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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. |
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SURRENDER INFORMATION |
With the number of surrender requests we get daily, there is a very small percentage of dogs we can take. We are always full, with many dogs waiting to come in. We can take a few surrenders, but can't take most. Chances of your dog being killed if you take it to a shelter are very high. Are |
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Tragically, in the 20 years we have been around, we have never seen so many people trying to surrender their dogs. We are at capacity and adoptions are slow. Before you make arrangements to move, see our list of rentals below that allow German Shepherds or the info on how to keep them as ESA pets. Please try to make it work. Moving to a "smaller place" is no reason to give up your dog. They just want to be where you are, they don't care if the place is smaller. Do some research. Check out your local animal shelters, some still make a good effort to find the dogs homes, but others are too overloaded, and leaving your dog with them is pretty much a death sentence. |
HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG IN RENTALS THAT DON'T ALLOW THE BREED AND/OR SIZE: You will be able to keep your dog if you make him/her an ESA pet. (Emotional Support Animal) You have to get a letter from your doctor for this. By law, the dog has to be allowed to live with you even if the pet policy doesn't usually allow them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO GET THE ESA CERTIFICATE |
BEHAVIOR ISSUES AS A REASON FOR SURRENDER We work with several trainers who, having worked with our dogs for many years, have vast experience and knowledge with the breed. Meet them HERE. |
ANIMAL SHELTERS LA COUNTY (https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/about-the-department/) and LA CITY (https://www.laanimalservices.com/) shelters are an option where you can surrender your dog or a stray you found. Someone might be looking for theirs amongst the stray dogs brought in. Exceptions are SEACCA (in Downey, NOT to be confused with the Downey shelter) and Apple Valley Animal shelter where dogs are euthanized much sooner than at other shelters. |
It is not easy to find apartments/rentals
that allow the BREED.
******* AMLI - WARNER CENTER - Woodland Hills IRVINE APARMENTS - MANY LOCATIONS ******* THE SHORES - Santa Monica ******* RAMPART VILLAGE - Los Angeles ******* TRIANA APARTMENTS - Woodland Hills ******* WESTCREEK APARTMENTS - Westlake Village ******* NoHo VILLAGE APARTMENTS - North Hollywood ******* AQUATERA APARTMENTS - San Diego ******* GARDEN ESTATES - Ventura ******* CIVITA - San Diego (Several locations) ******* BROADSTONE * BALBOA PARK - San Diego ******* ARRAY VISTA CANYON - Santa Clarita ********** SOME WEBSITES THAT LIST PET-FRIENDLY RENTALS: https://www.zillow.com/ca/pet-friendly/ https://www.apartments.com/los-angeles-ca/pet-friendly/ https://hotpads.com/ca/pet-friendly-houses-for-rent
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IF NONE OF THESE OPTIONS WORK FOR YOUR SITUATION, GO AHEAD AND FILL OUT A "SURRENDER FORM" HERE. IMPORTANT: IF THE SOLUTION TO YOUR SITUATION IS LISTED ABOVE PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY, DON'T JUST FILL OUT THE FORM. |
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pay an ADOPTION FEE or contribute to a
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