NOTE: SONNY IS WITH HIS RESCUER IN BENICIA, CA. GSRSV HAS NOT MET SONNY, BUT KNOWS HIS RESCUER VERY WELL. PLEASE SEE END OF THIS PROFILE FOR CONTACT INFO.
Meet "Sonny", a 3-year-old Old World German Shepherd with a heart as big as his paws. With his soft eyes and gentle spirit, Sonny is the kind of dog who may seem shy at first—but once he knows he’s safe, his loving nature shines through.
Sonny is sweet with adults and kids alike, and he’s done well living alongside both cats and dogs of all sizes. He’s a quick learner, full of youthful energy, and responds beautifully to structure and patient guidance. With time, he blossoms into a loyal, affectionate companion who just wants to be part of a family.
Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, Sonny is ready for a fresh start with someone who understands that trust takes time—but is well worth the wait.
Why Sonny is special:
• Gentle and sweet-natured
• Good with kids, adults, and other animals
• Quick to learn and eager to please
• Just needs time to feel safe and loved
• A calm, loyal companion once bonded
Sonny may start out timid, but with the right person, he’ll become your steadfast, loving shadow. If you’re looking for a dog with a gentle soul and the potential to be your lifelong best friend—Sonny is waiting to meet you.
If interested in adopting Sonny, please contact Saving Dogs Lives Rescue (www.savingdogslivesrescue.com) at 707-319-7345, 408-205-6544, or savingdogslivesrescue2024@gmail.com.
If willing to foster Sonny for GSRSV, please contact Brian at bab43@msn.com or 530-415-3801.
NOTE: SONNY IS WITH HIS RESCUER IN BENICIA, CA. GSRSV HAS NOT MET SONNY, BUT KNOWS HIS RESCUER VERY WELL. PLEASE SEE END OF THIS PROFILE FOR CONTACT INFO.
Meet "Sonny", a 3-year-old Old World German Shepherd with a heart as big as his paws. With his soft eyes and gentle spirit, Sonny is the kind of dog who may seem shy at first—but once he knows he’s safe, his loving nature shines through.
Sonny is sweet with adults and kids alike, and he’s done well living alongside both cats and dogs of all sizes. He’s a quick learner, full of youthful energy, and responds beautifully to structure and patient guidance. With time, he blossoms into a loyal, affectionate companion who just wants to be part of a family.
Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, Sonny is ready for a fresh start with someone who understands that trust takes time—but is well worth the wait.
Why Sonny is special:
• Gentle and sweet-natured
• Good with kids, adults, and other animals
• Quick to learn and eager to please
• Just needs time to feel safe and loved
• A calm, loyal companion once bonded
Sonny may start out timid, but with the right person, he’ll become your steadfast, loving shadow. If you’re looking for a dog with a gentle soul and the potential to be your lifelong best friend—Sonny is waiting to meet you.
If interested in adopting Sonny, please contact Saving Dogs Lives Rescue (www.savingdogslivesrescue.com) at 707-319-7345, 408-205-6544, or savingdogslivesrescue2024@gmail.com.
If willing to foster Sonny for GSRSV, please contact Brian at bab43@msn.com or 530-415-3801.
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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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