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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
3 years 2 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
65 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My personality
My story
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NOTE: DONNA IS IN A FOSTER HOME IN BRENTWOOD (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA). GSRSV HAS NOT MET DONNA. WE ARE LISTING HER ON THIS WEBSITE ALONG WITH OUR OWN DOGS TO GIVE HER MORE ADOPTION EXPOSURE. PLEASE SEE END OF THIS PROFILE FOR CONTACT INFO.
"Donna" is a super-cute, approx 65-lb, 3-yo spayed female GSD mix who is loving, energetic, intelligent and playful. Donna is healthy, microchipped and up-to-date on core vaccinations. It's quite possible that Donna's somewhat brindled coat is from Dutch Shepherd DNA.
Donna adores her people, gives gentle kisses, and will happily rest her head in your lap. She is good with strangers coming into the house. She is also good with children, having showed her gentle side with kids 7-12 yrs old. She has not exhibited any resource guarding.
Donna has not been given much opportunity to interact with other dogs because she appears to be aggressive towards them. However, recently Donna was able to go nose-to-nose with two other dogs through a chain-link fence after a person worked with her for about an hour. So, Donna could well do OK w/ another dog with additional exposure and an experienced handler.
Donna has not been observed around cats since she was rescued, but it’s likely that she would not do well with them.
Donna is housetrained and behaves fine in a crate. She walks well on a leash without distractions and is a good jogging partner. She is food-motivated and a quick learner. Loud noises can make her skittish, so a calm, supportive environment is best.
Donna has exhibited reactive behavior towards other dogs, people, and bicycles when on leash. However, with training she has made improvement in these areas. She needs someone patient, consistent, and willing to continue her training.
Donna loves to go for car rides and is always ready for an adventure away from home. She loves toys and will keep you smiling with her goofy, fun-loving spirit.
A group of volunteers rescued Donna from the Contra Costa County animal shelter in Martinez back in 2024. A woman named Charisse offered to foster Donna while she recovered from her spay, never intending to keep her this long. Now, Charisse needs to find Donna a new home as she is moving, possibly as soon as December.
Donna is located in Brentwood (Contra Costa County). Her adoption fee is $150.
Please contact Charisse at (408) 320-3886 or Desiree at (510) 575-5086.
NOTE: DONNA IS IN A FOSTER HOME IN BRENTWOOD (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA). GSRSV HAS NOT MET DONNA. WE ARE LISTING HER ON THIS WEBSITE ALONG WITH OUR OWN DOGS TO GIVE HER MORE ADOPTION EXPOSURE. PLEASE SEE END OF THIS PROFILE FOR CONTACT INFO.
"Donna" is a super-cute, approx 65-lb, 3-yo spayed female GSD mix who is loving, energetic, intelligent and playful. Donna is healthy, microchipped and up-to-date on core vaccinations. It's quite possible that Donna's somewhat brindled coat is from Dutch Shepherd DNA.
Donna adores her people, gives gentle kisses, and will happily rest her head in your lap. She is good with strangers coming into the house. She is also good with children, having showed her gentle side with kids 7-12 yrs old. She has not exhibited any resource guarding.
Donna has not been given much opportunity to interact with other dogs because she appears to be aggressive towards them. However, recently Donna was able to go nose-to-nose with two other dogs through a chain-link fence after a person worked with her for about an hour. So, Donna could well do OK w/ another dog with additional exposure and an experienced handler.
Donna has not been observed around cats since she was rescued, but it’s likely that she would not do well with them.
Donna is housetrained and behaves fine in a crate. She walks well on a leash without distractions and is a good jogging partner. She is food-motivated and a quick learner. Loud noises can make her skittish, so a calm, supportive environment is best.
Donna has exhibited reactive behavior towards other dogs, people, and bicycles when on leash. However, with training she has made improvement in these areas. She needs someone patient, consistent, and willing to continue her training.
Donna loves to go for car rides and is always ready for an adventure away from home. She loves toys and will keep you smiling with her goofy, fun-loving spirit.
A group of volunteers rescued Donna from the Contra Costa County animal shelter in Martinez back in 2024. A woman named Charisse offered to foster Donna while she recovered from her spay, never intending to keep her this long. Now, Charisse needs to find Donna a new home as she is moving, possibly as soon as December.
Donna is located in Brentwood (Contra Costa County). Her adoption fee is $150.
Please contact Charisse at (408) 320-3886 or Desiree at (510) 575-5086.
Rescue
This organization is committed to providing a positive adoption experience!
Learn more.
GSRSV became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization in March 2013. All donations to GSRSV are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Since February 2001, Brian Foran has funded GSRSV primarily on his own. Donations have played--and continue to play--a huge part in keeping GSRSV afloat, as adoption fees are a drop-in-the-bucket compared with the costs of running a large rescue program.
To make a monetary donation, please go to the donation page on GSRSV's Website: www.gsrsv.org/DonationsNeeded.htm.
Thanks for your support!
Their adoption process
Additional adoption info
1. View my dogs available for adoption, either on this Website or on our own Website (www.gsrsv.org). I also list German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes for other rescue groups and inviduals on my Website.
2. Contact Brian Foran at 916-655-3125 or bab43@msn.com to discuss the particular dog(s) that you're interested in.
3. Complete my adoption questionnaire. It is a downloadable Microsoft Word file on the page of my Website titled "How to Adopt a Dog through GSRSV." If possible, return the questionnaire via e-mail.
4. Go see the dog you're interested in--at my rescue facility, at the home of the dog's foster caretaker, or at the home of the dog's owner.
5. If you decide to adopt a dog, I will have you sign my adoption contract and pay the appropriate adoption fee, which varies between $300 to $100, depending on the age of the dog and whether it is a purebred GSD or not. This fee includes spaying or neutering, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, heartworm check, and a 6-month supply of heartworm preventative. The adoption contract is on the same page of my Website as is the adoption questionnaire.
1. View my dogs available for adoption, either on this Website or on our own Website (www.gsrsv.org). I also list German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes for other rescue groups and inviduals on my Website.
2. Contact Brian Foran at 916-655-3125 or bab43@msn.com to discuss the particular dog(s) that you're interested in.
3. Complete my adoption questionnaire. It is a downloadable Microsoft Word file on the page of my Website titled "How to Adopt a Dog through GSRSV." If possible, return the questionnaire via e-mail.
4. Go see the dog you're interested in--at my rescue facility, at the home of the dog's foster caretaker, or at the home of the dog's owner.
5. If you decide to adopt a dog, I will have you sign my adoption contract and pay the appropriate adoption fee, which varies between $300 to $100, depending on the age of the dog and whether it is a purebred GSD or not. This fee includes spaying or neutering, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, heartworm check, and a 6-month supply of heartworm preventative. The adoption contract is on the same page of my Website as is the adoption questionnaire.
Because I am an independent rescuer caring for many dogs, I am presently unable to conduct regular adoption or "meet & greet" events.
I only arrange for people to meet the dogs that I have available for adoption after I have discussed the dog and have received an adoption questionnaire from them.
Because I am an independent rescuer caring for many dogs, I am presently unable to conduct regular adoption or "meet & greet" events.
I only arrange for people to meet the dogs that I have available for adoption after I have discussed the dog and have received an adoption questionnaire from them.
More about this rescue
German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley (GSRSV) is an organization dedicated to finding good homes for German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) at risk of being placed in shelters, or who are already in shelters and possibly facing euthanasia. GSRSV is an independent rescue organization operated by one individual: Brian Foran. Though countless volunteers and benefactors have supported--and continue to support--GSRSV, I run and primarily fund the program, as I have since February 2001.
German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley (GSRSV) is an organization dedicated to finding good homes for German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) at risk of being placed in shelters, or who are already in shelters and possibly facing euthanasia. GSRSV is an independent rescue organization operated by one individual: Brian Foran. Though countless volunteers and benefactors have supported--and continue to support--GSRSV, I run and primarily fund the program, as I have since February 2001.
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