German Shepherd Mixes Make Wonderful Companions

Sven & Thor (males), Magda & Lena (females) are German Shepherd and Husky mixes. They are approximately 10 weeks old (birthday 12/18/09). They will all be spayed/neutered before adoption. UTD on shots, heartworm negative.

Absolutely adorable and very sweet!

If you are interested in adopting any of these puppies, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application. Email the application to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.

Adopted German Shepherd Mixes In The Snow!

Rowe-Quinn in the background. Rascal in front.


















Sugar ~ who knew of her hidden talents?
















Sugar really enjoyed this!


















Stomping Sugar Lipizanner Snowdog!


















This was after most of the snow had melted in the back alley. However I was able to make snowballs from the snow on my car!

My Best Friend Rowe-Quinn's Birthday Today!!

Rowe-Quinn was adopted by me, his foster mom, about 4 years ago. He first came into my home as a 4 month old. He never (and I mean never) relieved himself in the house, he was a terrific puppysitter for foster puppies as they came and went, and has been an all around wonderful friend! So, I celebrate his life with mine today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROWE-QUINN, YOU GORGEOUS HUNK OF A MUTT!

Meet Frankie & Greta - Bonded Pair Must Be Adopted Together!

What a wonderful bonded pair; Frankie (male) is purebred German shepherd dog, & Greta (female) is a German shepherd mix. Both are 9 years old. These two are as sweet as any dog could be. Wonderful, loving and gentle.　Must stay together, so bonded they cry if one is not there and don't want to let each other out of sight.　

Frankie is huge, and beautiful, he is a striking boy he loves toys, especially soft squeeky toys. Greta is so loving and sweet she breaks your heart.

They were left on the side of the road with a bag of dog food, they were loved, well cared for (until they were dumped) and microchipped, but we have not been able to trace the chip. They are heartworm negative.　

Frankie and Greta are so sweet. They love each other so much and always want to be close. They will lean on your legs when you pet them! Greta loves tummy rubs, and rolls all the way on her back for them! Frankie is curious about the outside world, and would probably love to go for little walks! They are both 100+ pounds, but are so gentle and sweet. They definitely fit into the "Gentle Giants" category! They are truly wonderful dogs with plenty of love left to give!

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful pair, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application. Email the application to mailto:gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com

Sheer Torture!

How can something so cute be living in someone else's home? I ask you?

Easy ~ get involved with German Shepherd Rescue and live happily ever after!

German Shepherds & German Shepherd Mixes Available For Adoption Below

More From Hana (Ebony)

With a full week of fairly constant rain...
cabin fever enveloped us all by Wednesday.
The pups faired well with lots of naps in the cozy warmth of the living room while I struggled with Physics II homework problems just a few feet away. I dubbed them both "the nap masters" because they made it look so easy and enjoyable.

Hana has mastered the "shake" with both her right and left front paw.

She and I also took advantage of a break in the rain on Friday afternoon and went on a bike/walk. She took to me being on the bike quickly and ran alongside of me at a fast clip. It was really fun! Chase was happy to join us on a more normal paced walk after the bike was put up and us girls were worn out.

I was gifted with a very cute discovery upon my completion of putting up this weeks groceries just a bit ago. One of Elka's favorite things in the kitchen, besides fallen food, was the paper towel roll. She would entertain herself, fetch and pounce around like a puppy until it was completely destroyed. It seems that Hana has a similar affinity for the very same thing. (It reminded me of being a kiddo and basking in the joyous glory of the big cardboard box that the overpriced toy, or large appliance, had come packaged in.) Chase, being old enough to know better, happily watched Hana make a fool of herself while snacking on a nice rawhide grandma gave him for Christmas.

All-in-all, a great week and relaxing weekend was had by all...life is good. [The Adoptive Family]

We LOVE Hearing From Our Adopters!

A few months ago, I fostered a puppy from the Bastrop Shelter for the Central Texas German Shepherd Rescue named Ducati; he and I quickly became attached to each other in which I ended up adopting him. His new name is Caius (ky-us) which is from a fictional character in one of my favorite books who is incredibly strong and brave.

Caius loves all of his new family members and friends although he's usually always at my side. He does not have a mean bone in his body, however, I have noticed him keeping a watchful eye on anyone and anything that comes near me. He loves going on jogs and hikes with me as well as getting some sleep on my canopy bed where he looks like royalty!

He is only five months old right now, however, everyday he continues to grow into a beautiful boy (as everyone at the CTGSR knows he was always blessed with his looks!) When he comes up to the vet clinic with me, where I work, the staff loves to see his progress from when they first saw him straight out of the shelter. I love my new little buddy and am glad he ended up staying with me. We wanted to send y'all some pictures to show his progress and let y'all know how well he's doing!

Sincerely, [Adopter]

Zuri Poses! This Beautiful Pup Is Adopted!

**I KNOW! IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE SOMEONE GAVE UP ON HER IN THE FIRST PLACE!!**

Photographer to Zuri - "tilt you head right sweetie"








"Now tilt your head left"













"Now, look straight at me"













Good Girl!

Zuri's (means "beautiful" in Swahili) is a purebred German shepherd dog. Her approximate date of birth is April 2009. She is a super gentle, sweet natured girl. She is a bit timid in her new foster home but responds with a cute wagging tail when you approach her. She goes in her crate and stays there contently until asked to come out. She needs work walking on a loose leash but if you have treats she focuses better on the handler. She sits when commanded with a treat and downs as well. Zuri will be spayed soon and is heartworm negative, micro chipped and up-to-date on shots.

More about Zuri from volunteer: when she comes up to you she will lean her whole body against your legs and just love all the attention you give her. She spent quite a while playing with the other dogs in the yard. She couldn't get enough! Even if the other dogs didn't want to play, she still tried her best! She definitely gets along with other dogs! Not a mean bone in her body! She's absolutely beautiful!

More about Zuri from her current volunteer: Mollie, Banjo and Zuri are all sleepy now after playing in the yard together! I'd love for people to see how fast and beautiful she is when she plays! When she first got here she chased Banjo around the yard about 10 times! She's just a happy, playful little girl!
　
As stated in the heading ~ Zuri has been adopted!!! Yippeee!

Toby Was Adopted Recently ~ Here's How It's Going

Here are some other photos of Toby. Toby has been a great dog and is roaming the whole house now even the upstairs. He likes being inside that is for sure.

He also does not like taking a bath as we found out today but he endured the first bath.

The only negative things that have happened so far is he has been digging up plants in the backyard and he had one accident on our family room rug. We are very happy with Toby.

It's All About The Newly Adopted Hana (Ebony)

We Are Family!

And Yes, Cadet Is Doing Just Swell!

Hello! Cadet and I are doing wonderful!

We spent the whole entire winter break in Rowlett, TX with my dad and Jock (my mini schnauzer) Cadet and Jock are good friends now. We just moved into our new home in Nacogdoches, TX where I'm attending Stephen F. Austin State University.

She loves it here and I love the wooden floors here bc its alot easier to sweep up her shedding hair. I take Cadet on 3 mile walks/jogs on the nature trail down here. She loves it and gets to meet other dogs all the time!

Cadet also loves her new backyard with a huge tree filled with squirrels that she is constantly trying to chase. She seems to think nothing is out of her reach! I'm pretty sure Cadet had never seen a potbelly pig so I took her to go visit with some of my friends dogs and their pig and she had a blast! She turned into this fast, cattle/sheep herding dog, it was the funniest thing I had ever seen!

Wonderful Update From Ryder's Adopter!

Well, I would have written sooner but somebody keeps moving my arm away from the keyboard with his snout! Something about head scratching.

Ryder and I are spending about 20+ hours a day together. He finally found the bed I got for him but up until then was sleeping on the floor (carpeted) next to my bed or by the door. He was getting up in the morning and putting his head near mine just to say hey - but now - he is so comfy in that bed, he just waits for me to get up. Then we stretch together. That's pretty funny. He is sooooo easy to walk and looks to me for guidance. A little tap on the leash is all it takes to get him back on track. One of my neighbors says it’s so funny to watch us because he looks at me and I look at him as we decide which way to go. He likes to go to the office with me and trots right up to the door, tail wagging. And he ALWAYS pauses by the car door to see if we are going for a ride.
We watch television together. He likes Longhorn sports. (Sorry Michelle – he says Hook’em!) Occasionally we’ll watch a channel called Palladia that has music and concerts and I will sing and he seems to like that. He even sits in the room while a goof around on my guitar (acoustic).

He is really calm but if I start blowing on his ear, he is hilarious. It is like the signal to start playing. I have hardwoods downstairs with area rugs and he will sprint from room to room and spin out on the carpet and race back. Absolutely great fun to watch.

He goes on errands with me regularly. I have to take my Dad to therapy twice a week (Ryder was uncomfortable around him the first two times he met him) and Ryder goes and wags his tail when Dad gets in the car – which I think has been great for Dad. After Ryder and I went to the store the other day, I took him by Bryker Woods Vet Clinic to meet them and so I could pick up his heartworm preventative. He was great and they loved on him.

I have been introducing him to social settings and he is getting easier and easier to have around people and generally will accept folks within a couple of minutes. He has met some of the neighborhood dogs and has some new friends. He has also had a couple of play dates! Everybody loves him!!

All in all, I couldn’t have been more fortunate with this little guy. My friends are jealous of my sweet companion! I can’t believe anybody would mistreat him. Michelle and her husband certainly did a phenomenal job of preparing him - and I am the beneficiary.

So my little pal and I are going to do a bit more work before we call it a night! Right Ryder? Ryder! Oh he is asleep at my feet… :)

Our 'Ol Ebony, Their New Hana

I just wanted to send you a little update on Hana. We had our first official "family hike" together on Sunday...and it was fun. I think I mentioned it to you on the phone earlier in the week, but I wanted to make sure you got to see the photo.

Everyone is doing well and Hana is such a joy! I believe she is still grieving her loss of you and the pack, but I hope all our work with each other will soon make the transition a successful one. I know it is going to take time to anchor a real bond, and we are all in this for the long haul. ;o)

Serena Is Doing Great!

Here you go, Serena is relaxing with me here at work today. She normally stays home, inside, but now and then I bring her with me for company. Serena and I toally bonded with me the first day, and she does everytinhg I ask her to.

She has been to the vet and I take her for walks and hikes regularly. She loves to ride and I can keep her in the car when I go into stores--all she wants is that walk afterward. I have a protocol to work with her on sit/stay. She does beautifully on and off leash, except for lurching at some dogs. I can't seem to predict which ones, so I try to put myself in front to block her and I do a quick touch and say "no" or "hey" and trust eventually she'll get there is no threat.

But she is gentle as a dog can be, and a very sweet soul. I just adore her and we are forever buddies. Serena will fetch a ball as fast as any labrador retriever and she is quite the catch. She sleeps in her bed at the side of my bed, and always takes a toy or ball to bed with her. I get stopped on the trail when people admire my beatuiful dog, and I always tell them where she came from.

Blessings, (adopter)