Garden State German Shepherd Rescue

Garden State German Shepherd Rescue GSGSR is a 501(c)(3), foster based, non-profit animal rescue group saving German Shepherds in need throughout New Jersey. BOX 495, Edison, NJ 08818

Donations can be made directly at:
https://www.gsgsr.org/donate

or by check to:

201-794-4746
P.O.

Kosho, our wonderful 5-year-old boy, is still searching for his forever home. He has been neutered and updated on all h...
06/03/2026

Kosho, our wonderful 5-year-old boy, is still searching for his forever home. He has been neutered and updated on all his shots ready to go.

He is a big, gentle sweetheart who loves human attention and affection. Kosho does great with people of all ages, including children, and truly enjoys being part of the family.

He may be able to live with a calm female dog, through a proper introduction. He has not been cat tested.

If you can open your heart and home to this handsome boy, he will reward you with love, loyalty, and companionship.

If you are interested in adopting Kosho, please visit gsgsr.org and complete an adoption application.

Please share to help Kosho find the loving home he deserves!

❤️ Meet Prince ❤️ 1 year Prince will be turning 1 year old in just a few days, and he is truly a special boy.Life someti...
06/02/2026

❤️ Meet Prince ❤️ 1 year

Prince will be turning 1 year old in just a few days, and he is truly a special boy.

Life sometimes brings unexpected challenges. Prince's family welcomed him from a breeder after the heartbreaking loss of their beloved German Shepherd, hoping he would help bring joy back into their home. Sadly, serious family health issues have led them to make the difficult decision to find Prince a new forever family.

At 80 pounds, Prince is a big, lovable sweetheart. He is friendly, affectionate, and wonderful with people. He arrived as a trained puppy and still remembers much of his early training. He walks nicely on a leash, though he can occasionally become distracted by interesting sights and smells. With consistency and continued guidance, he is at the perfect age to keep learning and growing into an incredible companion.

After spending several months without regular interaction with other dogs, Prince has recently shown us that he is ready to play, run, and enjoy life again. He responds well to corrections from both large and small dogs and is not a dog that seeks to dominate or bully others. We believe he would thrive in a home with another dog—ideally a confident, well-mannered female who can help show him the ropes—or as a cherished only dog who receives plenty of love and attention.

Prince is looking for an active family that will include him in their adventures and help him explore the world. He has so much love to give and is eager to be part of a family once again.

✅ Crate trained
✅ Friendly and affectionate
✅ Good with other dogs
✅ Knows basic training
✅ Has never destroyed a toy!

Prince has not been cat tested.

If you think this handsome boy could be the perfect addition to your family, please submit an application through GSGSR. Videos are available for genuinely interested adopters.

Please help us find Prince the loving forever home he deserves. ❤️

Video can seen for serious inquiry only
Garden State German Shepherd Rescue is not affiliated with any other rescue

Apply at gsgsr.org

Meet Dolly! 🐾Dolly is the newest pup in our program, and at just a year and a half old, she's full of love, energy, and ...
06/01/2026

Meet Dolly! 🐾

Dolly is the newest pup in our program, and at just a year and a half old, she's full of love, energy, and enthusiasm. She absolutely adores people, gets along well with other dogs, and is always ready for a play session.

When Dolly sees other dogs on walks, she can be quite vocal and excited on leash—but it's all because she's eager to make new friends and play. With continued guidance and consistency, she well makr great progress.

Dolly is looking for an active home where she can be part of the action. She would do well with children and would especially thrive with a confident dog companion who can match her playful energy. She's a very smart girl, crate trained, has some basic training already, and is highly food-motivated, making further training both fun and rewarding.

If you think Dolly would be a great match for your active family, please visit gsgsr.com and complete an adoption application.

Give Dolly the loving home she deserves! ❤️

Great news Tiny Tina has been adopted. Once again we could not have done this without our wonderful puppy fosters. we...
05/31/2026

Great news Tiny Tina has been adopted. Once again we could not have done this without our wonderful puppy fosters. weingarten
& Kristen Weingarten

Congratulations to Tina & her new family

We love getting updates on the pups we've helped place with their new families. ❤️For everyone who followed Ranger’s (ak...
05/31/2026

We love getting updates on the pups we've helped place with their new families. ❤️

For everyone who followed Ranger’s (aka Ollie’s) rescue story, here are some recent photos showing what an amazing pup he has become.

It took months of dedication from rescue volunteers, along with the determination of a shelter volunteer and a behaviorist, to save him. He was rescued just one week before he was scheduled to be euthanized.

Ranger’s story is a reminder that there are so many other dogs like him still waiting for a chance. Rescues cannot do it alone—they depend on fosters and adopters who are willing to open their hearts and homes to dogs that others may overlook.

Every foster, every adopter, and every advocate can make the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Ranger got his second chance, and because of that, he’s thriving today.

Thank you to everyone who followed Ranger’s journey, shared his story, supported him, and believed in him. These are the updates that make every challenge, every late night, and every effort worthwhile. 🐾💕

We couldn't be happier for this sweet boy and his wonderful family. Here's to a lifetime filled with love, adventures, and happiness! 🏡🐶♥️

With all the requests coming in from shelters and owners for dogs of all ages, we simply cannot save them all — but we c...
05/29/2026

With all the requests coming in from shelters and owners for dogs of all ages, we simply cannot save them all — but we can save some when we have foster homes ready for immediate placement.

Right now, we urgently need fosters who:�• Have no cats�• Have older children only�• Have German Shepherd experience

We currently have dogs that are 1, 3, and 7 years old in need of placement. While we do have some foster applications on file, many applicants have other pets, and these dogs require homes with the right experience and environment.
If you can foster, please visit our website and fill out a foster application: gsgsr.org
We are a foster-based, volunteer rescue and do not have kennels for placement. Fosters are truly the reason we are able to save lives.
Please share to help us find the right homes. ❤️

With a great foster family we were able to help Chase and Tiny Tina

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for Chase. We were overwhelmed by the amount of love and interest in ...
05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for Chase. We were overwhelmed by the amount of love and interest in him. After carefully reviewing all the applications, we’re happy to share that Chase has found a wonderful home where he’ll be loved and given every opportunity to grow into an amazing family companion.
Congratulations to Chase and his new family! ❤️

We will keep all the applications open unless you let us know otherwise. There are so many pups out there that are still in need of home.

🇺🇸🐾 This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men, women, and military K9s who gave everything for our freedom....
05/24/2026

🇺🇸🐾 This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men, women, and military K9s who gave everything for our freedom.

At Garden State German Shepherd Rescue , we’re especially grateful for the loyalty, courage, and devotion German Shepherds have shown alongside our service members throughout history. Today we honor the fallen, support the living, and give extra love to the dogs who serve both on and off the battlefield.

As we gather with family and friends, may we never forget the true meaning of this day. ❤️🤍💙

Great news Ozzy is going to his new home. Congratulations
05/23/2026

Great news Ozzy is going to his new home. Congratulations

🚨 URGENT: FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED FOR PRINCY BY MAY 31 🚨Princy is a sweet 7-year-old girl who loves cuddling at home an...
05/22/2026

🚨 URGENT: FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED FOR PRINCY BY MAY 31 🚨
Princy is a sweet 7-year-old girl who loves cuddling at home and relaxing in the backyard. She is currently facing an urgent situation because her owner must leave the country unexpectedly for emergency family care.
We are desperately trying to find Princy a foster or forever home before May 31. Without placement, her owner will have no choice but to surrender her to an overcrowded shelter — and we all know how risky that can be for dogs like her.
🏡 Princy’s ideal home:
• No other dogs or cats
• Children ages 8+
• A calm, loving environment where she can feel safe and secure
Princy deserves a chance to stay out of the shelter and into a caring home. Even fostering temporarily could save her life.
Please share widely and reach out if you can help foster or adopt Princy. Let’s work together to give her the safe future she deserves. ❤️

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Edison, NJ
08818

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+12017944746

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