Want to help this rescue by making online purchases you normally make? Visit igive.com and sign up to help the German Shepherds in our care! It costs you nothing! Every time you make a purchase at participating online merchants, a percentage of your purchase (usually 1-4%) will go to a cause of your choice. Please let us be your cause. Help our homeless German Shepherds!

Heart of Oak feeders are made from solid oak and are just beautiful. If you choose to purchase any Heart of Oak product, please type "Central IL GSD Rescue" in the "How did you find us:" box at checkout since that will allow us to receive a small commission on each product sold. We appreciate your support! Note: It is recommended you select a feeder no taller than height of the shoulder blade of your dog minus three inches.

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.

Try the ASPCA's "Is your Home Poison Safe?" Interactive Quiz on the ASPCA web site.

Application

Thank you for your interest in rescue and choosing a homeless German Shepherd to be your new best friend.

By choosing to adopt through our rescue, you are agreeing to our adoption procedures and requirements. Those families who live outside of Urbana, Illinois, will have additional requirements.

If at anytime you do not agree with our procedures or requirements, please feel free to adopt a dog from any of the hundreds of other animal welfare organizations that may better suit your needs.

Please fill out an application only if you are interested in a dog currently in our program or would like to take advantage of our Match-a-Pet Program (there are no additional fees for this service, should a match be made).

If you are not interested in using the Match-a-Pet program or in adopting a dog currently available through this rescue, please do not fill out an application today but wait until you see a dog you are interested in.