Serendipity German Shepherd Dogs Rescue (SGSDR) was founded in 2004 with the purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing German Shepherd dogs within our community and surrounding areas. That purpose lives on today and is embodied by the rescue's leadership team, volunteers, and foster families. We are 100% volunteer-based and 100% donation-fueled. We do not have a facility or shelter--our pr
ogram dogs live with our volunteer foster families until adoption. Dogs are evaluated for the program based upon temperament, approved adopter profiles, and availability of foster homes well-suited for the needs of each individual dog. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable rescue organization, licensed by the Missouri State Department of Agriculture. We consider dogs of all ages, as well as dogs with medical needs, for our rescue program, all dependent upon available resources. Adopters interested in any SGSDR dog are required to complete an online application available on our website at www.serendipitygsd.org. Once received, your application will be processed and you will be contacted by a representative of the rescue to discuss next steps. We are not a first come/first serve rescue, and we do not hold dogs for anyone. We take our commitment to GSDs in need seriously, and work hard to find the right match for our adopters and our dogs in a timely fashion. We often have more than one family interested in the same dog, so there are times when one or more families may be disappointed that they do not get to adopt the dog for whom they initially applied. Because of this, we STRONGLY encourage families to submit an application and get “pre-approved” if they are in the market for a new family member! We get many (way, way, way too many) inquiries on dogs in need every single day. When we know we have a potential perfect fit in a pre-approved family, our opportunity to help both dog and family find their match is greatly expanded. We honor the dedication and contribution of SGSDR's founders, past directors, and past presidents. Without their work, SGSDR would not exist. We dedicate our efforts to ensure the enduring legacy of this rescue so that many, many more German Shepherd Dogs in need will find rescue and loving forever families. If you'd like to be considered as a future adoptive parent of a Serendipity GSD, please apply to adopt today!
