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German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County Dog rescue in Newport Beach, CA

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes purebred German Shepherd Dogs from all over Southern California. Approximately 50% of our dogs come directly from owners who can no longer keep them for one reason or another. The other 50% of our dogs come from high-kill shelters where they have been forgotten or relinquished by their former owners.

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Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Adoptable pets at German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County

We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jagger's adoption status with email updates.
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Jagger

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Clifford's adoption status with email updates.
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Clifford

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rumi's adoption status with email updates.
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Rumi

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Candy's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Newport Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Orange, San Diego, San Bernadino, Riverside, Los Angeles counties and beyond!

Additional adoption info

The process begins when you complete an online or in-person Adoption Application. The information that you provide allows us to learn about your expectations and experience level so that we can help you choose the right canine companion for your family. Completing the Application does not obligate you to adopt a dog from us, nor does it ensure that your request will be approved. Please note that due to the logistical challenges and our limited resources, we do not adopt dogs outside of the Southern California area.

Once you submit your Application, an experienced Adoption Counselor will contact you to talk to you personally. From there, we will schedule a Home visit to help you to ensure that the environment is safe for a curious, intelligent, large-breed dog.

Because we are funded entirely by donations, at the time of your adoption, a tax-deductible donation (minimum $350 + $25.microchip fee) will be requested. These fees will go 100% to assist the dogs in need. There are no paid staff members.

Adoption application

https://www.gsroc.org/application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County

Critter Crossings Corp

We Are Not A Shelter,
Fallbrook, CA 92028

Friends of Upland Animal Shelter

1275 San Bernardino Road,
Upland, CA 91786

We'll also keep you updated on Choji's adoption status with email updates.
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Choji

English Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KING's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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KING

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LEXY's adoption status with email updates.
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LEXY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COH Nash's adoption status with email updates.
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COH Nash

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Inglewood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Peaches - City of Industry Location's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches - City of Industry Location

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Chino Hills, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Pug

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Winchester, CA

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