Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue

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In Memory of...

Sam: He was a star student in our eyes.

In Memory of...

Gypsy: She was such a sweetheart and one of a kind.

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February 2004

" ...WooWoo" as he likes to be called. He so handsome!. He is now weighing in at 86 and looks fantastic! The doctor is now estimating his age at 11 years. He doesn't hear so good, but has a nose that is unbelievable!

Adopted February 23, 2001

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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		Visit our German Shepherd Dog Shop at CafeShops.com Sammie's Meal Time Bib now available!

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You can also visit us at	Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue P.O. Box 17464 Urbana, IL 61803 E-mail: Web site: https://www.gsdhaven.org
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