes going for rides in the car and will stick his head all of the way out the window if you let him. When crated or kenneled he is reactive to other dogs, but has been fine with them outside the kennel.
Dillinger is a Special Needs Dog who suffers from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) (Maldigestion Disorder) in dogs, but this does not seem to slow him down much. EPI occurs when the pancreas does not produce the digestive enzymes necessary to obtain the nutrients needed from food. Once diagnosed, EPI is treated by adding prescription enzymes to his meals every day.
NO CATS OR CRITTERS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added March 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Dyson
Dyson is a huge handsome black and tan youngster, at approximately 11months old, he already weighs 86 pounds. He was surrendered to a local shelter when his family had a baby and no longer had time for him.
Dyson has been an indoor dog, so is housebroken, and has some fairly nice house manners. He knows sit and down. Dyson lived with small children in his previous home. He still jumps up a little, so care would need to be taken around small ones as he has no idea how big he is. It appears that while Dyson lived in a home, he was not socialized much outside of the home or with other animals. He is a little unsure of new situations. In his foster home, he is settling in with a stable dog pack. He is not real sure about dog play yet, but starting to want to try it!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added June 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Fiero
Fiero is a curious and adorable German Shepherd-wannabe pup, about 3 months old, with huge, floppy ears and a short black and tan coat. Although there may not be much shepherd in this boy, he was brought into the program when he ran out of time at local shelter that considered him too timid to be adoptable.
Away from his dominant litter mates, this little boy is blossoming. He is just a joy that likes to rough and tumble with the other puppy in his foster home, but also enjoys cuddle time with his humans.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added June 2012
PIctures taken in June, he won't look like this for every long!
Adopted 8/4/12!
Malibu
Malibu is a beautiful black and tan girl, about 18-24 months old, who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. She came to us with a severe skin infection that has now healed completely. She has a sensitive system, so special attention to her diet will be important.
Malibu is an energetic, loving girl who thoroughly enjoys being around her people. She is the epitome of the term "lap-dog," and she follows her humans around like a puppy. She sleeps in a crate at night and when left home.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Riddick
Riddick is a handsome, 10 month old male out of the Modesto Shelter. He came from a hoarder's home along with 30 Chihuahuas!
He is house-trained, rides great in the car, is learning to walk on a leash, and loves all creatures big and small so far. He has moderate energy and really needs another dog for company, but would really love a family with children most of all.
He has basic obedience down fairly well and will sleep quietly in his crate. He loves his foster mom's cats and 5 month old kitten. He has a naughty puppy habit of picking up shoes and whatever else he can find laying about if no one is watching. He also has some puppy growing pains that he will grow out of in the coming months.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added June 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Ty
Ty is a handsome black and tan male, around 2 years old, weighing approximately 65 pounds. He was surrendered to a Sacramento Area shelter when his family moved to a home where they could no longer keep him.
Ty has been an indoor dog, so is housebroken, and has some fairly nice house manners. He knows Sit, Down, Stay and Come. When his previous owners were at work, he stayed out in the yard without issue. Although a new resident in his foster home, Ty is getting along with both the male and female dogs in his foster home so far. At this time, it is unknown how he is with cats.
Ty is a little unsure about meeting new people, but warms up quickly once he gets to know them. He is used to living with children. Ty likes being with his people, and needs a home where he could be included in family activities.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added June 2012
Adopted 8/4/12!
Wesley
Wesley is a very handsome juvenile, approximately 9-10 months old, that came to us terribly underweight at 56 lbs, and in poor shape with missing hair from demodex.
Wesley had not seen the inside of a home, and was desperate for both food and attention. With all that said, he has a tremendous temperament. Wesley needs someone with a true understanding of socializing, and he will mature into a sensationally handsome and well-rounded dog.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Adopted 7/28/12!
America
America is an 11 month old, black and tan girl with a gorgeous coat. At about 60 pounds, this girl is lean and athletic. America was turned in to the Butte County Shelter by her owner when they couldn't give her the time she deserved.
She gets along with the male and female dogs in her foster home, although is a little unsure of being out with a large group of dogs. She is very friendly with everyone she has met thus far, and will follow her person all around the house.
America seems to know some basic commands, she has a good recall, and walks on the leash pretty well. This busy girl will require her own plastic pool. She loves to jump in, snorkel in the water, and splash as much water out of the pool as possible.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added July 2012
Adopted 7/28/12!
Dixie
Dixie is a 4-month old little girl who is as busy as she is cute. She is almost housebroken, and sleeps in a crate at night. Dixie does get a little car sick, so care needs to be taken not to feed her before travel.
Dixie is very eager to learn and is very food motivated, so training should be fairly easy, she will just need a person dedicated to making her the best dog she can be. She has almost mastered sitting for dinner but still does like taking a flying leap into your lap when she comes in from playing.
Dixie gets along with all the large dogs she's met, but her rough-and-tumble play style might be too much for small dogs. She is currently in a foster home with multiple dogs, both male and female, young and mature, so she has lots of activity and play partners.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added June 2012
PIctures taken in June, she won't look like this for every long!
Adopted 7/28/12!
Tayla
Tayla is a solid black female weighing in at about 60 pounds who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. She is about 2 years old, and before coming into rescue, she was not exposed to much of the outside world.
She is very friendly with everyone she has met thus far, and is learning to play and get along with other dogs. She still keeps a close eye on her person, and doesn't stray too far away. If given the opportunity, she would gladly be a lap dog. She has a strong willingness to please, and this makes her a joy to work with.
NO CATS, CRITTERS OR SMALL DOGS.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added March 2012
Adopted 7/21/12!
Dara
Dara is an approximately 3 year old, gorgeous black and red longcoat female, who was an unclaimed stray in the Sacramento area so nothing is known about her background.
This pretty girl is very affectionate and playful with her people. Dara gets along fairly well with other dogs (male and female/young and old) in the household so far. She would be happy as an only dog, or perhaps another male that only has a mild interest in play. Dara has too much interest in the outdoor cat at her foster home, so probably should go to a home without cats or other small furry critters. Dara has nice house manners, and knows some basic commands. If you have a treat in your hand, she is very happy to sit, down and high-five!
NO CATS OR CRITTERS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added June 2012
Adopted 7/21/12!
Romey
Romey is a fun-loving pup, about 5 months old, with huge, floppy ears in a classic black and tan coat. He and his sister, Juliette, were found by a good samaritan in the Modesto area. After trying for a month to locate the owners, they contacted our group.
Romey is doing well in his foster home with 3 other shepherds and several cats. He has been to the vet for a fever of unknown origin and is finishing up his medications, and fortunately not having any continuous symptoms. He takes pills easily and has a good appetite. The vet's staff say he reminds them of Dobby from the Harry Potter movies because of his big eyes and droopy ears. On occasion, one ear decides to stand up, which is really adorable.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added June 2012
Adopted 7/21/12!
Ryder
Ryder is a handsome, medium-sized, 18 month old sable male, about 60 pounds. He was originally an unclaimed stray in a Modesto pound, so nothing is known of his background.
Ryder lives inside and is mostly housebroken. He is easy-going and seems to just want to hang out with his people. Ryder is a very affectionate dog and likes petting and cuddling. He really enjoys sitting down at your feet leaning up against your legs. He sleeps quietly in a crate at night. He is quiet outside and doesn't seem to chime in when the neighborhood dogs decide to bark. He is extremely friendly with people, children and other dogs so far. Ryder is tolerant of cats and has a very low prey drive.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added May 2012
Adopted 7/21/12!
Trevor
Trevor is a cute, 4-5 month old German Shepherd mix puppy. He was an unclaimed stray from Chico, so not much is known about his background.
In his foster home Trevor lives with a female GSD, a terrier and 3 cats. Trevor enjoys playing with his new canine friends but he is more of a mellow guy and really enjoys laying in the shade or behind the couch. Trevor will chase the cats on 2 occasions; 1) if his canine friends are chasing them and 2) if the cats run, otherwise he ignores them.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added May 2012
Adopted 7/17/12!
Kane
Kane is a 10-11 month old Malinois mix. He was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. He doesn't have a lot of manners, but he corrects easily enough.
Kane loves to play ball and will happily play catch. He rides well in a car, just wants to be with his people, and will bark if left alone.
NO CATS, CHICKENS OR CRITTERS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Adopted 7/7/12!
Vanna
Vanna is a 3 yr old, petite female with a classic black and tan coat. She came to our program when her owner had to move and could not keep her. Vanna is a bouncy, high energy girl.
She is quite the House Princess, but is still learning boundaries and is very correctable. She is learning to stay off the furniture, to not counter-surf, and to not be mouthy. She will go in a crate, but with vocal protest. She rides in a car okay and does well on a leash. She can be nervous in new situations, but is learning to take life as it comes. She can become possessive of food and people, but is easily re-directed. She responds well to basic commands and is housebroken.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added June 2012
Chancey
Adopted 6/30/12!
Chauncy is a gorgeous, medium-sized, 1 year old black and tan female, about 66 pounds. She was originally an unclaimed stray in a Sacramento pound, so nothing is known of her background.
Chauncy lives inside, and is housebroken and trustworthy. She is easy-going and seems to just want to hang out with her people. Chauncy is a very affectionate dog and likes petting and cuddling and curling up at your feet. She sleeps quietly in a crate at night. She is reasonably quiet outside with only moderate barking. She is extremely friendly with people. She's reasonably well mannered when meeting other dogs, but must be watched. She is tolerant of cats and shows no signs of aggression.
This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added May 2012
Gretzky
Adopted!
Gretzky is a substantial male German Shepherd with a gorgeous black and red coat. He is approximately 1 year old and weighs about 70 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray out of the Sacramento area, so nothing is known of his background. He entered the shelter with a fractured left front leg. UC Davis has reviewed his case, and determined that his leg does not need surgery and will heal nicely with 6-8 weeks of splinting.
Gretzky is a very happy-go-lucky dog, and loves to meet and greet just about anyone. He is a very affectionate dog, and loves petting and a good belly rub. He has gotten along with all of the male and female dogs in his foster home so far. Unknown with cats.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Adopted 6/16/12!
Sally
SENIOR
Sally is an unclaimed stray from the Escalon area, so nothing is known about her background. Sally appears to be around 8 to 9 years old, with 84 pounds on her classic frame. Sally is a pretty girl, black and tan, with lots of honey color in her coat, and has a dignified and handsome bearing.
Sally is a gentle, calm and very polite dog - an absolute delight to have around. She has liked all the people she has met so far. She is sweetly affectionate, giving a little kiss now and then, and really brightens up over a nice tummy rub or good ear scratching. She has impeccable house manners and is perfectly house-trained. She can be trusted alone indoors for hours at a time, and is long past any chewing or other troublesome behaviors. Sally settles quietly where ever she goes, and is content to be a house princess.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added May 2012
Adopted 6/16/12!
Zera
Zera is a very pretty bicolor girl of about 4 years of age. She weighs about 60 pounds, so she's just a bit on the small side for a German Shepherd. She was surrendered by her previous owners to the SPCA, they stated they did not have the means to care for her any longer.
Zera has lived inside, and is housebroken and trustworthy. She sleeps quietly in a crate at night. She is quiet outside, and doesn't seem to chime in when the neighborhood dogs decide to bark. She is easy-going and seems to just want to hang out with her people. She is affectionate and extremely friendly with people, other dogs, and even cats so far.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Trex
Adopted 6/2/12!
Trex is a moderately large, male bicolor German Shepherd, approximately 3 years old and weighing about 80 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray out of the Sacramento area.
Trex is housebroken, crate-trained, and well-mannered. He has a very easy-going personality with people, and loves to meet, greet and lick anyone and has been good with people of all sizes so far. He is a very affectionate dog, and will happily curl up at your feet if you're reading a book, working at a computer or watching TV.
Trex is easy to walk, and walks with a bouncy step. He's very quiet and neither barks nor whines excessively. He will respect a child gate, so parts of the house can be easily closed off to him. He might be able to live with a cat if properly supervised.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Una
Adopted 6/2/12!
Una is one of two girl puppies rescued from Modesto with her momma, Nolla, and 5 brothers. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't (maybe Doberman Pinscher?).
This little cutie has a tan coat and black muzzle with touches of white and black on her chest, feet, and tail. Una is still very shy around people, so will need a patient, calm household to acclimate to her forever home.
NOTE: Updated pictures taken March 3, 2012 at 3 months old, so she won't look like this for long! Starting to look more like a German Shepherd!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Casey
Adopted 5/19/12!
Casey is a 9 month old female who was an owner surrender to a Sacramento area shelter when someone in the family became very allergic to her. She is a beautiful black and tan little lady who has adapted easily into her foster home. This girl has medium energey and would make a great hiking, running or biking companion.
She is comfortable with both the male and female resident dogs, and has gotten along with all the people and dogs she has met so far. Her compatibility with cats is questionable, but her previous owner indicated that she liked cats but chased them. Casey is intelligent and catches on very quickly but would benefit from further obedience training to further reinforce her reliability.
This is a Level 2 Dog.
Added May 2012
Lada
Adopted 5/19/12!
Are you looking for a German Shepherd who is a whole lada cute? A whole lada sweet? And who wants to be a whole lada princess? Then look no further than Lada!
Lada is about 12 months old, housebroken, and has very nice house manners. She prefers to sleep by your bed at night, so she can greet you first thing in the morning with a big sweet kiss. She loves to cuddle and play with toys. She gets along with the other male GSDs in her foster home but would not do well in a home with another female dog. She appears to have strong prey drive, so will need a home with no cats, critters or small dogs.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Juliette
Adopted 5/19/12!
Juliette is an adorable, petite girl about 4 months old. She was found by a good samaritan in Modesto who spent a month looking for her owner. When no one claimed her, they contacted our group.
Juliette is sweet and intelligent. Like all puppies, she is very curious and wants to be into whatever her people are into. She is a little intimadated by the 3 big dogs she's sharing the house and yard with, but is doing well. She is also learning to live with cats.
NOTE: Pictures taken in mid-May at 4 months old, so she won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added May 2012
Ophelia
Adopted 5/19/12!
Ophelia is a cute, petite, 1-2 year old German Shepherd mix, black and tan with white toes. She was an unclaimed stray from a Sacramento shelter.
Although housebroken, Ophelia is learning the house rules of staying off the furniture and not jumping up on people. She has been very quiet inside, however, if left outside alone for long, she'll howl at the door to come in.
She gets along easily with the three GSDs in her foster home and indoor cats so far. She sleeps quietly through the night in her crate, and rides nicely in the car.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added March 2012
Panzer now Cody
Adopted 5/19/12!
Panzer is a big, striking bicolor male about 2 to 2 1/2 years old. Named after a German Tank, this boy sits at a stocky 100 lbs. He was an unclaimed stray from Placer county.
An energetic and enthusiastic boy, he is still learning manners. He likes to be with and around his people, and sometimes thinks he is a lapdog. Panzer has gotten along with the male and female dogs in his foster home so far. He can be a little dominant and intimidating to the other dogs, but really just wants to play with them. Panzer has high prey drive so no cats or other small critters.
NO CATS OR SMALL, FURRY CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added November 2011
Perun now Baron
Adopted 5/19/12!
Perun is an unclaimed stray from the Sacramento area, so nothing is known of his background. This lean, handsome black and tan young man is 12 to 18 months old. Weighing approximately 75 pounds, he could stand to fill out a bit.
He is friendly, confident and upbeat. He enjoys attention from his foster parent, giving brief licks in return. He stays near and follows but is not clingy. During free time, he checks back with his foster regularly for confirmation and pats, and comes readily when called. He is just beginning to learn basics such as leash skills, sit, and wait, but doesn't pull on the leash. He is responsive to training, takes correction well if it is given clearly, and follows the examples of the resident dogs to quickly learn new things.
No cats or other small furry critters for this young man.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Tyson now Ty
Adopted 5/19/12!
Tyson is a classically handsome 5 year old male. He weighs around 80-85 pounds, and has very classic features and markings. He was an owner turn-in to Sacramento SPCA with his Sheltie buddy and seems to like small dogs.
His basic temperament is non-dominant, moderate to low energy, well-mannered, and a bit of a "house princess." He prefers the couch or your bed to his own dog bed, but is respectful if you tell him no. He will sleep quietly in a crate or in your bedroom with you, and appears to be housebroken.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added January 2012
Zealand
Adopted 5/19/12!
Zealand is a 10-11 month old Belgian Malinois with pretty gold eyes that just match his pretty golden coat. His owner chose not to claim him from the Modesto pound even though he had been notified that his dog was there.
This charmer has quite a bit to say about himself. He'll talk and squeak if he isn't right by his people. He has great house manners, sleeps quietly in his crate at night, and has not had any accidents in the house. He loves to play with other social dogs, and readily jumps in the car to go for a ride. If he gets bored, he will find something to chew, as will most dogs his age. He is very connected to his people, and does not like being left alone, or he will escape a crate or jump a 6' fence.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Magnolia
Adopted 5/5/12!
Magnolia aka Maggie is a cute, 4-5 month old, female black and tan German Shepherd mix puppy that was an unclaimed stray from a Sacramento shelter, therefore nothing is known of her history. A good-sized pup, who will mature to be a big, strong female, but she doesn't know her size and likes to play the drama queen.
She loves attention and puts up a fuss when she is being put outside or in her crate. Once she's made her run around the house and burns up some energy, she'll calm down quickly and lie at your feet quietly. Maggie is learning to stay off furniture, to not jump up to look on the counter, and to not jump on the humans. She has had no accidents in the house, but is let out often until we're certain she is fully housebroken.
NOTE: Pictures taken March 31, 2012 at 4-5 months old, so she won't look like this for long!
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added April 2012
Pocahontas
Adopted 5/5/12!
Pocahontas is about a year old, solid black female who was an unclaimed stray from Modesto Shelter. When she came into rescue, this little wild child had absolutely no manners or training, and would jump all over you at any given moment. But she was as lovable as they come, and craved human affection and attention.
She quickly adapted to a family home setting, and found time in the house with her people to be her favorite way of spending the day. If given the chance, this 60 pound ball of energy would be a lap dog. She sleeps quietly in a crate at night, but may fuss for the first few minutes.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added January 2012
Simone
Adopted 5/5/12!
Simone is medium size girl around 2 years old. She was an unclaimed stray out of the Modesto area. She came to the rescue having recently had a litter of puppies. She was also very timid and submissive.
Simone didn't seem to have any house exposure either. Since she has been in her foster home, she has become quite the house princess. She is house broken and stays in a crate during the day when her foster parents are away. She prefers to sleep quietly on a blanket next to her people at night.
NO SMALL DOGS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added March 2012
Zero
Adopted 5/5/12!
Zero is a handsome, 10-11 month old Belgian Malinois mix with a plush golden coat. He was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto area, so nothing is known about his background.
He has good house manners, sleeps quietly in his crate at night, and has not had any accidents in the house. While he doesn't seem to have any formal training, Zero is easy to walk on leash, and overall is a nice dog to have around. With a little time and patience, Zero will really blossom.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Faust
Adopted 4/22/12!
Faust is a big, beautiful, 3 year old male. A sweet, happy, enthusiastic boy, he spent a lot of time in the shelter and needed to learn his manners and be socialized with people and dogs. In his foster homes, he has learned a lot of these skills; now he needs someone who will continue with his training and provide the leadership he needs.
Faust knows the basic Sit, Down and Heel commands and is housebroken and crate trained. He sleeps quietly on his bed all night and will let himself out through the dog door if needed.
ABSOLUTELY NO CATS or SMALL FURRY CRITTERS!
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added June 2010, Updated 10/11/11
Nia
Adopted 4/22/12!
Nia is a one year old classic black and tan female. She was owner surrender to a Sacramento area shelter when they moved and couldn't take her with them. She had been primarily an outside dog in the past, and has decided the indoor life is quite nice, and actually appears to be housebroken.
Nia mostly enjoys the company of her person, inside or outside. It appears that Nia has not seen much of the world. Still uncertain of herself, we are working on building her confidence. Food is not a priority for her, so she can stand to gain about some weight.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Seth now Gunsmoke aka Gunny
Adopted 4/22/12!
Updated bio 2/14/12
Seth is now 11 weeks old and starting to show quite a bit of German Shepherd personality. He is doing very well on potty training and will use a doggie door to let himself out if available. If he doesn't have free access to outside, as long as he is taken out right after he eats (which is currently 3 times a day), he can go for several hours in the house without incident.
Seth will go into his crate at night without any fuss, and never has an accident in the crate overnight (up to 8 hours), and he will also put himself in his crate when he gets tired.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Miffy
Adopted 4/11/12!
Miffy is a petite, energetic, young female GSD around 12-18 months old, in classic black and tan. She was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto area so we know nothing about her background.
She doesn't seem to have had much in the way of training, however she seems housebroken. Miffy rides well in a vehicle, loves to wrestle, and wants to be with her people.
She lives with a small dog and cats in her current foster home, however she's still a little too interested in the cats at the moment.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Deuce
Adopted 4/7/12!
Deuce is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.
This little boy has classic black and tan markings on his short coat, a curly tail, and HUGE ears. He is a confident, friendly little boy that will need firm guidance to lead him through puppyhood to adult dog.
NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Jade
Adopted 4/7/12!
Jade is approximately 10 weeks old as of February 2012, and was one of three sisters brought to a Sacramento area shelter when a family decided they no longer wanted her. She and her sisters look to be mostly German Shepherd, with maybe a touch of something else in them.
Jade is a cute female puppy with one ear that still flops over. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth. She is learning to go to the door to go potty, but won't come get you or hold it for long yet.
NOTE: Picture taken in February at 10 weeks old, so she won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Nellie
Adopted 4/7/12!
Nellie is one of 2 girl puppies rescued from Modesto with her momma, Nolla, and 5 brothers. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.
Fearless Nellie has classic black and tan markings. She is the runt of the litter, half the size of her big brothers, but is a ball of energy that won't back down from any of her siblings. She has been friendly from from the first day in her foster home. She loves attention from anyone, 2 legged or four. She has no fear and a tail that never stops wagging. She will need firm but loving leadership into adulthood.
NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so she won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added February 2012
Rachman
Adopted 4/7/12!
Rachman aka Rocky is a handsome, 4 year old, black and tan long-haired male. He's a big boy at 96 pounds. He was surrendered by his older owners when they could no longer care for him. Rocky is a very affectionate dog, and loves a lot of petting and attention. He loves people and has been instantly affectionate to everyone in his foster family. He likes being inside near his people, and will mostly be found in the same room curled up at your feet.
Rocky is housebroken and has learned to walk nicely on a leash with only gentle tugs required to keep him in line, even around other people and dogs. He will Sit and lay Down, and is very gentle when eating treats out of your hand. Like most dogs, he will need continued training in his forever home to keep him this nice.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added March 2012
Shasta
Adopted 4/7/12!
Shasta is about 11 months. He and his sister, Whitney, were surrendered to the Modesto pound. He has a comical look with one floppy ear and the other missing the tip, and this fits his personality perfectly. He's a big sweetheart! He introduces himself to both people and dogs with a wagging tail. Within minutes he is rolling over for belly scratches.
This guy is a big pup. He is curious about cats and wants to chase when the cat runs, but takes correction easily. With initial supervision and training, he can be taught to live with cats successfully. He gets easily bored when left to himself. Outside he finds things to chew on or to bury, inside he likes stealing shoes and stuffed toys, so he'll need someone able to give him some supervision and training.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Sisi
Adopted 4/7/12!
Sisi is a big, beautiful approximately 8 month old girl, already 65-70 pounds, and will be a big girl when fully grown. She came to us through a vet who fixed up her broken leg after her owners surrendered her.
Sisi is crate-trained, housebroken, knows Sit and Stay. She's easy-going and corrects easily, with moderate energy. She has been good with all the people she's met so far of all sizes.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added February 2012
NO PICTURES YET!
Trey
Adopted 4/7/12!
Trey is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.
This outgoing guy has classic black and tan markings on his short coat and a curly tail. He is a stocky, solidly-built boy that should grow into a stout adult dog. He is very confident and friendly. He will need strong leadership to teach boundries as he grows into adulthood.
NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Drago
Adopted 3/17/12!
Drago is an 8-9 week old, black and tan male puppy. He was an unclaimed stray out of the Sacramento SPCA. The shelter asked us to take him when they realized he would need just the right home with someone who understands what it takes to raise a determined and confident German Shepherd.
Drago has a wonderful, true German Shepherd temperament, and is affectionate, energetic, and curious. Drago sleeps through the night in his crate once he is settled, and rides nicely in a crate in the car, he whines a little at first then settles in.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added December 2011
Granger
Adopted 3/17/12!
Granger is a gorgeous, 4 year old male who was surrendered by his owners when they could no longer afford him. He is a sleek, black and tan bicolor who has adapted to his foster home in the hills and would make a great hiking, running or biking companion.
Granger is comfortable with the both the male and female resident dogs in his foster home, and has gotten along with all of the people and dogs he has met so far. He previously had a small dog and indoor cat in his household, so may be able to live with small creatures if properly introduced and carefully supervised. He will chase after an outdoor cat that runs, however.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added February 2012
Honeybee
Adopted 3/17/12!
Honeybee is a 5-6 year old female that came to rescue after her owner unexpectedly passed away. She lived with a single, older lady, another small dog, and a couple of cats. She had a dog-door to use to go outside.
This is one super sweet girl, looking for an established and calm new home. She rides great in a vehicle, and is content lounging on a dog bed in the house for most of the day.
Honeybee is friendly and social with other dogs and animals.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Jezebel
Adopted 3/17/12!
Jezebel was born in August 2011 and is now about 6 months old. She is a gorgeous, good-sized, black/tan blanket female. She was an owner surrender to the Butte County Humane Society when her owners realized what it took to raise a German Shepherd. It's a good thing Jeze is so adorable, as she currently likes to jump and use her baby teeth to chew on whatever is close to her.
She is quite energetic and wants to play, play, and play some more! She has a wonderful temperament and is affectionate, energetic, and curious. She has never met a human or dog she didn't like, and she's very curious about the cats in her foster home.
NOTE: Pictures taken in February at around 6 months old, she will not look like this for long!
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added December 2011
Opal
Adopted 3/17/12!
Updated bio 2/14/12: Opal is now approximately 12 weeks old, and weighs in at 25 lbs. She looks like a German Shepherd/Lab cross. Her ears will probably remain floppy, and when her tail wags, her whole back end moves with it, just like a Lab! It's so adorable.
Opal LOVES, LOVES, LOVES to be near her people. You will usually find Opal sitting on your feet, between your legs, or on your lap if she can get there! She does not know she will be too big to be a lap dog. She is very submissive and sweet with people, but if you are too assertive or strong, she may submissively urinate while she wiggles at your feet, so a calm approach works best for Opal.
NOTE: Pictures taken in February at 12 weeks old, so she won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Sapphire
Adopted 3/17/12!
Sapphire is approximately 10 weeks old as of February 2012 and was one of three sisters brought to a Sacramento area shelter when a family decided they no longer wanted her. She and her sisters look to be mostly German Shepherd, with maybe a touch of something else in them.
Sapphire is a cute female puppy with both ears flopped over. So far, they don't look like they have any interest in standing. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth. She is learning to go to the door to go potty, but won't come get you or hold it for long yet.
See updated pictures taken February 15, 2012 at 12 weeks old on her individual page. She won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Priam
Adopted 3/12/11!
Priam is a handsome, 18-24 month old, black and tan male. He was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto shelter so nothing is known about his background. He seemed a little unsure at the shelter, however once removed from the shelter it became evident that he was dog reactive when leashed.
Priam is doing a good job of learning how to fit into a pack of 3 other confident males. He's learning that it's not okay to jump on you in his eagerness to greet you. He understands Sit and is still learning what Down and Stay mean. He sits nicely for his food, and learning not to go the other dog bowls during feeding.
NO CATS, RABBITS or CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog! Please be sure you understand what this level of dog requires.
Added December 2011
Anja
Adopted 3/3/12!
Anja is a cute, 7-8 month old black and tan little doll who loves her crate and her doggy beds. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto.
This little lovebug hasn't met a person, dog, child, or cat that she doesn't like yet. She especially loves little dogs, but can also hang with the best of the big dogs, too.
She knows Sit, is learning Down, and heels very nicely on a leash now. She is a bit leery of car rides and gets a little nervous, but has learned very quickly to jump into the back seat all by herself.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Dana
Adopted 3/3/12!
Dana was one of a litter of puppies born on 9/22/11 to Mabel, a German Shepherd who came into our program pregnant. Although we don't know who their sire was, they appear to be purebred German Shepherds.
Dana is a cute female puppy with one ear that still flops over on the tip. She is the typical puppy, unsure of new things and wanting to learn about everything with her mouth.
NOTE: Picture taken in December at 3 months old, so she won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Limo
Adopted 3/3/12!
Limo is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.
Mellow Limo has a fluffy, brown sable coat on his large frame. He came from the shelter timid and fearful, but has opened up nicely. He is an easy-going guy that will do well in a calmer house with several 2 and 4 legged playmates to guide him to become a confident big dog.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added February 2012
NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!
Nolla
Adopted 3/3/12!
Nolla is a stocky, medium-sized girl between 1-2 years old. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto with 7 puppies in tow. She has a classic black and tan coat with a hint of red.
She came to her foster home with no house manners and was very timid around people. She has settled into house living very nicely. She is housebroken and will go into a crate without fuss at night or when her people leave, although she would prefer to sleep on a blanket near her people. She will counter-surf and trashcan-dive if left alone too long.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Seymour
Adopted 3/6/12!
Seymour is a cute, mostly German Shepherd mix boy, about a year old and 57 pounds. He is black and silver with a white patch on his chest and socks on his feet. He is probably mixed with Border Collie, which makes him a highly intelligent, very busy boy. He was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto area, so nothing is known of his background.
When he came into our rescue, he had absolutely no training or manners, but was very interested in people and affectionate with everyone. He has learned to walk nicely on leash, ride quietly in a car, and sleep in a crate since coming into our program.
This dog is a Level 3 Dog!
Added October 2011
Shia
Adopted 3/3/12!
Shia is one of 5 boy puppies rescued from Modesto with his momma, Nolla, and 2 sisters. Our best guess is that they were whelped around the first of December. While Nolla is a purebred German Shepherd, it appears that daddy wasn't.
This cutie has a fawn colored coat with a black muzzle and a black tip on his tail. He came from the shelter shy and fearful of people, but has warmed up nicely. He is friendly boy that is becoming more confident every day. He will need a calm but firm leader to guide him into adulthood.
NOTE: Pictures taken January 31, 2012 at 2 months old, so he won't look like this for long!
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Tilly
Adopted 3/3/12!
Tilly is an approximately 16 month old, bicolor girl, medium-sized at around 60 pounds. She was an unclaimed stray from Sacramento.
It appears she has had limited socialization and training, she doesn't seem to be familiar with common experiences but she is curious and interested in everything. She is intelligent and treat-motivated, so continued learning should come easily. She is active and has energy to burn, so she will need an equally active home.
She is slowly learning to tolerate the other large dogs so far in the house, but shows prey interest in small dogs.
NO SMALL DOGS OR CATS.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added January 2012
Benji
Adopted 2/18/12!
Benji is a mid-sized, dark black and tan male from a Sacramento shelter. He was an unclaimed stray so nothing is known about his history, but he is estimated to be about three years old.
Benji is an 80 pound goofball with all the spunk and spirit of youth but none of the bad puppy habits. Despite coming to us without any training, he's been an excellent houseguest and appears to be housebroken.
NO SMALL DOGS, NO CATS, NO SMALL CHILDREN.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Cody
Adopted 2/18/12!
Cody is a good-sized, handsome black and tan male, around 2-3 years old and weighing in at about 80 pounds. He was an owner turn in to a Sacramento shelter when he kept escaping their yard due to an unsecure fence.
Cody is a quiet dog with lovely house manners. He sleeps nicely in his crate at night, and is quiet when kenneled for a short period of time. He gets along with all of the large male and female dogs in his foster home and plays appropriately with them. He apparently lived with cats in his previous home, but since we don't know the circumstances, careful supervision would be needed.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Gretchen
Adopted 2/18/12!
Gretchen is a petite, classic black and tan female, around a year old and weighing in at a whopping 47 pounds. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto.
This little livewire is very playful with other dogs, and her small size does not stop her from telling the largest dog on the playground that's she's ready to wrestle! She's a typical, bossy German Shepherd girl when it comes to other dogs, yet she is social enough to know just how far she can push other dogs and avoid a brawl.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added November 2011
Lily White
Adopted 2/18/12!
SPECIAL NEEDS
Lily White is a beautiful, 4-5 year old white German Shepherd. She is an owner surrender who could no longer care for her. Lily White is housebroken, crate-trained, and knows basic commands such as Sit, Wait and Stay. She LOVES going for rides in the car and will nose her way into the garage at every opportunity.
Lily is a Special Needs Dog who suffers from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) (Maldigestion Disorder) in dogs. EPI occurs when the pancreas does not produce the digestive enzymes necessary to obtain the nutrients needed from food. Once diagnosed, EPI is treated by adding prescription enzymes to each of several specific dietary meals per day.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Raymond
Adopted 2/18/12!
Raymond aka "Raymo" is a good-sized, handsome black and tan male, around 12-14 months old and weighing in at about 70 pounds. He was an owner surrender to a Sacramento shelter when his family no longer had time for him. This energetic boy is very playful with other dogs, and seems to think that every human and dog he meets wants to play with him!
Raymo is an active dog whose mind is always alert. If left unattended for long periods of time by himself, he may chew something, but if left with another dog or if someone is around and he's excercised enough, he seems content.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Savannah
Adopted 2/18/12!
Savannah is a gorgeous 3 year old female, black and tan with a medium length coat, one flop ear, and medium-sized at about 70 pounds. She was adopted out as an older puppy and returned to us when her owner became unable to care for her.
Savannah gets along with the other large dogs in her foster home, and previously lived with a cat, so may be able to again with careful supervision. She is a whirlwind to watch, doing everything at full speed.
NO SMALL DOGS.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added January 2012
Peja
Adopted 2/11/12!
Peja is an adorable eight month old male, already weighing in at almost 75 pounds. He was surrendered by his owner when the owner had to go back to work and his job took him out of town.
Peja is an alert, bouncy, curious boy who still has puppy energy, and wants to check out every inch of everything. He shows signs of some training on leash, sit, down, and come, and makes good eye contact during interaction with his foster dad. He accepts correction without resentment, but may have to be told to do something twice before he believes you. He enjoys some patting and needs reassurance, but is not clingy or overly needful of attention. When finally tired out, he likes to rest at his foster dad's feet. He's a bit mouthy, as is common at his age, but is learning that it is not acceptable. He is also learning that wastebaskets are not toy stores.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added February 2012
Banda
Adopted 2/4/12!
Banda is a 2 year old, 60 pound mostly black girl. She was an unclaimed stray from the Modesto area who was turned into the shelter by good citizens who found her walking down the middle of a busy road.
She is very social with both people and other dogs, but will chase cats, rabbits, and anything else that may run. She plays great with a resident Jack Russell Terrier, and has had several play dates with other small dogs.
NO CATS, RABBITS or CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added March 2011, updated 9/29/11.
Isabella
Adopted 2/4/12!
Isabella is a cute youngster around 9-10 months old, with a lovely plush coat and weighing in at around 45-50 pounds. She was an unclaimed stray out of the Turlock shelter so we have no background on her. We have a short video of her while still in the shelter, right before we brought her into the program:
=Isabella has a sweet temperament and is fairly relaxed for such a young girl. She's housebroken and sleeps great in the crate at night.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Jacqueline
Adopted 2/4/12!
At age seven months and 45 pounds, Jacqueline is a beautiful, petite, black and red dynamo with plenty of energy who wants to play, play, and play some more! She has a wonderful temperament and is affectionate, energetic, and curious. She has never met anyone she didn't like, including people and other dogs, and she is tolerant of dog-savvy cats.
Jacqueline is good in the house for the most part, and sleeps through the night in her crate. Like all youngsters, she'll need watching until she's truly reliable.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added July 2011, updated 10/13/11.
Juneau
Adopted 2/4/12!
Juneau is a medium-sized boy, black and tan with bicolor eyes - one blue, one brown. He's probably a German Shepherd/Husky mix, around 12-14 months old and weighing in at about 65 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray from Modesto. This lovable boy is very playful with other dogs, and seems to think that every human he meets will want to love on him!
Juneau is an active dog whose mind is always alert. If left unattended for long periods of time by himself, he may chew something. Juneau also likes to "talk" to any who will listen and sings quite nicely any time he hears a siren. He is very people-oriented, so he doesn't want to be left out of any of the fun.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Linus
Adopted 2/4/12!
SPECIAL NEEDS
Linus is an extra-large, extra-friendly guy who wound up at the Merced pound as an unclaimed stray. He's around 6-7 years old, and has a mild form of lupus, which will need ongoing treatment with very inexpensive prednisone to keep it in check.
Linus loves people of all ages, and will walk up and say hello to just about any friendly human. He's very sweet and well-mannered, walks well on a leash, and in general is willing to go along with whatever you want to do. He loves to play ball, so he needs a home with some room to chase a ball about.
NO CATS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2010. Updated 8/11/11.
Sadie
Adopted 2/4/12!
Sadie is a 5-6 year old Belgian Malinois or Malinois/Shepherd mix female. She has a beautiful tawny coat, and she weighs 70 pounds. She was an unclaimed stray out of the Newman area, and her microchip information showed she had been adopted out of the Stockton Shelter previously. All efforts to locate her current owner were to no avail, so she came into our rescue program.
She is very social with other dogs and greets everyone with a wagging tail. Sadie rides well in the car, looking out the window the whole time and taking in the scenery. She is quite vocal at times in new settings, but quiets down within a day.
NO CATS OR SMALL, FURRY CRITTERS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Shadow
Adopted 2/4/12!
SPECIAL NEEDS
Shadow is 3 to 3.5 years old male. He is a German Shepherd, but you might have to look twice to see it with not one but two floppy ears. With a sleek, shiny, black coat, Shadow is a handsome boy.
Shadow is an easy dog to get along with. He's fairly well-mannered. He has good house manners. He rides nicely in the car, and is crate-trained. He knows some basic commands; he will Sit, Stay, Down and Come on command.
NO CATS.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added August 2009
Smalls
Adopted 2/4/12!
Smalls is an adorably cute, golden boy who appears to be a Malionis mix around 8-9 months old. He was an unclaimed stray from Modesto, so little is known of his background. His coat is a beautiful golden color with white on his chest, belly and a touch on the tip of his tail.
He is currently a velcro puppy and loves crawling in any lap that is available. He is so squirmy, it is hard to get a good photo of him. Obedience training and confidence building will go a long way with this boy.
This is a Level 2 Dog
Added October 2011
Tex
Adopted 2/4/12!
Tex is a handsome, black/tan male, 2 years old, and good-sized. He was turned into Oakdale Shelter by his owner who no longer could spend enough time with him and left him home alone too much.
This boy is very sweet, he has good house manners, and is very alert and protective with a very big alarm bark. He loves to play and will follow you around the house with his ball. He knows Sit, Down and Stay.
NO CATS, RABBITS or CRITTERS.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added December 2011
Cayenne now Persy
Adoption 1/28/12!
Cayenne is a very pretty, fairly large, nine month old female, weighing in at about 70 pounds. Based on her age, it would not be surprising for her to add another inch or two and five or ten pounds. She was given up by her owners when they could no longer care for her.
She's affectionate and likes being petted, and particularly likes curling up at your feet while you read a book or watch TV. She is crate-trained and housebroken. Although quite strong, Cayenne likes long walks and is reasonably controllable on a leash, and know some basic commands such as Sit and Down.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added January 2012
Dax
Adopted 1/21/12!
Dax is a 12 month old, handsome male with a shiny black coat. As an unclaimed stray from the Placer County area, nothing is known of his background. He is a very happy and exuberant boy that is very social with people, and with most dogs, but no cats for this youngster.
While Dax is quite energetic, he settles down nicely in the house. He is housebroken, sleeps quietly in his crate at night, and rides nicely in a vehicle. Dax is very loving and a cuddler. He wants to please but is still in the process of learning what is acceptable.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
NO CATS, RABBITS or CRITTERS.
Added October 2011
Eddie
Adopted 1/21/12!
Eddie is a very handsome young male of 15 months, and approximately 80 pounds. He was an owner surrender to the Sacramento SPCA. He is energetic, loves to go on walks and walks well on a leash (for a teenager.)
He ignores the cats in his foster home unless they move, and then he tries to get them to run so he can play chase. Once they hiss at him he admits defeat and waddles on. The small dog in his foster home tolerates him and will let him know if she's had enough of his puppinesss.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added November 2011
Hailey
Adopted 1/21/12!
Hailey is a 5 year old, gorgeous sable female who was surrendered by her owners when they could no longer care for her. This compact, medium-sized girl has a beautiful plush coat, and a charming personality.
Hailey is a very high energy girl that may have come from working lines, and while she has gotten along with all of the other dogs in her foster home, she doesn't really seem to know how to play with them, although she is starting to try. Hailey has had minimal training but knows Heel, Sit and Down. She is housebroken, settles down quietly in her crate at night, and rides nicely in the car.
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added October 2011
Remi
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Adopted 1/21/12!
Remi is a moderately large, handsome male, dark black and tan, approximately 2-3 years old and about 75 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray from Sacramento County. He has a fair amount of energy and likes to run and play.
This guy is a very sweet boy. He's extremely affectionate and enjoys being petted, cuddled, and holding paws. Remi seems to like everyone he meets, he enjoys meeting and being around other dogs, and has been good with the respectful children of all ages he has met so far. He's shows very little interest in ducks and geese on his walks, or the resident cat in his foster home.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Rocky
Adopted 1/21/12!
Rocky is a medium-sized Belgian Malinois mix, around 2 yrs old. He was an owner surrender to the Sacramento SPCA and we are told he previously lived with dogs, cats and children. With appropriate introductions, he has gotten along with the other dogs in his foster home and is curious about the cats, but does not appear to have high prey drive.
Rocky is housebroken, sweet, and quiet, although he will alarm bark. He knows how to Sit, but is still learning other house manners. He is smart and corrects easily and will make a great family pet.
This is a Level 2 Dog!
Added November 2011
Sarah
Adopted 1/13/12!
Sarah is a darling, 10-11 month old girl, medium-sized, in a tan coat with a black mask and soft ears, probably a Belgian Malinois mix. Sarah came to us from Stanislaus County Animal Shelter.
Little Miss Wiggly is very sweet and kissy with all the people she has met so far, and a sucker for belly rubs. Sarah has a moderate energy level and likes to play with other dogs, although she can be a little pushy and doesn't want to get left out when other pets in the home are receiving affection.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added October 2011
Chase
Adopted 1/7/12!
Chase is 1-2 year old, big, goofy guy, a pretty black & tan, with big gold eyes that match his coat. He was an unclaimed stray from Modesto.
He learns quickly and corrects easily, but he's still very much a big, strong puppy, and will need a lot of training and exercise.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Oslo
Adopted 1/7/12!
Oslo is a 15 month old male, dark black/tan, around 80 pounds. He was an unclaimed stray from Sacramento SPCA.
He's very sweet and very smart and knows exactly nothing.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Packer
Adopted 1/7/12!
Packer is 10-12 month old, cute male GSD mix who was an unclaimed stray from Stanislaus shelter. He is a very happy and exuberant boy. He is very social with people, and with all dogs so far, unknown at this point with cats (but if they run he is definitely up for the chase).
He is learning to walk on leash, sits and wait for his meals, quickly learning to wait before he enters the home or exits the gate. He rides well in a vehicle. Packer wants to please but is still in the process of learning what is acceptable. . . See More.
NO SMALL CHILDREN
This is a Level 3 Dog!
Added September 2011
Remo now Reno
Adopted 1/7/12!
Remo is a wonderfully sweet, large boy who was adopted out and returned to us in December 2011 when his family lost their home and had to move. He's about as easy-going as a big male GSD can be, and will easily fit into just about any family. His former adopters said about him:
"Reno is a wonderful family dog. He is not a watch or guard dog. He almost never barks and everyone is greeted with a wagging tail. His best friend and snuggle buddy is our cat, Lucy."
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added December 2011
Starla
Adopted 1/7/12!
Starla is a darling, petite girl, just around a year old. She has a soft black and cream coat, with black mascara around her big, brown eyes. She was an unclaimed stray from Modesto.
This pretty little girl is very sweet, although somewhat timid. She's housebroken and has been very patient and careful with children so far. She has a moderate energy level, especially for a pup. She knows Sit, Down, walks well on a leash, and alarm barks appropriately.
This dog is a Level 2 Dog!
Added October 2011
Kiwi
Adopted 1/6/12!
Kiwi is a small, but stout, mostly-GSD girl between 2-3 years old. She was unclaimed from the Modesto shelter. She has a short black and tan coat with white trim on her chest and toes with a stubby tail that is always wagging.
Kiwi is housebroken, does okay in a crate, rides well in the car, is okay on a leash, and has very nice house manners. She's a very obedient and clever girl, she knows tricks, and is good with people of all sizes so far.
NO CATS or CRITTERS
This dog is a Level 2 Dog
Added August 2011, updated 10/5/11
Older Adoptions
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GCGSR Dog Rating Levels
Level 1 – Soft & Submissive (full description)
Level 2 – Moderate & Adaptable (full description)
Level 3 – Confident & Challenging (full description)
Level 4 – Competitive & Intense (full description)
Level 5 – Tough & Serious (full description)