Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary

07/08/2024

This is the last day to cast your votes bestofthegorge.com We are listed as Elyse's Doggy Daycare at the Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary under Services then Pet Daycare/Boarding and also Pet Groomer

05/08/2024

One last puppy looking for a home!❤️
Mama was spayed last week and went to her wonderful new home today. We are over-the-moon happy for her and her new family. She has a new basket of toys waiting for her when she arrives and she's going to be so thrilled.
This puppy needs to find her forever home too before we get too attached to let her go! She's 9 weeks old and has her first shots and dewormer through the vet. She's Embark DNA tested. 71% German Shepherd, 29% American Bully and clear on all genetic health conditions. Give us a call today to learn more about adopting her

02/08/2024

These pups are 50% German Shepherd and 50% golden retriever. DNA tested and clear of 275 genetic conditions. They are a healthy, happy and laid back crew. They are 6 weeks old today. They are scheduled to receive vaccines, dewormer and vet examinations on July 16th and will be available to go to new homes on Aug 17th.
If you are interested in learning more or meeting them send a PM with your email address and I will send you an adoption application. I would be more than happy to schedule a phone call to answer any questions you have.
Rehoming fee applies. Fee includes puppy training classes, post adoption support and special pricing at our rescues fundraising business Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming

02/08/2024

These pups are 50% German Shepherd and 50% golden retriever. DNA tested and clear of 275 genetic conditions. They are a healthy, happy and laid back crew. They are 6 weeks old today. They are scheduled to receive vaccines, dewormer and vet examinations on July 16th and will be available to go to new homes on Aug 17th.
If you are interested in learning more or meeting them send a PM with your email address and I will send you an adoption application. I would be more than happy to schedule a phone call to answer any questions you have.
Rehoming fee applies. Fee includes puppy training classes, post adoption support and special pricing at our rescues fundraising business Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming

30/07/2024

💜LAST BUT NOT LEAST 💜
We have 1 more sweet girl that is 8 weeks old, and looking for her family. She has had a DNA test (71% German Shepherd 29% American Bully) genetic health screening (clear of over 300 genetic conditions) and has seen the vet for her puppy vaccinations, dewormer, physical examination and health checkup.
Adoption includes free puppy training classes and special pricing on services at ElElyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Groomingnd other post adoption support.

29/07/2024

28/07/2024

28/07/2024

We still have a couple of these sweeties looking for homes. Their vet check is on Monday😍They are DNA tested and Embark cleared of all health conditions. 72% GSD 28% American Bully

27/07/2024

Marcus helped me water the hedge this morning. Isn't he a handsome boy!

27/07/2024

I hope you enjoy this minute of our daycare day with the video, please consider showing some love and support for our rescues fundraising business by taking a minute to click on the "best of the gorge link" and voting. Thank you

25/07/2024

Voting is a FREE and EASY way to show support and bring awareness to our Sanctuary. For those of you that don't know (and those who do) Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming is the the primary supporter of our rescue work and has been nominated for "Best of the Gorge" again. Voting has begun, you can vote every day, and only lasts for 2 weeks.
We are listed as Elyse' Doggy Daycare at the Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary.
Bestofthegorge.com Go to Services then Pet Boarding/Daycare and also Pet Groomer.
THANK YOU to everyone that nominated us this year, voted for us last year and for your votes this year!

Support your favorite local businesses by nominating and voting for them in the Best of the Gorge contest! Learn more here.

24/07/2024

We still have 3 rescue pups looking for homes, they will be available on July 30th.
2 boys and 1 are girl looking for their forever homes. The pups have been DNA tested (71% German Shepherd 29% American Bully)
The pups DNA was also submitted for health testing and they came back clear of over 300 genetic conditions.
They had their Volhard puppy aptitude test at 5 weeks old and had scores suggesting they will be easily trainable and make great pets. (We are also offering free puppy classes and other post adoption support)
Pups will have their puppy shots, dewormer and vet checkup on July 29th.
These well rounded pups have been handled regularly by adults and children as well as exposed to cats, chickens and other dogs.

Reach out for more details, we look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for looking 💜

24/07/2024

To our followers, supporters and patrons, we would really appreciate you taking the time to vote! You can vote every day, it doesn't take long.
We were nominated for Best of the Gorge 2024.
Please vote for us (Elyse's Doggy Daycare at the Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary) by going to Bestofthegorge.com clicking on Services then Pet Daycare/Boarding and also Pet Groomer in the next section.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who nominated us this year and everyone who voted for us last year!
https://bestofthegorge.com/vote/ #

Support your favorite local businesses by nominating and voting for them in the Best of the Gorge contest! Learn more here.

24/07/2024

My "Field of Dreams"

22/07/2024

Spend a little time at the river and let your worries drift away, just like the dogs do!

21/07/2024

Thank you Sonia Moss and Larry Cantrell and the staff at Coastal farm and ranch in the Dalles for your help with the rescue awareness event.
It was a pleasure to meet everyone who came by to say hello and meet the dogs and pups.
If you would like to add support our rescue work you can do so by using our fundraising business Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming, picking something from our Amazon wishlist, donating directly to Mid Columbia Veterinary Clinic or by donating via Zelle, or Venmo.
Everything helps and Thank you everyone!
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DA67OCD85TP4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0FKa4iayb0Xww4mgaqFnaFEnaM6dOOyKIEZ_gcFP64TkoOBSfgby_eRCQ
Zelle: 509 261 1274
Venmo: Elyse's Doggy Daycare at the Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary

19/07/2024

Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary will be at the
HAPPY PAWS PET EVENT at
Coastal Farms in The Dalles tomorrow (7/20)
Beat the heat! Please come out early to meet some of our adoptable dogs and pups*, to show support for this event and to help raise local rescue awareness.

Coastal Farms in the Dalles, their management and staff have been a wonderful asset to our rescue.

We will be there at 8am and as long as we can keep the dogs cool, we plan to stay til 1pm.

There will be a BBQ demonstration starting around 10am and there are some great sales going on all over the store!

*Dogs won't be available for adoption during the event.

14/07/2024

Pups at play w/ "Uncle Luka".

12/07/2024

For more information please see our FB page for previous posts about Mama and pups.
We can't accept more dogs until we find homes for the ones we have. I see that locally there are so many dogs not enough homes so we have put them on Petfinder too. We haven't had much luck finding homes for the Mama and pups. We have several females that will be available July 30.
Mama is getting spayed on the 30th and will be looking for a home as well.

07/07/2024

Pupdate: Arlos family brought him over to visit us over the holiday weekend.

I'll share a little background for the sake of comparison through contrast.
Before joining the sanctuary Arlo was in another rescue and foster home where he was showing reactivity towards people, especially men. The rescue sent him to what turned out to be an abusive board and train program. (The training center was shut down shortly after) The training understandably resulted in his fearful aggression towards men to get worse and he was at risk of euthanasia when the rescue reached out to us. Because of Arlos history, fear and behavior the company that transported him locked me in the trailer alone with him so that I could take him out of his crate and put him on a lead. That was day 1 of Arlo learning to trust men again.
Fast forward through the training and socialization we provided him at Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming and look at where he is today.

Arlo was adopted by a wonderful, committed couple and their other German Shepherd. They patiently helped Arlo settle into his new home and provided him the love, care and stability he so badly needed and deserved.
Arlo loves his new Mother and doggy brother but as you can see from the photos he is a real "Daddy's boy" and he is enjoying life to the fullest going in road trips, beach trips, swimming outings and more with his new family.
We are thrilled to have been a part of his story but so many were involved and necessary to Arlos success and we are so thankful for each and every one of them but especially for his new family who opened their hearts and home, showed him all the love commitment and patience necessary for him to thrive as the best version of himself! We are eternally grateful!

03/07/2024

We are still looking for homes for this sweet rescue Mama, who was dumped right before having her pups, and her 4 female puppies.
The puppies will have their shots, de-wormer and vet visit July 29th and will be ready to go to their new homes on July 30th.
Momma will be spayed and ready to go home the 1st week in August.
Mama is super sweet. She is safe around free range poultry as well as other dogs. She really enjoys playing with balls and toys, she likes to pick up as many toys as she can and carry and bring all her favorites with her. She walks well on leash and enjoys meeting new people. She's great with people and kids.
The girls are all doing great with everything we have exposed them to and have a great head-start on their socialization. They love adults and kids, exploring their surroundings, playing and cuddling. They have been exposed to chickens and cats regularly. We have been handling them and getting them comfortable with being held, touched all over (paws tails, belly's, ears etc), turned on their backs and carried.
We should be getting their DNA results and health screening within the next 2 weeks.
Please help us find these wonderful dogs homes by reaching out for an adoption application or by sharing this post with friends and family.
Located in Goldendale, WA

29/06/2024

UPDATE- We have reached our Goal!
Thank you for everyone who donated towards and or shared our post asking for donations for the rescue kennels.

These kennels are specifically for dogs in need from Goldendale and Klickitat county. In the summer we are able to get creative to expand our rescue capacity but in the winter space is more limited and the need increases as dogs are dumped and abandoned in below freezing temps without food, shelter from the elements or water to be found.

If you are able and would like to make a donation towards the secure, sheltered and climate controlled kennels we would really appreciate the help.

We are also going through a lot of food, cleaning and sanitizing supplies caring for the abandoned mama and her pups so we have made an updated Amazon wishlist with supply we could use. If you would like to help with the food, care and other expenses for them it would be a big help.

Mama will be spayed at Mid Columbia Veterinary clinic on July 30th if you would like to donate towards her spay you can make a donation directly to the vet or to us.

Pups will be going to Mid Columbia Veterinary Clinic for puppy shots, dewormer and other vet care on July 29th. If you would like to make a donation towards their care you can donate directly to the vet or to us.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DA67OCD85TP4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0FKa4iayb0Xww4mgaqFnaFEnaM6dOOyKIEZ_gcFP64TkoOBSfgby_eRCQ

Zelle payments can be made to
509 261 1274
the account is under Thomas Martin

Checks can be sent to
Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary
717 Boss Rd
Goldendale, Wa. 98620

Venmo payments can be made to
Elyse's Doggy Daycare at the Goldendale Shepherd Sanctuary in the business section

We can also take payments over the phone
509 261 1274

Everything helps, Thank you so much!

29/06/2024

😂 😂😂

My child 😂.............................
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28/06/2024

Anyone looking for a "Barkalounge"? 😂
I got a good laugh out of this so I thought I'd share.
This was after our long day of work and play.
Jade passed out on the bottom, Marcus somehow sleeping in the sit position on top of her.

27/06/2024

We were able to get some down/stay practice in while Elyse was getting some groceries. I'm very proud, there were plenty of distractions and this was a brand new environment for the 2 younger boys.
Plenty of work goes into this before we do "real life" application.
This is the kind of training we focus on and is our specialty at Elyse's Doggy Daycare, Boarding, Training and Grooming

27/06/2024

I was able to spend an afternoon enjoying nature with the pups. So refreshing!