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#376 Nitro
Nitro
GSRNE #376
4/29/2003 – 4/5/2014
#400 Magnum
01/03/2015 Update:
Here is Magnum’s update from his Dad- “Our boy has had his first Christmas with us and merrily enjoyed opening his presents. He readily took to the tradition of tearing open his presents (with a little help from Mom). He’s enjoying having both his Mom and Pop around more during vacation – I’m afraid he’s getting spoiled.
Speaking of spoiled, he’s definitely that… and well-deserving of lots of attention and scruffles. He enjoys his long walks and especially likes when Mom and Pop has a little extra time and take him on a nearby woods walk which leads to some ball fields where he can run and chase sticks and balls. He is fast and full of energy. He’s funny, though, because although he doesn’t want to quit, at some points he just plops to the ground for a short rest, guarding his ball carefully in the meantime.
In the house, he enjoys spending time in his “house” – his crate, but will come over (especially to Mom when she is working in her office or reading on the couch) every half an hour or so for his quota of hugs and attention. He gives great hugs and will lean into you very heavily or sit with his nose to the ceiling so that you will rub his chest and neck. He will stay that way for hours if you continue.
He still greets overenthusiastically (to put it mildly) and we are working on that. On leash, he also greets other pups vocally a bit vociferously. We’re working on those behaviors. But he is such a lover, he melts your heart right away. He continues to watch tv intently and when there’s a pup on the screen, he lets us know it… loudly.
He has quickly settled into our house and family and hearts. He is a sweet, sweet boy and very smart (with a stubborn side, of course!). We are very lucky that he padded and pranced and barreled into our lives and can’t thank everyone at GSRNE for the gift of Magnum and all that you do. Thanks! We hope Magnum’s life is full and happy, and we know ours is thanks to that goofy boy!”
10/19/2014 Update:
This what Magnum’s dad has to say about Magnum:
Well, Magnum is officially part of the family! He’s settling in very nicely and he seems quite happy in our home, as we are![Magnum [3]](https://gsrne.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Magnum-3.jpg)
He wants to be with us at all times, especially at night where he will lay down in front of the couch at our feet and watch ![Magnum [1]](https://gsrne.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Magnum-1.jpg)
Yesterday, Magnum accompanied his Pop for a Saturday work day at school where he met ![Magnum [2]](https://gsrne.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Magnum-2.jpg)
All in all, though, we couldn’t have asked for a sweeter boy. He’s wonderful and gives love to all unconditionally and unflinchingly. He’s getting loads of attention and deserves every bit of it. Can’t wait to get multiple copies of the new calendar featuring him along with the other beautiful pups! Thanks again for everything and for allowing us to take this wonderful boy into our home!
Adopted on 9/18/2014
08/07/14 Update: Magnum has had his final shot for his Heartworm treatment and is now ready for an adoptive home. He will be starting dog obedience classes after the 26th with his foster home, if he is not adopted by then.
Biography
Magnum is a handsome, large, stocky, male GSD of 3 years. He came to GSRNE from an owner-surrender situation.
What can we say about Magnum? Well he is a lover of people! He can’t get enough attention and LOVES strangers. He wants to be with his person all the time. He will lie at your feet, by your bed or the bathroom door. He whines and cries in his crate when someone visits because he has to meet them. When you let him out of the crate to meet a visitor, he has to be all over them; they have to touch him and he will whine in excitement as he is gets patted. He looks up at you with those big eyes and it melts your heart. He will turn over on his back to get belly rubs, and if you are standing up and talking to him, he will stand on his back legs so you can hug him and rub his chest and belly while standing—he will lean against you for support. He is a very strong and powerful dog. He is also a bull in a china shop—he is always wagging his tail and running around. His tail hits everything it comes in contact with and it usually knocks the item over or across the room. He has a very strong and thick tail.
His favorite things to do is go for a ride, a walk, play fetch with the tennis ball, chase his foster brothers and sister around,
He is a gem of a dog, but will need a strong handler. He can be stubborn at times and will need someone that will be firm when needed. Magnum will do best if he is the only dog in the home. He wants to be the top dog and can be pushy. He will take toys from the other dogs if not told otherwise. He has learned the rules of his current foster home and is integrated into the home with the rest of the pack. He will still try to be top dog, but the foster home lets him know he is not. He gets along with the three other dogs in the home.
Magnum, AKA Mags or Maggadoodles, is a great Shepherd and deserves his own person or family where he can be the only dog in the home. A home that will keep him active, take him to dog obedience training and let him hang out with them wherever they are or go.
#391 Sailor
Adopted on 3/24/2014
Biography
Sailor is a beautiful, joyful, loving and almost two-year-old female GSD that is looking for a wonderful forever home. 
She loves to play, take walks and learning new things. She is well behaved, comes when called, is great on the leash, and is very excited to learn new commands. Sailor is a very smart dog and learns very quickly. She loves being with her people as much as she can! Sailor’s foster mom loves her so much; she wanted to adopt her, but understands that Sailor needs another dog in the home to help with her separation anxiety. She does not like to be crated, but will tolerate it for no more than four to five hours. Having another dog with her will relieve her of her stress.
She loves toys and a tennis ball is the most favorite of all her current toys. She likes to carry her ball in her mouth most of the time. She will play with her stuffed animals too. She enjoys running errands with her foster mom and riding in the car. When she is in the yard she will run and frolic about like a puppy having fun and no cares in the world. She is still young and behaves like a puppy at times. She is crate trained and potty trained.
Sailor really wants to please her handler and is a happy, loving dog that yearns for a family of her own.
#313 Lady
Lady
GSRNE #313
2007 – 8/21/14
It is with very heavy hearts that Patty and I must inform you and the GSRNE family that Lady, GSRNE #313, passed away peacefully Thursday 8/21/14. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a far to short 4.5 years with us, but she filled those years with joy. Her transformation from a timid and shy girl to a confident, social “unofficial” ambassador for all the great work the GSRNE volunteers do for our beloved dogs was remarkable. Lady’s gentleness and “Old Soul” presence gave great joy to us, family, neighbors and numerous elderly residents at a local nursing home on “unofficial” service visits.
Lady was well known around town while riding “Shotgun” in either the big Jeep or the little-Jeep Wrangler with the top down (She owned that car). She had to have a ride every day, often sitting in the Jeep awaiting her chauffeur. Although it took six months after her adoption for her to find her voice, once found she expressed herself and her joy and excitement in anticipation of car rides, going to the store or just getting the mail at the foot of the driveway. She could be heard barking her excitement while driving down the road were neighbors and local merchants would come out to wave to her. She became a true celebrity.
She bonded with Patty, and Lady was Patty’s baby. Where ever Patty was Lady was at her knee, attentive and inquisitive. Lady was always a lady but if she did not wish to do something she would just sit down as an immoveable 85 pound German Shepherd. She never objected, she just sat down.
In the heat of mid-July Lady was less interested in her morning walks so we awaited cooler weather. At the beginning of August she was not interested in her breakfast yet devoured her dinner and any treats. A pre-existing left knee injury with arthritis became more stiff. Two weeks later with labored breathing and tiredness we got her to her Vet. The knee had swollen, it was extremely aggressive bone cancer that spread to her lungs. We had to let her go.
Our tears and pain of mourning will pass with time and thoughts will turn to smiles of remembrance.
We loved Lady so much.
–Greg & Patty
Her story from happier times:
Greg & Patty, who are parents of Lady #313, tell us that Lady is very loved, has acclimated nicely, has free run of the house and does fine (she no longer uses her crate at all), loves rides in the car, bonded to Patty like glue and also does great with Greg. She is no longer hand-shy and welcomes strangers, does long walks every morning, and she does well with other dogs. She is very healthy, had allergy meds when they got her, but they have subsided and she no longer takes meds. Runs off lead on the beach with her mom and loves it. And she is a walking advertisement for GSRNE, as Patty & Greg tell everyone about GSRNE.
#396 Angus
Angus
GSRNE #396
? – 8/6/2014
The GSRNE family is heartbroken that our wonderful gentle boy has left us. We always work hard to find the right match between our dogs and adoptive families. When Angus came to GSRNE in the fall of 2010, we soon found out that staying with his foster mom, Peggy, would be the best place for him to be. She certainly did everything for him as much that any one of us would have done for one of our own dogs nursing him through many eye and ear infections. She loved him unconditionally and spoiled him with his favorite meal of chicken and potatoes! It would have been 4 years this October that Peggy has had her boy Angus–her permanent foster dog. We’re positive that Angus always felt like this was his ‘fur-ever’ home with her and we couldn’t have found a better place for him to spend these last years of his life. Peggy gave him everything in these past 4 years that he never experienced in his early life. She told us; “He was a very funny dog who loved chicken and potatoes. Angus was such a good, sweet boy… He was my Buddy!”
Thank you Peggy for taking such good care of our –your– boy!
#394 Shadow
Shadow
GSRNE #394
2008? – 12/2015
“I have lived with you and loved you, and now you are gone. Gone where I cannot follow, until I have finished all of my days.” ~Victoria Hanley
Shadow was a 7-year-old Sable female GSD who had a loving family, including children. When the family lost their home, they moved in with relatives who had no room for Shadow. A friend tried taking her, but the dog in that home resented her and made her life miserable; so the owner contacted GSRNE. We were grateful that we had a foster home available for this sweet girl.
There are not a lot of people willing to step up for a dog who is no longer a youngster; but those who do, tell us that it’s one of the best things they’ve ever done. That’s certainly what we’re hearing from Shadow’s adopters! When they had applied to adopt a rescue GSD, they had a female Chocolate Lab who was 6 or 7 years old, and they were hoping to find a male who would enjoy being part of their family and not be too pushy with their girl. Sadly, their dog was diagnosed with cancer and died before we had the right male for them to adopt.
When we told them about Shadow, they wanted to meet her…and she seemed to choose them on the spot (she was adopted on 8/2/2014). She always loved having her neck rubbed and quickly let her new Dad know that a neck massage was very much appreciated; she would tap him with her paw when she wanted him to “do it again, please.” She always loved going for her walks, playing with all her toys and just being with her new family.
Today we heard that she had crossed the Bridge… Her family is devastated. They decided to have a necropsy done and found out she had a tumor on her heart that burst. We are grateful she had 18 months with them…
Rest easy, pretty girl, and wait for us at the Bridge…
#323 Eli
Eli
GSRNE #323
Adopted on January 13, 2012
My family (husband, 12 year-old son and 9.5 year-old daughter) and I, adopted Eli one year ago. During this time he has become an integral part of our family. But let me back up and tell you a bit of our story. At the time we first met Eli he was nearly 7 months old. We were all struck with his beauty and size of his enormous ears. After spending some time with him, it was clear how intelligent he was and how eager to play and to please his foster mom. But he is so much more. When Eli came to live with us, he had a number of fears and was rather un-socialized. Although his foster family made great strides with him and helped him heal from his broken rear leg, he still had much to learn and experience. He was afraid of the dark, cars, trucks, motorcycles, horns, baby strollers, bicycles, scooters, joggers, skateboards, trash barrels, recycling containers, flags and outdoor decorations of any sort. He was very wary of adults, especially bearded men. He pulled like a freight train on leash and barked like a deranged animal at other dogs on our walks.
But the one thing that was clear from the beginning was his love for children. Not only is Eli terrific with my two children, who love him to pieces, but he is loving and patient with all the children who come to our house, who we meet at the little league baseball field, who we meet walking to school and into town. Now that he has learned some very nice manners, he is able to sit calmly while they pet him all over and he accepts treats very gently. It always makes me chuckle when the very little ones, who are face to face with him get a big slurp up the side of the cheek or right smack dab in the center of the nose! My children play with him in every capacity; of course all three love to play ball, chase (with both human and canine getting a turn to be the chaser and the chased party), search & rescue, “rabies”, swimming in the pool, beginning agility competition training, tug, obedience training, teaching tricks, dress-up, lots of snuggles and animal vet.
This latest game involves my daughter (who has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 3) giving Eli a check-up. And let me tell you, she is very thorough. She checks his ears, inside his mouth-touches teeth and wiggles the tip of his tongue, she moves his jiggley jowls, she checks his legs, in-between his toes and the little hiding place in the bottom of his paw between the big pad and toes. She handles his tail and rolls him onto his belly, feels his pointy chest bone. He takes this all in stride, being very patient with her …all this with him being a young, energetic dog himself! When he’s had enough, he gets up gives a little energetic bark, goes into play bow position and then is off running, often with a stolen stethoscope or shoe.
So, during the situations when he has been a challenge, I have always thought to myself, if he can be so patient with the kids, he can conquer this fear, this problem, this issue. He has grown so much in a year. He has graduated through two obedience classes, passed his CGC at 16 months and worked hard through two 6 week sessions with GSRNE’s Mary Farren. He has learned most of his commands with ease. “Come”, presented the biggest challenge, although when rewarded with a piece of deli meat, not only did he “come”, he came at top speed! He knows some fun tricks; speak, spin, kayak (hopping into our kayaks), arm (he stands on his hind legs and places his front paws on your outstretched arm), and crawl. The kids have taught him to run through a basic agility course, with jumps, weave polls, tunnel and pause box. Eli has been going to a wonderful doggie daycare facility two days a week for dog socialization. At the beginning, he was very uncomfortable with all those dogs but after a couple weeks he began to relax and now loves going. He seems to know which days he goes and is waiting for my husband to take him in the morning. Eli now walks by our side very nicely on our daily walks. He is still tempted by the squirrels and chipmunks, but a firm “leave it” is all he needs to be back on track. He is no longer afraid of all those things/ situations I mentioned above. Eli is still wary of some adults and continues to be dog reactive when on leash but we will continue to work hard with Eli and I know next year at this time, he will have overcome these issues as well. Eli is the most affectionate dog I’ve ever owned and he has captured all four of our hearts. We cannot imagine our home without him and will be forever grateful to GSRNE for bringing this lovely, furry boy into our lives and allowing us to raise him.
#209 Zeus
Zeus
GSRNE #209
2005 – 4/2019
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The worst part about owning a dog is having to say goodbye, and no matter how long we have them in our lives, that goodbye always feels far too soon. Zeus, GSRNE #209 just celebrated his 14th birthday last week and suddenly he took a turn for the worse and loss all mobility in his rear legs. Our hearts are sorely broken, but we felt so fortunate to have had such a beautiful, loyal creature for so many years–twelve wonderful years to be exact!
So what makes our spoiled German Shepherd, Zeus, so special? Besides being an inspiration in our life, so full of energy and loyalty, he is our companion and child. Is he a bit spoiled? Um–ahem–yes, indeed he is; but he knows who’s in charge and he behaves himself. He’s the star of the neighborhood and never misses his walks. If the weather is bad, we just dress appropriately. He loves other animals and children and when he sees children playing, he wants to run with them and play ball as well. He meets other animals on his walks throughout the neighborhood and although he’s always on a lead, he pounces his feet with his rear high up the air, showing he wants to play. He is well-behaved on a lead and in our house. He loves to be close to us and snuggle. He’s a very affectionate boy and most times, you can see him smile. His teeth get brushed and his coat gets groomed and he enjoys the attention. He believes he should sleep on the end of the bed and sometimes we allow it and other times we don’t. When we say DOWN, he immediately gets down. He loves his Kong Balls and all of his toys. Recently, I walked him up to the local pet store and let him choose his own non-destructive toy. He made a good choice and walked in and out like he owned the joint. He loves to sit by the window, looking out with his nose on the window ledge, waiting for me or my wife to get home from work. He just loves the family being together. He also loves company coming over. He gets along well with my grandchildren and is always a gentleman. He loves riding in the car and does an inspection of my car, as we go out the door for our walk, to make sure I haven’t cheated on him.
Zeus and GSRNE will always be in our hearts. Thank you GSRNE for allowing us the opportunity to have this wonderful animal as part of our family. To all of you that trusted us with this wonderful soul, we thank you from the very bottom of our hearts.
Our love to you all,
Glenn & Patricia
Adopted on June 9, 2007
Dec. 2007 – Here’s a picture of Zeus waiting for Santa. He knows there will be something under the tree for him.
I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason in life. So it was, on June the 9th, 2007, we made the decision to adopt the newest member of our family, ZEUS. He was a perfect match from the beginning. He came at the right time in our lives. We had recently lost our beloved TIFFANI, another German Shepherd, that was in our family for 14 years. Zeus arrived in our family and fit in right away. It was like he lived here all his life. His eyes showed his approval of being here and you could tell he somehow sensed that my wife and I were grieving a bigger loss less than two years ago. If anyone ever guessed animals have a spirit, I am here to tell you they do I believe they are like humans and have souls as well. I further believe in eternal life with our pets. I honestly hope to see them all. I know Zeus won’t let me down and will be there.
So, what makes our spoiled German Shepherd so special? Besides, being an inspiration in our life, so full of energy and loyalty, he is our loyal companion and child. Is he a bit spoiled? Um, ahem, yes, indeed he is, but he knows who’s in charge and behaves himself. He’s the star of the neighborhood, never missing his walks during any day. If the weather is bad, we dress appropriately. He loves other animals and children and when he sees children playing, he wants to run with them and play ball as well. He meets other animals on his walks throughout the neighborhood and although he’s always on a lead, he pounces his feet with his rear high up the air, showing he wants to play. He is well behaved on a lead and in our house. He loves to be close to us and snuggle. He’s a very affectionate boy and most times, you can see him smile. His teeth get brushed and his coat gets groomed and he enjoys the attention. He believes he should sleep on the end of the bed and sometimes we allow it and other times we won’t. When we say “DOWN,” he will immediately get down. He loves his Kong Balls and all of his toys. Recently, I walked him up to the local Pet Store and let him choose his own non-destructive toy. He made a good choice and walked in and out like he owned the joint. He loves to sit by the window, looking out with his nose on the window ledge, waiting for me or my wife to get home from work. He just loves the family being together. He also loves company coming over. He gets along well with my grandchildren and is always a gentleman. He loves riding in the car and does an inspection of my car, as we go out the door for our walk, to make sure I haven’t cheated on him.
Zeus is probably our 10th dog since we have been married. He has already won a special place in our hearts as one of the top animals of all times. Being familiar with German Shepherds, Zeus showed us immediately what he was made of. He solidified our decision to choose another German Shepherd. Yes, we thought of a Goldie, even a Lab, but how do you not go back to the most wonderful, loyal, noble breed of dogs? He won our hearts quickly and does things daily to impress us.
Thank you GSRNE for allowing us the opportunity to have this wonderful animal as part of our family. As you can see, he has put on a few pounds but he does not get table scraps and just a few small cookies a day. He exercises regularly and is extremely agile and fit. He gets a teaspoon of safflower oil with his dinner to keep his coat nice and soft.
To all of you that trusted us with this wonderful soul, we thank you from the very bottom of our hearts and wish everyone a very special holiday.
Our love to you all,
Glenn & Patricia Catania
#138 Chance
Chance
GSRNE #138
Adopted in January 2003
Rest in peace, beautiful girl. You are missed.
Her story from happier times: Chance is doing AWESOME! She’s really blossomed, very sure of herself now, loves to play…her favorite is ‘tug of war” with her squeak toys, she’s a real snow dog and loves running through the drifts, rolling around in the snow, and sticking her face in it.
She’s also turned into a great traveler. We took her with us for Thanksgiving at my brother in law’s home in the White Mountains…they had a dozen or so people over, she behaved as a real lady, impeccable house manners, made friends with everyone ! We also took her with us to Portsmouth for Christmas with our children and grandchildren….she loves to give the grandchildren big wet kisses.
Chance is a real joy, we can’t thank you enough for putting us together with her ! I can’t believe its only been two years, it seems like she’s been with us forever. BTW….no problem at all with her hip ! Watching her, you’d never know she had a problem
Here’s a couple of pictures of Chance. I had hoped to get some of her walking, or at least standing, because she has such beautiful lines. She’s almost breathtakingly beautiful when she’s in “alert” (actually “huntress”, like when she sees a squirrel…) mode…ears up, tail up, head up…totally focused. Unfortunately though, I took these right after we got back from a long walk in this great spring-like weather and she just wanted to plop down in the snow. Next time I’ll take them before we go!
I forgot to tell you, one of the most endearing traits Chance has developed is saying goodnight to us. Of course she sleeps in our bedroom, and her nightly ritual is first to go to Denise’s side of the bed and then mine for a few minutes of petting. Then she walks over to her bed and goes to sleep for the night.
Chance before
Chance today
#158 Phoenix
Phoenix
GSRNE #158
Adopted on January 8, 2004
Phoenix has crossed the bridge but brought comfort and joy to many during his life. Rest in peace, dear one.
Read about his happy times as told by his loving owner. I have loved and owned German Shepherd Dogs for many years, and when the last of my lines died before Christmas, I was heartbroken and devastated. Then GSRNE gave me a beautiful 10 yr. old male “fuzzy bear” with the name, Phoenix.
Phoenix is truly my gift. He loves and enjoys every minute of the day, from chasing squirrels & chipmunks in the yard, getting belly scratches, vacuuming crumbs off the floor, playing keep away, to going for rides in the car. I now must spell that word, “r.i.d.e”.
There is not a person in this world that he doesn’t like or want to greet and few that don’t love him back. I fell in love with him the first time I saw him. His beautiful brown, loving eyes warm my heart, start my day, and ease me to sleep at night. I have had shepherds for over 30 years and he is unique in the joy he has for life. Each day is an adventure experienced with a wag of the tail and a “let’s go!” attitude. He loves to sit in the back of my van when we get home from our “r.i.d.e.s” and watch the world go by especially when the kids on the street are playing. He loves every minute of every day.
He went to Therapy Dog class and immediately won the hearts of his teachers. After getting his certificate and his jacket, we signed up for nursing home duty. Now he’s in 7th heaven when we go through those doors. I am amazed at his intuitiveness about these elderly people. If the patients are active and alert, he is happy and excited. If the ladies are more fragile, he immediately becomes very quiet and just puts his head in their hands. They love him and remark about his big feet.
Phoenix had his little quirk – didn’t particularly like other dogs, especially big ones. But he has been working hard in obedience classes and got his Canine Good Citizen Certificate last week. He now can greet other dogs and behave like the gentleman he is.
I am retired now so we have the whole day explore and enjoy life together. To the family that had to give up this dog, I thank you for sharing him with me. He is my “forever” dog.
