Looking to Adopt a male GSD - MA

DKL · 10-14-2010, 03:18 PM

Hello - Our beloved GSD died of cancer in August. I am already working with rescues but thought I would post here as well as everyone sounds so helpful. I am being very specific as we have a small child so a GSD currently in a family foster situation is most desired vs. pulling one from a shelter (which I have done all my life but can no longer do b/c of risk factor with a toddler). Looking for a 2 year + altered male GSD that is great with young children (toddler), dogs, cats, and horses. We keep our dogs inside and they get wonderful love and care. Most desired traits are calm temperament, loyalty, and shadowing. I see “shadowing” as I no longer walk in the woods (we touch a 3000 acre state forest) due to the loss of our GSD as we have a lot of "predators" and I do not feel confident without my GSD who never left my side. It is hard to think of replacing him but I would like to try.

So if anyone on here knows of a GSD that needs a home please email me or post back.

My former GSD was a rescue and would like to go that route vs. a puppy who find homes much easier and quicker.

Thank you in advance

Emoore · 10-14-2010, 04:55 PM

MA is right next door to NY, correct? Have you checked out www.brightstargsd.org? Brightstar is an awesome GSD rescue. Thanks for thinking of rescue!

DKL · 10-14-2010, 07:42 PM

Yup, I called and emailed them and never heard back. I know rescues are busy and understaffed as I am 8 years with a NE based horse rescue org. But two of their conditions is that an adopter needs to be within 300 miles of Rochester and they also do not adopt out to families with children under 7. I again understand their conditions but it makes it so hard...they have SO many nice dogs! I love Bear and sounds perfect for us...sigh.

Oh, I noticed you just lost a dog too...I am sorry.

MrsMiaW · 10-14-2010, 08:00 PM

So sorry for your loss.

I don't have any rescue info, but wanted to say "welcome" from another MA resident.

Jax08 · 10-14-2010, 08:05 PM

There is also Big Dogs, Big Hearts,
Central NY GSD rescue,
GSD Rescue of New England (German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc)

DKL · 10-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks Jax08 I haven't looked at all of those but again GSD Rescue of New England does not adopt out to families with children under age 7. I think I am looking at private rescues or folks advertising on Craigslist...as GSD rescues do not seem to adopt out to folks with small children. Again I understand their conditions...

And thank you fello MA resident MrsMiaW!

Jax08 · 10-14-2010, 09:14 PM

I apologize. I didn't realize that you had already posted the GSRNE wouldn't adopt with children under 7.

DukeJazz · 10-14-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKL

Thanks Jax08 I haven't looked at all of those but again GSD Rescue of New England does not adopt out to families with children under age 7. I think I am looking at private rescues or folks advertising on Craigslist...as GSD rescues do not seem to adopt out to folks with small children. Again I understand their conditions...

And thank you fello MA resident MrsMiaW!

What about your local animal shelter(s) ?

We get a LOT of great purebred GSD's and mixed GSD breeds that are wonderful family pets

!
Most shelters have no restrictions on the ages of children in the household unless they are aware of some "small child" issue with the dog.

I would be VERY careful on Craigs List & eBay - lots of puppymill

dogs there !

DKL · 10-15-2010, 09:40 AM

Hello DukeJazz I am looking at local animal shelters daily...sigh. But again hoping to get one from a foster home situation as many/most shelters do not have a history on these dogs as they are strays...not many owner turn ins.

As for Craigs List only again looking at families that have to give up their dogs due to whatever reasons. I really would like one that is coming from that background.

I do have my eye on several but the shelters are not calling me back. I call everyday and only get a voicemail...It breaks my heart to think that an animal is there that I could perhaps give a nice forever home to. But again I am NOT knocking the shelters or rescues as I know how understaffed and busy it all is.

Wolfiesmom · 10-15-2010, 09:47 AM

Have you tried the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem Ma?

10-14-2010, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
DKL New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Looking to Adopt a male GSD - MA Hello - Our beloved GSD died of cancer in August. I am already working with rescues but thought I would post here as well as everyone sounds so helpful. I am being very specific as we have a small child so a GSD currently in a family foster situation is most desired vs. pulling one from a shelter (which I have done all my life but can no longer do b/c of risk factor with a toddler). Looking for a 2 year + altered male GSD that is great with young children (toddler), dogs, cats, and horses. We keep our dogs inside and they get wonderful love and care. Most desired traits are calm temperament, loyalty, and shadowing. I see “shadowing” as I no longer walk in the woods (we touch a 3000 acre state forest) due to the loss of our GSD as we have a lot of "predators" and I do not feel confident without my GSD who never left my side. It is hard to think of replacing him but I would like to try. So if anyone on here knows of a GSD that needs a home please email me or post back. My former GSD was a rescue and would like to go that route vs. a puppy who find homes much easier and quicker. Thank you in advance

10-14-2010, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	MA is right next door to NY, correct? Have you checked out www.brightstargsd.org? Brightstar is an awesome GSD rescue. Thanks for thinking of rescue! __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-14-2010, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
DKL New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Yup, I called and emailed them and never heard back. I know rescues are busy and understaffed as I am 8 years with a NE based horse rescue org. But two of their conditions is that an adopter needs to be within 300 miles of Rochester and they also do not adopt out to families with children under 7. I again understand their conditions but it makes it so hard...they have SO many nice dogs! I love Bear and sounds perfect for us...sigh. Oh, I noticed you just lost a dog too...I am sorry. Last edited by DKL; 10-14-2010 at 07:44 PM.

10-14-2010, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	So sorry for your loss. I don't have any rescue info, but wanted to say "welcome" from another MA resident. __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

10-15-2010, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	Have you tried the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem Ma? __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

10-14-2010, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,337	There is also Big Dogs, Big Hearts, Central NY GSD rescue, GSD Rescue of New England (German Shepherd Rescue of New England, Inc)

10-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
DKL New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Thanks Jax08 I haven't looked at all of those but again GSD Rescue of New England does not adopt out to families with children under age 7. I think I am looking at private rescues or folks advertising on Craigslist...as GSD rescues do not seem to adopt out to folks with small children. Again I understand their conditions... And thank you fello MA resident MrsMiaW!

10-14-2010, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,337	I apologize. I didn't realize that you had already posted the GSRNE wouldn't adopt with children under 7.

10-15-2010, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
DKL New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	Hello DukeJazz I am looking at local animal shelters daily...sigh. But again hoping to get one from a foster home situation as many/most shelters do not have a history on these dogs as they are strays...not many owner turn ins. As for Craigs List only again looking at families that have to give up their dogs due to whatever reasons. I really would like one that is coming from that background. I do have my eye on several but the shelters are not calling me back. I call everyday and only get a voicemail...It breaks my heart to think that an animal is there that I could perhaps give a nice forever home to. But again I am NOT knocking the shelters or rescues as I know how understaffed and busy it all is.

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