German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in East Palo Alto, California

Stewie is a charming, devoted and affectionate two-year-old boy with folks he knows and trusts. He completed a month-long training through Canine Purpose's Board and Traning program in Loomis and currently attends group classes with his foster families. This handsome boy has the brains and a big heart to match. He can be handful with a cheeky side making significant progress in impulse control while his handlers have learned that he's a boy who needs structure and thrives when his people give him clear direction. Stewie has two foster homes, switching between the households regularly.  Stewie's affectionate nature once he establishes a relationship with you means that you'll always have a best friend nearby, preferably leaning into you or snuggling while you watch TV or read and if allowed in bed with you. In his foster home with doggie mates, he sleeps free starting the night snuggled right in bed next to his humans to move off to a dog bed later in the night. In his foster home where he's a solo dog, he sleeps in his crate easily; knowing each households rules and following them.  Stewie has been working hard in his training sessions, mastering meeting strangers with an easy hi, learning a solid place command, working with multiple handlers on the desired heel position, and maintaining his learned skills in increasingly distracting environments. At the same time, he loves his trainers with his vast capacity for joy and loves to please them. Stewie has a natural shepherd stranger danger focus around strangers requiring an experienced handler whom he trusts at which time he'll cede those decisions to his handler.  With his intelligence, eagerness to please those he loves, and love of treats, it's been lovely to watch Stewie heal from the repair of his fractured leg that required months of crate confinement, followed by rehab, and the vitality of a young shepherd who finally could run and play and join his multiple foster families (he had four during his crate confinement) in long walks, play with the resident shepherds and learn to swim with them, then evolve into a potential candidate for Dock Diving since he loves to leap into the water, dunk his head in completely to fetch his toys out of the water.  Suppose you love training your dog, have excellent handling skills to provide structure and experience with shepherds or similar breeds, and are looking for a shepherd to continue developing your dog's obedience skills. In that case, Stewie is ready to be the devoted companion you have been searching for. In return, he would love a steady supply of balls, toys, especially squeaky ones, and many swim opportunities. Stewie's entirely crate and potty trained, has earned the right to sleep free, and shows himself trustworthy while his people are away without being crated. As months have progressed, he's even settled in the car, snoozing on the way to destinations for hours long rides. He's generally a quiet boy in the house, leaving it to his mates to bark at preceived critter prowlers in the yard at night and loud noises in the street.  Stewie enjoys many fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, bananas, oranges, apples, nectarines, cucumbers, and carrots. Generally, he's game to try any food you offer, including fan favorites of pumpkin, cottage cheese, and yogurt, to name a few. He had many filled Kongs, Toppls, and other enrichments during his long crate confinement. A slim and trim boy, Stewie loves his kibble and eats his meals with the resident dogs, sitting for his meals before eating from his bowl. Before heading to Canine Purpose for training, Stewie generally could honor sit, down, stay, leave it, come, wait, in bed, hop in, no.  Those skills were further refined during his training.  Stewie also started the initial stages of NACSW nosework training for enrichment during his long healing process. He enjoyed finding treats and kibble in boxes and other containers and on natural lawn objects like rocks, tree limbs, and lawn furniture.  We are grateful to UCDVMTH's Fracture Program for Rescues for allowing us the opportunity to repair his leg and to the shelter vet who brought his case to the attention of this program to avoid amputating his leg. Despite the pain of his fractured tibia at the ER and in the shelter, he was such a good-natured boy.  Stewie's care meant coordination amongst an extensive team, beginning with the ER staff at the hospital that treated him immediately after being hit by a car, the shelter vet and staff when he was surrendered for lack of funds to repair his leg, UCDVMTH veterinarians, and staff, and our rescue volunteers managing many details regarding transportation, medications, surgery and follow up visits including rehab consult with Integrative Medicine to develop the plan to ease him into full use of his leg.  All accomplished, a success story for everyone involved, including his multiple primary and relief foster homes, who have loved and cared for him.  Stewie is an active, energetic, and, at times, handful shepherd, so he'll thrive in a home where he can enjoy regular exercise and play. He'll be a great companion for someone who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking. He's loved hiking in Tahoe and is happy to put in four-plus miles on trails. He lives with multiple resident shepherds, adores the foster puppies who come through his foster home including them in play with his balls and mouthy games that go on forever, and has a couple of BFFs at Canine Purpose who match his play style. Stewie can be pushy/rude  in play and if paired with another dog will need a neutral dog as a companion. His current mates are very dog savvy, he respects the older dogs and plays well with the younger ones. Stewie has been adopted twice by folks who found his looks captivating, fell in love with and yet returned him within weeks before he could settle. They admitted to overlooking his true shepherd personality and guidance from his foster families and trainers. If you're interested in Stewie, please note that his fosters will be very selective after Stewie's two adoption experiences and will want to meet multiple times including with his trainers before commiting to launch Stewie to a forever home. He is very loved and would remain with his foster families permanently except one frequently travels for work and the other is at the permanent dog limit set by their animal control jurisdiction.  Take advantage of this opportunity to see if you are a match for this beautiful shepherd. Please select the adopt button and fill out an application for us to connect about Stewie.  As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you be willing to share your home and part of your summer to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we’ll provide everything else! Saying “yes” today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we’ll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration. ##1641104##

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd from 12-3pm or until adopted. If you would like the first opportunity to adopt, please fill out an application to be considered.   Adoption Fee: $650   Not sure if you're 100% ready for adoption? Roadie is an option for Foster To Adopt for a few days. Roadie is a 9 month old GSD-Lab mix who we call our “Three Legged Wonder Dog”! Roadie was rescued from one of our shelter partners after he was struck by a car in a hit and run. He was in rough shape, but the shelter patched him up temporarily until we could save him. Our vet helped us determine that the best course forward was removing his leg, so Roadie became a 3-legged Road Warrior! This handsome dude hasn’t let that stop him from living life to the fullest in any way though! He weighs around 65 pounds and is the happiest puppy ever! If you’re ready for adventure and love, meet our Roadie!      Roadie is an outgoing, loving puppy who is ready to take on the world with a smile and a wagging tail. He is a cuddly and faithful dog who loves his people more than anything in the entire world. However, if you give him a toy he can easily keep himself company for as long as he needs. He is a total love bug and exemplifies the very best of the Lab breed that everyone knows and loves. Don’t let his missing leg fool you, this dude is excited to hit the trails, head to the beach, swim in a lake, or camp under the stars with you. He took to being a tri-pawd dog like a fish in water and never let it get him down. Roadie loves to show off his zoomies as he carries around whichever toy he picked for the day. He is a super dog with the heart of a lion! He loves every toy, he isn’t picky! He is also a total foodie and will chomp on whatever you give him, even ice! Roadie’s dream forever home is a family ready to love on him! He is a fabulous dog who will make a wonderful addition to the family lucky enough to bring him home.  Roadie starts his morning at 7 AM with a yawn and a stretch in his crate. He goes right outside for a potty break and then comes inside for breakfast and a treat. He is especially energetic in the morning so he spends some time showing off his fabulous zoomies. He either gets a morning walk or some playtime in the yard before he settles in for a nap on the couch as his people work. He gets a snack at lunch and then spends a few hours alternating between playing and napping. He has dinner at 6 PM followed by another walk once the weather cools down. In the evening, Roadie plays with his toys for a while as his foster people finish their day. He gets some cuddles and kisses on the couch as everyone settles down. After one last potty trip, Roadie heads to his crate around 10 PM for the night.  Roadie has been fostered with various dogs of different ages and sizes. He gets along with them and would love a playmate in his forever home. Roadie loves his walks but would benefit from continued leash training. He’s not quite aware of his strength so only adults should walk him at first. He would love to attend some training classes and socialization classes with his new people. Roadie is house trained and crate trained. Roadie is smart as well and has already learned some tricks! Bring home this wonder dog today!       Roadie is only an option for homes with experience in large breed dog ownership. Kids in the home should be over the age of 9.December 17, 2024, 5:07 am

Amelia, who goes by Millie, is a 3.5- to 4-month-old black and tan shepherd puppy, littermate to Otte. Both pups found themselves at their community shelter, and thanks to volunteers who advocate for this rural shelter and transport volunteers, they arrived in our care on Thanksgiving weekend. A petite girl with lots of charm, energy, and curiosity, Millie was spayed this week, charming the vet staff again as she did during her first vet visit after arriving in our care. Millie is terrific in her crate for naps and sleeping at night and rides nicely in the car crated. She easily transitioned to the care of our volunteers, who recently gave her a ride for her spay appointment, even pottying without any concerns when she needed to go into a new environment without hesitation. A confident puppy, she jumped into play with the resident shepherds at the home of her ride.  Millie lives with an adult male shepherd in her foster home. With her family working from home, she gets lots of playtime and structure. Millie thrives with the companionship of her playmate, and her experienced fosters continue to guide her with expanding manners while giving her lots of love. Millie has excellent recall, a lovely sit and down, and nice leash skills already. She's very food-motivated and loves to please.  Millie is a very energetic little girl; if she's not running, she's bouncing like a rabbit. She loves to hang out with the resident shepherd and, when possible, steal his favorite toy for a few nibbles of her own. She's started expanding her play to all sorts of toys, and her favorite so far is an octopus almost as big as she is. We love watching our foster pups blossom, and Amilia, aka Millie, shows us she's adorable with radar ears and is ready for harvest sitting in a pot. Lol.  Millie's littermate, Otte, is in his own shepherd-experienced foster home, living with a senior shepherd, a few cats, horses and chickens on three acres.   We ask adopters interested in Amelia to have experience with shepherds or similar herding or working breeds and the time and resources to commit to lots of love, structure, environmental exposure, and training. As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you be willing to share your home and part of your summer to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration. ##2241593##

Otte was neutered this week and will wear his Elizabethan collar until we're sure he'll leave his stitches alone. He's back in his foster home, ready to rock and roll since pups his age just don't have any concept of downtime. But he's got great toys to entertain him in his crate while he heals. Otte is a three-and-a-half to four-month-old sable shepherd puppy bursting with energy and charm! This sweet boy loves people and gets along beautifully with other dogs, including the senior shepherd in his foster home. Otte lives the dream on three acres, where he gets to romp and explore after spending the day at the office, charming everyone he meets. Otte gets to head to the office with his foster mom, where he's a star attraction, always ready for love and belly rubs. He's mastered daily car rides, riding in the elevator to go to work and out potty through out the day, with lots of puppy lovers who volunteer to take him out to potty.  He was a favorite at the vet office, where he got a great checkup, cuddled on laps, and kissed the vet staff while getting his vaccines. Otte's winning personality and adorable antics are hard to resist. He's been having adventures in his very shepherd-experienced foster home, where he's learning all about chickens, horses, and all the other critters, in addition to good household manners and potty and crate training.  Otte is a brave little guy who walks over things, through things, and all kinds of surfaces without a pause, sniffing to his heart's content. At first, Otte thought a leash on him was like lava, but he's easily mastered being on a leash, sitting, down, leaving it, coming, and other great manners, including that "ack" sound when humans can't get the words out to say stop it.  Otte is spending this past week at another one of our fosters while his original family has vacation plans. Following the two resident dogs, Otte immediately mastered the doggie door in this new foster home. He's met the two resident cats and realized they have rules, too. He's already sharing toys with the dogs and having a blast. He thought the carrot he got for a treat was yummy; it might have been his first carrot. And he sleeps through the night in his crate, slumbering away for about seven hours. He's been walking 2-3 miles daily, mastering good leash manners, hanging out at the park, and easily spending time on all the fun kid's playground equipment.  Otte's littermate, Amelia, nicknamed Millie, is in her own shepherd-experienced foster home, living with an adult shepherd. We're so happy that she's thriving, too. Millie is getting spayed this week, too.  We ask adopters interested in Otte to have experience with shepherds or similar herding or working breeds and the time and resources to commit to lots of love, structure, environmental exposure, and training. As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you be willing to share your home and part of your summer to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration. ##2241589##

Hello. I'm Ollie Bear, and I have two foster families to accommodate my fosters' work schedules. At my foster home with two kids and two dogs, I generally go by Ollie. At my other foster home, where I spend Monday night through Thursday, I typically go by Bear. There, I'm part of a pack of three dogs who also guide me in all things dog. Although generally consistent on rules between my foster homes, my one family allows dogs on beds but not couches, and the other is exactly the opposite. And I always respect those rules between households. My foster families were so intrigued by my possible breeds since I seemed to have ears like a lab and such a gentle temperament that they donated funds for a DNA test. The Embark results say that I'm 60% German Shepherd; the rest of my DNA is in the photo. PS. There is no lab in my DNA. The general consensus is that I could be a therapy dog as an adult due to my calm nature and love of humans.  I'm very kid-friendly as I live part of the week with two kids I adore, and I have spent lots of weekends at soccer games and other sports events, loving on lots of kids even before I was fully vaccinated to walk on grass fields. I'm fully potty and crate trained, have excellent leash manners, and know many good commands to please my people. I slumber easily all night. My two foster families who co-foster me persevered through many fussy nights when I just wanted to snuggle in bed with them rather than sleep in a crate; they were determined and had lots of humor with my antics.  Although I live easily with dogs, my first love is my human pack. I adore being with my people, settled near them even when they're working from home, right under the desk where I fit comfortably. Sometimes, they share videos of me puppy snoring. I would love to have a playmate if my family isn't into lots of play, but if you're active and engaged, we could do it solo together.  Clem and I were so happy to meet the neighborhood Brownie troop who sponsored us for their service project and collected toys and treats for all the puppies waiting for adoption at ShepHeroes. I was recently adopted by a family with a toddler, but after 10 days with them, they felt that a puppy and a toddler were a bit too much. They were very nice, but I love being back with my families. My kids gave me so many snuggles and kisses on the ride back to their house.  One of my foster families was at a day-long conference last month, so I hung out with Clem for a day. We had a blast playing and napping and playing again. Along with Clem, Sunny, and Monty, who are all with their forever families now, I attended various adoption events, including a ride to Saratoga for a Halloween Pet Parade and celebration and the Roy Marcum Adoption Faire at the Bradshaw Shelter in Sacramento. Always happy to see and play with my ShepHeroes mates too.  I ride nicely in the car, enjoying outings. Before I was fully vaccinated, I used to hang out in shopping carts and wagons when my people took me out shopping with them and to other places for socialization. I loved settling in my rides and holding court for pets without a single motivation to hop out of my cart. I adore meeting all the people who love to pet puppies. I also love treats. I'm a bit of a couch potato and very gentle as puppies go.  Would you be open to a kiddie pool or water activities, by any chance? I sure had fun splashing away in one when it was hot. Background-wise, I was part of a large and sad hoarding situation, and the local animal control intervened to help us. My journey from the shelter to ShepHeroes' foster home was exciting. It started with a long car ride from the shelter, multiple shampoos at Pet Food Express to rid me of the stink of my prior life, and lots of love. The first stop was ShepHeroes' adoption event in Citrus Heights, part of Pet Food Express' month-long Adoption Fair.  I received a much-needed bath, my first ever, which required multiple shampoos due to my 12-week-old super-smelly body. The ride to the event was a breeze. While I hung out in a crate, my ride said we had to roll down the windows to cope. After the refreshing bath, I lounged in my Xpen and took long naps during the event, snuggled into many laps. Although puppies require time, energy, patience, and love to raise, shepherd puppies require an extra commitment to raising neutral adult dogs. We ask adopters interested in me to have experience with shepherds or similar herding or working breeds and the time and resources to commit to structure, environmental exposures, and training. As a foster-based rescue, ShepHeroes is always in need of fosters. An overwhelming number of shepherds in our local shelters need our help for a fresh start. Would you be willing to share your home and part of your summer to help shepherds find new families? You provide the love, and we'll provide everything else! Saying "yes" today truly saves a life. Complete this  https://www.shepheroes.org/foster-form, and we'll be in touch ASAP! We appreciate your consideration. ##2190345##

Inu is 4 years old has a beautiful white coat and is housebroken. He is leash reactive and needs additional training but very sweet once he warms up to you.