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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 Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Annabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Annabelle

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Paloma's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloma

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mystery's adoption status with email updates.
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Mystery

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Magic's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Laynee's adoption status with email updates.
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Laynee

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kylie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kylie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 mos
Newport Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Newport Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, 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 $395 + $20.microchip fee) will be requested. These fees will go to assist the dogs in need.

Adoption application

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

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Irvine, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hufflepuff's adoption status with email updates.
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Hufflepuff

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Long Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A2166880's adoption status with email updates.
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A2166880

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
San Pedro, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rummy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rummy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LANI's adoption status with email updates.
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LANI

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Irvine, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rambo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rambo

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 mos
Riverside, CA

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