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German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey (GSRNJ) is a 501c non-profit, breed specific dog rescue dedicated to saving and re-homing German Shepherds in NJ.

German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey (GSRNJ) is a 501c non-profit, breed specific dog rescue dedicated to saving and re-homing German Shepherds as well as educating the public about the breed

The group’s founders and members have an in-depth understanding of German Shepherds, bringing decades of experience caring for, evaluating and re-homing this highly intelligent breed. Our membership is compl

etely manned by volunteers and is virtual. We do not have offices or a kennel facility, but work entirely out of our homes. We use foster homes to care for and house dogs in our program while they await their new pack leaders.

04/24/2025

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐳 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓮𝓬𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓷!

Schwarz (which is german for “black”) is a super friendly, 8 year old GSD. Unfortunately, Schwarz’s owner passed away and he was surrendered to the shelter. Schwarz is very strong but he’s great on the leash and great with people. Schwarz is very curious so he’ll be up for your next walk, hike, or car ride!

Schwarz used to live with another dog, Teufel. Originally, GSRNJ wanted to keep them together but after a few months, the volunteers at GSRNJ believed they would thrive separately and would actually be better for both of them. Schwarz has more energy than Teufel and would want to dominate him. Schwarz can live with another dog, however meet & greets would be required with approved adopters! Schwarz would be best with children over the age of 12 and no cats.

Apply to adopt Schwarz by visiting www.gsrnj.org ✍️

04/23/2025

🐾💛 Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💛🐾

This week, we’re howling a HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteers of German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey! 🐶 From fostering to fundraising, dog walking, social media, reference checks, and everything in between, your dedication helps give countless shepherds a second chance at life.

Every tail wag, happy adoption, and fresh start begins with YOU. Your compassion, time, and hard work are the backbone of our mission—and we truly couldn’t do it without you.

🐕‍🦺 You don’t just rescue dogs—you change lives.
From all of us at GSRNJ (especially the pups!)—THANK YOU. ❤️

If you'd like to help and join our amazing team of volunteers, consider filling out an application here: https://www.gsrnj.org/volunteering.html

04/22/2025

April is Active Dog Month, also known as Canine Fitness Month!

Some activities to get your dog active:
🐾 Walks: Explore new trails, change up the route, or invite a friend along for a more engaging walk.
🐾 Playtime: Engage in activities like fetch, tug-of-war, or agility training.
🐾 Swimming: If weather permits, consider a safe, dog-friendly lake or pool for low-impact exercise.
🐾 Doggy Daycare (if your dog gets along with other dogs): Provide structured exercise and socialization opportunities.
🐾 Indoor Activities: Hide food puzzles, scatter kibbles around the yard, or play fetch in the house to keep dogs mentally stimulated.
🐾 New Toys: Introduce new toys to keep playtime engaging.
🐾 Training: Practice new tricks or reinforce leash manners while walking.

Besides helping your dog with physical activity and mental well-being, exercising with your dog can boost your mood, lower blood pressure, and motivate you to stay active!

04/21/2025

One of our newest volunteers recently held a bake sale at her college to support GSRNJ:

Hi! I’m Siya (), a pre-veterinary undergraduate student at The George Washington University in D.C., originally from Voorhees, NJ. I’m the newly elected president of GW Students for One Health (), a club that promotes the connection between the health of the environment, animals, and humans

As a lifelong German Shepherd enthusiast and veterinary assistant since high school, I was excited to spotlight GSRNJ (German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey) through our bake sale this past Friday! I've recently become a volunteer with this great rescue and supporting them means giving back to the breed that first inspired my journey into veterinary medicine. 🐾💙

04/20/2025

Everyone at GSRNJ wishes you all a happy easter… including Schwarz (who is still up for adoption btw!) 🐰💗

04/17/2025

Schwarz doesn’t deserve this kennel life anymore…

Schwarz (which is german for “black”) is a super friendly, 8 year old GSD. Unfortunately, Schwarz’s owner passed away and he was surrendered to the shelter. Schwarz is very strong but he’s great on the leash and great with people. Schwarz is very curious so he’ll be up for your next walk, hike, or car ride!

Schwarz used to live with another dog, Teufel. Originally, GSRNJ wanted to keep them together but after a few months, the volunteers at GSRNJ believed they would thrive separately and would actually be better for both of them. Schwarz has more energy than Teufel and would want to dominate him. Schwarz can live with another dog, however meet & greets would be required with approved adopters! Schwarz would be best with children over the age of 12 and no cats.

Apply to adopt Schwarz by visiting www.gsrnj.org ✍️

04/14/2025

If you like to bake, these peanut butter banana dog treats were a big hit with the GSRNJ dogs and are pretty easy to make. These can be made in any shape and you can skip the icing if you want to keep it simple.

Peanut Butter Banana Dog Peeps

Ingredients:
3 cups of Oat or Whole Wheat Flour
1 Banana
1 - 4 Eggs
1/3 to 1 cup of Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup Water
2 teaspoons of Honey
Food Coloring
Bunny Cookie Cutter

Instructions:
1. Start by adding the flour, banana, 1 egg, and 1/3 cup of peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix until well combined. Keep adding an egg, and 1/3 cup of peanut butter, and mixing until mixture reaches the constancy of cookie dough (These needed 1 cup of peanut butter and 4 eggs to get to the right consistency).
3. Roll out flat, about 1/4" thick.
4. Use your cookie cutter and cut out bunnies or other shape until all your dough is used up.
5. Lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool.
6. Dogs can enjoy the treats as is or you can continue with colored glaze.
6. For the glaze, add your cornstarch, water, honey, and a few drops of food coloring to a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. You can add more water if the mixture is too stiff or more cornstarch if it's still super runny.The mixture will be runny while stirring and stiff when left sitting. Repeat with each color.
7. Add each color icing to a pastry bag, cut the end of the pastry bag off, and ice each cooled dog treat as shown OR dip the front of each treat in the bowl of glaze and put back on the cookie tray to dry.
8. Let icing harden.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.adventuresofanurse.com/how-to-make-peeps-dog-treat-recipe/

04/12/2025

Have you ever seen a more regal dog?

Max is simply gorgeous, a long haired red and black GSD, he’s a 4 year old boy still searching for his forever family.

He loves to play ball, loves belly rubs and as you can see he’s dog friendly- obviously a meet and greet would be required.
Max is an all around good boy! Loving car rides and adventures, he’s your perfect buddy 🎾

What are you waiting for? Apply for Max today!

Fill out an application at www.GSRNJ.org 🐾🐾

04/11/2025

Today is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆!! Let’s celebrate this day by dropping your pet in the comments⬇️ or by applying to adopt one of our adorable dogs by visiting www.gsrnj.org ✍️.

04/10/2025

Today is National Hug Your Dog Day!
Let's celebrate our canine friends -- show us your favorite photos of you hugging your dog 📷 🐶

04/09/2025

Meet this affectionate, loving 9-year-old German Shepherd who has weathered a great deal after the loss of her cherished owner. Despite the sorrow she's faced, Teufel's loving nature shines through. She loves to play, gets along well with other dogs, is house broken, and walks beautifully on a leash. After spending months in the kennel, she is eager to find a new family to embrace her. Teufel deserves a second chance at happiness—could you be the one to offer it to her?

If you're interested in fostering or adopting Teufel, please apply here: www.gsrnj.org

04/08/2025

𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝒷𝓊𝓎 𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈, 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝒹𝑜𝓅𝓉 𝒾𝓉!

Meet this adorable, super friendly, 8 year old pup, Schwarz. His tongue is always out and he has lot of energy! Schwarz very strong but he’s great on the leash. He’s very curious so he’ll be up for your next walk, hike, or car ride! Schwarz would be best with children over the age of 12 and no cats. He can live with another dog, meet & greets are required with approved adopters!

Apply to adopt Schwarz by visiting www.gsrnj.org ✍️

04/07/2025

🎉 It has been an exciting couple of weeks for the GSRNJ dogs. Rex has found his forever family (just in time to celebrate his 3rd birthday) and has settled in nicely to his new home. Look at that happy pup with his new ball! ⚽️

Intereested in adopting or fostering a dog? Apply today at www.gsrnj.org

04/04/2025

How many times do we have to post sweet Teufel for someone to take interest in her?

Meet this sweet 9-year-old German Shepherd who’s been through a lot after losing her beloved owner. Despite the heartbreak, she still has a loving heart and enjoys playing, gets along good with other dogs, and walks like a pro on a leash. After over 6 months in the kennel, she’s longing for a new family to call her own. She deserves a second chance at happiness — could that be with you?

Please apply to foster/adopt Teufel here: www.gsrnj.org

04/03/2025

Looking for a sign to adopt? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭. Meet Schwarz and change a life (yours included)!

Schwarz is a tongue out 24/7, super friendly, energetic kind of pup! He’s 8 years young & is very strong. Schwarz is great on the leash & ready for your next adventure together. He’s very curious so he’ll be up for your next walk, hike, or car ride! Schwarz would be best with children over the age of 12 and no cats. He can live with another dog, meet & greets are required with approved adopters!

Apply to adopt Schwarz by visiting www.gsrnj.org ✍️

04/02/2025

April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and our followers know that our model, Buddy, suffered from Heartworm but after treatment, is now clear!

Did you know:
❤ Heartworm is an invasive parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos
❤ Heartworm can be painful for a dog to live with and the treatment is expensive
❤ Heartworm disease affects the heart, lungs and pulmonary blood vessels of pets and can be fatal to both dogs and cats
❤ Monthly heartworm prevention should be given for the life of your pet, even if they aren’t outside often
❤ Annual testing and monitoring is important- even if they are on heartworm prevention, because prevention (as with human flu vaccines, etc.) is not 100% effective. The earlier an infection is caught- the easier it is to treat!

03/31/2025

Save the date and come visit us at Island Beach State Park!
☀️ Saturday May 10th from 10am - 3pm ☀️

The May Day Spring Festival will feature craft vendors, a plant sale, and more. The festival takes place Mother's Day weekend, and visitors will be encouraged come find a unique gift for mom! Dogs on a leash welcome.

2401 Central Ave. Seaside Park, NJ 08752

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Pennington, NJ
08534

Telephone

+18446947765

Website

http://www.gsrnj.org/

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