Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue

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Special Needs Dogs...

Consider helping our heartworm positive dogs: Lucy and Glory

Echo Photo Gallery

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tucked into bed in her new home

December 30, 2002

Just thought we'd let you know that life is good with little Echo. She's settled in very nicely and we (and our other dog, Maggie) adore her!

Return to the 2002 Alumni page.

Adoptable Dogs:

Remember, we are always getting in new dogs so check back frequently!

See also:

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

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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