Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
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2008 Fur Funders: Dale & Maxine Manning in honor of Lakota. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Peter Kuk. in memory of Scout.

2007 Fur Funders: Lois Hall in memory of Harley & Dusty. The Koonce's in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. The Hehns in honor of Buddy & Barney. Dolores Hughes and Mikey. Gerry Haas and Bailee. Chrissy Little in honor of doggie friends that aren't "perfect". Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mary Van Meer in honor of Betsy. Michelle Liberton.
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Doggie Sponsors

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  • Thank you to Deborah Clarke who generously helps our handsome Jack.
  • Thank you to Dale & Maxine Manning who's German Shepherd, Lakota, is family.
  • Thank you to Mark & Janet Koonce for sponsoring the rescue doggies in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo.
  • A special thank you to Bruce and Kim Long who give canned doggie vittles in honor of Kooper and Leiah.
  • Our seniors thank Peter Kuk for the large donation of Joint Enhancer.
  • Thank you to Kelly Vitton who gives generously to the rescue puppers.
  • Special thank you to Chris & Tricia Miller who help the rescue dogs in honor of Kylie.
  • Thank you to Steve Hitz for the wonderful Easter basket of treats for the puppers!
  • Many thanks to Rebecca Kuk who gives in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD.
  • A special thank you to Philip Starr for giving generously to help our handsome Jack.
  • Thank you to Bonnie Layland for generously supporting the rescue puppers!
  • Special thanks to Joannie Vriner who helps our puppers in honor of her Shepherds, Milo & Reni.
  • A special thank you to Suzanne Zimmerly who generously gives to Jack's care in memory of Buck.
  • An extra special thank you goes out to Tricia, Chris and their GSD Kylie for providing a very generous amount of much needed dog food.
  • Many thanks to Cheryl Smith for providing needs from our holiday wish list. Myles
  • A huge "thank you" to Myles' sponsors: Ivan Manley. Mary Van Meer in honor of Betsy. Kim Smith. Dave Cottingham. Joe Moreno. Alicia Baylina. Sureya Serret. Christine Krawczyk. Susan Langworthy. Sarah Greene. Read more about this handsome boy and find out how preventable canine heartworm disease is...so you can protect your own pets. Update: January 11, 2008

Cleo Cleo's sponsors: Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Kelly Vitton. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Linda Kaplan in memory of Madison. Chris & Tricia Miller in honor of Kylie. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD. Marilyn Lawler in memory of Suzanne Miller and Zeus; both loved dearly.
Nellie Nellie's sponsors: Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Kelly Vitton. Chris & Tricia Miller in honor of Kylie. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen.
Jack Jack's sponsors: Harold & Kelly Bertolis in memory of Sherman. Sassy Raniewicz. Judith Goldberg. Deborah Clarke. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Danielle Anderson. Kelly Vitton. Linda Kaplan in memory of Madison. Chris & Tricia Miller in honor of Kylie. Tracy Thometz. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD. Philip Starr. Joannie Vriner in honor of Milo & Reni. Danielle Anderson in honor of Savannah. Susan Klein. Suzanne Zimmerly in memory of Buck. Diane Austin. Patricia Feldy loving memory of Cosmos.
Tyson Important Update Feb 4, 2008 Tyson's sponsors: Jennifer Jacobs. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD. Michelle Hartnagel. Susie Crawford. Rachel. Mary Schmack in memory of Madchen. Jonathan Eye. Koleen Starkey. John & Marla Ewers continue to sponsor Tyson in honor of Kaiser. Lois Hall in memory of Harley & Dusty. Rick & Nicole Ramos. The Murray Family in memory of Max. Philip Starr. Debra Cicchella in honor of Samantha. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Kircher family in honor of Henry. Arnold/Horn family in honor of their foster doggies. Tricia, Chris and their GSD Kylie. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie and Gracie. John & Marla Ewers in honor of Kaiser. Patti Feldy in honor of Thelma & Louise. Jinna Bensley in honor of Stormy. Rachel Clark.
Trey Trey's sponsors: Robert Leben. Kelly Vitton. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of Elsa & Oscar the GSD. Joannie Vriner in honor of Milo & Reni. Mary Schmack in memory of Scraps, Skeeter & Shadow. Arnold /Horn family in honor of their foster doggies. Tricia, Chris and their GSD Kylie. John & Marla Ewers in honor of Kaiser. Aileen O'Dea in in honor of Nakita and in memory of dear Kobi. Cheryl Smith in honor of King. Maria Noack. Donna Frederick. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mark & Janet Koonce in loving memory of Sammie.
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Adoptable DogsClick on a photo of any of the Adoptable Dogs in the column on the far right of this page for more information!

Community Dogs in midwest shelters are listed below.

 

Community Dogs
We post Community Dogs on our web site as a service to private families, individuals, and rescue organizations wishing to find a home for their German Shepherd Dog or German Shepherd Dog mix.

Why adopt a senior dog?These dogs are urgent. Please click on the photos below for contact information.

Note that these dogs are adoptable from other individuals or organizations.

Dog from private owners:
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Check out our Community Dogs page for a listing of dogs that are adoptable through other individuals, shelters, and rescues.

If you are interested in one of these dogs, you must use the contact information provided by each dog. The Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue assumes no liability resulting from any misrepresentations or adoption mismatches. All dogs posted on the Community Dogs page must be spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Alumni of this rescue
View the dogs from this rescue that were adopted in:
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

Take a photo of a dog you've adopted from us and email it to us at or send it to us using the address at the bottom of this page. Please include the following information: 1) Your name 2) the year you adopted one of our dogs 3) a short update that we may post on our website.

Henry
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Jimmy
Jimmy enjoys the good life

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Elizabeth Riddle, our rescue president, outside of her full-time job and continuing educational pursuits, is an animal behaviorist and an obedience instructor, with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois with a specialty in Ethology (the study of animal behavior). She officially founded this rescue in November of 1997 while attending the University of Illinois. Learn more about this rescue...

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Approximately 8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year and approximately 5-9 million are euthanized (60% of dogs and 70% of cats). — Annual Shelter Statistics, ASPCA

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Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
P.O. Box 17464
Urbana, IL 61803
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