Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Do something to help these dogs...

We are an all-volunteer rescue that does not receive any government funding. Given that our adoption fee often can not cover all the expenses that are accrued from dogs in our care (including shots, spay/neuter, heartworm testing (treatment if necessary), food costs, etc) our greatest need is financial support. If you are able to offer financial support, we can accept your generosity in a number of ways:

  • Sponsor a Dog
    Your donation will help feed, shelter and provide medical attention to the dog you decide to sponsor.
  • Honor Your Dog
    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.
  • Remember Your Dog
    Sponsor a dog at our rescue in memory of your own German Shepherd Dog or German Shepherd mix that has passed away.
  • Donate to our Vet Bills
    Donate money to our account at All Creatures Animal Hospital to help us vaccinate, spay/neuter, worm and test our dogs.
  • Use igive for online purchases
    Help this rescue by making online purchases you normally make by using igive.com and signing up to help the German Shepherds in our care!
  • Purchase items from our shop at CafePress
    Fifteen percent of every purchase goes directly to help the dogs in our care and the rest goes to Cafepress for the products and this great service .

We are also in constant need of foster homes from people living in the Urbana and surrounding area. If you feel that you are able to foster a dog, please contact us at for more details.

 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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