Adopt a German Shepherd
Below are all of our dogs that are currently available for adoption. We receive many daily requests for us to accept dogs into our rescue. Our volunteers spend hours on phones talking to owners and shelters gathering information and providing resources.
Our team is assessing dogs on a regular basis to either accept them into True North GSD Rescue or help facilitate external placements. There are always dogs waiting to be tested, fostered, and placed.
If you are looking to adopt a German Shepherd that isn’t listed below, fill out an application anyway. We often have many dogs waiting to be tested that are not listed, but may be a good fit for you and your family.
Even if there isn’t a dog below that you would like to adopt, please fill out an application. You may also consider our foster or foster-to-adopt programs.
Once a dog has been welcomed into our rescue, we often give them a week or two to settle and get comfortable. We get to know who they are and what they need. Once our fosters have a good idea of who they are, we begin the adoption process, where we match the dog with a family that is the best fit.
Available Dogs
Previous German Shepherd or similar working breed experience required!
Zena
Nova
Nova is an adorable puppy who is confident and loves to explore. She is 14 weeks old, enjoys meeting people and playing with her foster brothers. This little gem is courageous, playful and very sweet. Her favorite toys are her lamb chop and her Nylabones.
This intelligent puppy will be an amazing companion and lifelong friend. She is going to be a gorgeous pup as her parents certainly are! She has excellent engagement and is a very happy puppy!
Stella
Stella is a beauty, playful and brave. She is confident and always willing to play with her siblings and foster sister who shares her name. She is fun, willing to try new things and enjoys a good cuddle. She is 14 weeks old, enjoys meeting people and plays well with everyone. Her favorite toys are all that are in the toy box!
She will be an amazing companion and lifelong friend. She is going to be a stunning pup as her parents certainly are!
Levi
Levi is 14 weeks old and the sweetest puppy. He is very playful, enjoys his foster siblings and parents. He is very good at meeting new people and pups. Fun, he is always up for fun! He is a confident puppy who is also so very sweet and loves cuddles. Recently he is was introduced to a puppy seesaw which he mastered!
Levi will be an exceptional loving companion and lifelong friend. He is going to be a handsome pup as his parents certainly are!
Rollo
Rollo is 14 weeks old, very handsome and sweet. He is confident, calm and very loving. He has excellent engagement is an intelligent little puppy. He is very good at meeting new people and pups. Rollo enjoys playing with his siblings, his foster aunt Stella and finding new toys! Rollo has the soulful eyes of his dad, calm demeanor and good looks!
He will be an exceptional loving companion and lifelong friend. He is going to be a striking pup as his parents certainly are!
Bruno
At 14 weeks old, Bruno is the sweetest puppy, very handsome and so fun! He is a happy confident pup who is very intelligent and loving. He also has excellent engagement, is a brave little puppy who is willing to try new things and meet people! Bruno has looks that go on forever with his soulful eyes and playful nature.
He will be an exceptional loving companion and lifelong friend. He is going to be a striking pup as his parents certainly are!
Zeke
Zeke is 14 weeks old, a very handsome puppy that inherited his dad’s soulful eyes and calm nature. He is intelligent and a perfect combination of mellow and sweet. Zeke enjoys playing with his squeaky toys and chasing after them when they are tossed for him.
He also likes playing with his older GSD foster brother, getting to know his feline foster sister, and running and playing outside. Zeke is a very affectionate and enjoys cuddling up with his foster parents. He will be an amazing life-long companion!
Leia
This 5 month old puppy is ready for a new start in life! She is a tripod, recently losing one of her legs to a femur break. But, that has never and won’t ever stop her from being a little ball of love and playfulness!
Leia is a genuine an incredibly endearing little girl who wants a family to love her and care for her completely. She loves meeting new people and is a huge cuddlebug.
Our Mission
True North is dedicated to providing rescue and assistance to German Shepherd Dogs in need who meet our placement criteria. We are committed to finding permanent, loving homes for these unique and special dogs.
Rescue is not just about taking dogs and finding homes. It is about doing the right thing, for the dog – for the human. It’s about listening to your heart and following cold trails of information. It’s about doing the right thing, always.
Support our rescue by donating today, so that we can keep helping dogs in need.
German Shepherds are the third most intelligent breed in the world.
One trait for which German Shepherd Dogs are well-known for besides their beauty, is their intelligence. According to scientists and dog experts, this breed is the third most intelligent breed of dog. This ranking was given by Stanley Coren in the book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’. The TWO Breeds that are considered more intelligent than a German Shepherd Dog are Border Collies and Poodles. According to Coren, a German Shepherd Dog will usually learn a simple task after only five repetitions. 95% of the time they will obey the first command they are given. It is this intelligence that has made them so popular as working dogs.
German Shepherds are the second most popular dog in the United States.
There are millions of dog lovers living in the United States and each dog owner has their own personal favorite breed of dog. The German Shepherd Dog is the second most popular breed of dog in the United States. The primary reason for this is this is such a diverse animal. They are popular family pets and work in a variety of capacities, such as performing dogs, guard dogs, show dogs, and dogs that serve the police or the military. As they are kept as both pets and working dogs, this accounts for the high numbers of these animals that live in the United States.
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Additionally, they will be micro chipped, have the required vaccinations and will be spay/neutered, if 2 years old, prior to being permanently placed. We will also ensure each pup is noted for any physical challenges. All will be completed prior to placing the dogs into their permanent homes to ensure the best fit for you and our rescue dogs.