Saving German Shepherds in the Central Valley of Northern California

Give these dogs a second chance by finding them loving homes. We rescue them from shelters, place in safe foster homes, and provide expert support until a forever owner comes along.

Want to help? Be a foster, adopter or donor. Every bit of love makes a huge difference for these beautiful, loyal and intelligent dogs.

How to help

Fully-Supported Fostering

Learn how you can be a vital link in the rescue process

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Donations save shepherds. Please give if you can.

Saving German Shepherds in the Central Valley of Northern California

Give these dogs a second chance by finding them loving homes. We rescue them from shelters, place in safe foster homes, and provide expert support until a forever owner comes along.

Want to help? Be a foster, adopter or donor. Every bit of love makes a huge difference for these beautiful, loyal and intelligent dogs.

How to help

Fully-Supported Fostering

Learn how you can be a vital link in the rescue process

Support the Cause

Donations save shepherds. Please give if you can.

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Spay and Neuter

Jill Barclay Alchorn Spay and Neuter Fund On May 16, 2023, the world lost a truly special person, Jill Barclay Alchorn. The rescue world lost a friend to many, a savior to thousands of animals in need, and an amazing mentor, advocate, role model and human being. As a Registered Vet Technician (RVT) in the Stockton shelter, Jill worked tirelessly to save the lives of countless animals, especially German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs). Jill’s wish was for Golden State German Shepherd Rescue (GSGSR) to continue our mission saving Shepherds in shelters. As an RVT, she believed “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” by stopping the problem at its source… irresponsible breeding. To honor the memory of our dear friend, we have established the Jill Barclay Alchorn Spay and Neuter Fund. Your donations will be used to help provide financial assistance for spays and neuters throughout the Northern […]

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Spay and Neuter

Jill Barclay Alchorn Spay and Neuter Fund On May 16, 2023, the world lost a truly special person, Jill Barclay Alchorn. The rescue world lost a friend to many, a savior to thousands of animals in need, and an amazing mentor, advocate, role model and human being. As a Registered Vet Technician (RVT) in the Stockton shelter, Jill worked tirelessly to save the lives of countless animals, especially German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs). Jill’s wish was for Golden State German Shepherd Rescue (GSGSR) to continue our mission saving Shepherds in shelters. As an RVT, she believed “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” by stopping the problem at its source… irresponsible breeding. To honor the memory of our dear friend, we have established the Jill Barclay Alchorn Spay and Neuter Fund. Your donations will be used to help provide financial assistance for spays and neuters throughout the Northern […]

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