My name is
Mya!

Posted 14 hours ago

Cared for by Bay Area German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Bay Area German Shepherd Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

1 year 7 months old, Young

Size

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

Weight

45 lb (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

ps_2236056-2690093

My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hi, I'm Mya! I'm a petite little fireball with a big personality packed into my small, athletic frame. People always tell me I’m adorable—and I agree! I absolutely love meeting people and form bonds quickly. I’m a confident, happy, and well-adjusted youngster. When I first meet someone, I might be a little curious about new surroundings, but I warm up fast and am always ready to play, run, and explore. Oh, and did I mention? I’m fast! Blink, and I’ll be halfway across the field before you know it.

I look a lot like a German Shepherd, but there’s something unique about me. My foster says my face hints at a mix, maybe from my adorable longer chin and cheek hairs. We’ve got a DNA test on the way, so I’ll keep you posted! Despite my small size, I’ve got all the GSD confidence and agility—and then some.

I love going out and about, whether it’s riding in the car, visiting stores, or even exploring agility equipment. Floors, auto doors, noisy playgrounds, strollers, bikes—none of that fazes me. I even visited the vet, hopped on the scale like a pro, and charmed everyone there. Treats are my ultimate motivator, and I’ll do just about anything for one! My eye contact is on point, and I’m super eager to learn. Agility is a blast, and I’m already tackling tunnels and obstacles like a natural. I think I’d be an excellent agility prospect with the right guidance.

Meeting other dogs is exciting for me. I might feel a bit overwhelmed at first, but I show lots of interest with soft, friendly body language. I’ve met dogs like Ari, and while we didn’t get to play off-leash yet, I’m pretty sure we’d be great friends. I also met a small pack—ran around a bit but decided quieter, calmer dogs are more my vibe for now. With time and the right introductions, I know I’ll grow into a great playmate.

I’m also a bit of a problem solver—like figuring out how to turn on a spigot to get a drink of water! (My foster says we’re working on the “turn it off” part.) I’m smart, quick, agile, and up for just about anything. Sniffing is one of my superpowers; I can find a treat with my nose faster than most can with their eyes. Balls? Meh, not so much my thing, but I do enjoy a little tug play now and then.

I’m looking for an active family who will teach me all the good things in life and spend time helping me grow. I’m fearless, eager, and full of potential—whether it’s agility, nose work, or just being the fun-loving companion you’ve always wanted. Let’s get to know each other; I can’t wait to see where our adventures take us!

I’ll be waiting in Santa Rosa.

You like this dog...now what? Please take 3-4 minutes and complete our application form at: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/42179/generic. Our adoption team will quickly contact you by phone or email (watch your spam please) to see if it's a match!. If you are already approved to adopt, please contact your Adoption Counselor and they will help you set up a meeting.

You can also sponsor Mya by clicking here. Your name will appear on this page as Mya’s sponsor and your donation will help pay for food, treats, toys, supplements and medical expenses. Mya thanks you!

BAGSR is always in need of fosters. There is an overwhelming number of dogs who need our help and the more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save. BAGSR covers expenses, including food. Fosters provide the love and a soft place to crash.
https://petstablished.com/foster_form/42405/generic

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Rescue

Bay Area German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_2236056-2690093

Contact

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Phone

(855) 473-5683

info@bayareagsr.org

Website

https://www.bayareagsr.org/

Address

PO Box 339, Fulton, CA 95439

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Interview

One of our Adoption Counselors will contact you via email to set up a phone interview

3.
Home Check

This may be in person or virtual.

4.
Approve Application

If we believe we can assist you in finding your next best friend we will approve your application and you can start meeting our dogs.

5.
Meet the Pet

Our foster will help arrange a meeting. You must bring the family, including other dogs living in the home.

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

When you find your new best friend, you will sign our Adoption Agreement and pay the adoption fee(s).

7.
Take the Pet Home

The best part! If you meet a dog and it's a match, you will take him/her home that day.

Additional adoption info

We are all working toward finding that perfect match!

You want to find that great dog that you and your family will love for many years. We want to find that great family that will offer our dog the very best home.

Our process is about getting to know you, your lifestyle as it applies to a dog, your experience with the breed, training, etc. All of the information we gather is simply to make sure we make a perfect match!

Adoption application

https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/42179/generic

Go meet their pets

We don't have a lot of events or meet-and-greets. We may do a few a year however we want our meetings to be as calm and natural as possible. We have found that large events are extremely overstimulating and distracting for most dogs and not the best place to meet. We prefer to meet in environments that allow more one-on-one, direct interaction so you get a feel of how the dog will respond you and your family.

More about this rescue

We love German Shepherd Dogs for all the same reasons you are looking here today. They are loyal, intelligent and beautiful animals. They can be big goofballs, feisty spitfires, working dogs, sport enthusiasts, movie critics, couch warmers, dock divers, scent detectors, hiking buddies, travelers, family protectors......you name it, the GSD can do it. If you are lucky enough to have a GSD in your life you will understand just how special they are.

We are a 501(c)(3) 100% volunteer organization. We began our mission in 2013 with the dream of saving as many of these beautiful and often misunderstood dogs as we could. We are a small rescue but we have a mighty team and we have saved over 2,000 dogs!

Most of our dogs come from shelters local to our rescue. There are many reasons dogs end up in shelters and we find most of them are not the fault of the dog. Are there purebred GSDs in shelters? ABSOLUTELY. Are there good dogs in shelters? There are GREAT dogs in shelters. Some of our dogs come from owners who, for many reasons, can no longer care for them and ask our help in finding a new loving forever home. The good news is that we encounter few dogs that have been abused or seriously mistreated.

Each dog that comes into our program is carefully evaluated and then placed into a foster home when available. Foster homes are critical for our rescue and it's the best way to really get to know the dog. If we don't have an appropriate foster home available, we will temporarily use one of our approved boarding/daycare facilities while getting to know the dog and waiting for a foster home to become available. We do not warehouse our dogs! Every dog in our care gets one-on-one attention from our volunteers/fosters. They are socialized, vetted, allowed to decompress and show us who they really are. Once we have spent some time getting to know each dog, we make the dog available for adoption.

If you aren't ready to adopt but still want to help, please consider fostering a GSD. We have all types of GSD's, from older 'fireside' dogs to younger puppies full of puppy energy. Fosters are truly the backbone of a rescue and without fosters, we would not be able to save these wonderful dogs. The rescue pays for all costs and will provide everything needed. All you need to provide is a safe, loving environment. Our dogs are in a foster home anywhere from a week to several months and we provide relief fosters if you have an emergency or need to be away from home for a few days. If you have ever thought about fostering, now is the time as there are record -breaking (and heartbreaking) numbers of dogs in shelters that need a second chance. Please consider becoming a foster home.

As a non-profit rescue, we are extremely grateful to our donors. Without YOU there would be no US. All donations are tax deductible and used for vetting, food, training, etc. We have no paid staff. The majority of our costs are medical as each dog receives required vaccinations, age and health appropriate spay/neuter, flea/tick treatment, heartworm testing and monthly treatment, worming and microchip. We often take dogs that need additional medical treatment and we also get dogs that have unknown issues that need to be treated. Your donations help us help those that need us most. A leg will heal and a heart will heal and our donors make it all possible.

And of course, we always need volunteers to help us transport, groom, walk, play with, train and on the "non" contact side, adoption counselors, fundraising, grant writing, social media....you name it we most likely need it. Even an hour a week makes a difference and we're with you every step of the way.

Our motto has always been "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DOGS" and we live by it. Our dogs have always been and will always be our #1 priority.

Thanks for checking us out and thank you for your support!!