German Shepherd Rescue Victoria

German Shepherd Rescue Victoria We are passionate about rescuing and rehoming German Shepherd dogs. German Shepherd Rescue Victoria Inc. How does our process work? How do we make this happen?

is a registered charity consisting of a passionate group of people dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming of German Shepherds. We are a not for profit organisation consisting solely of volunteers who donate their time and energy to the cause. Our network is made up of volunteer workers in areas such as:
• Transportation
• Foster care
• Dog training/ dog behaviourists
• Groomers
• Admin

istrators
• Fundraisers and/ or individuals who donate. Once a dog is legally in our care we we will transport the dog to the foster care volunteer who will care for and provide a variety of necessary care/ requirements until the rescue dog is adopted out into a suitable new home. Our rescue pays for all food, beds, collars, leads and veterinary treatment while the dog is in the care of the foster care volunteer. Our Rescue will also cover costs associated de-sexing, micro chipping vaccination as well as the organisation for the treatment to take place. We rely heavily on volunteers and foster care volunteers, we can never have enough and without the kindness and generosity of these people we could not do the work we do. Just like any charitable organisation we rely on food donations for our foster care volunteers to feed the dogs in their care as well as on monetary donations to not only pay for the veterinary care and treatment but also to help support transportation costs for the rescue dogs into the care of the foster care volunteer or into their new adopted homes.

A VERY SPECIAL FOSTER HOME NEEDED 💔Over the weekend we met 4-year-old Sheba, this sweet lady has found herself in the po...
02/06/2026

A VERY SPECIAL FOSTER HOME NEEDED 💔

Over the weekend we met 4-year-old Sheba, this sweet lady has found herself in the pound due to no fault of her own, and she is absolutely terrified of the world. We are told that Sheba has always been a timid dog, but seeing this girl so shut down and beyond miserable has broken us. We actually asked ourselves the questions, is it fair to put her through this? Is she too broken? But we are holding onto hope that once out of the pound, and with a lot of time and love, she may come around.

Sheba’s response to most things is to run away, people in particular petrify her and right now she wants as much distance as possible. When Sheba doesn’t have an escape, she shuts down, she is not at all aggressive and tolerates handling and being on lead despite being extremely uncomfortable.

Sheba is unsure of other dogs, she has always lived with another dog and right now is very neutral around them at a distance, once again too scared to do too much. When a dog comes in too quickly, she flashes her teeth showing she needs space, not at all escalating. Once her space is respected and Sheba realises another dog is safe, she is content with them in her space and will even follow them around, she is much quicker to trust a dog than she is humans at this point in time.

We are looking for a very special foster home for this beautiful girl, someone who can commit to her ongoing rehabilitation long-term. Sheba is looking for a foster home that have experience working with scared dogs, she is going to need lots of time, patience and compassion whilst she works through her fear. An adult only home that is quiet with only 1 or 2 people would suit Sheba best right now, her world needs to be kept very small so she can learn to trust, and then gradually build exposure.

We feel that Sheba would do best with a calm, friendly male dog who can help her to come out of shell; an older dog that will give her space and be respectful would be ideal. We will not be placing Sheba into a home with an existing female dog, she hasn’t been tested with cats or other small pets, right now she is too petrified to give much of a reaction.

Sheba will need secure fencing and an undercover space outside where we can make a warm bed, our hope is that she comes inside to sleep, but it is unlikely she is ready for that just yet, everything is a bit of unknown until we get her out of the pound.

We know we are asking a lot for someone to take in such a broken dog, the truth is, we have a number of shutdown dogs still in our care; they are long-term projects and it means our foster homes are occupied longer than they would be normally, so now we need more help if we are to keep saving lives.

Please help us save Sheba, help us give her a second chance to be happy and realise the world isn’t so scary. If you meet ALL of the criteria listed above and can open up your heart and home to this petrified girl, please complete a foster application via our website www.gsrv.com.au

If you can’t foster, please share this post far and wide, 1 click of a button could be the difference in saving her life.

🎉HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY GSRV🎉GSRV started after one rescue dog found a forever home with Ange, our amazing Founder. Ange de...
01/06/2026

🎉HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY GSRV🎉

GSRV started after one rescue dog found a forever home with Ange, our amazing Founder. Ange decided she could do more than help just one dog and created a rescue for dogs just like her gorgeous Georgie girl! On June 1, 2014, German Shepherd Rescue Victoria officially began operation, and took Cecilia, our first dog into care.

What began as one person’s mission has grown into something far bigger than we ever could have imagined and today we celebrate the incredible milestone of 12 years of rescuing German Shepherds. It hasn’t always been easy, there have been long, challenging, and emotional days, a global pandemic too; but every moment has been worth it to see over 1500 dogs find the happy and loving homes they deserve ❤️

So, on our birthday, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this incredible milestone.
To our volunteers and foster carers who go above and beyond;
to our vets who are always there when we need them most;
to the shelters and pounds who trust us to find the right homes;
to our fellow rescuers working alongside us toward a common goal;
to the businesses who support our work, especially LifeWise and Living Image Photography;
to the families who open their hearts and homes to these beautiful dogs;
and to you, our incredible GSRV community, whose encouragement, shares, donations, and ongoing support make everything we do possible.
THANK YOU!

Now to help us celebrate our birthday the best way we know how… show us your GSRV dogs!!!

💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚FLICK THE SWITCH ON YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!Meet adorable little pocket rocket, 6-month-old Flick, ...
31/05/2026

💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚

FLICK THE SWITCH ON YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!

Meet adorable little pocket rocket, 6-month-old Flick, a female German Shepherd pup. Flick has had a tough start to life, her siblings and many other dogs were seized from a property and were rescued, however Flick was found much later, terrified and alone. Flick has spent the last few weeks in foster care and is now ready to find her forever home.

Flick is a bouncy, happy little girl, despite all she has been through, she has come out of her shell incredibly quickly and is determined to make the most out of every day. Flick is an active girl who has lots of energy and enthusiasm, she bounds around ready to play at any moment.

Flick is looking for an active family that will give her plenty of exercise, she would love a decent backyard to do Zoomies in and would enjoy going on regular adventures with her family. As well as physical exercise, Flick will thrive with plenty of mental stimulation through training, brain games, enrichment puzzles and food challenges to keep her quick mind working.

Flick has been working on her basic commands; she is still just a pup and has lots to learn including impulse control and to focus under distractions. Before coming into our care, Flick had received limited exposure to the outside world, she has been socialising with different people, animals and environments, this will need to continue in her new home. Flick would do well attending group obedience classes where she can learn and have exposure in a safe and controlled environment, whilst getting support from a professional trainer.

Flick loves people, she can be a little timid at first, but once she warms up, she wants all of the attention and will climb into laps for a cuddle and pat. Flick loves being wherever her people are and is already growing into a typical ‘German Shadow.’

Flick loves kids, however, can still exhibit some puppy behaviours like jumping up and mouthing, she also doesn’t realise just how quickly she is growing and like most big pups, has poor spatial awareness right now. Flick is best suited to a home where everyone is over the age of 8 and who have experience with large breed dogs.

Flick loves other dogs, she can sometimes be reactive when she sees them, completely frustrated wanting to say hello. Flick is still learning doggy manners and etiquette, she can be a little rude in her greetings, wanting to play. Flick enjoys playing rough, body slams, bitey face and all things chase are her favourite. Flick would do well with a large breed doggy brother to show her the ropes, a confident dog who isn’t afraid to tell Flick off, but who is also happy to play and can keep up with her bouncy energy.

Flick has not been tested with cats or other small pets, she is young enough to learn, but also loves the thrill of the chase. Lots of training and slow introductions would need to take place if she is to live with cats.

Flick has so much potential, she is young and enthusiastic, ready to learn and have fun! Flick needs someone committed to her ongoing training and socialisation to ensure she grows into a well-rounded adult dog, she is not suited to a first-time dog owner, she will need lots of time, effort and patience as she enters her teenage phase.

To adopt Flick, please complete an adoption application via our website www.gsrv.com.au or email [email protected] if you are already on our waiting list.

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We also met this cute little Shepherd x Husky boy the other day whilst we were assessing another dog. Super friendly and...
26/05/2026

We also met this cute little Shepherd x Husky boy the other day whilst we were assessing another dog.

Super friendly and just wanting love, Freddy is going to make an awesome companion!

Please contact our friends at Animals of Mitchell Shire if Freddy could be the one for you!

15 month old Wendy is available for adoption with our friends at wat djerring animal facility We have met this gorgeous ...
26/05/2026

15 month old Wendy is available for adoption with our friends at wat djerring animal facility
We have met this gorgeous girl and have welcomed a number of her siblings into our care, she is full of life and lives for playtime and zoomies, but also loves a cuddle ❤️

View her adoption profile here:
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Contact our friends at wat djerring if Wendy could be the one for you!

💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚🎶 COUNTRY ROADS, TAKE MARLOW HOME, TO THE PLACE…. WHERE HE BELONGS! GERMAN SHEPHERD, CUDDLE BUG,...
25/05/2026

💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚

🎶 COUNTRY ROADS, TAKE MARLOW HOME, TO THE PLACE…. WHERE HE BELONGS! GERMAN SHEPHERD, CUDDLE BUG, TAKE HIM HOME, COUNTRY ROADS 🎶

Meet the gorgeous Marlow, a white German Shepherd who is 3 years and 9 months old. Marlow recently found himself surrendered to the shelter, because his family moved to a smaller home, he was placed into our foster care program after he became very stressed and started losing weight. Marlow has been in a loving foster home the last few weeks and is now ready for his next chapter… forever!

Marlow is an affectionate cuddle bug, he loves pats and wants all of the attention from anyone he meets; he is a typical German Shadow who follows his human around the house, ready for a chest scratch and tummy rub at any moment. Marlow is happiest inside hanging out with his humans, he expects full couch privileges in his new home and settles beautifully at night.
Marlow may be suited to living with children, he has previously lived with older kids and was great with them.

Marlow previously lived on a large property and didn’t have a lot of exposure to busy and built-up areas; he had not left his yard much at all in recent times. Marlow becomes anxious in new environments, especially when they are busier, he doesn’t like the movement of wheels and will become hyper-aroused around moving vehicles.

Marlow has been walking in quiet areas to keep his arousal levels low, he has made a lot of progress but still prefers quiet environments without too much going on. Marlow’s ideal home would be a rural / large property where he can avoid the hustle and bustle of suburbia.

Marlow loves to play and is very food motivated, he knows his basic commands and is generally well behaved, however can be cheeky and demanding at times like most German Shepherds. Marlow’s new owners should be committed to his ongoing training and confidence building.

Marlow is conflicted with other dogs, he can be a little reactive and unsure at first, but when given time and space to work through it, he is happy to say hello. After a slow introduction, Marlow gets along well with others and enjoys their company, however does like to play rough and finds himself being told off by other dogs regularly.

Marlow may like to live with another large breed dog in his new home, a confident dog that will tell him off when needed would be most suitable; he would also be fine as the only dog in his new home.
Marlow hasn’t been tested with cats, he has shown he would like to chase chickens if they are out of the coop.

This cuddly boy is looking for a home where he can play and have plenty of space away from the noisy outside world, he is a home body who loves spending time with his humans whether it be playing fetch with his squeaky toy, cuddling on the couch or helping with chores like licking the dishes clean. Marlow is ready to step back into the country lifestyle and take his place by his human’s side.

To adopt Marlow, please complete an adoption application via our website www.gsrv.com.au or email [email protected] if you are already on our waiting list.

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💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚THE KING TO YOUR CASTLE?Kingston is a big puppy that is looking for someone who can give him gui...
22/05/2026

💚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡💚

THE KING TO YOUR CASTLE?

Kingston is a big puppy that is looking for someone who can give him guidance and stability; at just 13 months old, this teenage boy has already spent time in the pound, left there by people who had no idea how much work raising a German Shepherd would be. Kingston has spent some time in foster care and is now ready to find his forever home where he can continue his training and reach his full potential.

Kingston is a friendly boy who enjoys meeting new people, he is a typical German Shepherd that will use his big bark when he first sees someone, but quickly turns into an over-the-top friendly teenager who can be a exuberant with his greetings and will jump up to say hello, even giving a cheeky mouth trying to initiate play.
Kingston is best suited to a home where everyone is over the age of 12 years old.

Kingston is still learning impulse control and is working on his manners, he needs a strong, confident handler that will put boundaries in place and do ongoing training with him. Kingston loves to play and is also incredibly food motivated, he picks up training easily but is also a cheeky teenager that will test his humans to see what he can get away with. We are looking for someone with large breed experience that has recent history working with large boisterous dogs that need a firm but fair approach.

Kingston loves going for walks and adventures, playing in water and splashing at the beach is a favourite pass-time, he loves being involved in whatever his humans are doing. Zoomies around the yard during playtime, learning new commands, snuggling on the couch and just being with his people are how Kingston likes to spend his days, he prefers having someone home often.

Kingston is reactive to other dogs mostly due to his inexperience; he has shown that he can ignore other dogs at a distance when distracted with treats and toys, however up close he becomes overwhelmed and lashes out not knowing what to do. Kingston will need ongoing training and socialisation around other dogs, learning to stay calm and ignore others is his first goal. We highly recommend Kingston and his new owner work with a trainer to set him up for success.

Kingston needs to be the only pet in his new home; he would not be suited to a home with cats or other small pets.

Kingston is an active boy, looking for a home where he will get plenty of exercise, and lots of mental stimulation through training, play sessions, enrichment games toys, and confidence building games. Kingston loves to learn and is the type of dog who may be keen to get involved in agility or other dog sports once his foundation obedience is us to scratch. Kingston loves to play and has great engagement, flirt poles, tug, fetch and any toy that is soft are his favourite – he shows a great drive and is eager to work for his reward, this boy has endless potential in the right hands.

This loyal boy is looking for a best friend who will put the time and effort into him, he is a young dog that oozes cheek and sass, but above all else, has a lot of love to give someone and is completely devoted and obsessed with his people. Kingston is a high effort, high reward dog – the more you put in, the more you will get out of him; we know with training, further socialisation and lots of confidence building, he will make the most incredible companion.

To adopt Kingston, please apply via our website www.gsrv.com.au or email [email protected] if you are already on our waiting list.

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