Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego

Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego Each dog we save is welcomed to our Coastal K9 Ranch while they await their forever home. Please visit our website to donate and make a difference.
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coastalk9gsr.org/donate Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds. Your tax-deductible donations go to support these very deserving animals. Coastal is dedicated to providing new beginnings for homeless German Shepherds who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, relinquished

by their owners or just left at local shelters to await an uncertain future. We are committed to finding loving permanent homes for the Orphaned dogs in our care. Coastal is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate the public about German Shepherds, their lifespan, personality, and activity level, along with overall responsible dog ownership. We also raise awareness of the overpopulation of animals through education, training, spaying, and neutering. We work very hard to match each dog with the adoptive families. All prospective adoptive families must complete an online application followed by a telephone interview and then receive a home visit before a German Shepherd is placed in their forever home.

🐾 Big Charlie, Bigger Personality – The Explorer of the Litter! 🌟🦴Big Charlie is the largest and tallest of the litter, ...
07/16/2025

🐾 Big Charlie, Bigger Personality – The Explorer of the Litter! 🌟🦴

Big Charlie is the largest and tallest of the litter, making him easily identifiable among his siblings. With his signature floppy ears and playful spirit, Charlie is always up for fun, whether he’s being chased or doing the chasing.

Charlie is ready for his next adventure and would thrive with a family that can match his energy and love for discovery, and also provide the structure and leadership for him to grow into a well-mannered adult GSD.D..s checking out every corner of the play yards, following his nose from scent to scent, playing with toys, and, just like the rest of the crew, splashing around in the kiddie pool.

Charlie is ready for his next adventure and would thrive with a family that can match his energy and love for discovery and alsoprovide the structure and leadership for him to grow into a well mannered adult GSD.

✨ Learn more at https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/charlie

🐾 Smallest Sibling, Biggest Heart – Meet Cali! 💖🐶Sweet Cali is the smallest of our new litter of puppies. She weighed ju...
07/15/2025

🐾 Smallest Sibling, Biggest Heart – Meet Cali! 💖🐶

Sweet Cali is the smallest of our new litter of puppies. She weighed just 25 pounds when she arrived at the Ranch. We quickly got to work making sure she received the nutrition and care she needed, and she’s already putting on some much-needed weight.

Don’t let her size fool you, Cali keeps up with her siblings just fine! She’s right there in the middle of the action, running, wrestling, and racing to see who can make it first into the kiddie pool with the rest of the crew.

Cali can be a little shy at first, but it only takes a moment for her to warm up. Once she knows you, she’s all about the cuddles and belly rubs.

Like her littermates, Cali is alert, curious, and eager to explore the world around her. She’ll thrive in a home that offers structure, guidance, and lots of opportunities for both mental and physical enrichment.

Cali is patiently waiting for her forever family, a family that will help her continue her rescue journey and show her just how good life can be. Could that be you? Let us know!

✨ Learn more at https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/cali

🐾 PUPPY UPDATE! The Final Few: Is One Meant for You?It’s been a season of puppy love here at Coastal K9, so many wagging...
07/10/2025

🐾 PUPPY UPDATE! The Final Few: Is One Meant for You?

It’s been a season of puppy love here at Coastal K9, so many wagging tails have found their forever homes… but a few adorable pups are still waiting to meet their person. 💔

Could one of these be your new best friend?

✨ Meet the “C" Puppies - Chester, Charlie, Chase, Cassie, and Cali
These 5-month-old beautiful German Shepherds are full of personality and playful charm. Each one has a unique coat and temperament, but all share the same fun-loving, curious spirit.
(aka the cutest gang in town)

💛 Only One Left – "Baby Gidget"!
From our Golden Shepherd litter, sweet Gidget is the last of her siblings waiting for a home. She’s fast, affectionate, and ready to fill your world with joy and zoomies.

🐾 From Asha’s Loving Litter:
Still waiting: Dreamer and Hope
Don’t let their “Pitty” look fool you, these pups have inherited their mama Asha’s gentle, soulful, cuddle-bug nature. They’re playful, friendly, and so ready to love.

🐺 White Shepherd Update:
The snow queens Brie and Birdie are still available! These girls are smart, affectionate, and full of potential.

Not part of the puppy litters, but at 7 months, Bella is a sweet, playful girl who was left behind when her family moved, but she’s thriving in her foster home. Bella adores other dogs and would love an active home with a canine buddy and people who will help her polish her manners (she still thinks she’s a lap-sized puppy!). Social, energetic, and full of love.

🚨 Time is flying, and so are adoption applications.
Don’t wait to meet your perfect match. Share, apply, or come say hello.

📲 Apply at www.coastalk9gsr.org/team
Let’s get these pups home where they belong.

Meet Sweet Cassie of the "C" Puppies CrewCassie can still be a bit nervous around new people, but with a little time and...
07/09/2025

Meet Sweet Cassie of the "C" Puppies Crew

Cassie can still be a bit nervous around new people, but with a little time and patience, she begins to realize, “Hey, these humans are actually pretty nice!” and that’s when her sweet, gentle nature starts to shine.

Cassie has a more mellow energy overall, much like her brother Chester, though of course, mellow still means playful when you’re a puppy! She gains confidence from being around her littermates and would thrive in a home with another friendly dog to guide her, play with her, and help her learn the ropes of dog life in a new home.

With the right support and a confident dog companion, Cassie will continue to build trust and settle comfortably into family life with her new forever family. Could that be you? Let us know!

✨ Learn more at https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/cassie

🐾 Chasing Joy: Meet Chase, the Life-of-the-Party Pup from Our Newest Litter! 🎉🐶💦We recently introduced you to our newest...
07/07/2025

🐾 Chasing Joy: Meet Chase, the Life-of-the-Party Pup from Our Newest Litter! 🎉🐶💦

We recently introduced you to our newest litter of rescue puppies, three girls and three boys, and today we’re shining the spotlight on Chase!

Chase is part of the “ears up” crew, three of the pups have soft ears, and three have those adorable alert ears. But no matter their ear style, every one of them is completely irresistible.

This litter is full of playful, sweet personalities, and Chase is no exception. He’s surprisingly sure-footed for such a young pup and is always in the thick of the action, whether he’s being chased by his siblings or leading the charge in a game of wrestle and tumble.

Chase is now looking for his forever family. He would thrive in an active home and would love to have another friendly dog to play with. Could that be you?ts, and belly rubs.

All the puppies are adjusting beautifully to life at the Ranch, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who make sure they get plenty of playtime, socialization, and love.

Chase is now looking for his forever family. He would thrive in an active home and would love having another friendly dog to play with. Could that be you?

✨ Learn more at https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/team/chase

🐾 Meet Bella – Your New Best Friend in the Making! 💕Bella is a stunning, sweet girl who found herself in rescue after he...
07/04/2025

🐾 Meet Bella – Your New Best Friend in the Making! 💕

Bella is a stunning, sweet girl who found herself in rescue after her family moved away and left her behind. 💔 But even with a rough start, Bella hasn’t let it dull her spirit; she’s been nothing but a bundle of joy in her foster home!

She loves, loves, LOVES to play with the other dogs and truly shines when she’s with her four-legged friends. While her previous home may have skipped a few training basics (hello, enthusiastic jumping! 😄), Bella is eager to learn and just needs a family willing to guide her.

At heart, she’s still that playful puppy, only in a slightly bigger, cuddlier package. 🐶💗 She’s social, energetic, and would absolutely thrive with an active family who wants to include her in their daily adventures, whether it’s hikes, beach days, or backyard games.

Bella would do best in a home with another playful dog and people who understand the joy of a happy-go-lucky pup ready to soak up all the love (and belly rubs) life has to offer.

✨ Ready to open your heart and home to this beautiful girl? Let’s make Bella’s next chapter her best one yet.

If you think you might have the right home for Bella, let us know! Visit us at www.coastalk9gsr.org/team

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07/03/2025

A Coastal K9 Minute
🎥 Meet Mookie — The Gentle Soul Looking for His Best Friend (With Four Legs) 🐾
There’s something special about Mookie. He’s not the dog who’ll come bounding up to strangers right away; just give him time, kindness, and a few treats, and you’ll see the quiet sparkle in his eyes light up.

🧡 Mookie is a young, gentle sweetheart who has likely seen more than his fair share of uncertainty. Because of his past, he’s slow to trust people. He wants to connect. That’s why he’s thriving in his foster home surrounded by other dogs. With every tail wag and play session, he grows more confident and begins to believe that the world isn’t such a scary place.

🐶 What Mookie really needs is a home with:
• A friendly, confident dog who can be his guide and best buddy
• A family that will celebrate his baby steps
• Patience, love, and understanding

If you’ve got a calm home, a dog who’s ready to mentor, and a heart open to watching a quiet pup blossom, you might just be Mookie’s perfect match. 💫

💡 Mookie does well with crate training, isn’t a big chewer, and is getting the hang of potty breaks (he’s trying his best, promise!). He enjoys playful zoomies with his canine friends and settles down beautifully for snuggles after.

If you think you might have the right home for Mookie, let us know! Visit us at www.coastalk9gsr.org/team

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🐾 Meet the C Puppies! 🐾This year, the Universe must think we're running Puppy Heaven… and honestly, our hearts are wide ...
07/03/2025

🐾 Meet the C Puppies! 🐾

This year, the Universe must think we're running Puppy Heaven… and honestly, our hearts are wide open about it. ✨

These 6 beautiful, 4.5 month-old German Shepherd puppies have already lived quite a journey. At just 2 weeks old, they were in a shelter in Riverside. That’s when a compassionate soul stepped in, rescuing all 6 of the puppies.

With a full house and big hearts already stretched thin, she reached out, and we answered the call. All 6 pups are safe and happy - Chester, Charlie, Chase, Cassie, Cali, and Chrissy made their way to safety and love at our Coastal K9 Ranch.

Though they’re littermates, each one is incredibly unique, from their distinct coat colors to their lovable personalities. Playful, affectionate, and full of life, they’ve grown up together learning how to love, trust, and thrive.

🌊 Rescued from Riverside.
🐶 Growing strong with Coastal K9.
🏡 Waiting for their forever homes.

✨ Learn more at https://www.coastalk9gsr.org/team
Chester, Charlie, Chase, Cassie, Cali, and Chrissy

4TH OF JULY PREPAREDNESS - Are you ready??🤔IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. Independence Day is just a couple of days away....
07/02/2025

4TH OF JULY PREPAREDNESS - Are you ready??🤔

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. Independence Day is just a couple of days away.🇺🇸
While this is a fun day and night for us humans, it can be a tough one for our dogs. More dogs are lost during the July Fourth Holiday than at any other time of the year.
As a dog owner, there are some things that you can do to help ensure your dog makes it through the night safe and sound.😀

#1 – MAKE SURE YOUR DOG HAS HIS COLLAR AND ID ON. Fireworks can make many dogs anxious and they can react by running away from the noises they are hearing. Make sure your dog is ID’d if somehow he or she gets out and runs.

#2 - CONTACT YOUR VET NOW IF YOU NEED MEDICATION FOR YOUR DOG’S ANXIETY. Don’t wait for the last minute. You might not be able to get any.

#3 – IS YOUR MICROCHIP INFORMATION CURRENT?? Make sure your dog’s microchip has your current contact information on it. Also, if your dog isn’t microchipped, now is a great time to get it done.👍🏻

#4 – KEEP YOUR DOG INDOORS DURING A FIREWORKS SHOW. If they are still a little nervous from the sounds and vibrations of the fireworks, secure them safely in a crate.
#5 – TURN A TV, MUSIC, OR FAN ON. Having music or the TV on will help drown out some of the noise. Fans are also a helpful way to do this.
#6 – WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR DOG OUT FOR A POTTY BREAK, make sure they are on a leash, or that your gates are secure.

#7 – GET THEIR ENERGY OUT WITH AN EARLY WALK OR PLAYTIME.
We hope that helps you prepare to keep your dogs safe this 4th. Please share with your pet-owning friends. STAY SAFE EVERYONE!😀

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Poppy’s New Beginning 🌸🐾Today, we celebrate a life saved and a future rewritten.Poppy, a young and vibrant German Shephe...
07/01/2025

Poppy’s New Beginning 🌸🐾

Today, we celebrate a life saved and a future rewritten.

Poppy, a young and vibrant German Shepherd, had only hours left at the shelter when we got the call. Her time was almost up, but her story wasn’t over yet.

Rescued just in time, Poppy arrived at Coastal K9 with a bright spirit and a tail that never stopped wagging. Her stay with us was short, just a couple of days, before she met a young couple and their dog who instantly saw in her what we did: joy, energy, and heart.

From the moment they met, it was clear, this was family. Poppy was finally home.

For every happy ending like this, there are countless dogs still waiting, each with their own story, each hoping for a chance.

To everyone who supports our mission: THANK YOU. Your kindness and compassion make moments like this possible.

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From Forgotten to Forever 🐾💙Anthony’s early life was one of uncertainty and survival. Born into a backyard breeder’s neg...
06/27/2025

From Forgotten to Forever 🐾💙

Anthony’s early life was one of uncertainty and survival. Born into a backyard breeder’s neglect, he and his packmates were left to fend for themselves when their “owner” walked away, no food, no care, no future in sight.

That all changed the day a Good Samaritan sounded the alarm, and Coastal K9 answered the call. Anthony, along with three adult dogs and five puppies, was brought to safety.

When he arrived at the Ranch, everything was new: his first collar, his first leash, his first taste of safety. And while he was timid at first, Anthony slowly began to trust, to play, and to show his gentle, affectionate nature.

Then, something magical happened…

A wonderful family with two friendly German Shepherds came to visit. And just like that, tails wagging, hearts opening, Anthony knew he was home.

Today, Anthony is living the life every dog deserves, surrounded by love, playmates, and the security of forever.

✨ To our supporters: Thank you. Your kindness made this a happy ending possible.

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At 6–7 years old, Ivan may have joined us later in life, but he’s making up for lost time with charm and charisma. This ...
06/26/2025

At 6–7 years old, Ivan may have joined us later in life, but he’s making up for lost time with charm and charisma. This big, pony-sized boy is a true social butterfly who quickly figured out that the people at the Ranch are pretty great,thanks to a little observation of his fellow dogs.

Ivan loves to trot proudly with a ball in his mouth (he’s not picky, any ball will do) and will bounce happily on his front paws when he’s excited. When he’s not feeling it? Let’s just say he makes his feelings known with a serious stance that says, “Stranger, beware.” But don’t let that fool you, Ivan is a sweetheart at heart. He’s housebroken, walks beautifully on a slip lead, and is always gentle with his people, even nudging them with his soft mouth for a hello or a little affection.

Whether he's chasing a ball by the pool or enjoying a good brushing (his absolute favorite), Ivan is a loyal companion looking for someone to share his golden years, and his endless love of balls.

If you think you might have the right home for Ivan, let us know! Visit us at www.coastalk9gsr.org/team 🐶💙

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