German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley GSRSV is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit rescue organization operated by one individual: Brian Foran.

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley (GSRSV) is an organization dedicated to finding good homes for German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) and GSD mixes at risk of being placed in shelters, or who are already in shelters and possibly facing euthanasia. Though countless volunteers and benefactors have supported--and continue to support--GSRSV, he runs and primarily funds the program since February 2001. GSRSV places dogs throughout northern California and western Nevada, but does not exclude people who live even further away from adopting. He encourages prospective adopters who are a significant distance from GSRSV to work with their local rescue groups first to find the dog that they are looking for. Check out our website: www.gsrsv.org where you can find more info, adoptable dogs, and GSRSV events.

RESCUED!“Jeuna” is outa the shelter and loving life at GSRSV’s Rescue Ranch. She is such a doll. Sweet & playful. Hard t...
09/30/2026

RESCUED!

“Jeuna” is outa the shelter and loving life at GSRSV’s Rescue Ranch. She is such a doll. Sweet & playful. Hard to grasp that she spent so many days in a shelter without adoption or rescue.

Thanks to Glenys Rodeback (pictured here) of Rides 2 Rescue (www.rides2rescue.com) for transporting Jeuna from Salinas to Sacramento last Sat. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Rides 2 Rescue to help cover transport expenses.

Jeuna will soon be listed for adoption at www.gsrsv.org/GSRSVAdoptionDogs.htm.

HAPPY, PLAYFUL 9-10 MOS OLD SPAYED FEMALE GSD AT MONTEREY COUNTY ("HITCHCOCK RD") ANIMAL SHELTER AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION-...
09/19/2026

HAPPY, PLAYFUL 9-10 MOS OLD SPAYED FEMALE GSD AT MONTEREY COUNTY ("HITCHCOCK RD") ANIMAL SHELTER AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION--BUT ALSO AT RISK OF EUTHANASIA. ADOPTION FEE ONLY $50!

"Juna" (her name is actually "Juno", but that's a misfit) is a beautiful 9-10 mos old spayed female GSD who was brought to the Hitchcock Rd animal shelter in Salinas on Aug 6 after living in an irrigation pipe in a strawberry field in Salinas for quite some time. Juna managed to survive thanks to a concerned citizen who spotted regularly brought her food and water.

Juna is friendly with people and gets along well with other dogs. She’s still a young pup, so she would benefit from training classes to help her learn good manners and build confidence as she grows. Regular exercise, playtime, and mental stimulation will also be important to keep this energetic girl happy and thriving.

Because Juna is young and eager and has been at the shelter for well over a month, she's grown restless and barks and jumps when people approach. Though totally expected, this kind of behavior scares off most potential adopters and thus makes Juna more likely to be listed for euthanasia--which is a serious possibility now.

If you're interested in meeting Juna to consider her for adoption, please contact Animal Control Officer Gina Wolf at 831-859-2929 or [email protected].

If you're interested in fostering Juna for GSRSV, please contact Brian Foran at [email protected] or 916-655-3125.

THE EYES AND SMILES SAY IT ALL!Franco, recently adopted by Jeff Paul of Concord, is enthralled with Jeff's grandson Rash...
09/16/2026

THE EYES AND SMILES SAY IT ALL!

Franco, recently adopted by Jeff Paul of Concord, is enthralled with Jeff's grandson Rashaan.

I'm sure that the feeling is mutual!

SUMMER ADOPTION DRY SPELL COMES TO AN END!Pictured here is Franco (the black/tan GSD) with his new person Jeff Paul of C...
09/09/2026

SUMMER ADOPTION DRY SPELL COMES TO AN END!

Pictured here is Franco (the black/tan GSD) with his new person Jeff Paul of Concord and his new cohort Blaze (male Belgian Malinois).

GSRSV rescued Franco from the Monterey County ("Hitchcock Rd") animal shelter on 1-24-26, as he was nearly out of time. A kind woman in Pebble Beach (Joan Hoover) fostered Franco for a week, then she drove Franco out to GSRSV's rescue ranch.

Franco is a super-friendly dog with hardly any bad traits, but he only received ONE adoption inquiry in all the time I had him due to the horribly slow adoption climate. Until Sept 1. Jeff Paul saw Franco on Petfinder.com and was sure he was the dog to add to his small pack (Blaze and a 12-yo male American Bulldog).

Fast forward to Sept 7, and Jeff drove out from Concord w/ Blaze to meet Franco. Franco took right to Jeff, and Jeff took him home!

Only GSRSV's fourth adoption for 2026, but sure feels nice to give one of my crew a forever home.

07/23/2026

This is a video of "Zarah", 1 1/2-yo soon-to-be-spayed female GSD mix scheduled to be surrendered to the Stockton animal shelter on 7-29-26. See previous post or www.gsrsv.org/OtherFosterDogs.htm for further info about Zarah.

ut toURGENT ADOPTION APPEAL: SWEET 1 1/2-YO SOON-TO-BE-SPAYED FEMALE GSD MIX SCHEDULED TO BE SURRENDERED TO STOCKTON ANI...
07/23/2026

ut toURGENT ADOPTION APPEAL: SWEET 1 1/2-YO SOON-TO-BE-SPAYED FEMALE GSD MIX SCHEDULED TO BE SURRENDERED TO STOCKTON ANIMAL SHELTER ON WED, JULY 29! SEE END OF THIS POST FOR CONTACT INFO.

"Zarah" is an approx 45-lb, soon-to-be-spayed female GSD mix who is sweet, loving and smart. Zarah is healthy, microchipped, and up-to-date on core vaccinations. She will be spayed on July 29, after which she will be surrendered to the Stockton animal shelter.

Zarah loves people, and is great w/ the 12-yo child she’s presently living with. She might be a bit too energetic for toddlers.

Zarah lives with both a male GSD and a female Golden Doodle. She is fine with the
male dog, but does not get along w/ the female dog. It’s unknown how she is with small dogs.

Zarah chases cats, so a home without cats is a must.

Zarah is housetrained but her person (Melanie) kept her in a crate when she was gone because of the conflict between Zarah and her other female dog. She also kept Zarah in a crate at night.

Zarah is presently staying with a professional trainer where she’s receiving formal obedience training. She walks fairly well on leash and is not too reactive towards other dogs she sees when on walks.

Zarah loves to ride in a car and is a polite passenger. She loves squeaky toys and playing with "mind toys."

Zarah is a true adventure-loving dog, and is game for activities like paddleboarding. (See https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QaMLmk7U_S4 for a video of Zarah on a paddleboard.)

Melanie adopted Zarah from a person on NextDoor who could no longer keep her due to conflicts between Zarah and her other female dog. Now, Melanie is facing the same situation and can no longer keep her. Though Zarah is now at the home of a professional trainer, Melanie can not afford to keep her there beyond July 29, when she has an appointment to surrender her to the Stockton animal shelter (the same day she is getting spayed).

Zarah is located in Stockton. There is no adoption fee for her, but she won’t be ready to be adopted until after she is spayed on July 29.

Please contact Melanie Marshall at 209-607-3241 or [email protected].

Let's try to keep Zarah from becoming another shelter statistic. Share if you can. Prayers and "Isn't she pretty" won't keep her out of the shelter.

UPDATE 7-16-26: THE MILO FOUNDATION (https://www.milofoundation.org/) HAS TAGGED BUDDY FOR RESCUE. THANKS, MILO FOUNDATI...
07/11/2026

UPDATE 7-16-26: THE MILO FOUNDATION (https://www.milofoundation.org/) HAS TAGGED BUDDY FOR RESCUE. THANKS, MILO FOUNDATION!

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URGENT!! FRIENDLY, GENTLE 8-YO NEUTERED MALE GSD AT MARTINEZ ANIMAL SHELTER NEEDS ADOPTION OR RESCUE BY WED, 7-15 OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED.

“Buddy” is an approx 78-lb, 8-yo neutered male GSD at the Contra Costa County animal shelter in Martinez, CA. He has been at the shelter since June 22, and due to space limitations, he must exit the shelter by Wed, July 15, or he will be euthanized. Buddy is available for both adoption to the public and to rescue groups.

A volunteer who spent time with Buddy stated that he “has a sunny disposition and was comfortable meeting new people. (He) comes across as an obedient boy who is not strong willed or overly dominant .”

Buddy interacted very well with two female dogs at the shelter and was submissive to one of the dogs when she got snippy with him. See https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5w53v6EPKaA for a video of Buddy with one of the two dogs.

If you’re interested in adopting Buddy and want more information about him, call 925-608-8400 or email [email protected] and refer to him by his ID #: A0914357.
For adoption procedures, see https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/807/Adoption-Policies.

PLEASE SHARE TO HELP SAVE BUDDY.!

CAT-FRIENDLY, 5-YO SPAYED FEMALE GSD/HUSKY/BORDER COLLIE NEEDS NEW HOME!"Ellie Mae" is a super-sweet 5-yo spayed female ...
07/10/2026

CAT-FRIENDLY, 5-YO SPAYED FEMALE GSD/HUSKY/BORDER COLLIE NEEDS NEW HOME!

"Ellie Mae" is a super-sweet 5-yo spayed female GSD/Husky/Border Collie in urgent need of a new home.

I had previously listed Ellie as adopted (having updated her May 28 posting below), but the woman who intended to adopt her can no longer keep her because she lives on an unfenced property and Ellie seems to have a taste for the neighbor's chickens. (Heard that one before.....)

As of now, Ellie's "adopter" is holding on to her, but the situation is tenuous, to say the least. We need to find another home for Ellie--either a foster or permanent one--ASAP.

Ellie is great with cats, having been raised with one. She is housetrained, walks great on a leash, loves to go for car rides, and is up-to-date on core vaccinations. Truly a dog ready for outdoor adventures!

Ellie is located in Wilton, CA. If interested in meeting Ellie, please contact Carrie at
916-342-5668.

URGENT! SWEET, PLAYFUL 5-YO SPAYED FEMALE GSD/HUSKY IN MERCED NEEDS NEW HOME BY JUNE 1 OR ??????I heard from a guy (Melv...
05/29/2026

URGENT! SWEET, PLAYFUL 5-YO SPAYED FEMALE GSD/HUSKY IN MERCED NEEDS NEW HOME BY JUNE 1 OR ??????

I heard from a guy (Melvin) in Merced today who needs to rehome his 5-yo spayed female GSD/Husky "Ellie" by June 1. Melvin's landlord issued 60-day notices back in April to him and nine other occupants of houses in his tract so that he (the landlord) could demolish the houses and make way for a new housing development (ugh).

Melvin is unable to take Ellie with him where he's moving to. He's been trying to find a new home for Ellie for two months; now, he's just about out of time. He has to be out of his house (which he's rented for 20 yrs) by June 1.

Ellie is cat-friendly! She's good w/ the resident cat and is friendly with the neighbor's cat as well. Melvin describes Ellie as "caring & playful."

Ellie has received formal obedience training and is good in a crate. Melvin is disabled and is unable to take Ellie for walks, so she has not received much leash-training.

Melvin adopted Ellie from the Merced County animal shelter four years ago.

Might you be interested in finding more about Ellie? If so, please contact Melvin Sellers at [personal info deleted at request of Melvin].

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