We know you are excited, but please try to be patient. If you are a good match for a dog, we will be in touch. It might be soon, or it might be a few weeks. We respond more quickly to inquiries that include a completed application. We appreciate your cooperation!! Thanks!

Selene

Sweet Selene! This rather round Rottweiler found herself homeless and was unceremoniously dumped along with the other dogs in her home by an uncaring owner. Despite this treatment, she is an incredibly loving girl who showers everyone with kisses and whose eyes will melt your heart. She is now on a diet and exercise plan, and will soon have her girlish figure back and will be racing around the yard in no time. Although she loves everyone, very young children make her a little nervous, so we are placing her in a home with kids 12 and up. She just lapped up the attention from a 12 year old young man in her foster home! She is a very easy-going girl who wants nothing more than a cozy place to take a snooze and someone to give her great big heart to--could it be yours?

Oscar
Adopted!

Oh Oscar! Since our sweet boy has been waiting for that special home, he's become an excellent performer in his obedience lesson, not to mention a HAM for the camera. Of course we can thank his devoted foster parents for bringing out the best in him! He's dog social and enjoys romping with dog social dogs. He's been with his foster family for a while now enjoying the good life, but it's time for this boy to plant his flag on home turf. Oscar is one of those confident, smarty-pants dogs who will take advantage of soft handling and a pushover owner, so he needs an owner who can set good direction and be a leader. We are looking for a dog-experienced home with no children, where he will continue his obedience classes and his "nothing in life is free" lifestyle that sets him up for success. He is house trained, crate trained, neutered, good with cats, and current on all his shots. Despite some disappointment in his life, he's still optimistic that the right home is out there for him. Could it be yours? Sure he's a ham, but we think that just adds to his charm. For more info on Oscar, contact carynbeany@aol.com.

Sassy

Looking for a German shepherd in a small package? I'm a little gal with a big personality. That's me, Sassy! I'm a young girl, about 7 months old, so I'm not done growing yet, but I'm not going to be very big when I grow up! I look just like a miniature shepherd! I'm probably mixed with something small, but it's really hard to tell! I dunno, maybe I'm just height-challenged! Anyway, I'm ready for my new home. I do just fine with other dogs, too. I've kinda got that teenage attitude going on when I meet them--at first I'm real submissive, but then I try to be all big and grown up and try to show them who's boss! That doesn't go over very well, as you can imagine. So then I decide I'd better just play. As you can see from the pictures, my ears even have 3 positions: "Flaps Up", "Flaps Down" (aerodynamic) and "Glide". I have lots of energy, I love to roll over for tummy rubs, and I even do fine with kitties! I would probably do best in a home with older kids since I'm kinda hyper and bouncy still, and when I hop up to give hugs I'm liable to knock the little ones over. I've been spayed and had all my vaccinations, whatever they are, and I'm all ready to find my new family. If you can picture me joining your family and wanna watch me grow up the rest of the way, please ask about me today!

Fonzi
Loved!

Is it too late to get this boy in a 2008 German Shepherd calendar?? Okay...so we'll try for the 2009 calendar! Handsome and charming Fonzi is absolutely gorgeous, and a very friendly boy. He gets along fine with other dogs and is housebroken. He enjoys nylabones and long walks, and lots of pets and hugs! He's clearly had training, and at a more mature age (we're guessing 8-9), he's settled and well behaved--the golden age where shepherds are majestic and perfect! He takes treats like a gentleman, rides great in the car, and has a cute way of "talking" with woo-woos. Fonzi was rescued with literally 4 hours left in his life. Can you fill his retirement with what every dog deserves-- with love, devotion, kindness, and a condo in Boca? Okay, well at least love, devotion and kindness!

Update: Fonzi had to leave us earlier than we would have liked but he passed quiety and peacefully knowing he was loved and part of a family. God bless you Fonzi and I look forward to meeting you again!

Moose

The first thing you notice when you look at Moose is that his head doesn't seem to fit with the rest of his body. That's because his body is wafer-thin from roaming the streets, sick and hungry. This wonderful 5 year old rottie came to us feeling sick, tired and scared, with his time running out. Just look at those sweet eyes, what a story this soul has to tell! He seems to like everyone he's met so far, as a kindly woman in the vet's waiting room can attest after she was on the receiving end of lots of slobbery kisses! He is getting all the care and TLC he needs, and he is being treated for heartworm for the next 60 days. Moose will be available for adoption in mid-May.

Bullet

Hi. My name is Bullet and I am a 2 year old long haired German Shepherd. I'm a big boy - about 86 lbs now but I could gain another 5 -10 pounds. My foster mom says that while I'm drop dead gorgeous, my easy going temperament is my best feature. I'm a little shy, at first, but I warm up quickly and enjoy giving and receiving affection from new friends. I love human attention but I'm also happy to settle near my foster parents and lie quietly. I haven't figured out what toys and balls are all about. Right now, I'm content to watch my foster GSD sister play - maybe I'll try soon. I am a very alert guy and would love to chase the squirrels and birds, in the backyard. I should probably go to a home with kids over 8. I prefer to be an only dog but I do like some big female dogs and puppies, but my forever family should be one without small dogs or cats. My foster mom says that my forever home needs to continue the obedience training as I have a lot to learn. I'm catching on quickly, though. It's not my fault no one ever gave me the training and attention I deserve! For more information, contact Bullet's foster mom at io5ta@yahoo.com.

Buddy

Buddy is a VERY good boy - happy and affectionate!He wiggles with glee when it is time to walk. He's only 1.5 years old - still a puppy, really. He weighs in at 102 athletic pounds. He's probably at his adult size and weight now. He's a handsome black and tan, and he's a great mix of two loyal breeds - shepherd and rottweiler. Buddy shared his previous home with 1 dog and 3 cats! And - 7 and 11 year old children. He gets along with everyone, and has no bad habits, only good ones. He already knows his basics like sit, come, and stay, and his favorite game is fetch. He's housetrained and crate trained, and has already been neutered. Buddy is young and needs lots of exercise. He also needs lots of toys and chewables to keep him occupied. He is very loving and loyal and enjoys pleasing his people. If you are looking for a very loyal companion and "buddy" to hang out with, please come meet him. He is currently with Chesapeake Shepherd and K9 Rescue and you can reach his foster mom at glendad2@gmail.com.

Sheba
Adoption Pending!

Sheba is all about L-O-V-E. Poor girl has had an awful life up until now, but she was rescued by some wonderful good Samaritans and is recovering in the rescue now. This beauty was kept out in a small, feces-filled pen, and her only food was spoiled garbage tossed into her pen once a week by her "owners" when they cleaned out the refrigerator. They tossed the food in to her still in its plastic containers, and she was forced to chew open the plastic to get to the food inside. Well, she's getting hot cooked meals and room service now, and has decided that life inside is SO good, it's hard to get her to go out! She is learning all the joys and rules of life inside a home, and this girl is smart as a whip. She is also an incredibly agile athlete, and anyone looking for an agility dog would be lucky to have her. She adores attention and is ever so grateful for any little bit of attention. She is a bossy little girl with other dogs, and she does well with submissive dogs or very alpha dogs who can put her in her place. Sheba has tested positive for heartworms, so she will be undergoing treatment for the next 60 days and will be available around mid-May. While our girl is busy healing, she will be taking applications, so ask about her today!

Princess Belle

Don't I look like a princess? That's 'cause I am, I'm Princess Belle! I'm an 18 month old beautiful labby girl, and I'm dainty and petite like any good princess. I was kept away in a tower (except when I was allowed to have puppies) and never really experienced the world until I was magically transported to the kingdom of my foster home. Talk about royalty! I am allowed to run and play with my foster brother, sleep on the bed, climb in laps, get kisses on the nose from little ones, and overall be lavished with attention from my subjects (er, foster family). I am housetrained, good on a leash, good with other dogs and children of all ages. I am still easily frightened because of my time imprisoned in the tower, but I am getting more and more comfortable with the outside world. If you can lavish me with the attention I deserve and shower me with True Love's kisses, I will be eternally grateful and loyal!

"A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing, since adventures come into it as well as go out, and the life in it grows strong, because it takes something from the world and has something to give in return." -Sarah Orne Jewett, from "River Driftwood" (1881)