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

Note that this application is ONLY for dogs available through the Central IL German Shepherd Dog Rescue and for those interested in using the Match-a-Pet program.

Application status: It may take up to a week for your application to be processed, however we usually respond sooner.

Remember, we are an all volunteer organization! Thank you for your patience.

If you found a dog on our Community Dogs page, you will need to contact the owner or humane organization that has custody of that dog. Our adoptable dogs are listed on our homepage or on Petfinder.

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.