Welcome to Southern California German Shepherd Rescue
After nearly 20 years and 2,500 animals rescued, SCGSR is heading into retirement. We are grateful to all volunteers, donors and adopters for helping us on this rewarding journey. If you are interest in adoption, please visit German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County or Westside German Shepherd rescue to find wonderful dogs, along with your local shelters, such as Animal Friends of the Valleys.
SCGSR is a 501(c)3 Charity, EIN: 20-5500458 – Donate with Confidence.
Founded in August 2006, SCGSR consists of a dedicated team of volunteers. SCGSR rescues, rehabilitates, provides spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homes pets in Southern California. SCGSR has rescued and placed over 1,300 animals. Our rescues include German Shepherds, Great Danes, Poodles, many mixed breeds, cats and kittens, a chicken, and even a boa constrictor. SCGSR specializes in helping ill and unadoptable abandoned pets regain health and places them in caring forever homes. Together, we can envision a day when companion animals will no longer face inhumane treatment, abandonment or perish in shelters. Visit just some of our more remarkable rescues here. For more information visit our About page.
Latest News and Updates.
Dr. Tugend has moved his practice!
Robert Tugend, DVM, Southern California German Shepherd Rescue’s favorite veterinarian, has moved to Purple Paws Pet Clinic, just a short hop over the beautiful Coronado Bridge to lovely Coronado, California, where he grew up. Purple Paws has been an amazing…
Ellie Rescued!
This darling little baby came to SCGSR from a shelter with a broken leg. She had fleas and ticks and was starving. Ellie has now had surgery and is healing (still in a cast) and beginning to thrive. At first…
Phoebe Adopted!
The shelter sent us a request to help little Phoebe. She was found abandoned and alone with no water or food.She had parasites of every kind, including Sarcoptic Mange – highly contagious to other animals and to people.She was terrified…
Kenny and Nita Recovered and Adopted!
Abandoned and sick, uncared for puppies like Kenny and Nita who where undernourished, had a very high parasite load, and whose small bodies were starved for nutrition, found themselves in the shelter with a triple whammy. They’d never seen a…
Kenny and Nita Rescued!
These two babies found themselves in the local shelter, feeling very sick. They were literally filled with parasites, they were boney and congested and had no other options beside rescue. Even though we don’t know if they will survive, we…
Kenzie Blue Rescued!
Kenzie Blue is a darling, tiny Husky look-a-like. We’re convinced she’s an Alaskan Klee Kai, a very small breed indeed, she’s only 5 lbs in weight, but 100 lbs in personality! She’s about 7-8 weeks old and found herself in…
Kiana Rescued!
This little beauty wound up in the shelter as a stray. She was 4 months old but the size of a 2 month old puppy, she was starved and in terrible condition. She was also in pain and having trouble…
Samantha Rescued and Adopted!
Samantha was a 3 month old puppy who was callously discarded like trash. Dumped in a shopping center, she watched her family drive away. A shopkeeper called animal control and Samantha landed in our safety net. And as if in…
Rocky adopted!
Our big beautiful youngster Rocky has left his sad past behind and gone to a brand new life of being adored! Congratulations to Rocky and his new family, and many thanks to your foster family!
Skye Adopted!
Skye is happily adopted and living the good life in her forever home. Thanks to all who helped her! Skye urgently needs our help. This 3 month old baby husky came to us today from the shelter with two broken…
Petey Adopted!
Our super sweet Petey got his forever home! He came to SCGSR needing emergency surgery, we patched him up, then he needed a special surgery for his neuter. Petey’s perfect now and will be spoiled and loved and happy in…
Xena Adopted!
Xena came to SCGSR from the shelter as a tiny baby. She was blind and nearly feral. Our volunteers worked hard to socialize and train Xena and the reward was fantastic. It turned out that she had likely had a…