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Kobe

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Washington, DC
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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*Woof* I`m in a foster home. To meet me, please reach out to bridget.eklund@gmail.comKobe has heartworm which means he needs rest and to be calm while he gets fixed up. The good thing is that HRA will take care of all his treatments free of charge if you adopt him.Kobe has the most amazing pips over his eyes! And they say the bigger the pips, the sweeter the dog- and that`s all so true for precious Kobe. He has the most darling tail wag - combined with his puppy dog eyes, he is irresistible! Kobe is seeking a fabulous home with adopters that can help him. He does need to be calm and quiet during his treatments. The HRA staff can tell you more about the care (and it`s really so easy!) he will need while he heals. Can you give this wonderful, friendly pup the grand home he so needs? He will be so grateful. Meet Kobe soon.

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Denzel

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.beautiful boy looking for his forever home!DENZEL NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:  Denzel        Best Guess for Breed:   German Shepherd mix   Best Guess for Age:  2 years as of Nov 2025        SEX:   Male   Approximate Weight:  45lbs as of Nov 2025   Gets Along With:  Other dogs! We haven't seen them with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:  DC area foster home   Special adoption considerations: Denzel is a truly Lucky Dog. He tested positive for heartworms, but landed in a place where heartworm treatment is provided! Heartworm is not contagious to people or other pets, but results from mosquito bites. Heartworm, if left untreated, is life threatening, but after treatment, dogs that were heartworm positive should suffer no significant long-term effects so long as they are kept on a monthly heartworm preventative. Heartworm dogs can resume full active and normal lives, but need to be kept calm for 4-6 weeks after treatment. We are happy to discuss where in the treatment process this Lucky Dog is in right now! Just email the adoption coordinator - the address is at lower left!   Denzel is Looking For:    A loving home where he can be part of the family. He’s ready to give his love in exchange for long sniffy walks, frequent dog park visits, and belly rubs. Oh - and doggy school too so he can show you how smart he is! Can’t you see this handsome guy snuggling by your side?   What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!   Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT:    The adoption fee for this dog is $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment.  If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at    www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!!    Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs!  To learn about fostering, please contact    fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! BE A SPONSOR!!!!    Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact   info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   .  December 8, 2025, 11:48 am

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Ozzy

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Hi, I'm Ozzy!The nice folks at RDR will update my profile when they learn more about me. I cannot wait to find a forever home where I can share all the love I've got to give. Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!

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Titan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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*Woof* Meet me at 71 Oglethorpe St NW between 12pm-7pm daily!Titan really doesn`t want to rule the cosmos but he does want a warm and inviting home! He is a darling and very handsome puppy ready for positive training classes. He is smart too so get ready for a great time with him. Titan is probably going to be a BIG boy so make room in your home for this growing pup. And make room on the couch! Meet adorable Titan today.

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Lydia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Washington, DC
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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*Woof* I`m in a foster home! Email my foster caregiver to meet me: Tami.santimyer@gmail.comMeet this sweet little hopper, Lydia! She’s calm, confident, and super smart. Her personality is coming out more every day - sweet, silly, and full of playful charm. She loves toys, loves to chew, and does the cutest hop when she wants to play. Before her brother was adopted, she loved to jump on him any chance she got.If you want a funny and lovable puppy, she’s your girl.

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ARIES

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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  The rescue story of our perfect German Shepherd boy called Aries as told by his foster mom. He is about 6-7 years and just under 80 pounds: Aries is probably the happiest dog I’ve ever had! He has a lot to celebrate and I think he knows it… I heard that a GSD was at a full local “kill” shelter and made up my mind to rescue him when I heard he had 1 more day.When I went to the shelter to pick him up, his demeanor was to maintain his distance. You could tell he was confused and on his back foot about where he was and why. Then he got a whiff of my farm boots and the great outdoors and his expression changed.Upon arrival at my farm, his personality came alive. I turned him loose in a big grassy field and he ran and sniffed and explored, always coming back to check in with me to make sure I was ok with his enthusiasm!!Since that day he has never looked back. The freedom and carefree abandon he is experiencing is evident in his happy eyes and tail wags.His best friends are two Heelers who he frolics with for hours. His most favorite toy is a big blue ball that he happily plays with when everyone else is resting. Every morning and evening when I feed him he expresses gratitude with wags and a loving lick or two to my face.The best situation for him would be a home with a big yard and lots of room to run and play. He is is a mature and settled, calm dog who has thrived here with me and his new dog friends. He prefers no cat friends!     If you would like to know more please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com      PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comNovember 13, 2025, 12:29 am

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in District of Columbia. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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Rural Dog Rescue

719 8th Street SE, Washington , DC 20003

Pet Types: dogs

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington , DC 20009

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Rescue Alliance - Foster

71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington , DC 20011

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

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Humane Rescue Alliance - Oglethorpe St.

71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington , DC 20011

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

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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