Our Story

It all began in 2004. We started this rescue effort in an effort to help German Shepherds find better homes. Since then, we have helped hundreds of German Shepherds find loving companions. Using the homes of other volunteers, we have continued our mission to find homes for German Shepherds in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

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100% Volunteers. 100% Local.

We don’t have a central rescue facility - instead, we utilize temporary foster homes to care for our dogs until they are adopted. Several of our foster homes are located in the North Georgia and Metro Atlanta areas.

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Plus, people love working with us.

The quotes below are from previous volunteers.

At my age, I don’t often get to make a real difference in someone’s life, yet with fostering, I have the opportunity - and the privilege - to do just that! Now, my days are filled with long walks down city streets or through parks and woodlands, while warm noses, thumping tails, and soft fur fill the nights.
— Monica, GSDRGA Volunteer

Our community cares.

As German Shepherds continue to experience abandonment and lack of care under negligent owners, the German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Georgia continues to stay dedicated to its mission: providing a safe, caring space for this magnificent breed.