Great Northwest German Shepherd Rescue focuses primarily on saving German Shepherds and Shepherd mixes, but also rescues other large breed dogs in need. We assist homeless animals in a variety of ways by directly rescuing or collaborating with other 501(c)(3) rescues so we can remove these dogs from "the pound" or other poor-living environments. We then place these dogs in safe, temporary living quarters or foster homes while they await adoption and re-location to their new, permanent homes.

We are a volunteer-based organization run by people who have a tremendous love for dogs and a strong commitment to provide a better life for these "inconvenient" pets. Our jobs include interfacing with shelters and other rescues, fostering the dogs while they await permanent placement, transporting the dogs to and from fosters and veterinarian clinics, providing socialization and training for the dogs, reviewing applications and adoption contracts, conducting home visits and telephone interviews, holding fund-raising events, and managing media and website content.


Email Us: [email protected]