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Contents

1 Dogs and Children
2 Dog Food
3 Financial Assistance – Giving and Receiving
4 General
5 Housing
6 Just For Fun
7 Lost Pet
8 Owner Surrender
9 Pet Hospice and Bereavement
10 Training Links
11 Animal Abuse
12 German Shepherd Rescue Links
13 National GSD Rescue Links
14 New England Area Shelters and Various Breed Rescues

Please Note: GSRNE does not recommend or endorse any of the shelters, rescues or private parties listed within these pages, or affiliated /linked sites. We encourage you to seek references when making decisions regarding pet adoption, placement, care and training. GSRNE cannot guarantee the accuracy of the shelter, rescue listings or other links on this site.

Dogs and Children

Planning for Your New Dog A wonderful website for children
http://www.loveyourdog.com/anewdog.html

Preparing Fido A CD of baby noises and articles that are great for people expecting a baby
http://preparingfido.com/

The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project
http://www.safekidssafedogs.com/index.html

Dog Food

Natural Diet for Dogs by Ed Frawley
http://www.leerburg.com/diet.htm

Financial Assistance – Giving and Receiving

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Care (Updated October 2021)

Many instances of owner surrender are due to financial hardship. There are many organizations that can help with owner retention. GSRNE hopes this information is helpful to owners seeking assistance with the medical needs of their dogs. Visit these websites to see if they are still accepting requests for assistance, and if you qualify and meet their criteria.

NOTE: GSRNE does not recommend or endorse any shelters, rescues or private parties listed in this message, or affiliated /linked sites. We encourage you to seek references when making decisions regarding pet adoption, placement, care, and training.

Animal Rescue League of Boston (MA) https://www.arlboston.org/services/community-vet-services/ The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Community Veterinary Services serves animals and their families in the communities where they live including the Spay Waggin’, the Community Surgical Clinic and the Wellness Waggin’.

Best Friends http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets A comprehensive list of resources that offer financial assistance for pet guardians who are struggling.

Brown Dog Foundation, Inc https://www.browndogfoundation.org/ Provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen.

The Brutus Fund (NH) https://www.thebrutusfund.org/ Created to help owners with short term financial difficulties help pay for their pet’s veterinary care. Funds are provided to those owners that qualify, and owners are asked to give back when financial stability returns for them.

Canine Cancer Awareness https://caninecancerawareness.org/An organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer. It helps sponsor the veterinary costs of dogs diagnosed with cancer for families in financial need who wouldn’t be able to afford treatment.

Care Credit https://www.carecredit.com/ The Care Credit healthcare credit card can be used to help finance your pet’s veterinary needs.

Franke’s Friends https://www.frankiesfriends.org/ Provides grants to help with the cost of lifesaving or life-enhancing emergency or specialty care for pets whose families cannot afford the full cost of treatment. In addition to Frankie’s Friends’ support, qualifying families are responsible for a portion of the treatment costs for their pets. The veterinary hospitals at which the pets are treated also assist by giving discounts.

Handicapped Pets Foundation http://hpets.org/ Dedicated to the health and well-being of elderly, disabled, and injured pets. Organization donates mobility equipment to pets in need.

Help A Pet https://www.help-a-pet.org/ Provides financial assistance nationwide for medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.

The Magic Bullet http://massanimalcoalition.org/ financial assistance for dogs and cats with cancer.

Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MA) http://massanimalcoalition.org/ Provides a list of resources for animals in need including low-cost veterinary services and financial assistance.

Merwin Clinic (MA) https://merwinclinic.org/ Founded on the principle that no pet should be denied medical care due to the financial status of its owner, the Merwin Animal Clinic provides free or low-cost medical care to walk-in patrons.

Mosby Foundation https://themosbyfoundation.org/ Organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of critically sick, injured, abused, and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

MSPCA Angell (MA) https://www.mspca.org/programs-resources/pet-care-assistance/ MSPCA-Angell Pet Care Assistance (PCA) benefits only patients and clients treated at the MSPCA-Angell. The fund is limited and clients must meet financial eligibility criteria in order to qualify.

Paws for a Cure http://www.paws4acure.org/ Provides financial assistance to qualified families throughout the United Sates who cannot afford veterinary care for their beloved furry family members without our help.

The Pet Fund https://www.thepetfund.com/ Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the U.S. who need veterinary care.

The Potter League (RI) https://www.potterleague.org Provides low-cost veterinary assistance to qualified residents of Rhode Island.

Red Rover https://redrover.org/relief/ Provides financial assistance, resources and emotional support to pet guardians struggling with economic hardship when pets need urgent and emergency veterinary care, as well as support and resources to help victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets.

Reidel and Cody Foundation http://riedelcody.org/ Funds cancer treatments for owners who cannot afford them when their pet has a good chance of survival and quality of life with treatment.

RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation (RI) https://ripets.org/ Provide funds to the state’s participating veterinary practitioners for compassionate care of pets whose owners are unable to pay.

Second Chance Animal Services (MA) https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/ Provides wellness exams, sick visits, surgery, x-ray, ultrasound, dental care and more plus weekly vaccine clinics and low-cost spay/neuter services. Hospitals are open to everyone and offer subsidized rates for qualified households as part of its Community Healthy Pet Initiative.

Shakespeare Animal Fund https://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/ Founded after the loss of a beloved cocker spaniel “Shakespeare”. He died after a very costly illness, and in his memory this fund was founded to help others who might face financial problems while trying to save their pets.

National Animal Organizations That May Help

American Humane Assoc. www.americanhumane.org
ASPCA www.aspca.org
Petco Foundation www.petcofoundation.org
PetSmart Charities www.petsmartcharities.org
Humane Society of the US https://www.humanesociety.org/

General

Car Safety Help Save Dogs From Dying in Hot Cars
http://www.MyDogIsCool.com/

Dog Parks Throughout the USA
http://www.dogpark.com/

German Shepherd Dog – Forum and Web Pages This site is dedicated to all aspects of the German Shepherd Dog. The German Shepherd Dog is respected and admired throughout the world for its versatility, intelligence, and loyalty.
http://www.germanshepherds.com/

German Shepherd Home – Forum An on line community where German Shepherd enthusiasts can gather, exchange ideas and information about breeding, training, health and behavior issues. To support the rescue community and highlight their tireless efforts to help GSDs find a forever home.
http://www.germanshepherdhome.net/

Maine Warden Service K-9 Unit K-9 Grace, the Service’s first “rescue” dog donated by the German Shepherd Rescue of New England, joined the Unit in 2001. Grace, a female German Shepherd, a true “workaholic” and a good choice even though she was a little old (three years) when starting training. GSRNE also placed Dutchess, a Dutch Shepherd, with the Maine Warden Service in 2005. http://www.maine.gov/ifw/warden_service/canine.html

Puppy Mills Want to know where those cute pet store puppies come from?

Prisoners of Greed http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/ Our experience tells us that the best way to shut down the mills is by telling the public the truth about the mills. If the public learns that puppies in pet stores come from puppy mills, they won’t buy them and the mills will close.
Video of an Indiana Amish Puppy Mill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhjqBsOCiPs

Housing

Help With Finding Pet-Friendly Apartments
http://apartments.com/

Map-based free search for home and apartment rentals, with animal friendly filters.
https://www.zumper.com/ Enter your location and then select the pet icon when the general search results appear. Or, at https://www.zumper.com/apartments-for-rent/boston-ma/dog-friendly just enter your location in the Search. Also available on iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zumper-apartments-houses-for/id678683201) & Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zumper.rentals)

Pet Friendly Housing Guide With Finding Pet-Friendly Apartments
https://www.zumper.com/rental-guides/how-to-rent-pet-friendly-apartments/ Please Note: GSRNE has provided this link for informational purposes only and does not endorse or recommend any particular company or resource included in this guide.

Just For Fun

“Time Warp” discovery. Ultra slow dog drinking water Do you think you know how dogs use their tongues to drink water? This video shows us in slow motion how dogs use their tongue to drink water. I think you’ll be surprised! Ultimate Dog Tease This video will make you laugh!

Tiger and Shepherd Are Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B03XxfTl4Uk&feature=related

1040-Dog US Individual Canine Income Tax Form 200
http://www.dogware.com/1040-DOG.htm

Lost Pet

GSRNE Lost Pet Page This page provides tips and links that may be helpful

Missing Pet Network
http://www.missingpet.net/

Owner Surrender

GSRNE Help to Place Your Own Dog This section not only provides information on how to find a new home for your dog but also alternatives that you may want to consider.

Rescue Me! Mission: Posting site for owners needing to find a new home for their dog.
http://www.rescueme.org/

Pet Hospice and Bereavement

Pet Hospice
http://www.nepethospice.com/

Pet Loss Support Hotline 508-839-7966 (Tufts University)

Training Links

All Around Good Reference for Training Info
http://www.greatpets.com/

GSRNE Training Tips Visit our Training Tips page.

Animal Abuse

Animal Abuse Crime Database http://www.pet-abuse.com/

Contact Your Local Humane Society to Report Abuse Search online for the SPCA, animal shelter or the animal control officer serving your community. If you cannot find one, you can call your local police department for information. If the agency needs assistance, you can contact HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) at animalcruelty@humanesociety.org.

Massachusetts Animal Rescue League of Boston:

Boston Center mgasbarro@arlboston.org 617-426-9170

Brewster Center brewster@arlboston.org 508-255-1030

Dedham Center dedham@arlboston.org 781-326-0729

Massachusetts Animal Coalition http://www.massanimalcoalition.org/

MSPCA-Angell, Boston, MA To report suspected animal cruelty please call: (617) 522-6008 or (800) 628-5808

Maine Animal Welfare Program, Maine Department of Agriculture To report neglect and abuse in the State of Maine use the following: The Animal Welfare Program’s business hours are 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday, and may be reached by the following manner: Toll Free Phone Number: 1-877-269-9200 Phone Number: (207) 287-3846 Email: animal.welfare@maine.gov Emergency after hours, please call the Orono Barracks of the State Police at (207) 866-2121 and they will contact an Animal Welfare Program representative.

Maine State Animal Control Officers are listed on the Animal Welfare Dept website http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw/ACOs.shtml

New Hampshire NHSPCA Cruelty Investigations http://www.nhspca.org/community-services/agent.html

American Humane Education Society 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130-4803 (617) 522-7400

The Coalition for Animal Justice is dedicated to fighting cruelty against species traditionally classified as companion animals. http://www.animal-justice.org/index.html

Dogs Deserve Better http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/ Do you know of a dog that lives it’s life on a chain or pen? This nonprofit organization is dedicated to freeing the chained dog and bringing our ‘best friend’ into the home and family.

Maine Friends of Animals http://www.mfoa.net/news/companion_animals/dogs_chained_for_life_campaign_4.html One of the most frequent requests MFOA hears from our members is about doing something about what we call “dogs chained for life.” Time and again we get calls about dogs continuously being left outside in inhumane conditions. In our view it is arguably the most pervasive form of animal cruelty that we presently have in the state, especially given Maine winters.

German Shepherd Rescue Links

Disclaimer: GSRNE does not recommend or endorse any of the shelters, rescues or private parties listed within these pages, or affiliated /linked sites. We encourage you to seek references when making decisions regarding pet adoption, placement, care & training. GSRNE cannot guarantee the accuracy of the shelter or rescue listings in this site.

German Shepherd Rescue of New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
Website: http://gsrne.org
Address: P.O. Box 299
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: (978) 443-2202 (24 hour hotline)
Email: askgsrne@gsrne.org

——Alaska ——

The German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Alaska
4933 east 6th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Christa Burg (907) 332-2352 christaburg@gci.net
http://www.akpurebredrescue.com/

——Arizona ——

Southwest German Shepherd Rescue
3114 W Los Gatos, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Contact Name: Steff
SWGSDRESCUE@aol.com (for black & tans)
Phone: 623-516-2880

White German Shepherd Rescue-Phoenix
2807 W Michelle Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Phone: 623-516-2880
Email: WhiteGSDRescue@aol.com for whites
Website: http://swgermanshepherdrescue.com/
Adoptions to Arizona. Intake from all surrounding states.

——California ——

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
Orange County Chapter
P.O. Box 50726;Irvine, CA 92619-0726
Website: http://www.coastalgsr.org/
phone: 714-528-4730
email: admin@coastalgsr.org

San Diego County Chapter:
P.O. Box 722381
San Diego, CA. 92172
phone: (858) 779-9149
email: sdadmin@coastalgsr.org

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95015-1930
Phone: 1-866-SAVE-GSD (1-866-728-3473)
Website: http://www.savegsd.org/

German Shepherd Rescue
Los Angeles, Orange County, Tehachapi
Website: http://www.gsrescue.org
Address: 417 N. Moss Street, Burbank, CA 91502
Email: gsrescue@gsrescue.org

Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles
Website: http://www.sheprescue.org
Address: 2721 Wigtown Road, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (mail only –
there are no adoptions at this location)
Phone: 310-202-SAVE
Contact: Robin Jampol
Email: robin@sheprescue.org

——Colorado——

Colorado German Shepherd Rescue
Website: http://www.coloradogermanshepherdrescue.net
Address: Falcon, CO
Contact: Sharyn Baker
Email: schwarzenberggsd@earthlink.net

——Connecticut——

Von Monte-Haus German Shepherd Rescue, Inc
Website: Working Dog Section
Tolland, CT 06084
Phone: 860 268 8525
http://vonmonte-hausgsd.com/

——Florida——

K-9 Services & German Shepherd Rescue
Middleburg, FL 32068
Website: http://www.k-9services.net/
Email:luvgermansheps@yahoo.com

South Brevard German Shepherd Rescue
Address: 1981 Mattison Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Phone: 321-724-8873
Contact: Elena McKnight
Email: elena_mcknight@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/FL200.html

——Georgia——

German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group of GA
4906 Hadaway Garden Way: Kennesaw, GA 30152
(Atlanta metro area)
Email: gagsdrescue@bellsouth.net
Website: http://gashepherd.org/

——Illinois——

German Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
Chicago, Skokie, and northern Illinois
Website: http://www.gsdrescue1.org
Address: P.O. Box 5092, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847/677-0561
Email: GSRescue1@comcast.net (Rescue Coordinator)

Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
P.O. Box 17464
Urbana, IL 61803
E-mail: rescue@gsdhaven.org
Web site: http://www.gsdhaven.org

——Iowa——

German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Iowa
web site: http://www.mvgsdr.org/

——Indiana——

German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption of Central Indiana
6189 E. 100 N.
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-736-0446 before 9 pm
Email: bree0202@earthlink.net
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IN22.html

——Kentucky——

Dumas German Shepherd Rescue
Stambaugh, KY 41257
Contact: Anna Wells
E-mail: dumasgsdrescue@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.dumas.petfinder.com
We are a small Non-Profit German Shepherd Rescue that deals with
ONLY kill shelters and works with individuals to place their dogs as needed.

Fables German Shepherd Rescue
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: (859) 745-0354
E-mail: gshepherd6@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.fablesgsd.com

Stepping Stone German Shepherd Rescue
PO Box 4435
Lexington, KY 40544
Phone: (859) 233-0511
E-mail: SteppingStoneGSD@aol.com

——Maryland——

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue
Maryland, South and South Central Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, and D.C.
Website: http://www.magsr.org
Address: Post Office Box 5, Laurel, MD 20725-0005
Phone :( 410) 644-7763 (message only)
E-mail: magsrmail@yahoo.com (general email)

——Massachusetts——

German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc.
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Website: http://gsrne.org
Address: P.O. Box 299
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: (978) 443-2202 (24 hour hotline)

Northstar German Shepherd Rescue
Website: http://www.northstargsdr.org/
Address: PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475
Email: northstargsdr@earthlink.net

——Michigan——

German Shepherd Rescue of MI, Inc.
Website: www.migsd.petfinder.org
Contact: Kari Selinger
Email: karipets@aol.com

Mississippi Valley GSD Rescue

Serving Iowa and Northern Illinois
Website: http://www.mvgsdr.org/
Contact us: germanshepherdrescue@gmail.com

——New Jersey——

Garden State German Shepherd Rescue, Inc
Website: http://www.gsgsr.org
Address: P.O. BOX 242, Fanwood, N.J. 07023
Email: gsrescue@gsgsr.org
Phone: 201-794-4746

Mostly Shepherds Rescue of New Jersey
Website: www.mostlyshepherds.petfinder.com
Address: PO BOX 694, New Monmouth, NJ 07748
Phone: 732-671-3708
732 890 0899 Cell
Contact: Libby Cook
Email: libcook@aol.com

——New York——

Shepherd’s Hope
Serving the Greater Metropolitan New York & Long Island Area
Phone: (516) 801-3434
Email: Bluemoonblue@optonline.net or toomanyshepherds@aol.com

BrightStar GSD Rescue
Website: www.brightstargsd.org
Address: 30 Wheatstone Circle, Fairport, NY 14450-1168
Phone: 585-293-0549 (Roxanne & Paul)
Phone: 716-751-9024 (Leann)
Email: Brightstaradopt@peoplepc.com (Leann)

German Shepherd Rescue of Central New York
Website: http://www.gsrcny1.org
Address: 2254 State Route 80, Tully, NY 13159
Phone: (315) 696-6806
Email: kizwiz@aol.com (GSRCNY Site Email)

Herding Dog Rescue
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY485.html
Address: P.O. Box 35, Baldwin, NY 11510
Phone: 631-924-3838
Email: debsdogs@optonline.net

German Shepherd Rescue of Duchess County NY
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY189.html
Address: 136 Jameson Hill Road, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
Email: gsrodcnyinc@yahoo.com

Big Dogs, Big Hearts Rescue Inc. (“BDBH”)
Darcy E. Drons
Intake Coordinator/Shelter Liaison
Email: darcydrons@gmail.com
www.bigdogsbighearts.petfinder.com
www.bdbh.org

——North Carolina——

GSD Rescue and Adoptions
Website: http://www.gsdrescue.org
Address: PO Box 19272, Raleigh, NC 27619
Phone: 919-547-4247 (voicemail checked weekly)
Email: gsdrescue75@hotmail.com

German Shepherd Rescue
Alamance County, North Carolina
Website: http://angelfire.com/nc/gsr/index.html
Address: P.O. Box 8, Elon College, NC 27244
Phone: 336-221-0120
Email: LuvMyBentley@aol.com

——Pennsylvania——

German Shepherd Rescue of Southeast Pennsylvania
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties
Website: http://www.gsr-sp.com
Address: 9012 Cargill Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Contact: Simone Mogul
Email: 19paws@pobox.com

——Ohio——

Shepherd Haven German Shepherd Rescue
PO Box 816
Grove City, OH 43123
Email: KKnipp@columbus.rr.com
website: www.shepherdhaven.org

Lake Erie German Shepherd Rescue
Northern Ohio
Huron, OH 44839
419-433-8555
Email: wolfhowl@wcnet.org
Web: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH488.html

——Texas——

Austin German Shepherd Rescue
Serving Austin and the Central Texas Area
http://www.austingermanshepherdrescue.org/
Email: jazz@austingermanshepherdrescue.org

Second Chance German Shepherd Rescue Houston
P.O. Box 6038
Kingwood, TX 77325
http://www.secondchanceshepherds.org
info@secondchanceshepherds.org

Good Shepherd Rescue of North Texas (TX)

Greater Houston GSD Rescue (TX)

North Texas German Shepherd Rescue (TX)

——Virginia——

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Virginia and the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area
Website: www.shepherdrescue.org
Address: PO Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167
Phone: (703) 435.2840
Email: contact@shepherdrescue.org

——Wisconsin——

Arf’s German Shepherd Rescue of Wisconsin
Website: http://www.arfrescue.com/
Address: P.O. Box 44 Lodi, WI 53555
Email: gsd@arfrescue.com

Badgerland German Shepherd Rescue
Southern Wisconsin
Website: www.bgsr.org
Address: PO Box 22, Belleville, WI 53508
Email: gsd4me@bgsr.org

——West Virginia——

West Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Co-op
Website: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/WV58.html
Address: 131 Greentree Dr., Parkersburg , WV 26104
Phone: 740-667-3545

National GSD Rescue Links

German Shepherd Dog – Forum This site is a collection of GSD rescues from all over the country along with rescue supporters. If you are a rescue or shelter with a GSD in need, post it here.
http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/
Echo Dogs White German Shepherd Rescue
Most of the United States and Canada
Website: http://www.echodogs.org/

National White German Shepherd Rescue
Website: http://www.nationalwhitegermanshepherdrescue.org
Contact: Denise Quartuccio
Email: info@nationalwhitegermanshephrdrescue.org

Dutch Shepherd Rescue
Website: http://dutchshepherdrescue.org/
Contacts vary depending on where the dog is located. Please see the website for more info.

How To Adopt A Military Dog
website: www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com

Blue Moon
BlueMoon Meadows offers an alternative solution to the shelter system, the streets, or
private euthanasia for people who can no longer provide for their pets due to death or chronic medical illness.
http://www.bluemoonmeadows.org/index.html