Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary

04/08/2025

Meet King and Queen: The Dynamic Duo!

Introducing King and Queen, a pair of beautiful German Shepherds ready for their next adventure! These two beauties are not only fun and playful, but they’re also friendly and athletic—perfect for an active family looking for companionship and joy. King, the striking black beauty, is around 6 years old, while Queen, with her classic black and tan coat, is approximately 5. They’re currently living happily with another German Shepherd and a Yorkie who rules the roost.

King and Queen’s journey hasn’t been easy. They were rescued by a good Samaritan after a heartfelt plea on social media warned that they would face euthanasia if no one stepped up to help. Fortunately, they found a short-term guardian angel who intervened just in time. Now safe, they’re eagerly awaiting their forever home.

These two amazing dogs would adapt to nearly any household. If you’ve ever wanted double the love and joy in your life, King and Queen are the perfect match for you!

Let’s work together to find them their forever home. If adoption isn’t in your plans right now, please help spread the word by sharing their story! 🐶❤️

LEARN MORE:
https://www.sedonashepherd.com/available-dogs-list/king-queen

ADOPT:
https://www.sedonashepherd.com/adoption-form/

04/08/2025

🥁🎉 DRUM ROLL, PLEASE! 🎶🥁

Get ready to pop those confetti cannons because we’ve got an adoption in the house! Let's give a big, warm round of applause for Skylar! 🌟👏

This pretty girl is a 7-year-old classic black and tan German Shepherd whose life changed dramatically when her owner passed away. She moved in with family members who had a 10-year-old Boxer, but Skylar prefers to be the queen of the castle so her family reached out to Sedona for help in finding her a new home. It didn't take long for Skylar to find her perfect human match!

We couldn't be happier for this lucky girl as she starts her new chapter filled with love, adventure and all the belly rubs a queen desires!
Here's to many happy days ahead, Skylar! 🐾💖

04/07/2025

***CROSS POST FOR OUR FRIENDS AT German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey***

Meet Teufel and Schwarz — loving German Shepherds looking for their forever homes! These two dogs lived together until their owner passed away and they were surrendered by a family member to a shelter. The family was only able to supply limited information, but we’ve found that both German Shepherds are very friendly, great with people, and both do well around other dogs.

Teufel is an incredibly sweet, 9 year old black and tan German Shepherd. She is an older gal and won't be up for long hikes, but walks very well on a leash and would love to stroll her new neighborhood. She loves people and LOVES attention. She loves to play with toys and balls.

Schwarz (which is German for "black") is an 8-year-old solid black male German Shepherd. Schwarz is a very youthful 8 year old with only a trace of silver on his muzzle. He's a bit aloof and very curious, walks great on a leash, and is more interested in looking at his surroundings than playing with toys. Schwarz has more energy than Teufel and at times Schwarz seems to want to dominate and will jump on Teufel. Teufel does not like when he does this and at times they can get cranky with each other. Both dogs can live with another dog -- a meet and greet will be required -- but no cats!

We originally wanted to keep this bonded pair together for adoption, but after months of being in our care with our volunteers, we have reevaluated their situation. While we initially thought it would be best to keep them together it has become apparent that they could be adopted out separately and in fact it may actually be better for them both.

Please visit GSRNJ.org to fill out an application for one of these sweet dogs! Let's help them start their new journey.

04/06/2025

CONAN HAS ARRIVED!
Before finding his way to Sedona Shepherd, Conan faced life on the streets alongside three other GSD's. His previous owner struggled with homelessness but did everything he could to care for his dogs. Sadly, the situation became overwhelming, and the dogs, including Conan were surrendered to a small inner-city shelter. Thankfully, our friends at RBARI stepped in, providing him with essential medical care before he joined our program.

Now, Conan is ready to start his new chapter! This handsome fella is not just friendly—he enjoys playing with toys, he is ready for leisurely strolls and he is content just hanging out by your side (meant to be read as "he's ready to be your Velcro dog!). Conan is good with other dogs but has not been cat tested.

Conan will definitely turn heads as you walk through your neighborhood with his big, fluffy white and tan coat. If you're looking for a new , look no further—Conan is the pup for you!

Whether you’re interested in fostering-to-adopt or seeking a straight adoption, Conan is eager and ready to find his forever home.

LEARN MORE: https://www.sedonashepherd.com/available-dogs-list/conan

ADOPT:
https://www.sedonashepherd.com/adoption-form/

FOSTER:
https://www.sedonashepherd.com/foster-form

SPONSOR Conan by becoming a monthly donor: https://www.sedonashepherd.com/donate

Check out other Sedona dogs looking for their forever: https://www.sedonashepherd.com/available-dogs

04/01/2025

More smiles at Sedona. Conan is one big happy German Shepherd getting ready to join our Sedona pack. This handsome boy was surrendered to Paterson Animal Control. With a helping hand from Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Conan will be arriving in our program this Thursday.

03/27/2025

Why is Stormy all smiles today? It's adoption day for Stormy. Thanks again for the amazing work at Finding Shelter Animal Rescue , we were able to team up with them once again and give a former breeding dog a new and forever loving home. Congratulations to Stormy and her new mom.

03/24/2025

Have you ever had such a joyous event that you know you could never capture with words. That is how we felt this Friday, the day that Stryker's journey continued with his new forever family. So many people have been part of this journey for Stryker. Sedona Shepherd and Stryker thank everyone, it is a pretty long list. The happy face says it all. Congratulations to Stryker and his new family. More pictures and videos to come.

03/21/2025

Sedona alumni Kuma is in the house! In the Fall of 2017 we worked with our friends at ACCT Philly to bring this handsome fella into the Sedona program. After working with our vet to get Kuma's health back on track, he was adopted in 2019 where his new journey began. We love updates! Say hello to Kuma!

03/17/2025

Stryker looks good in green don't you think? Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/17/2025

DRUM ROLL PLEASE! We have an adoption in the house! Bowie, formerly Shelby, a beautiful white adult female husky who found herself at the ACCT Philly as a stray. Though her previous owners initially reclaimed her, they lost interest once they learned she had been spayed during her stray hold, leaving her to wait for a loving home. The shelter was full so Bowie found herself on the euthanasia list, but thanks to the Sedona Shepherd team, she was pulled to safety just in time. Happily, Bowie is now adopted by a Sedona volunteer, where she can continue her journey with the love she truly deserves! As you can see in the pictures, Bowie hit the jackpot. Special thanks to ACCT Philly for taking great care of Shelby and to Melissa for providing Bowie a new chance at life!

03/13/2025

🐾 🇺🇸Today, we honor the brave K9 veterans who have served alongside our heroes in uniform. These remarkable dogs have sacrificed so much to protect and serve, displaying such loyalty, courage, and unwavering dedication. 🐶❤️ Let's take a moment to give a huge shoutout to these four-legged warriors who have made a difference in so many lives. Thank you for your service! 🐾🇺🇸

03/10/2025

**CROSSPSOST**
Missy is a beautiful Shepherd/Malinios with our friends Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc.

Meet Missy – A Loving Malinois Looking for Her Forever Home!
Missy’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and love. This 18-month-old Belgian Malinois was once neglected, left starving for both food and affection—until we stepped up to save her. Now, she’s ready to start the next chapter of her life with a family who will cherish her forever!
Missy is a loyal, affectionate, and playful companion who bonds quickly with her humans. She will be your most devoted best friend, always by your side, eager to love and be loved. This smart girl has been professionally trained on leash in all basic obedience commands and is housebroken, making her an ideal companion for an experienced owner.
She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, and in great health—ready to bring joy into an adult home or one with older children. While she is dog-friendly, Missy would do best as the queen of her castle, where she can be the center of attention and soak up all the love she so deserves.
Missy has waited long enough for her happily-ever-after—could you be the one to give her the forever home she dreams of?

If you are interested in Missy, please go to bfdaaa.com to complete an application.

**ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN NEW JERSEY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING AREAS!**

https://youtu.be/ZyjhsqqjfWA

Missy’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and love. This 18-month-old Belgian Malinois was once neglected, left starving for both food and affection—until ...

03/09/2025

Sweet Hannah who is part of our Forever Friends foster program got a new bed but hasn't quite figured out how to use it yet. She's such a silly girl.

03/09/2025

Last weeks training day for Stryker. Another session in Central Park. The smartest dog we've ever worked with, learning self-control and off leash work in a "target-rich" environment of small, medium, large dogs and lots of squirrels. Stryker is a young and handsome Dutch Shepherd. So why hasn't he been adopted yet? We just don't get it.

https://www.sedonashepherd.com/available-dogs-list/stryker

03/06/2025

***CROSSPOST FOR RESCUE RIDGE ***
This is Kona! He is a 7-year-old neutered German Shepherd who is up to date on all his shots and vet checks and has been taken the very best care of. He was adopted as a rescue three and a half years ago and has lived with his family in a home with a fenced in yard. Kona doesn’t care for other pets and is dog reactive. He has some initial social anxiety but is calmed by his people’s reassurance and confidence. After being introduced, he loves people and just wants to feel safe and seen, leaning in and giving kisses once he knows he is loved.

Kona is best in a home with adults or older children, and is crate trained and housebroken. He loves to explore his yard and enjoys company while he is outside and running around. He loves his people and enjoys snuggling on the couch with them and playing with his toys. His previous owner worked with him constantly and he loves to work for positive praise, yummy treats, and belly rubs. He is loyal beyond belief and is extremely smart and able to learn anything that his owner is committed to teaching. The sky is the limit when it comes to training this boy.

Kona is a very special pup that needs a special family with lots of love and patience to help him feel safe and loved. He gives 100% of all that love back! Kona is in search of his new home due to an unfortunate split of his current owners. If you are looking for an awesome German Shepherd with all the quirky qualities that come along with it, Kona is your dream boy! If you show him love, patience and kindness he will reward you with loyalty and companionship that you’ve never felt before. Thank you for opening your hearts and homes to the sweetest GSD you will ever meet.

Submit an adoption application at RescueRidge.com . If your application is a possible match, a Rescue Ridge volunteer will contact you. Be sure to tell them Sedona sent you!

03/05/2025

🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE! 🥁

We are thrilled to announce that the stunning Loki (formerly Floki) has officially found his forever home! 🎉 This big, playful, and handsome 3-year-old GSD is ready to embark on new adventures with his loving family. Though he was initially a bit aloof, it didn’t take long for his playful spirit and charm to shine through to his new family.

Put your hands and paws together to wish Loki a happy new beginning. 🐾❤️🏡

03/01/2025

🌼🐶 **March Calendar Spotlight: Betty and Beauty!** 🐶🌼

These sweet sisters were rescued from a puppy mill and are now thriving on a horse farm in New York. We couldn't be happier. Happy March everyone!

02/24/2025

Kylie and Hannah have been inseparable best friends for 11 years, navigating life’s ups and downs together. After losing their owner to cancer, they came to Sedona Shepherd, seeking a loving home for their golden years. In January, they joined the Sedona Forever Friends Foster Program, where they would never be separated and Sedona would take care of all their needs for the rest of their lives..

Just a week into foster care, Kylie faced a health crisis due to diabetes, requiring a costly emergency hospital stay. Thanks to her foster mom, Emily, Kylie received life-saving treatment, but expenses are substantial and continue to rise.

Help Sedona achieve our goal to ensure that Kylie receives the ongoing care & support that will allow her to reclaim her joyful spirit.

At Sedona Shepherd, we carefully consider our requests for financial assistance, reserving it for special cases like Kylie’s, that truly need extra support. Help us continue to help Kylie!

Click here for more information!