Middle Tennessee German Shepherd Rescue

01/06/2023

Iris ~ Available...Iris is a lovely, sweet, black and tan female German Shepherd Dog.
She is approximately 4 years old and currently weighs around 50 pounds. She needs to gain a few pounds and her ideal weight will be around 60 pounds.

She is an active, playful girl with a moderate energy level. She is good with other dogs but needs a family with no cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

25/05/2023

Ranger ~ Available...Ranger is a handsome, loving, black and tan male German Shepherd Dog.
He is approximately 2 years old and currently weighs around 70 pounds.

Ranger has a moderate moderate energy level, is good with other dogs but has not been thoroughly cat-tested.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

16/10/2022

Branson ~ Adopted...Branson is a gorgeous, sable, male German Shepherd Dog.
He is approximately two years old and weighs around 70 pounds. He has a moderate-high high energy level and is good with older kids, and most other dogs, but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

20/08/2022

Luna ~ adopted...Luna is a beautiful black and tan female German Shepherd Dog. She is approximately one year old, weighs 65 pounds, and has a moderate energy level. She is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information and to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

13/08/2022

Reddington ~ Adopted...Reddington is a gorgeous, fawn and black, male Belgian Malinois / German Shepherd Dog mix.
He is around 1-2 years old, weighs approximately 70 pounds, and has a moderate energy level. He is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

20/07/2022

Kacey ~ Adopted...Kacey is a handsome, black and red, male German Shepherd Dog. He is approximately two years old, weighs approximately 70 pounds, and has a high energy level. He is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

04/07/2022

***PLEASE SHARE*** Many dogs are afraid of fireworks. Please remember to keep your pets inside and safe on July 4th, as well as the days before and after the holiday when people in local neighborhoods may be using their own fireworks.

Please take your dogs outside on a leash, even if you have a fenced yard (scared dogs have been known to jump a fence even in the presence of their owners).
Make sure your dog is wearing a collar with an ID tag with your phone number and ensure your contact information on their microchip is current.

More dogs go missing on this holiday than any other day!!

02/07/2022

Beck ~ Adopted...Beck is a gorgeous, black, male German Shepherd Dog.
He is approximately one year old, weighs 65 pounds, and has a moderate energy level.

He is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

01/07/2022

The entire MTGSR team congratulates Anjie and MTGSR Alumna Zoey (2014) on their incredible agility careers. What a special pair! It is our mission to match dogs with the homes that are the best fit for them, and boy, did Zoey strike gold.

Zoey earned a spot in the Westminster agility finals, a triumph for a rescue dog.

04/05/2022

The Big Payback begins NOW!

Please consider giving today, Wednesday, May 4th, through Thursday, May 5th during the Big Payback's 24-hour, online giving event (6:00 pm until 5:59 pm) hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

To learn more about this amazing event or to make a donation, please visit
https://www.thebigpayback.org/MTGSR

No amount is too small. Your gift will help MTGSR to continue our mission of saving German Shepherd Dogs in need of rescue and placing them with loving families.

We are a 501c(3) charitable organization that is 100% volunteer. Every penny received by MTGSR is used for expenses directly related to the care of the dogs while they are in our program. These costs include vet-related expenses (routine visits such as exams and vaccinations, as well as spay/neuter surgeries, injections for heartworm positive dogs and special-need surgeries), food (LOTS of food), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and supplies.

You may also donate directly on our website at https://www.mtgsr.org/donate

Don't forget we also have MTGSR merchandise! Visit https://www.mtgsr.org/store to take a look at our merch.

27/04/2022

Dogs are so resilient! Sweet Hope Is learning how to walk and run as a tripawd! She has an amazing foster mom who is helping her thrive during her recovery. She made Hope this one-legged shirt to prevent her from scratching her incision.

We are so grateful to all of our supporters for your generous donations to help us save Hope!

Stay tuned for more updates soon! 🐾💖

24/04/2022

Hope is out of surgery and is resting comfortably.

We will share more photos and updates tomorrow when we hear from Blue Pearl in the morning.

The x-ray shows that all metacarpal bones were broken. All first phalanx bones were broken. The second phalanx of the second digit was gone completely. The ulna was broken and the collateral ligament below it holding the lateral side of the metacarpal joint was avulsed so the joint was coming apart.

We're so incredibly grateful to you for your generous donations. Your support made it possible for us to help this beautiful girl.

24/04/2022

WARNING....GRAPHIC PHOTO.
(We tried to make if so the full photo would only be visible if you click on it but not sure that it worked).

UPDATE: Hope is in surgery now. We will post an update shortly.

PLEASE HELP "HOPE"
We are trying to help save this beautiful, one-year-old female German Shepherd. Blue Pearl contacted me a few moments ago to see if we can save her after an incident with a lawnmower. Her family doesn't have the funds to perform the front limb amputation that she needs to survive and the family has agreed to surrender her to MTGSR.
Please consider making a donation by following this link to our website:
https://www.mtgsr.org/donate
Her estimated surgery costs will be $3,000. No amount is too small. Thank you in advance for your help in saving this sweet girl.

You can also make a donation directly to Blue Pearl. Follow the link below, then click "Pay My Bill", Select "Tennessee" then click "Pay My Bill" under the Murfreesboro location. Enter "HOPE" for the pet's name and her patient ID # is 137020.
https://bluepearlvet.com/

23/03/2022

Chops ~ Available...Chops is a charming, handsome, black, male German Shepherd Dog. He is approximately 11-12 years old and weighs around 115 pounds. He has a moderate energy level and is crate-trained and housebroken.

While he may be an older boy, he is in great condition and is still very active, and loves to play and go for walks. He is good with older kids and other dogs but is not good with cats.
He is well-behaved, well-trained, and knows lots of obedience commands.

Because of his age, he is available for the reduced "senior" adoption fee and training fee (see details below). For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION: Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.

Chops' total cost of adoption is $125 which includes the senior adoption fee and two training sessions. For the adoption fee, Chops is neutered, heartworm negative, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives, and microchipped.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community

14/03/2022

Lefse ~ Adopted...Lefse is a precious, black and tan, male German Shepherd puppy (full-blooded but not AKC registered). He was born on 12/24/2021 so at the time of this post, he is currently 11 weeks old.
He currently weighs 25 pounds so he will be a big boy. He is high-drive and needs an experienced, active human(s). He is good with kids and other dogs but will not do well in a home with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption for Lefse is $750 which includes the $500 adoption fee (including the full series of puppy vaccinations) and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.

For the adoption fee, he will be neutered when it is age-appropriate, current on all vaccinations and microchipped.

The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

28/02/2022

Kaatje ~ Available...Kaatje is a lovely, female Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd mix. She was born in July and currently weighs 65 pounds. She has a moderate energy level, is crate-trained and housebreaking is in progress. She is good with kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats. She is a little shy in new situations but gains confidence quickly.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

22/02/2022

Atlas ~ Available...Atlas is a gorgeous, sable, male German Shepherd Dog.
He is approximately 2-3 years old and weighs around 75 pounds. Atlas is high drive and needs an active, experienced owner. He is crate-trained and housebroken. He is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

18/01/2022

Today, January 17, would have been Betty White's 100th birthday.
In her honor, please consider making a $5 donation to Middle Tennessee German Shepherd Rescue to help support our mission of rescuing and placing German Shepherds in the Middle Tennessee area. We would also be grateful if you would consider making a recurring monthly donation to make an ongoing impact.
Our website's donation link is below.
https://www.mtgsr.org/donate

28/12/2021

Bellazi ~ Available...Bellazi is a gorgeous, black and tan, female German Shepherd Dog.
She is approximately 1 year old and weighs around 65 pounds. She has a moderate energy level and is crate-trained and housebroken. She is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

17/12/2021

Lola ~ Adoption Pending…Lola is a beautiful, sable, female German Shepherd Dog.
She is approximately 9 months old and weighs around 65 pounds. She has a moderate energy level and is crate-trained and housebroken. She is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

12/12/2021

Skye ~ Adoption Pending…Skye is a stunning, black and tan, female German Shepherd Dog.
She is approximately 1-2 years old and weighs around 70 pounds. She has a moderate energy level and is crate-trained and housebroken. She is good with older kids and other dogs but has not been tested with cats.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

09/12/2021

Jobey ~ Adopted...(Special Needs - Blind)... Jobey is a precious, black and tan, male German Shepherd Dog. He is approximately 1 year old and weighs around 60 pounds.He is completely blind (may be able to see shadows and/or light changes but is it difficult to know for sure) but has no viable vision. This is most likely a congenital condition from birth. He has a moderate energy level and is crate-trained and housebroken. He is good with older kids and other dogs when properly introduced but has not been tested with cats. For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

07/12/2021

Jethro ~ Adoption Pending… Jethro is a handsome, brindle, male Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. He was born in July and currently weighs 55 pounds. He has a moderate energy level, is crate-trained and housebroken. He is good with kids, other dogs when properly introduced, but has not been cat-tested.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.

05/12/2021

Anke ~ Adoption Pending...Anke is a precious, brindle, female Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. She was born in July and currently weighs 45 pounds. She has a moderate energy level, is crate-trained and housebreaking is in progress. She is good with kids, other dogs, and cats. She is a little shy in new situations but gains confidence quickly.

For more information or to request an adoption application, please email us at [email protected]

ADOPTION:
Training (for both the dog AND the family) increases the probability of a successful adoption. We feel strongly that training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership and we now require training for every dog placed through the MTGSR program.
The cost of adoption is $500 which includes the $250 adoption fee and a training fee (payable to the trainer) of $250 is due at the time of adoption.
For the adoption fee, the dog will be spayed/neutered, current on all vaccinations, current on heartworm/flea-tick preventatives and microchipped.
The training fee will include a plan tailored to that specific dog and that dog's needs (obedience training, behavior modification, etc.) and typically includes three private training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: Our philosophy is "Rescue locally, place locally" which means we primarily pull dogs from shelters in the Nashville area AND we place dogs within a one-hour drive of Nashville. If you are outside of the Nashville area, please consider adopting a homeless dog in your local community.