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.

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
you ok knowing that your faithful, but now terrified companion, will be led to a cold room, put on a table, held down by strangers and be injected with the "pink stuff" that will end his or her life?
It might not be easy, but there are ways to keep your dog. Make the effort.
Be as loyal to them as they have been to you.


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.
We can not take dogs from out of state or out of the area.
We are so sorry we can’t help more, it is so heartbreaking to us.
With a VERY few exceptions, there is a way for you to keep your dog, all it takes is some work on your part. Your faithful companion gives you his loyalty and heart. Why not repay them with the same?
Hoping for better times soon, Robin

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


GERMAN SHEPHERD FRIENDLY RENTALS
 It is not easy to find apartments/rentals that allow the BREED.
Click HERE to see a list of rental apartments that allow German Shepherds.


BEHAVIOR ISSUES AS A REASON FOR SURRENDER
Most of the behavior issues we see as a reason given to surrender the dog are fixable with the RIGHT trainer. There are many trainers out there but too many don't really know how to change the behavior of a dog with certain issues which leads the owners to give the dog away. These trainers often blame the dog or come up with some silly reason why a dog can't be "fixed", instead of admitting that they don't have the skills required to solve the problems. We are happy to recommend trainers who have a lot of experience with the breed and will be able to help you and your dog stay together.

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.


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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