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Willow

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Rancho Cordova, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Willow! She was fully trained at Folsom Dog Resort for a veteran who, unfortunately, couldn’t keep her. Over the past few months, she has been in three different homes and is now ready for her fur-ever home. Willow is eager to find a loving family who can provide her with the stability and care she deserves. If interested in adoption contact Barbara Rescue Director at NorCal Freedom for Paws at (916) 582-2771. October 21, 2025, 12:30 am

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Martok

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Rancho Cordova, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We fostered Martok shortly before adopting him two years ago. We adopted him as a puppy and put in well over $4,000 in training for him. He is a lovely dog that needs a family that can cuddle and give him a good amount of playtime. He is medium energy, loves walks in our quiet suburban neighborhood and is always looking to his handlers for validation and play. He was born May 1st 2023, and was adopted as a 12 week old Puppy at Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento. Martok was raised around a house cat, and has no issues and shows no interest with even outdoor cats or his previous cat-roommate. Martok has been around other dogs in daycare/bath and for walks and shows little to no interest outside of saying -hello- with his tail wags. He knows a plethora of commands due to his training including: sit, place, heel, touch (nose), shake, and is trained to use a metal bell by the door to signal he needs to go outside by bopping it with his nose.

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Willow

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Rancho Cordova, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Willow! She was fully trained at Folsom Dog Resort for a veteran who, unfortunately, couldn’t keep her. Over the past few months, she has been in three different homes and is now ready for her fur-ever home. Willow is eager to find a loving family who can provide her with the stability and care she deserves. If interested in adoption contact Barbara Rescue Director at NorCal Freedom for Paws at (916) 582-2771. October 21, 2025, 12:30 am

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Martok

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Rancho Cordova, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We fostered Martok shortly before adopting him two years ago. We adopted him as a puppy and put in well over $4,000 in training for him. He is a lovely dog that needs a family that can cuddle and give him a good amount of playtime. He is medium energy, loves walks in our quiet suburban neighborhood and is always looking to his handlers for validation and play. He was born May 1st 2023, and was adopted as a 12 week old Puppy at Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento. Martok was raised around a house cat, and has no issues and shows no interest with even outdoor cats or his previous cat-roommate. Martok has been around other dogs in daycare/bath and for walks and shows little to no interest outside of saying -hello- with his tail wags. He knows a plethora of commands due to his training including: sit, place, heel, touch (nose), shake, and is trained to use a metal bell by the door to signal he needs to go outside by bopping it with his nose.

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*TUFFY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Sacramento, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tuffy, a German Shepherd with a big heart and goofy charm. He’s a lover and a player. His love language? Water! Whether it`s splashing in the kiddie pool or retrieving toys, he`s happiest with a splash around.  Tuffy is smart and he`s mastered `sit`. He`s curious and is treat-motivated so he has lots of potential to keep learning through positive reinforcement. He’s an active, loving dog who thrives on connection and engagement and is ready to bond deeply with someone looking for a joyful, loyal companion.Tuffy has participated in shelter playgroups and may enjoy a compatible canine friend in his new home.  He`s also sharing his shelter suite with a friend he met at the shelter.  Looking for a buddy for your dog?  Bring him/her to the shelter for a meet and greet and see if we`re a match!  Check out his playgroup video here:To meet me, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays, Noon - 6:00 pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To help expedite the meet and greet process, please make note of my Animal ID number, and those of other dogs you might be interested in meeting. Be sure to bring your ID with you, too. We are located at 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento. I look forward to getting to know you!

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HOKU

German Shepherd Dog Doberman Pinscher

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Sacramento, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This playful boy is Jay.Jay has participated in shelter playgroups with higher energy dogs and may enjoy a compatible canine friend in his new home.  Looking for a friend for your dog?  Bring him/her to the shelter with you for a meet and greet.  Check him out in playgroups here:To meet me, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays, Noon - 6:00 pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To help expedite the meet and greet process, please make note of my Animal ID number, and those of other dogs you might be interested in meeting. Be sure to bring your ID with you, too. We are located at 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento. I look forward to getting to know you!

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Cadence

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Sacramento, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adoption Event Schedule Events run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every month at these locations: 2nd Saturday, Sacramento - Pet Food Express 3rd Saturday, Modesto - Strand Hardware Store 4th Saturday, Roseville - Pet Food Express Please visit the GCGSR Rescue Page for specific address information. All of our dogs are in foster homes and not in one single kennel location.  Adoption events is the best way to meet several of our dogs at once. Introducing Cadence (‘Cadie’), an eye-catching 1 year old Black and Tan female weighing approximately 80 lbs. True to her breed, this girl possesses many of the Shepherd characteristics that have made their mark in the canine world. Beauty, confidence, and keen curiosity are some of the traits that make her unique in the crowd. Cadie is a young affectionate gal who is quickly figuring out her role in the world. When she first arrived at her foster home, new encounters were rather daunting such as navigating stairs, dog beds, or entering a vehicle. When strangers arrived, she kept her distance by retreating outside where she could observe from afar. Within a short period of time, she has become accustomed to her new routines, although ongoing socialization will be essential for her development. Cadie has impeccable house manners and waits patiently home alone for her human to return (note: she will bury all her chew bones with pride). Her youth does come with playful bursts of jumping, puppy mouthiness, and competitive toy-snatching. Although she is learning inhibition, given her large size, she would do best in a home without young children. In the company of other dogs, Cadie will claim the spotlight and will not hesitate to make her presence known to all. She tries hard to seek playful interactions even if not invited. Because of her spirited energy, this can be overwhelming to other dogs. Supervision and monitoring will be necessary to teach her social etiquette and appropriate boundaries. In the home setting, she will proudly elect herself as ‘Chief Hallway Monitor’ and attempt to direct other canines away from her person, place, or valuable items. With consistent corrections and persistent reminders from her people, she will relinquish this duty to her human so she can simply chill back and relax. A canine partner that rolls with these tendencies under strong human leadership will create an ideal family mate. This girl enjoys daily walks where she has learned to ignore distractions along the way. She is eager for car adventures where she will wait calmly when needed. This girl is housebroken, comfortable using a dog door, and enters her crate where she sleeps quietly through the night. Cadie is a formidable companion with a dedicated heart to join a loving family who can provide the guidance and leadership she deserves. Small dogs and cats unknownLevel 3Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. (https://gcgsr.org/doglevels/)For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (https://gcgsr.org/adoptionprocess/)We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy (https://gcgsr.org/puppyreqs/) email us at info@gcgsr.org for more information.Thank you for visiting! Understanding Dog Levels Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. ( https://gcgsr.org/doglevels/) Additional Adoption Information For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (https://www.gcgsr.org/adopt_info.html) We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. Puppy Requirements We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy (https://www.gcgsr.org/puppies.html) email us at info@gcgsr.org for more information. Thank you for visiting! January 5, 2026, 1:34 am

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Danny

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Sacramento, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adoption Event Schedule Events run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every month at these locations: 2nd Saturday, Sacramento - Pet Food Express 3rd Saturday, Modesto - Strand Hardware Store 4th Saturday, Roseville - Pet Food Express Please visit the GCGSR Rescue Page for specific address information. All of our dogs are in foster homes and not in one single kennel location.  Adoption events is the best way to meet several of our dogs at once. Danny is a senior boy estimated to be 12 years old, mostly black without a tail. He came from a local shelter with no history of his past. He must have led a hard life, as he was missing much of his fur from an apparent flea allergy, had an eye infection and bad ear infections. He’s received several baths and the vet packed his ears (while he was sedated) and sent medicine for his eyes and he’s already showing improvement. Because his ears are packed, he doesn’t hear well and may have some age related hearing loss too.Danny is sharing the foster home with a senior alumni girl (Grandma Belle) and does great with her. He doesn’t do well alone, so having another dog in the home with him is key. He was brought to an event with several other dogs (mostly German Shepherds) of all ages and he ignored them all. Danny walks well on leash, but doesn’t require a lot of exercise. He’s a little unsteady of his feet.When he was new to us, he didn’t want to get into the car. After several trips with nothing horrible happening, he now gets in the car willingly. Housebreaking is a work in progress. He’s doing well living in a home with a cat.Danny is an easy dog to have around and would like to have a new forever home for the holidays.Small critters unknown.Level 2Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. (https://gcgsr.org/doglevels/)For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (https://gcgsr.org/adoptionprocess/)We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy (https://gcgsr.org/puppyreqs/) email us at info@gcgsr.org for more information.Thank you for visiting! Understanding Dog Levels Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. ( https://gcgsr.org/doglevels/) Additional Adoption Information For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (https://www.gcgsr.org/adopt_info.html) We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. Puppy Requirements We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy (https://www.gcgsr.org/puppies.html) email us at info@gcgsr.org for more information. Thank you for visiting! January 5, 2026, 1:34 am

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Rex

Belgian Shepherd

Male, Young
Rancho Cordova, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I bought him for $300 from a Russian family in July; he's only six months old... I just want him to be very well cared for, I think they'll do a better job than me, and that they'll cherish him. I'm giving him away because I can't keep him anymore. I live in an apartment, and the landlord found out I had him (I used to hide him when the landlord came), but one day I wasn't home, and the landlord came for the rent, and my family forgot to hide him, so the landlord found out and only gave us a few days to get rid of him or he would evict us. :(😔🥹

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Rancho Cordova, California

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2.6 miles

NorCal Freedom for Paws

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

7.3 miles

Greater California German Shepherd Rescue - Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 95827

Pet Types: dogs

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7.3 miles

Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

9.7 miles

Haven Dog Rescue

PO BOX 7804, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

11.2 miles

City of Elk Grove Animal Services

9150 Union Park Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

12.5 miles

Sacramento SPCA

6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95828

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

13.3 miles

Placer SPCA - Roseville

200 Tahoe Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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13.7 miles

Wilton Animal Rescue

PO Box 426, Wilton, CA 95693

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals, small animals

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15.6 miles

Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento

2127 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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21.1 miles

El Dorado County Animal Services - WEST SLOPE (was Placerville, now Diamond Springs)

6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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