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Madison- brindle beauty

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Oakhurst, NJ

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Madison is a beautiful brindle girl who is looking for a fresh start. She is currently with one of our partner rescues in Louisiana and can come to NJ with an approved foster or adopter. Meet Madison! This beautiful brindle German Shepherd mix is just one year old and ready for her fresh start. Madison was adopted as a puppy and grew up loved alongside a toddler, but her family faced medical and financial challenges and could no longer keep her. Despite having her life turned upside down, Madison is doing wonderfully in foster care. She is healthy, house-trained, crate-trained, and a quiet girl in the home. She loves to play so much that her foster occasionally has to be the party pooper and call a timeout! Madison is gentle with younger puppies and does well with dogs her own size. She is still learning to be mindful around very small dogs—she truly wants to make friends, but her big puppy enthusiasm can be a bit overwhelming for a 10-pound pup. She can be a little shy in new situations and likes a few minutes to take it all in, but treats and patience go a long way with this smart, eager-to-learn girl. Madison is looking for a loving home ready to give this playful, loyal young pup the second chance she deserves. Madison is fixed, micro-chipped, and up to date on vaccines. Her adoption donation is $500. Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through they deserve a loving, committed home. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 23, 2026, 7:57 am

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Vader (COURTESY POST)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy

Cliffwood, NJ

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

This is a courtesy post for the owner of this dog. You will not be adopting from Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue. Please contact the owner directly through the contact info provided below. Meet Vader, a German shepherd mix male puppy born on April 2, 2026. This is what his owner has to say... Vader was the smallest puppy of his litter at birth but by the end of the first month, he had become the largest. This remarkable turnaround reflected his healthy development and exceptional growth. Vader is quite honestly one of the most beautiful puppies I've ever seen. His jet black coat, bright white blaze, tan markings and piercing blue eyes make him impossible to overlook. People who meet him almost always comment on his eyes first. As handsome as he is, it's his personality that really stands out. Vader is confident without being pushy, playful without being wild and affectionate without being demanding. He's happy to run and wrestle with the pack, but he is just as content relaxing beside you. He gets along exceptionally well with his siblings and adult dogs and he has a calm, easygoing temperament that makes him a pleasure to be around. Watching him grow has been incredible. He began life as the smallest puppy in the litter but quickly caught up, eventually becoming the largest by the end of his first month. That determination combined with his gentle personality has mad him one of the favorites. Finding Vader the right family won't be easy, not because he won't make an amazing companion, but because saying goodbye to him is going to be one of the hardest parts of raising this litter. He deserves a family that will love him every bit as much as we have. Vader is up to date on age appropriate vaccines including rabies and will be neutered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting Vader, please contact paleozoic1@hotmail.com September 22, 2026, 5:54 pm

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Sammie

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Rockaway Park, NY

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Sammie is such a special and gentle soul. He is incredibly affectionate and loyal young boy who has energy but also loves to chill with his humans. He has a dignified and calm nature, but also love to play and run around. He is friendly and loves to be around people and other dogs. He is incredibly smart and a quick learner. With his friendly and playful personality he will be the perfect addition to families with breed experience. He was rescued from an apartment in Queens where 40+ other dogs were rescued. They have both been in training since rescue so they have all the tools to be successful in a homes of their own. Please consider making all their dreams come true and apply today https://www.zionsmission.org/dogadoptionsurvey

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Bubba

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Rockaway Park, NY

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Bubba aka Bubbalicous is looking for his forever/foster home. Could it be with you? Bubba is 1 years old and an incredibly athletic boy who loves to run and play. He is dog friendly, loyal, curious, and funny. After getting his fill of exercise he loves nothing more than to relax with his humans. He is absolutely hilarious and will keep his new family laughing. His time in his first foster home has come to an end so we are looking for a new foster/forever hero. Bubba was rescued from an apartment in Queens where 40+ other dogs were rescued. He has been in foster/training since rescue with our amazing friends Dawg House so he has all the tools to be successful in a home of his own. Please consider making all their dreams come true and apply today If you have breed experience and want to be Bubba's hero please apply today https://www.zionsmission.org/dogadoptionsurvey

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Dusty

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs

Brooklyn, NY

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Hi, I’m Dusty! I’m an 8-year-old Shepherd mix who came to the shelter from ACC. We don`t know much about what my life looked like before I got here, but we`ve learned one very important thing about me:I think the world is pretty scary.I`m a very sweet dog, but I`m also extremely timid. New places, unfamiliar situations, and even going for a walk can feel overwhelming to me if I don`t trust that the person beside me knows what they`re doing.Put an inexperienced person on the other end of my leash and I may tuck my tail, put on the brakes, and decide:NOPE. WE SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT GO THAT WAY.But something interesting happens when I`m walking with a confident handler.They give me a little encouragement, keep moving forward, and show me through their own calm confidence that there`s nothing to worry about.And suddenly...I walk!Quite nicely, actually.It`s tempting when you see a frightened dog like me to crouch down, shower me with reassurance, and tell me over and over that everything is okay. But what I really need is someone who can calmly show me that it`s okay.Not someone mean.Not someone harsh.Someone confident.I need a person who can look at something I`m convinced is terrifying and communicate, `Nah, Dusty. We`re good. Come on.`And then off we go.I`m looking for an experienced dog owner who understands fearful dogs and can help me build confidence rather than accidentally reinforce my fears. With the right person guiding me, I have so much potential to discover that the world isn`t nearly as frightening as I`ve convinced myself it is.Because of my insecurities, I should not live with small children. A quiet home with adults or older kids who understand my needs will be a much better fit.I do like other dogs! Sometimes I can come on a little strong when I`m excited to meet them, though, and not every dog appreciates my enthusiasm. Any potential canine roommates should therefore be a good personality match for me.At 8 years old, Dusty isn`t looking for someone to teach him a million fancy tricks.He`s looking for something much more important:Someone who can teach him how to be brave.If you`re calm, confident, experienced, and willing to show a worried older gentleman that the world can actually be a pretty wonderful place, Dusty is ready to follow your lead. Dusty is neutered, dewormed, microchipped and is up to date with vaccines. His adoption fee is $500.00, plus $8.50 for the dog license if you are a resident of NYC. Dusty will also get one free exam with one of our participating veterinarians within 30 days of his adoption.If you`d like to meet him please visit, we`re conveniently located in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn near the F train (Ft Hamilton Pkwy) and the B16 bus. We`re open daily for adoptions from 11am to 5:30pm.Dusty can`t wait to meet you!Sean Casey Animal Rescue153 E. 3 St.between Ft Hamilton Pkwy & Caton AveBrooklyn, NY 11218adoptions@nyanimalrescue.orgNYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Registration No. RR160

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Chomper

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 yrs

Brooklyn, NY

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Hi, I’m Chomper! I`m Chomper, a 9-year-old Shepherd mix, and apparently I`ve reached an age where people are going to start calling me an:`OLDER GENTLEMAN.`Excuse me?I would like to dispute this classification.Do older gentlemen get so excited about walks that they occasionally forget their leash manners and start pulling?I THINK NOT.I originally came from the city shelter, where I had been surrendered by my previous owner. Now I`ve found myself starting over at nine years old, and I`m really hoping people don`t look at that number and decide my best years are behind me.Because I have an announcement:I AM NOT DONE YET.I`ve got walks left in me!I`ve got adventures left in me!I`ve got things to sniff!I`ve got people to love!I`ve got an entire house to fill with the particular kind of joy that only comes from having a dog waiting for you when you get home.I`m a really nice guy, although I could use a little polishing when it comes to my leash skills. Sometimes I get excited and pull.Listen.THERE WAS SOMETHING INTERESTING OVER THERE.I had to investigate.With some consistency and continued training, I`m perfectly capable of working on my manners.What I`m really worried about isn`t my leash skills, though.It`s my age.I know there are puppies here.I know there are young dogs here.I know nine might sound old when you`re looking through adoption listings.But please don`t skip over me because of a number.I don`t want to spend this chapter of my life sitting in a shelter waiting for somebody who never comes.I want a home.I want a family.I want somewhere comfortable to sleep at night and somebody who`s genuinely happy to see me in the morning.I`m nine.So what?My heart still works perfectly.My tail still knows how to wag.My legs still know exactly where they`re going—even if they occasionally try to get there faster than the person holding my leash.And I`ve still got a whole lot of Chomper left to give.So don`t adopt me because you feel sorry for the older dog.Adopt me because you look at me and realize:`That guy could make my life a whole lot better.`Because I`m pretty darn sure I can.Chomper is neutered, dewormed, microchipped and is up to date with vaccines. His adoption fee is $500.00, plus $8.50 for the dog license if you are a resident of NYC. Chomper will also get one free exam with one of our participating veterinarians within 30 days of his adoption.If you`d like to meet him please visit, we`re conveniently located in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn near the F train (Ft Hamilton Pkwy) and the B16 bus. We`re open daily for adoptions from 11am to 5:30pm.Chomper can`t wait to meet you!Sean Casey Animal Rescue153 E. 3 St.between Ft Hamilton Pkwy & Caton AveBrooklyn, NY 11218adoptions@nyanimalrescue.orgNYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Registration No. RR160

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