Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Learn about how to adopt a dog...

Look at a listing of current available dogs (on our homepage).

If you do not see a dog you are interested in, but still wish to adopt a dog from this rescue, with all included benefits, consider waiting until a dog your are interested arrives or use the Match-a-Pet program.

We do stress that waiting a couple of months for a pet that may be with you for 10+ years is a wise investment in time.

If you would not like to wait or make use of the Match-a-Pet program, please consider a dog from our Community Dogs page where dogs are posted from other shelters, rescues, and private individuals.

You will want to learn more about this rescue before adopting from us. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions, Policies, About Us, Our Vets, and What We Do pages. Also, view our Alumni by year beginning in 1998.

If you see a dog from this rescue that you would like to adopt or if you would like to utilize the Match-a-Pet program, please fill out an online application.

Please note that you should not fill out an application if you are interested in a dog from the Community Dogs page. Contact information for each Community Dog is posted on the Community Dogs page. Community Dogs are are adoptable through groups or individuals outside of this rescue organization.

You must fill out an application before you contact us.

Note that most of your questions having to do with adoption benefits and fees will be answered in the online application before you fill out the form portion of the online application.

 Did you know...

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

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) answers the question Why Spay or Neuter? (PDF—15K). This low-cost surgery keeps your animal healthier and helps fight pet overpopulation.

 You can support this rescue with purchases...

Click Here - Save a Dog...

        Visit our German Shepherd Dog Shop at CafeShops.com

Sammie's Meal Time Bib now available!
Check this out...
Try the ASPCA's "Is your Home Poison Safe?" Interactive Quiz on the ASPCA web site.

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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Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue
P.O. Box 17464
Urbana, IL 61803
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Web site: https://www.gsdhaven.org
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