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#403 Daisy
Adopted: October 7, 2014
UPDATE 07/10/14 – Daisy gets more beautiful every day and is a very sweet and gentle girl. She has been going to obedience training each week which helps her become more confident. She also goes on three-mile walks, sometime with her foster brothers or with other visitors and their dogs. She has even gone on hikes and is enjoying the outdoors. Daisy has been with us for several months while her EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, was being confirmed and brought under control. It is now time for this sweet girl to find her forever home.
If you are concerned about caring for a dog with EPI, we want to share some important facts with you. She plays and enjoys all the things that GSDs love to do like going on walks and fetching her tennis ball. To keep her healthy and happy, her forever home does need to take one extra step at mealtime. She gets a 1/4 teaspoon of crushed enzymes mixed with her kibble and water twice a day. After her food sits for 20 minutes to activate the enzymes, she is given her meal. She has gained weight and is keeping the weight on. She is on a regular potty schedule and does not have “accidents” in the home. Her enzymes can be purchased online and Daisy is on a generic form which costs about $20 per month.
Daisy is an amazing girl who has made the transformation from an undernourished, absolutely terrified dog into a beautiful, loving and happy German Shepherd who will steal your heart away. If you want to learn more about this great girl, contact us today at 978-443-2202.
Daisy is a gorgeous, large, white, 1 year, 9 months old, spayed, female GSD. She is being fostered in a home with one human adult and three male GSDs.
She came into our program from an owner-surrender situation. Although they took great care of her, they could no longer financially afford to keep her. They were also concerned about her health as she continued to lose weight while in their home and they were not sure what was going on. She was being treated for EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, but did not have a test to confirm this condition.
She is super sweet, super gentle, and a little lady. She is also a very smart and loveable dog with a medium energy level. When she first arrived in the foster home, she was terrified. The only place she felt safe was in her crate. She would crawl through doorways into the house. If you went to grab her collar, she would yelp. Riding in an SUV, she would scrunch her body to the very back of the tailgate door and hunker down. She would not go up or down stairs, but eventually started to go up, but not down. By the end of the the second week in her foster home, she was going in and out of doorways, running up and down the stairs, playing with her foster brothers by chasing them around the yard, and riding in the SUV like a pro. She comes out of her shell more and more during her time in her foster home. We believe that she would be best in a home with another dog that will help her gain the confidence she needs.
We took Daisy to the vet’s to be seen and to confirm that she has EPI. She weighed in at 47 lbs. After confirming she had EPI (This is the inability of the acinar cells of the exocrine pancreas to produce and secrete the necessary enzymes needed to digest food.), we continued to treat her with the Pancreazyme tabs she was being given from her previous owners. Those should have been crushed and allowed to soak on her food for 20 minutes before feeding. That is important because in order for the enzymes to work, you must crush them up, add warm water and mix in with kibble and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes before feeding. She started to gain weight and once we used all her pills, we changed her over to a generic, powdered enzyme (Enzyme Diane) and followed the same preparation for her meals. If she is not given the enzymes properly she will lose weight and have very loose stools. She will be on the enzymes for the rest of her life, but this does not impede her activity level or personality. Since being in her foster home and given the enzymes properly and consistently, she is now up to 59 lbs. She can use some more weight and will fill out as she is still growing.
This is how Daisy looked when she first came to GSRNE:
#402 Leigh
adopted: November 22, 2014
re-named ‘Leigha’
Biography:
The first thing you notice when you meet Leigh is that she is absolutely gorgeous! Her shiny coat is a rich black with a little tan on her legs. Her eyes are beautiful and when she looks at you, she will capture your heart.
Leigh came to us from a shelter where she was turned in as a stray. Seeing how unhappy she was in a shelter environment (it can be noisy), they called GSRNE to see if we could find her the perfect home.
Leigh is approximately two years old. She is sweet and gentle – maybe even a little cautious around new people and things. She seems to be very comfortable with other dogs but shies away from cats. She would not do well with a reactive dog because she might not protect herself; she does know basic obedience and seems to enjoy learning.
Her foster mom describes her as being like an old soul in a young body – she likes calm and quiet time with her person and will easily bond with you if you give her the stability and love that she craves. Leigh also has a playful side and enjoys chasing a ball as much as the next dog.
In the shelter she had so much anxiety that the vet prescribed Prozac to help her cope. Her first few days in a foster home were also stressful because everything was unfamiliar, but her foster mom knew exactly how to deal with her separation anxiety. She didn’t give in to it, and Leigh learned very quickly that whining got her nothing while being a good girl had its rewards. Her adoptive family will need to reinforce this good behavior as Leigh is a smart girl who may try her old ways to get attention when she moves to a new environment. Her Prozac dosage is being reduced, and the expectation is that she will soon be off it completely. Leigh can also leap tall buildings – well not tall buildings but she came close to getting over a 7’ chain link enclosure. Once she feels safe and secure in her new home, that is not likely to be a temptation; but in the early days, she will need to be on a leash or long line when she is out with you in the fenced yard.
Because Leigh does have separation anxiety, she will do best in a home where she is not left alone all day. If you are retired or you work from your home, Leigh would consider your house to be the perfect place for her. She has learned that good things happen in her crate, and she is able to wait calmly when someone has to be out for a few hours. Although she doesn’t react to children, we think that a home without children would be a better fit because there would be less noise and confusion.
Leigh is a very gentle girl with a lot of love to give. She is looking for her special person and her forever home. If you are that person, Leigh can’t wait to share her life with you!
#207 Rocket
Rocket
GSRNE #207
5/2006 – 3/13/2016
It is with great sadness we announce that ‘Rocket’ –GSRNE #207 crossed the bridge. This wonderful boy came to GSRNE when he was just a small puppy and quickly became a GSRNE favorite. One of the best and well-loved ambassadors for our rescue and his breed, you could always find him at our events standing besides his proud mom. A few years ago, Rocket auditioned for and quickly landed the lead K9 role for the movie “Footprints.”
He had a pretty amazing life for a dog that started out at a shelter. We find comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and now runs free with so many of our other beloved dogs who crossed the bridge before him.
Rest in Peace sweet boy. You were and always will be loved.
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Jim Huggins shares his thoughts with GSRNE and Rocket’s family:
Nearly 7 years ago, I met a sweet, loving rescued German Shepherd named Rocket. After a brief audition, I cast him in the lead K9 role in Footprints to portray Cadie–the rescued shepherd on whom the story was based. He performed beautifully and helped deliver both on and off screen a message of love and hope…a message that just because you had a bad past, doesn’t mean you can’t have a great future. He, like Cadie, was truly an angel in a fur coat. Today at noon Eastern time, he crossed the all-too-familiar Rainbow Bridge. I know his mom, Deb, and his family throughout German Shepherd Rescue of New England mourn his loss–as do we at New Shepherd Films and me personally. But I also know that’s he’s finally meeting with Cadie and comparing notes as they tell stories to each other about the humans they served and loved. Thank you Deb, and may God continue to bless you and ease the pain of your loss. Your angel is in good hands… And thank you German Shepherd Rescue of New England, for all you do.
#440 Sophie
Sophie
GSRNE #440
7/05/2007 – 2/23/2016
Click for more photos of Sophie
Password: Sophie
Sophie tragically died a few nights ago, probably from hemangiosarcoma. Although the emergency hospital has not given us a definite cause of death, they did see a “spot” on her spleen during the MRI. She was bleeding internally and was given a transfusion, but her heart gave out. GSRNE sends our sympathies and prayers to her adoptive family on their heartbreaking loss and understand the sorrow they must feel.
Adopted: February 5, 2016
Biography:
Sophie had worked as a therapy dog and had to be retired early because of elbow dysplasia and arthritis. She was not happy, having to stay at home while her owner went to work, so she barked, which caused neighbors to complain. Her owner contacted GSRNE to ask if we could help this 8-year-old girl.
We didn’t have a foster home available, so we appealed to one of our experienced adopters who had just lost their GSRNE dog; and they stepped up and agreed to foster Sophie. Because she was a therapy dog, Sophie had learned all the basic commands and some extras. For instance, her person could point to where they wanted her to stand, say “here,” and she’d move to that spot. If she was walking with someone through a crowd, she might nose people’s legs to move them out of the way. In a public place, she would sometimes stand out in front of her person to create a barrier between them and other people passing by. In her foster home, Sophie enjoyed a mile long walk in the woods in the mornings and afternoons and paid particular attention to any squirrels in the area. She was good in the car and was usually comfortable meeting other dogs or going into stores where dogs were allowed. Her foster parents became quite attached to Sophie, and she helped ease the ache that was left when they lost their own dog. They asked to adopt this special girl, and we were very happy for them and for Sophie, as they already knew and loved each other so well. Sophie was GSRNE #440. RIP, dear Sophie.
#335 Sadie
Sadie
GSRNE #335
est. 2005 – 12/20/2015
Password: Sadie
Adopted: March 17, 2012
Sadie has a condition known as SARDS and had gone blind before we brought her into GSRNE. Her owner had divorced, lost her business, and was losing her home when she contacted us about Sadie. Sadie was adopted by Gail and Barbara on March 17, 2012. They gave her an amazingly good life.
Sadie was a lovely dog– very sweet. She had so much love in her life. We are so glad we had a chance to know her.
Update: Apr 1, 2012

#354 Ringo
Ringo
GSRNE #354
3/7/2006 – 10/24/2015
Ringo #354 has crossed the Bridge. Ringo was adopted in August 2012, when he was six years old. Ringo was a challenging dog, and his adoptive family worked with a trainer and stepped up their leadership. Their hard work paid off, and eventually he became the pack member he was meant to be. Last year Ringo began developing health problems, and his family did everything possible to help him cope. Ringo was beloved by his family, and he is sorely missed. Rest in peace, old boy.
Adoption: August 4, 2012
Biography:
Ringo is a gentle, friendly, six-year old boy that likes to be at your side and wants to be part of your every day activities.
Ringo was surrendered to a shelter after a divorce. The husband couldn’t take him and the wife thought he’d be too much for her and the kids. They had him since he was a puppy. During the day he was kept outside and brought into the house at night. He’s a sweet and loving dog, but didn’t receive the added training and guidance a dog needs.
When he first arrived at his foster home he was nervous and unsure. Slowly, he learned what was expected of him. He became more comfortable and started showing his sweet and gentle disposition. He showed some signs of separation anxiety in the beginning, but has adjusted well after settling into a routine.
He craves affection and is happiest when he’s with his family. He loves going for walks in the woods on a long line and finds chasing chipmunks just delightful. His ability to hunt down a chipmunk in the woods is one of his greatest talents! After a walk, he’s happy to settle down next to you in the house.
If you’re looking for a medium to low key dog to be a part of your every day life then Ringo might be the dog for you!
#352 Buster
Buster
GSRNE #352
12/19/2007 – 9/20/2015
With heavy hearts we are sad to tell you that Buster #352 has passed away. He was diagnosed in late August with cancer (Hemangiosarcoma). The diagnosis hit us very hard– he had not shown any signs of being sick until the very day we brought him in because of breathing issues. It was discovered he had a large mass attached to his heart. They drained the fluids out of his chest cavity and we were able to bring him home for a short time. They told us we only had around a few weeks to spend with him. 5 weeks later he passed away.
During this time, we spent all our time with him– doing things Buster-style. His last few weeks were no different than the 3 short years he spent with us: they were filled with love and affection, in both directions. He was by far the best boy ever– handsome, intelligent, strong-willed, and devoted. He had a wonderful relationship with his house mate Elsa (now 12), helping her through her recent hearing and vision loss. He and Bob were inseparable, but he was a momma’s boy too.
Buster had a routine that would start at 5am and would go until late in the evening. Like a child who just couldn’t go to sleep (afraid what they would miss), he would finally give in to his exhaustion, often times falling asleep with his toy under his neck.
Bob and I were there for him in the end as he was there for us every day he stayed with us. We will miss him.
Buster #352, affectionately known as “Right Turn Buster;” born Dec 19th 2007, died Sept 20th 2015.
Bob & Lisa F.
(Buster’s original adoption profile, with more photos: /dog-bios/buster-352/)
#397 Diamond
Diamond
GSRNE #397
4/17/2004 – 10/13/2015
GSRNE is sad to announce that Diamond (#397) crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Diamond came into our rescue several years ago as a senior dog. Her owner died, and the owner’s daughter was trying to find homes for his five dogs. The younger ones were chosen, the daughter kept one older dog who had cancer, and Diamond was still waiting as the date for the sale of the house arrived. She contacted GSRNE for help.
Fortunately, we had a foster Mom, Sandy B., who had a special place in her heart for older dogs. She made room in her life and home for Diamond. She moved in with Wendy M. and her family when Sandy became ill. Her new family (humans and dogs alike) loved their “Dimey,” who became part of their pack officially. Diamond had her own special ottoman and was well loved– their Dimey was special. We are so grateful for the wonderful loving years Dimey enjoyed. We all share the loss, and send our sympathy to all of those who knew her and her family.
(Diamond’s original adoption profile, with more photos: /dog-bios/diamond/)
#296 Shayne
Shayne
GSRNE #296
2006 – 12/26/2016
Update on 1/2/2016:
I am sorry to say that our holiday was saddened by the death of Shayne on December 26th. Less than a week before Christmas, she stopped eating, and lab studies indicated she was bleeding internally.
X-rays revealed her spleen to be the source of bleeding, and that her liver and kidneys were not good. The vet said Shayne would have about a week to live. I brought her home and she had a good three days with the family. Saturday morning she was not doing well, and after the family departed, the vet came to the house and ended her suffering. Shayne appeared to be so healty, and I think happy, and I felt certain we would have a few years together. She was special.
Update on 7/22/2015:
This is what Shayne’s parent had to say about her: “I was a bit surprised when I picked her up (she looked great after a bath and nails clipped) and she placed both front paws on my shoulders and licked my face. She now has the entire kitchen area available when I have to leave her home and the jolly ball continues to see a lot of action.
Shayne’s original write-up: After spending most of her first year and a half living in a crate, Shayne found her way into our rescue and was adopted by a GSRNE member, Craig, and his male German Shepherd, Danilo. Instead of being crated and alone, Shayne got used to going to work with Craig and Danilo, lounging in the office and going for walks outside. Life was good, and the only evidence of all those months in a too-small crate was that her ears are tipped back at the top.
Sadly, Craig died in February; and Shayne and Danilo needed GSRNE’s help to find them new forever homes. They are each doing well in their foster homes, and Shayne has started showing us just how affectionate and playful she can be.
She loves to go for walks and gets excited as soon as she sees her leash; but for all her excitement, she walks along nicely and doesn’t pull. Shayne loves meeting people and has been taught to wait on her bed when visitors arrive at the house. Once everyone is inside, Shayne will get up and greet them politely after being told it’s OK.
Shayne’s favorite toy is her Jolly Ball, and she loves to chase after it, trap it with her front paws and then carry it around by the handle. If the weather is bad outside, she enjoys fetching a tennis ball or toy that is thrown down the hallway for her. She’ll stop and tilt her head when you talk to her or do something that shows she’s curious about what will happen next. When you’re in the mood to sit and relax, Shayne is content to keep you company, stretch out and take a snooze. She really wants to be with her special person, and we want to find her a home where she’ll be included in daily activities as well as leisure time.
#413 Max
Update on 09/02/2015:
Max goes to his Mom’s work place with his four-legged buddy, Brownie, on Thursdays and usually the 2 other dogs (besides the french bulldog) are there for them to play with. He is still about 70 lbs. He hasn’t gained much since after he has gone to his forever home because he is so active that anything he eats he burns off.
Biography
Max has a social personality and an energetic and happy disposition; but when he first arrived in his foster home, he seemed to be lost. He had been boarded for two months by his previous owner, who traveled frequently and didn’t really have time for a dog. Fortunately, he decided to take Max to a reputable shelter to give him a chance for a better life. The ACO contacted a GSRNE volunteer who was able to meet and evaluate Max and who urged us to move him to a foster home asap. It took him a few days to get used to living in a home again, and he needed frequent trips outside to remind him where the “potty” was, but Max soon made the adjustment.
According to his foster family, Max just wants to please and loves being near you. He enjoys playing with the 30-pound female Hound/mix in the home, and he’s learned not to chase the two cats; they don’t want anything to do with either dog.
On occasion, Max goes to a doggie daycare, and he loves to run around with the other dogs there. He also enjoys the snow and doesn’t mind the cold weather; he’ll go out and race around or jump the snow drifts, just having fun. His adopter will have to make sure he gets enough daily exercise, so he’ll be able to relax and just hang out in the evenings. He also needs ongoing training and will enjoy going with you to regular obedience classes and, eventually, doing fun things like Agility, Nose Work and other activities that provide mental and physical activity.