ShepHeroes

Animal rescue in Palo Alto, California

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Adoptable Pets at ShepHeroes

Photo of Koper aka (Copper) and Light Blue Collar

Koper aka (Copper) and Light Blue Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Orange Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Hazelle aka Light Green Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Tarra aka Purple Collar

Tarra aka Purple Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Nicky aka Red Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
Photo of Jett aka Brown Collar

Jett aka Brown Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Nimbus aka Yellow Collar

Nimbus aka Yellow Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Light Pink Collar

Light Pink Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 mo

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Rumi

Rumi

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 mos

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 10 pets available

Rescue FAQs

ShepHeroes is a foster based non-profit animal rescue organization with a deeply experienced team of volunteers focused on carefully placing German Shepherd Dogs into loving homes that match the dog's temperament, activity level, and needs. Our dogs receive veterinary care and reside in volunteer foster homes while waiting for loving homes, and are altered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. We focus our efforts on sound German Shepherd Dogs who are at risk due to abandonment, neglect, and abuse or significant change in circumstances. For the safety of our volunteers and adopters, we do not accept aggressive dogs into our program. Our volunteers are heroes! Please join us with your time and talents to lend a hand to help our furry friends. Our needs range from virtual to hands-on tasks. Are you interested in becoming a financial hero and supporting the rescue and welfare of abandoned shepherds? Norcal German Shepherd Rescue Inc. dba ShepHeroes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization EIN #82-5263051, so your much-appreciated donations are tax-deductible and used solely to benefit the dogs in our care.
ShepHeroes primarily serves Northern California, concentrating in the geographic area from Monterey County north to the San Francisco Region and the greater Sacramento Area. As an all-volunteer foster based rescue, our reach is limited to the areas where our volunteers are concentrated.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Since each GSD we rescue has been let down by their previous caregivers, we are committed to ensuring that their second chance is a forever one. Our adoption application allows us to find the best possible match for them and for you.

The decision to adopt a pet is an important one that we take seriously. Please take the time to read the questions and carefully complete the application. Please include full explanations with as much information as possible - this will help us with the review of your application

If renting, your landlord's consent is required to proceed with your application. Our landlord permission form is embedded in the application, and is required before your application can be processed.

As an all-volunteer rescue, we may not respond as quickly as we would like. We appreciate your patience while we work through the adoption process. Our goal is to respond to you within a week of your application.

Pets at shelters and rescues near ShepHeroes

Humanimal Connection

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MO4PAWS

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pink Paws For The Cause

San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA 94022

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Mr. Darcy

Bombay

Male, Adult

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
Photo of Xmas: Mistletoe

Xmas: Mistletoe

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Harmony

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Palo Alto, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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