Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles is a non profit 501(c)3, no kill rescue committed to saving
all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes.



ADOPTION DAYS

******* Pre-approved applicants only *******

If you have submitted an on-line application but have not been approved by our volunteer, please do NOT come down to meet dogs as we won't be able to show you any. No on-site screening at this time. Once approved and told to come meet dogs, we will be happy to help you.


Levi was thrown out of a moving car window when she was
7 weeks old!

She had road burns on her tiny body, but we didn't know about her worst injury until later. The impact of hitting the road didn’t cause any broken bones, but nerve damage. We had hoped that in time she would get more use of her back legs but she isn’t. She did enjoy her physical therapy, especially swimming. She also learned how to use a wheel chair. Levi, who was supposed to be a boy, surprised us when she arrived from the animal shelter. Maybe "Olivia" is close enough? Now 4 months old, she is good with other dogs, kids and cats. Her amazing foster home is now ready to help another puppy in need and Levi needs her own forever family. What incredible person can take over and give Levi the forever loving home she so deserves? As far as she is concerned, all she remembers is good people doing good things for her. She is like a little celebrity, everyone wants to make up to her for the horrible beginning of life she was dealt!
SEE MY VIDEO HERE

****** NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE PUPPIES AT OUR ADOPTIONS! ******
***** THEY ARE ALL IN FOSTER HOMES! *****

MALES
Click on each dog's picture or name to learn more about the dog and see more photos of them!

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE DOG'S BIO! DON'T GO BY LOOKS ALONE!
ADOPTED
Skittle von Candy is a stunning 8 week old Shepherd/Lab mix puppy. (best guess)
Hunter von Hunzel is a beautiful 7-8 month old German Shepherd.
Hendrix von Haiming is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Graham von Granzin is a very handsome 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Brando von Braak is a beautiful 16-18 month old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
VIDEO and VIDEO


Lou von Lebus is a gorgeous 10-11 month old German Shepherd.
Lobo von Liebstadt is a beautiful 10-11 month old German Shepherd.
Guinness von Gunzach is a gorgeous 2 year old fluffy Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Nash von Nurnberg is a stunning 18 month old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED
Bismark von Biesdorf is a stunning 18 month old German Shepherd.
Rex von Rienick is a striking looking 1-2 year old German Shepherd.
Enzo von Elstra is a stunning 2-3 year old long haired German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Shadow von Athena is a gorgeous 2-3 year old German Shepherd mix.
Siggy von Jahrsdorf is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd.
Kenzo von Kempfeld is a gorgeous 2-3 year old German Shepherd on the larger side.
NO CATS
Bolt von Boxberg is a big, sweet and handsome 2 year old white German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs
VIDEO
Asher von Auengrund is a gorgeous 11-12 month old plush coated German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Oslo von Olderup is a striking looking larger sized 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Rigby von Rathenow is a very handsome 4 year old Shepherd mix.
Tested well with small dogs.
NO CATS

Fergus von Freising is a stunning 2-3 year old German Shepherd.
King von Kirchwald is a very handsome 4-5 year old German Shepherd.
Tested well with small dogs.
Kobe von Kotzen is a stunning 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Elvis von Elbe is a beautiful 8 month old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Oscar von Osterbruch is a gorgeous 1-2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Tucker von Tutzing is a beautiful 1-2 year old long haired German Shepherd.
Tested well with small dogs.
NO CATS
Buster von Brussow is a very handsome 4 year old long haired German Shepherd.
Henry von Heubach is a gorgeous 7 year old plush coated German Shepherd.
Cabo von Calden is a beautiful 8-9 month old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
Clifford von Breese is the cutest 11-12 month old terrier/chihuahua mix.
FOSTERED
VIDEO
Sire von Siegbach is a striking looking 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs.
Baron von Bebra is a striking looking 16 month old long haired Shepherd mix. (maybe Border Collie and/or Great Pyrenees?)
NO CATS
Dale von Dalberg is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Chance von Carpin is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS

Coyote von Dahlen is a gorgeous 2 year old coated Shepherd mix.
Tested well with cats.

Grady von Grauel is an amazing 1-2 year old larger sized German Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Otis von Osten is a gorgeous 4-5 year old long haired Shepherd mix.
Ace von Achberg is a striking looking 15 month old German Shepherd mix or Panda Shepherd.
NO CATS
Toby von Bravo is a very handsome 7-8 year old lab mix. (our best guess)
NO CATS
Oso von Olching is a beautiful 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Travis von Tannenbaum is a beautiful 3-4 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs.

LOVES WATER

VIDEO

Mozart von Morbach is a delightful 2 year old Shepherd/Dobie mix. (our best guess)
NO CATS
VIDEO
Buddy von Brilon is a stunning 4 year old long haired German Shepherd.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Aero von Arnstein is a beautiful 11-12 month old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
Mo von Mestlin is a beautiful 2.5 year old Shepherd mix.
Can live with confident cats!
VIDEO with sister Ariya.

Leonardo von Lehe is an adorable 2 year old Shepherd mix.
FOSTERED with small dog!

I HAVE 3 NEW VIDEOS:

VIDEO
and VIDEO and VIDEO

Zeek von Zeven is a very handsome 5-6 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Bear von Bautzen is a gorgeous 6-7 year old long haired German Shepherd.
FOSTERED
NO CATS

Hank von Hadenfeld is a gorgeous 16 month old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS

VIDEO ... wait for it .. mid video
Strongheart von Salzburg is a gorgeous 5 year old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED
Bronx von Brome is a very handsome 6 year old German Shepherd.
Mack von Forstern is a beautiful 3 year old Shepherd/Lab mix.
(our best guess)
Kagen von Kretz is a stunning 3 year old black and red German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs.
VIDEO
Mike von Miellen is a striking looking 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
Maxie von Marbach is a stunning 3 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
FOSTERED
VIDEO

Adoption Pending
Bruno von Salzburg is a gorgeous 8 month old German Shepherd.

Tested well with small dogs.
NO CATS

Adoption Pending
Ghost von Golchen is a stunning 2 year old long haired German Shepherd mix.

FOSTERED
NO CATS
Adoption Pending
Snickers von Candy is a beautiful 8 week old Shepherd/Lab mix puppy. (best guess)
FOSTERED
ADOPTED
Shaquille aka Shaq von Salz is a delightful 10-11 month old German Shepherd mixed with possibly a touch of Great Dane. (we're guessing)

Good with kids.
NO CATS
VIDEO watch me play!
ADOPTED
Hugo von Bretten is an enchanting 8 week old Shepherd mix puppy.
FEMALES

Levi von Laar is a wonderful 4 month old female German Shepherd puppy.
FOSTERED

VIDEO

ADOPTED
Piper von Bretten is an enchanting 10 week old Shepherd mix puppy.

Julie von Bretten is a gorgeous 10 week old Shepherd/Lab mix puppy. (best guess)
FOSTERED
Lina von Limeshain is a stunning 3 month old German Shepherd puppy.
FOSTERED
Valencia von Karel is a beautiful 3 month old German Shepherd mix.
FOSTERED
Heidi von Hofer is an adorable 12 week old German Shepherd puppy.
FOSTERED
VIDEO
Misty von Minfeld is a gorgeous 5 month old German Shepherd mix puppy.
Brianna von Breit is a beautiful 5 month old German Shepherd puppy.
VIDEO
Bridgette von Breit is the cutest 5 month old German Shepherd puppy.
VIDEO
Winter von Weida is a delightful 6 month old white German Shepherd puppy. (female)
NO CATS
Rosie von Rennau is a beautiful 5 month old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
India von Innsbruck is the sweetest 6-7 month old bi-color German Shepherd.
Sweetie pie!
NO CATS
Izzy von Idstein is a gorgeous 6-7 month old sable German Shepherd.
NO CATS

Leia von Leinzell is an incredibly sweet 6 month old Shepherd mix.
FOSTERED

Libby von Liebenau is a stunning 6-7 month old sable German Shepherd.
Torrie von Tornesch is a gorgeous 9-10 month old Belgian Malinois.

Ginger
von
Gilten

Ginger von Gilten is a gorgeous 11-12 month old German Shepherd.
Khloe von Korle is a beautiful 4 year old German Shepherd mixed with possibly collie.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Genova von Geisa is a beautiful, smaller sized (43 lbs) 20 month old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Tinker von Tessin is a beautiful 5-6 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Bella von Belm is a gorgeous 5 year old long haired German Shepherd.
Jenny von Jesberg is a beautiful 4-5 year old German Shepherd.
ADOPTED
Ivy von Iserlohn is the sweetest 14-16 month old smaller sized Shepherd mix.
Lola von Lohra is a beautiful 9-10 month old long haired German Shepherd on the smaller side.
Lexi von Leizen is a stunning 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS

Mona von Moxa is a beautiful 2 year old German Shepherd.
VIDEO and VIDEO
FOSTERED

Cinder von Crivitz is an adorable 11-12 month old smaller sized Shepherd mix.
Abby von Alsdorf is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs.
Athena von Aach is a gorgeous 3-4 year old long haired German Shepherd.

Georgia von Gartz is a beautiful 5 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS

Jillian von Kaub is a gorgeous 12 month old German Shepherd.
Shortie von Seelze is the most adorable 4-5 year old Shepherd mix on the short side.
Riley von Riedstadt is a beautiful 2-3 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs.
Great with kids!!
VIDEO
Mayla von Lirstar is a stunning 9-10 month old long haired German Shepherd.
NO CATS or small dogs
Asta von Asendorf is a beautiful 3 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Cocoa von Cologne is a beautiful 2 year old Pitbull.
NO CATS
Scout von Scheer is a stunning 3 year old Aussie Shepherd mixed with German Shepherd - we are guessing.
FOSTERED
VIDEO
Harper von Hahn is an adorable 1-2 year old smaller sized German Shepherd.
Special Needs
FOSTERED
NO CATS
Roxanne von Rohl is a beautiful 2 year old German Shepherd. (mix?)
NO CATS
Adele von Adenau is a stunning 1-2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Ruby von Rodgau is a gorgeous 1-2 year old long haired German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Tosca von Trogen is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS

Amber
von
Anklam

Amber von Anklam is a beautiful 2-3 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Violet von Vierden is a beautiful 11-12 month old German Shepherd.
Fiona von Fitzen is a gorgeous 2-3 year old German Shepherd.
Charlie von Cologne is a beautiful 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS

Paris aka Chloe von Penzer is a gorgeous 6 year old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED

ADOPTED
Stacy von Staudt is a precious 2 year old German Shepherd.

VIDEO
Tia von Torgelow is a very sweet 4-5 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
Goofball! Love bug.
VIDEO

Poinsettia von Poel is a gorgeous 16 month old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Riley von Romrod is a gorgeous 6 year old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED with cats
Sugar von Steina is a stunning 14 month old Shepherd mixed possibly with Aussie.
NO CATS
Mika von Manhagen is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Ariel von Artern is a beautiful 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Lily von Barbara is a gorgeous 1-2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
VIDEO

Janni von Jengen is a beautiful 18 month old Shepherd mix with the most adorable ears.
NO CATS
Skye von Seck is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Ariya von Aresing aka DOE-EYES is a beautiful 2 year old smaller sized Shepherd mix.
Tested well with cats.

VIDEO with her brother Mo.
Ada von Aichach is a beautiful 2.5 year old German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Alexis von Altenhof is a gorgeous 3-4 year old long haired German Shepherd.
NO CATS
Tessa von Havelsee is an adorable smaller sized 2 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
Stormie von Strohn is a gorgeous 2 year old German Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
VIDEO
Liza von Lenterode is a beautiful 4 year old Shepherd mix.
FOSTERED
Gretchen von Geyer is a beautiful 6-7 year old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED
NO CATS

Laurel von Laar is a very sweet 3 year old Shepherd mix.
NO CATS
FOSTERED

Ty von Houston is a beautiful 7-8 year old blue nose Pitbull.
FOSTERED
Check out my VIDEO!

Melody von Meppen is a beautiful 18 month old, smaller-sized Shepherd mix.
NO CATS

Willow von Wies is a gorgeous 3 year old German Shepherd.
FOSTERED
Adoption Pending
Clover von Colbe is a stunning18 month old German Shepherd.

Loves kids; tested well with cats.
ADOPTED
Cardi von Calau is a beautiful 11-12 month old German Shepherd on the smaller side.
Sweetie patootie!
NO CATS
Adoption Pending
Tami von Charlie is a beautiful Shepherd/Husky puppy.
Adoption Pending
Baby von Bachfeld is a stunning 5 month old German Shepherd.

 

COURTESY POSTINGS

Since Westside German Shepherd Rescue has not evaluated the Courtesy Dogs, we can offer no opinion regarding temperament, health or other salient issues, and we are not responsible for any placements. Since people sometimes forget to notify us, some of these dogs may already be adopted.

Luna is a gorgeous 5 year old sable German Shepherd. She is spayed, up to date with shots and microchipped. She is located in Berkeley, CA. For more info about this beautiful girl, please click on this link: HERE

Thunder is a goofy, fun loving, 2 year old purebred German Shepherd in perfect health. He has had a well-rounded upbringing in a loving home and has great obedience. He is an excellent adventure buddy and has lots of experience camping, swimming, and hiking. He loves to play ball and tug, and show off his tricks. He often joins a bike ride around the neighborhood and runs nicely alongside the bike. He lives to play in any form of water – pool, lake, river, ocean, garden hose, you name it. He has good food drive and is not a big barker. Thunder would do best with an active, outdoorsy family.  That said, he’s actually very low key around the house and lounges with the best of them. He is excellent in the crate when it’s time for downtime. He is still with his original owner and the only reason for rehoming is that he doesn't get along with the other dogs in the home. Will only adopt him to a home in which he’s the only dog. Adopters with prior GSD experience preferred.  Asking for a $200 adoption fee.  Thunder is neutered and all vaccines are current. Contact Jenny Dennis:  jenny@wetnosestraining.com


Poseidon “Po’Boy” is a 2.5- to 3-year-old German Shepherd cuddle bug. He is a resilient, loyal boy and LOVES squeaky plushee toys, string cheese, going for walks, and being with people. He will get on your lap and sleep if you let him! He has basic obedience training, is housebroken and is currently going through more training. He is a bit anxious due to lack of socialization before we rescued him and, as a result, does not like other animals.  We have a newborn at home and her constant crying is causing him stress that is not subsiding. We are heartbroken to rehome him and know he will thrive where he is the only animal and either no children or older children. We will set up his new home with everything - crate, toys, leash, etc. - and we will always be available for any questions. If you find that it’s no longer working out, we will be right there to help. Our goal is Poseidon’s thriving and will do everything in our power to bring that to life.  He is neutered and there is a small rehoming fee. Please contact Janel at  janelbyrne@gmail.com. We know his next people are out there and will love him as much as we do!


Look no further - Dakota the lovebug and protector is here! Dakota is a 6 year old German Shepherd with a big heart that loves walks/runs, chasing her ball and getting belly rubs from any and everyone. While female dogs and cats are not her friends, male dogs, small dogs and people could not be any closer to her heart. She knows sit and stay and has had some obedience training but could always use more (who couldn't?). Someone with an active lifestyle would be ideal for Dakota, whether it be hikes, runs, walks or even just car rides (which she also enjoys). Dakota is up to date on all of her vaccinations and is spayed. There is a rehome fee of $100. If you think Dakota would be a great addition to your home, please contact me @ jtoddb23@gmail.com.

Willow is a gorgeous 1-2 year old German Shepherd. Willow is with a wonderful foster family who has shown her how much fun being a dog can be. They have a black lab that she adores and she learned what a ball was and how to go up and down stairs. She spent a month at Canyon View Ranch being trained and knows basic commands very well. She’s totally house broken. She is incredible on leash and hikes off leash daily. She is crate trained and behaves well in the house. She needs to be properly introduced to new people, which is typical for this breed in general. She is spayed, up to date with shots and ready for her forever family. She would love another playful dog in her new home. For more info, please contact Kathryn @ kathrynreedretzer@gmail.com. There is a $100 adoption fee for Willow.

“Doc Holliday ‘Holliday’ or ‘Scooby’ is looking for a new home. He is 18 months old, and is a Shepherd/Great Dane mix. He is crate trained and loves to be around people who will give him hugs and belly rubs. His family is full with another two fur children and a toddler with autism. While they love him dearly, they are aware they can't provide the love he needs and the two older dogs in the home don't appreciate his happy puppy energy. Holliday is currently separated from the other two dogs in the home in Yucaipa, CA and deserves to have the full attention of a loving family. Please help us find his forever home. Holliday is neutered and up to date on his shots. There is a rehoming fee of $100.00. Please contact me at chewadore@gmail.com if you are interested in meeting Holliday!”

Walter is an incredible 2 year old Shepherd/Doberman mix (guess), or maybe Malinois/Doberman. He is very smart and always up for some fun. He loves people and dogs and doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. Walter responds very well to training and can jump very high! Agility anyone? Walter is neutered, up to date on shots and ready for his forever home. For more info on him, please click HERE.

BONDED SISTERS NEED A HERO - SANTA MONICA, CA
Daisy and Luna need help. They are at the Santa Monica, CA, Animal Shelter with no interest. Why? Because they need to be adopted together. Sweet, affectionate, playful and loving, Daisy and Luna will light up your world with loyalty, laughter and love. 2-3 years old. LOCATED: Santa Monica Animal Shelter, 1640 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
PHONE: 310-458-8594
ID NUMBERS: A064559 and A064560

Margot is looking for a new home.  She is an 11-month-old German Shepherd/Malinois mix.  She knows several commands such as sit, shake and will roll over for belly rubs.  She is good with other dogs and great at the dog park.  She is eager to please and very social.  Her owner is a student who realized that her living situation does not allow her to give Margot the attention she deserves.  She is now being fostered with the parents and is located in Camarillo, CA.  Please help us find her a forever home!   Margot is spayed and has current vaccinations. There is a rehoming fee. Please contact Christine @ cwillingham16@yahoo.com if you are interested in meeting Awesome Margot!

Tyson is such a gorgeous 2-3 year old German Shepherd. Not only is he handsome, but he is very friendly, playful and affectionate and does well with other dogs. Check out his VIDEO HERE. If you're interested in Tyson, please fill out an application for the Lovejoy Foundation here: application@lovejoyfoundation.org



Astro is a handsome 2 year old male German Shepherd - also known as Black Beauty. A super sweet boy, beware, you will get lots of hugs and lots of kisses! He's playful and cheeky and loves walks and playing with other dogs - medium and large. He's house trained and loves to learn new lessons -- he can sit, lay down, heel and is learning to stay. He gets along great with other dogs easily once they take a walk together. Astro was once a puppy who had a forever home where the new owner decided that no dogs would be allowed. His foster family has medical issues and he is being evicted again! Please help us find him another foster or forever home! Astro is neutered and has current vaccinations. There is a $100. rehoming fee. Please contact Karen @ karenmaish@yahoo.com if you are interested in meeting Awesome Astro! 

Gunner is a beautiful 5-year-old purebred German Shepherd. We are only re-homing Gunner due to financial burdens and are very sad at the prospect of losing him. Handsome Gunner loves hiking, going on runs, and playing fetch. He is both well behaved & obedience trained. Gunner knows all basic commands such as “sit”, “lay down”, “bed” and “here” plus walks well on leash. Gunner is good with people, male and female, plus good with kids! Gunner has a few traits that are very common to German Shepherds; he needs a home without cats and/or small dogs. He can be alpha with other dogs and protective of his pack; thus, he would do best as the only dog in the home. Someone with GSD experience would be ideal. Gunner is neutered & will receive all updated vaccinations shortly. There is a re-homing fee of $100.  If you are interested in Gunner, please email Rachael Rachmbulld@gmail.com




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