Sponsor a dog at our rescue in honor of your own German Shepherd Dog
or German Shepherd mix that you currently have as a member of your
family.
All donations will go directly to the care
of all the German Shepherds at this rescue.
Please visit our Sponsor
a Dog page to find out how to have your German Shepherd
or German Shepherd mix honored on this page.
Friea
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I
rescued Freia, a beautiful Long
Haired German Shepherd female, from an owner that gained custody
of her through a divorce settlement and then proceeded to leave
her out on a chain for the following few years. During this time,
poor Freia apparently became heartworm positive. After the woman
remarried, my understanding is that the new husband didn't want
the dog, so Freia was headed for the pound. I jumped in before
this could happen and have had a wonderful friend and companion
for the 2 years since. Freia has incredible temperament, and
I just love her! Freia is now 9 and a half years old and, just
this winter, she started to have problems walking and getting
up. After x-rays were done, the vet found that Freia had 3 bullet
fragments in her hind quarters. She had also apparently been
beaten so badly that her last three vertebrae had fused into
one solid piece. My vet, who is excellent, says there is nothing
we can do, short of pain medication. I bring Freia everywhere
with me. I'm lucky enough to be the boss and I bring my dog to
the office with me everyday. Freia greets everyone and all my
employees love her. Since there is nothing we can do about her
hip, I don't foresee having her too much longer. She is getting
to the point where she can barely walk, but she still is young
at heart. Freia is my first dog, and I guess she's spoiled me
because she is just incredible!
— Eric from Michigan
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Leia |
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Leia is
a German Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher mix that stole our hearts
when we first met her at a nearby shelter. She is a wonderful
dog who likes to play outside, chew bones and toys, and snuggle.
She is the sweetest dog we have ever met and is a blessing to
our family! Instead of buying Leia birthday presents, we decided
to sponsor a dog in honor of Leia's 2nd birthday (Leia is already
spoiled with plenty of toys and bones!). Although, we did bake
her a nice doggie cake, which she kindly shared with our other
two dogs.
— Lori, from Illinois
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Nakita and Kobi |
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These
are my two beautiful Shepherds, Nakita (left)and Kobi (right).
Kobi is my protective, stubborn, and kind of snotty, male (but
warm in his own way). We have had Kobi ever since he was 7 weeks
old and just a baby. Kobi is a great dog, and I know he would
lay down his life for us. We love him very much!
Nakita is another story. She came to us in September of 2002
and we are her 4th (and permanent) home. She is a
great escape artist and has jumped our gate several times. There's
something in her past that makes her do this. She's very sweet,
affectionate and playful. I hope in time she will learn to trust
us as we WILL take the time with her so she will trust again.
We love her!
I'm glad the Central Illinois German
Shepherd Dog Rescue exists. I think you are doing a
great service for this special breed!!
— Aileen, from Illinois
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Josh |
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Our
sweet teddy bear Josh, pictured
far right, is one of the two reason Central
Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue exists today. Both
of our Shepherds come from homeless situations. Sadie,
pictured on the left,is the other reason for our commitment to
rescue. Sadie had been severely neglected, poorly bred, and required
a lot of rehabilitation. Josh became her big brother a few months
after she came to us and helped Sadie come out of her shell and
find happiness. Josh is a beautiful, well-adjusted, well-loved
dog that simply needed more room and a more active lifestyle
than he had before he came to me to be happy. I brought him home
and have enjoyed him ever since. When I was single, I never lost
a night' sleep with him at the base of my bed, and as a family
dog, he he been wonderful. He is my inspiration that everyone
should be blessed with such a great dog and the reason why our
house will never be without a German Shepherd.
— Elizabeth, Central
Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
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