German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund

German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund To raise awareness of German Shepherd Dogs in need of rescuing and rehoming and to help support them wherever possible.

The German Shepherd Welfare Fund was established in 1975 and has since rehomed nearly 10,000 vulnerable German Shepherds. Unfortunately, there are still many more who need homes and are facing an unprecedented demand for our help. So much so that we're currently stretched beyond our means. We rely on donations from the public to fund our mission and we need your help finding homes for our rescued dogs.

We have the very best supporters! A big thank you to everyone who purchased something off our Wishlist for the dogs. Th...
12/06/2026

We have the very best supporters! A big thank you to everyone who purchased something off our Wishlist for the dogs. They really do appreciate it and thank you for your generosity.

Hello everyone, handsome Hugo here with the best news imaginable.I’ve only gone and bagged myself a wonderful new home. ...
12/06/2026

Hello everyone, handsome Hugo here with the best news imaginable.

I’ve only gone and bagged myself a wonderful new home. Yes, really. I walked in like I owned the place, had a good sniff around, tested every bed, and even uncovered a stash of toys. There’s so much space to wander and so many new smells to catalogue that I’m already feeling pleasantly tired from all the excitement.

A huge thank you to Toby and the team for looking after me so well. I’m settling in beautifully with my new person, and I just know I’m going to be very happy in my new pad. Cant wait to snuggle up and watch tv together.

Love,
Hugo x

What a surprise I had today. The chauffeur turned up again and I had a bonus walk today. I assume this is because of my ...
12/06/2026

What a surprise I had today. The chauffeur turned up again and I had a bonus walk today. I assume this is because of my exceptional behaviour and general brilliance. She just cannot resist my charm.

We went around the field where I located a high‑quality scent and rolled in it immediately. I take my work seriously.

Back in the enrichment room I enjoyed fuss, bed‑service dining, additional fuss, and my sardines (Christine, you are appreciated). I accepted all of this graciously.

Love little Luna. x

Treat Crisis: Our dogs need your help Word has spread around the rescue that we've run out of treats... and our dogs ha...
11/06/2026

Treat Crisis: Our dogs need your help

Word has spread around the rescue that we've run out of treats... and our dogs have taken matters into their own paws!

- Hugo has resorted to inspecting his toys to see if they're secretly edible. 🧸🤔
- Luna has been conducting a thorough scent investigation on her walks, convinced there must be a hidden stash somewhere. 👃🐾
- Tyler has taken a more direct approach and headed to the local café in search of a sausage-based solution to the crisis. 🌭☕
-And Martha has been checking under parked cars, in the hope that someone has dropped a biscuit during a quick getaway. 🚗🦴

Sadly, despite their best efforts, the verdict is in: The treat cupboard is officially EMPTY. 💔

So our doggy detectives are asking for your help. We've added treats to our Amazon Wish List and would be incredibly grateful for any donations to help replenish supplies for all the dogs in our care.

👉 Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2VST3XYG1OR53/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Treats help us train, build confidence, reward good behaviour and, most importantly, remind our rescue dogs that life can be pretty wonderful. ❤️

If you can help, we'd be so grateful. And if you can't donate, a share of this post could help us reach someone who can.

Thank you so much from Hugo, Luna, Tyler, Martha, and all the other hopeful noses currently searching every corner of the rescue for a missing biscuit. 🐶🐾

Well hellooo, it’s Bear. The chauffeur arrived to collect me today, though honestly I’m not sure she could even see me a...
10/06/2026

Well hellooo, it’s Bear. The chauffeur arrived to collect me today, though honestly I’m not sure she could even see me at first because Martha was shrieking like a malfunctioning smoke alarm the moment she spotted her.
I gave her my best “really?” look. You know the one. The Eyebrows of Judgement.

Once the noise‑gremlin was dealt with, off I went for my walk down to the village. I love this route — it’s familiar, it’s peaceful, and most importantly, it contains my bench. My favourite bench.

I hopped up, arranged myself neatly, and watched the world go by like a distinguished gentleman. People, cars, smells — all very interesting, all observed with great seriousness.

All that sniffing, strolling, and supervising the walk's pace eventually tired me out, so I lay down on the grass for a bit. A chap needs a moment to reflect on life, you know.

Then we headed back. I had a little wander around, checked my usual spots, made sure everything was in order, and then returned to my kennel for a well‑earned rest.

Being this fabulous — and maintaining these eyebrows — is absolutely exhausting.

Hi, it’s me, MARTHA — your favourite tiny tornado with legsWell. I saw the chauffeur today and obviously I screeched bec...
10/06/2026

Hi, it’s me, MARTHA — your favourite tiny tornado with legs
Well. I saw the chauffeur today and obviously I screeched because what else was I supposed to do? Stand calmly? Absolutely not. I had Important Feelings and they needed to be broadcast at full volume.

It took her ages to get my harness and collar on because my body was doing “wiggle mode” and my brain was doing “GO GO GO”. But eventually I stood still like a Very Good Girl. Briefly.

Then I dragged her to the car because I knew exactly where we were going.

At the garden centre I was so excited I smacked my tail off a building several times. Didn’t even flinch.I looked at every single human like they were my long‑lost best friend.
Did any of them come over?
No.
Rude.

If the chauffeur tried to walk in a direction I didn’t approve of, I let her know by shrieking and attempting a graceful spin‑escape manoeuvre. She says it’s “trying to slip the harness.” I say it’s “expressing myself.” Anyway, I used to be a stray so obviously I’m still perfecting the whole “walk nicely with a human” thing.

Eventually I settled into the walk and even did some quiet observing of people and cars. I can be sensible. Sometimes. For short periods. In fact, I even sat down for a moment. The chauffeur complained though, as usual. Apparently I was in the middle of the road!

Back at the car I found a smell so incredible I nearly ascended. Then I tried to play on the back seat before inhaling my sardines. The bowl was so clean you could’ve put it straight back in the cupboard.

Back at kennels I had a zoom around the paddock and raced another dog up and down the fence like a tiny rocket. Then — finally — I slowed down enough for the chauffeur to get a couple of decent photos of me.
You’re welcome, world.

I am, as always, affectionate, sweet, and extremely busy. Please keep up.

Hello. It’s me, Tyler.First of all, I went for a walk with my chauffeur. I may have tried to burst out the car like a lo...
09/06/2026

Hello. It’s me, Tyler.

First of all, I went for a walk with my chauffeur. I may have tried to burst out the car like a loon but I did show a little restraint today!

It was a busy walk, which is my favourite kind. I like it when there are things happening — people doing people things, dogs doing dog things, cars going past, all of it. It gives me a lot to think about, and I am a boy who enjoys thinking.

I did my usual sniffing. Quite a lot of sniffing, actually. Important investigations. I take my work seriously.

Then I saw two Old English Sheepdogs. I stopped to admire them because they were very fluffy and very large and I felt it was only polite. I didn’t say anything, of course — I just looked at them respectfully. They seemed like the sort of dogs who appreciate respect.

We went up to the Pop-Inn Café to see my bestie, Angela. She came out with a sausage for me. I accepted it immediately. It was delicious. I ate it with purpose.

After that we went to the village green. I had some fuss, which I enjoyed very much, and I watched some workmen going back and forth. They were very busy. I like watching busy people. I like being around people.

Then it was sardine time. I ate them delicately today, which surprised everyone, including me and then I went back to the enrichment room for more fuss, which I leaned into because that is what I do.

I think I did a good job today.
A lot of sniffing. A lot of observing. A sausage. Sardines. Fuss.
A very successful day.

Love Tyler x

Hello everyone, Little Luna here.Today I took my chauffeur for a wander round the village. The moment I jumped out of th...
09/06/2026

Hello everyone, Little Luna here.

Today I took my chauffeur for a wander round the village. The moment I jumped out of the car I activated Sniff Mode. Honestly, I don’t know how the humans cope without a working nose — there was so much to investigate and I had to do it all myself because, well… she’s useless at sniffing.

It was busy today — dogs, people, workmen, cars — but I was extremely professional. Every time the chauffeur said “Let's Go” or “Wait”, I did it. I like to keep her on her toes, but I also like to show off how well‑trained she is.

Then my head shot up because I smelled something suspicious. We slowed down. I sniffed the air like a detective.
A cat. A whole cat.
I was very excited, but I still listened and didn’t drag my chauffeur into a hedge to find it.......

We walked round the churchyard where I performed my usual parkour routine — leaping onto raised platforms like the tiny athlete I am. Then we passed some workmen in hi‑viz making a ridiculous amount of noise. I didn’t even look at them. I’m above that sort of thing.

Back at the car I jumped straight in because it was sardine time. I did not eat them delicately. I inhaled them like a small, polite shark and then snogged the chauffeur - she tried to dodge it but she should know its futile.

Then we went to the enrichment room where I launched myself onto the bed and waited for my servant to deliver treats. We did some muzzle training and then I lay on another “bed”. Apparently her lap counts as one now. I approve.

Love,
Little Luna x

Hello… it’s me… Macy.I had a very big day today. Bigger than I expected!I walked into the enrichment room and the chauff...
09/06/2026

Hello… it’s me… Macy.
I had a very big day today. Bigger than I expected!

I walked into the enrichment room and the chauffeur was there waiting. I said hello in my quiet Macy way, and she put my harness on one tiny clip at a time, letting me move away and then come back, which I appreciated because hands still make me a bit unsure. And then — I did something brave. I jumped into her car. I might have cried a little bit as we drove.....

She parked near a quiet churchyard and let me choose where to walk. It was all new and I felt it. My legs wanted to go fast, my brain wanted to go home, and my nose didn’t know what to do first. I pulled down the road because everything felt big and strange, but she just followed me and didn’t rush me.

I stopped a few times to sniff — proper sniffing, not the panicky kind — and then I kept going. When we had walked around the small churchyard and reached the gates, I pushed through before she could open them properly and headed straight back to the car. I’d had enough. I needed my safe place. She understood.

She offered me sardines but I only managed one mouthful. I just wanted to go back to the enrichment room. Once we got there though… well… I ate the rest very quickly.

And then something surprising happened.
I… asked for fuss.

Just a little. Just a couple of strokes. Then I put my paw on her hand to keep it there. I didn’t even mean to — it just happened. But it felt okay. Safe, even.

I know I looked stressed today. I was stressed. But I also did so many brave things. I got in the car. I walked somewhere new. I sniffed. I came back. I asked for comfort. That’s a lot for a girl like me.

I’m trying very hard and I think I’m doing alright.

Love Macy. x

Hello lovely supportersJust a quick reminder that tonight, Tuesday 9th June at 7pm, we'll be joined by our fantastic beh...
09/06/2026

Hello lovely supporters

Just a quick reminder that tonight, Tuesday 9th June at 7pm, we'll be joined by our fantastic behaviourist, Lisa Hird from https://www.dogbehaviourclinic.co.uk/, for an insightful talk on how pain can affect behaviour in dogs.

This is a particularly topical subject for us at GSD Welfare Fund. Sadly, when dogs are surrendered, the reasons given aren't always the full story. We often hear explanations such as "we don't have enough time" or "there's a baby on the way", only to discover later that the dog has been living with significant pain. In some cases, behaviours that were labelled as "aggressive" were actually the result of discomfort or untreated pain.

Join us to learn more about this important issue and how pain can have a profound impact on a dog's behaviour and wellbeing.

You can take part by becoming a member of our friendly Canine behaviour and Welfare Zone for just £5 per month. As a member, you'll have access to regular events, recordings of previous talks, ongoing Q&A and a supportive community of fellow dog lovers.

Most importantly, your membership helps us continue providing sanctuary and care for the dogs who need us most.

Join here:
https://buy.stripe.com/28E9AUcO07VafDg4lVd3i11

Thank you so much for your support. ❤️

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