El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue

01/08/2026

Hi, I’m Ellie! I’m an 8-year-old German Shepherd/Eskimo Dog mix who’s been in rescue for a long, long time, and I really just want a family of my own. I’m happy, affectionate, full of energy, and I love people more than anything.

I enjoy walks, do well on pack walks, and I’m learning good leash manners. I do best with calm, respectful dogs and a cat-free home. I’m looking for a patient adopter, ideally someone home often, and a household with adults or kids 18+. If you’re looking for a joyful companion and willing to give me a chance, I’m ready to finally belong

01/06/2026

Hi, I’m Re*****on, Remi for short. I’m a 5–6 year old, 90 lb German Shepherd who ended up in the shelter after my owner passed away, and it was very hard on me. I’m settling in at the rescue now, but I’m really hoping for a foster or forever home where I can feel safe again.

I love people and bond closely with my person, especially men. I’m learning loose-leash walking, sit, and how to trust again. I need an experienced German Shepherd handler who can go slow, provide structure, and set clear boundaries. Because I can be protective and bond quickly, I’d do best in a home with older kids and calm, neutral dogs. I’m a big, sweet goofball who just needs patience, understanding, and a family to call my own

01/05/2026

Forever homes, finally! 🐾
Belle, Freya, and Luke have all found their forever families and couldn’t be happier! We are so thrilled to see these sweet pups start their new chapters filled with love, cuddles, and adventures. Congratulations to our amazing adopters, thank you for giving them the homes they deserve!

01/03/2026

🎟️🐾 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🐾🎟️ 3rd Annual CLAWS FOR PAWS Crab Dinner 🦀
📅 March 14, 2026
📍 Ione, CA
🎟️ Get your tickets now at https://www.edcgsr.com/claws-for-paws-2026.html

$100 per seat
Table for 8 — $1,000
🐾 Includes 8 seats + 30 drink tickets

Come for the shepherds, stay for the good food & good times — all while supporting German Shepherds in need🐾 Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Reach out to us, we’d love to partner with you!

​Join us for Claws for Paws , an unforgettable evening benefiting German Shepherd Rescue, where animal lovers come together to make a lifesaving impact. Enjoy great food, drinks, and community...

01/02/2026

The holidays might be over, but I’m still looking for a place to call home, even temporarily 🐾
Hi, I’m Bowie. I’m a GSD, Pit Bull, Australian Shepherd mix and a volunteer favorite. I’m very sweet, love people, and would thrive in an active home with hikes, runs, and playtime. I walk well on a loose leash, know sit, and I’m working on place and down. I’d do best with kids 10 to 12 or older and someone who can match my energy. I’m ready for a home or a foster willing to give me a chance

12/31/2025

EDCGSR Rescue Wrapped 💚 A year of second chances.

None of it happens without our fosters, volunteers, donors, and adopters. Thank you for being part of every happy ending.

Because rescue doesn’t just change one life. It changes many.

12/30/2025

🦀🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾🦀 EDCGSR proudly presents our3rd Annual CLAWS FOR PAWS Crab Dinner ✨

📅 March 14, 2026
📍 Ione, CA
🎟️ TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 1st on www.edcgsr.com

🐾 $100 per seat
🐾 Top Dog Table (8 seats) — $1,000
✨ Top Dog Table perks will be announced January 1st!

Join us for an unforgettable night of great food, community, and supporting German Shepherds in need.
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Reach out to us — we’d love to partner with you to make this year’s Claws for Paws our biggest yet! 🐶❤️🦀

12/29/2025

Volunteers needed 🐾
We need kind, reliable people to help us care for our dogs through walking, training, cleaning, and daily enrichment. Right now, our ability to give each dog the time and care they deserve depends on volunteers stepping up. With more help, we can give longer walks, cleaner spaces, and a better quality of life for every dog in our care.

Do you like going on walks? Love being outdoors? Willing to roll up your sleeves and help with cleaning? Even a few hours a week can make a huge difference. If you’ve been thinking about helping, this is the moment… we would love to welcome you into our rescue family. 🐾

Learn more and sign up here:
👉 https://www.edcgsr.com/volunteering.html

12/28/2025

Hi, I’m Flynn
I’m a 2-year-old, 80 lb German Shepherd/Husky mix with a big grin and an even bigger love for people. I’ve been waiting for my forever home and I’m really hoping someone sees me. I love walks, adventures, belly rubs, and chewing my buffalo horn as long as I get to be by your side. I know sit, down, place, and wait, I’m potty trained, and I’m working hard on my manners and loose-leash walking. I’m treat-motivated, eager to learn, and just looking for a family to call my own

12/27/2025

Hi, I’m Daisy
I’m a 2.5–3 year old, 65 lb female GSD who’s been in foster care for a long time, and I’m really just looking for a place to belong. I love people, do well with other dogs (sometimes I can be a little bossy), and I know sit, down, place, and come. I’m working on loose-leash walking and all I need now is someone willing to choose me and make me part of their family

12/25/2025

🎄 Some came in scared, some came in small,
Some once knew love, then lost it all.
Yet still they wait with quiet grace,
For gentle hands, a warm, safe place.

They don’t ask much, just time and care,
A cozy bed, someone to share
Their morning walks, their evening sighs,
A family seen through loving eyes.

This Christmas morn, beneath the tree,
Their wish is simple as can be:
A name that’s theirs, a couch, a door,
A “you’re home now” forevermore. 🎄

12/19/2025

🎄🐾 FOSTERS NEEDED 🐾🎄
We are looking for fosters or foster-to-adopt homes for our Christmas litter of puppies, with placements needed mid-January when pups are 8-weeks.
If you’re looking to do some good in the new year, fostering is a meaningful way to support our rescue and our community, just for a few months, with a lifetime of impact. Apply today and help give these puppies the best possible start: https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Foster&form_id=16904&pet_id=446151