Garden State German Shepherd Rescue

Garden State German Shepherd Rescue GSGSR is a 501(c)(3), foster based, non-profit animal rescue group saving German Shepherds in need throughout New Jersey. BOX 495, Edison, NJ 08818

Donations can be made directly at:
https://www.gsgsr.org/donate

or by check to:

201-794-4746
P.O.

Happy Thanksgiving!Garden State German Shepherd is grateful for all of our incredible volunteers. We are grateful for ea...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Garden State German Shepherd is grateful for all of our incredible volunteers. We are grateful for each and every person who shares our posts, spreads the word, and supports our mission. Every donation—big or small—helps keep our dogs vetted, healthy, and receiving the care they deserve.

Rescue is not easy. There are highs and lows, triumphs and heartbreaks. But thanks to you, the journey is worth it. To everyone who has opened their heart and home to adopt one of our dogs, thank you for giving them the loving second chance they needed.

It’s not about us—it’s about you.
You are the ones doing the hard work, helping these dogs grow, heal, and transform in their foster homes. You help them arrive scared and leave confident, loved, and ready for a better life.

From all of us at Garden State German Shepherd—thank you. 🧡🐾
Share your pet.

Happy Thanksgiving, GSGSR family! 🧡🐾
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, GSGSR family! 🧡🐾

Congratulations to Ivy and her new family; looks like love is in the air.
11/23/2025

Congratulations to Ivy and her new family; looks like love is in the air.

Congratulations Simba you are Adopted :)Simba is waiting for his forever family to adopt him, keep sending in applicatio...
11/23/2025

Congratulations Simba you are Adopted :)

Simba is waiting for his forever family to adopt him, keep sending in applications. We aren't finished reviewing qualified applicants yet — a goofy, lovable 8-month-old German Shepherd who’s ready to start his next adventure.
Simba was surrendered due to his owner’s medical issues, entirely through no fault of his own. At about 70 lbs, he’s a big-hearted puppy with an even bigger desire to be close to his people. If Simba had his way, he’d spend his days happily glued to your side like a giant, furry shadow.
He’s friendly with other dogs, though he can be a bit pushy and enthusiastic—think excited playground kid energy. Calm or quiet dogs may find him a bit overwhelming, but he genuinely means well. He’s also good with dog-savvy kids ages 12+ who understand Shepherd energy and puppy enthusiasm.
Simba is crate trained, though because of his past, he shouldn’t be crated for more than 4 hours at a time. He loves going for walks, playing fetch like it’s his full-time job, and being involved in whatever his humans are doing. He’s young, smart, and eager to learn—everything you want in a shepherd.
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Simba’s Perfect Home 🐾
He would thrive with a family who can offer:
• An active lifestyle — regular walks, playtime, and exercise
• Commitment to continued training (he’s smart and loves to learn)
• Dog-savvy kids 12+
• A home without small animals
• A confident dog companion who won’t be overwhelmed or a family where he can be the solo star
• Plenty of human time — he loves being near his people
• Limited crate time (no more than 4 hours at a stretch)
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Simba is full of love, joy, and goofy puppy charm. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will make you laugh daily and stick by your side through life’s adventures, Simba may be your perfect match. 🐶❤️

As Thanksgiving approaches, our volunteers are working tirelessly with potential adopters for all of our current dogs. T...
11/21/2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, our volunteers are working tirelessly with potential adopters for all of our current dogs. They have been nonstop in their efforts to get every dog into a loving home, and we would love for them to enjoy a wonderful holiday with their families.

Garden State German Shepherd Rescue is 100% volunteer-run.
No volunteer receives payment, and we have no payroll. Every single donation goes directly toward saving, vetting, and caring for dogs who have no home. Sadly, about 90% of the dogs who come into our rescue are not spayed or neutered and have not received basic vaccinations.

We also have no physical facility. Every dog we save is cared for through generous foster homes—and as the number of dogs in shelters continues to grow, we urgently need more volunteers and more foster families.

If you’d like to join our team, we would be grateful. Even small tasks help—such as assisting with IT work from home for as little as a couple of hours a month. Screening application, fund raising etc run our Instagram page. ( You do not have to live in NJ to help with computer work)

👉 Fill out our volunteer form at GSGSR.org

We understand that true emergencies can happen, and we will always do our best to help when they do. However, if your need is not urgent, we kindly ask that you hold off on contacting the rescue until after the holiday weekend so our volunteers can enjoy time with their families.

Thank you for your understanding, and Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🧡🦃🐾

Just a reminder:
If you have submitted an adoption application and have not yet heard back, please be patient. When a dog becomes available, we carefully review all applications to find the perfect match for each pup. We do have more dogs expected to join us over the holiday please apply to foster at gsgsr.org

Donate at gsgsr.org just hit the donate button.

PUPDATE Adopted; Meet Ivy – a beautiful, smaller-sized black Shepherd looking for her forever home!Ivy will be 2 years o...
11/16/2025

PUPDATE Adopted; Meet Ivy – a beautiful, smaller-sized black Shepherd looking for her forever home!

Ivy will be 2 years old in March and has a wonderful, gentle personality. She is friendly loves to cuddle and great with children, and does well with selective dogs, but she will thrive best as the only pet in the home.
She has plenty of energy and would love an active family who enjoys long walks, hiking, playing ball in the yard, agility work and keeping her mind engaged with fun activities. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, and ready to join her new family.
Ivy is a smart, well-trained dog who understands commands in both German and English. She is treat-motivated, making continued training easy and enjoyable. She does well left alone in the home (uncaged), but she is clever enough to open cabinets or help herself to countertops—so a bit of baby-proofing is recommended!
If you are interested in giving this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves, please visit gsgsr.org and fill out an application.

Please share so we can get her a home before the holidays.

***Foster Found****This boy will see our vet this week for a complete exam and all shots and be neutered*** Thank you fo...
11/16/2025

***Foster Found****
This boy will see our vet this week for a complete exam and all shots and be neutered*** Thank you fostering saved his life!

Weston is a 3-year-old male show-line German Shepherd who is ready to begin a whole new chapter. He has spent most of his life in the show ring, and due to his elderly owner moving into assisted living, Weston is now looking for a loving foster home where he can learn what it means to just be a cherished pet.
This handsome boy is extremely friendly, loves everyone he meets, and—no surprise—walks beautifully on leash thanks to his show background. Weston is eager to experience the world outside the ring: adventures, playtime, exploring, and all the fun he’s missed out on.
Weston would do especially well with a female canine companion, and he will be neutered prior to entering rescue.
If you have room in your home and heart for this sweet, social, adventure-ready boy, please apply to foster.
We do not know if Weston is good with cats he has never been around a cat. He has always been friendly with kids but not raised with them.
✨ Kind request: Please do not comment “I’ll take him” unless you are truly ready to apply. Comments like that can prevent serious applicants from reaching out.
Let’s find Weston the loving home he deserves. 💛🐾

**We have video please DM us if you want us to share it****

Apply at gsgsr.org to either foster or Adopt. Please share!

PUPDATE Adopted :)Update on Ollie, the Perth Amboy Animal Shelter dog who we were told is now safe from euthanasia.Than...
11/15/2025

PUPDATE Adopted :)

Update on Ollie, the Perth Amboy Animal Shelter dog who we were told is now safe from euthanasia.

Thanks Dr. Lori aka Furry Godmother...to the RESCUE, Perth Amboy Shelter team, their wonderful volunteer Tanya and for all the public out reach to save Ollie.

Ollie was finally able to show what a truly adoptable, loving friendly is really is dog. We’re thrilled to share that a family has already submitted adoption papers for him. Now we’re just waiting for the shelter to finish the process get him home.
❤️ We’re hopeful he’ll be out of the shelter by next week.
Enjoy the photos and videos in the comments — you’ll see just how far Ollie has come

ADOPTED Simba is Ready for Adoption, keep sending in applications. We aren't finished reviewing qualified applicants yet...
11/13/2025

ADOPTED

Simba is Ready for Adoption, keep sending in applications. We aren't finished reviewing qualified applicants yet — a goofy, lovable 8-month-old German Shepherd who’s ready to start his next adventure.

Simba was surrendered due to his owner’s medical issues, entirely through no fault of his own. At about 70 lbs, he’s a big-hearted puppy with an even bigger desire to be close to his people. If Simba had his way, he’d spend his days happily glued to your side like a giant, furry shadow.

He’s friendly with other dogs, though he can be a bit pushy and enthusiastic—think excited playground kid energy. Calm or quiet dogs may find him a bit overwhelming, but he genuinely means well. He’s also good with dog-savvy kids ages 12+ who understand Shepherd energy and puppy enthusiasm.
UPdate Simba is pending adoption;
Simba is crate trained, though because of his past, he shouldn’t be crated for more than 4 hours at a time. He loves going for walks, playing fetch like it’s his full-time job, and being involved in whatever his humans are doing. He’s young, smart, and eager to learn—everything you want in a shepherd.

⸻

Simba’s Perfect Home 🐾

He would thrive with a family who can offer:
• An active lifestyle — regular walks, playtime, and exercise
• Commitment to continued training (he’s smart and loves to learn)
• Dog-savvy kids 12+
• A home without small animals
• A confident dog companion who won’t be overwhelmed or a family where he can be the solo star
• Plenty of human time — he loves being near his people
• Limited crate time (no more than 4 hours at a stretch)

⸻

Simba is full of love, joy, and goofy puppy charm. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will make you laugh daily and stick by your side through life’s adventures, Simba may be your perfect match. 🐶❤️UP

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