Coastal German Shepherd Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds in Southern California. Coastal exists solely because of your tax deductible donations, which support our efforts to save these very deserving animals. Please donate today and help us save German Shepherds.
 Fossil was found as a stray and impounded at a city animal shelter. He has waited and waited and no one has come for him. His time is short and he needs to get out of the shelter immediately. Fossil is a sweet and gentle guy with a wonderful demeanor. He is kenneled with other dogs and gets along fine with dogs of all sizes. He likes to go for walks and enjoys sniffing all around him! He is a beautiful boy--the pictures simply do not do him justice! If you can offer Fossil a warm place to call him own--either temporarily through fostering or permanently through adopting--he will repay you twofold with love and loyalty. Fossil's situation is urgent as the shelter can not hold him past this weekend! We are desperate to find a foster home for Fossil so we can make his hopes of getting out of the shelter a reality. Fostering an older dog is rather simple--they ask for very little! If you are interested in adopting Fossil directly from the shelter, here is his information at the SEAACA Shelter: Impound # 09-31757 Kennel #116 The address for the SEAACA shelter is 9777 Seaaca Street Downey CA 90241 or you can contact Vicky Hernandez, Adoption Manager 562-803-3301 If you are not able to foster Fossil, but would be interested in sponsoring his care, you can make an online donation! All donations are greatly appreciated. You can make a tax deductable online donation through Paypal by clicking the button below!
 Sweet little Maggie laid in the shelter for five days in her own urine and excrement, receiving minimal pain medication until the day she could legally be put to sleep. We could not let her die in the shelter, never having known what it felt like to be loved. She is now in the hospital, awaiting the surgery that will relieve her pain and is her only hope to ever be whole again. X-rays revealed many injuries, but the most serious is a broken hip that is pushed forward, making it impossible for her to use her back legs without excruciating pain Like an onion, the layers of Maggie’s story began to peel away and reveal the story of neglect and pain she’s had to endure in her short life. Your donation, no matter how large or small, will help Maggie receive the surgery she needs. Please read Maggie’s story in her bio. Update 6/05/09
Maggie came through the surgery like a champ. She is in good spirits and impresses the staff with her happy and loving nature. She has been a model patient and allows everyone to handle her and do what ever is necessary to treat her. She calmly lays in the treatment room and watches everyone work. The doctors are being very careful with Maggie in hopes that the tail fracture will knit, so she has not been allowed to get up and walk yet. We are going very slow with her and extending her stay under the care of the excellent staff at the hospital to give Maggie the best chance at a full recovery. We are grateful to everyone who took Maggie into their hearts and has already sent donations to help her. While she has a long recovery ahead of her, at least she has made it over the first hurdle. As most of you can appreciate, the multiple surgeries, coupled with the extended hospital stay, will be a significant drain on our resources. The donations received to date have almost covered the cost of her first surgery, but there are plenty of costs still to come. We need to continue our fundraising efforts to ensure that financial resources will not stand in the way of giving Maggie the recommended treatment to ensure her a complete recovery. We will continue to post updates on Maggie’s progress in the days and weeks ahead. Once again, we would like to thank all of Maggie’s supporters for their generosity, please check back for updates on her recovery in the future.  Update 6/24/09
Maggie came to us with a broken body, but her broken spirit needed just as much attention. She is now learning a lot of things anew. One of the first and most important things is that she can trust a person. When she went to her foster home initially, she cowered at the slightest touch. She was so afraid that she just wanted to hide in her crate. Fortunately for her, her foster mom wasn't about to give up. She has slowly and gently shown Maggie that she's in a good, safe place now, and Maggie is beginning to enjoy the attention she gets from her foster mom and her foster brothers and sister. It is going to take time for her physical injuries to heal, but Maggie is definitely on track to healing emotionally and is beginning to enjoy the "Good Life." This can only happen with your help! use the paypal button below. All donations will go directly to her surgery and after care!
Scotty came to us from a ridiculously high kill shelter. Our volunteers knew that their head told them to turn away but their hearts would not allow it. Scotty, a tri-color sweetie, clearly had damage to one of his front legs. Volunteers are eternal optimists, good nutrition, good care, that ankle will improve immediately! Scotty went to our valued doctor who also thought good nutrition, lots of exercise might help improve the condition of that ankle. At the same time, she asked a surgeon to look at his ankle, who agreed with her assessment of exercise & nutrition but felt that Scotty would ultimately need a surgery. We also learned from the orthopedic surgeon that Scotty was most likely hit by a car as he had suffered a broken pelvis and femur both of which healed successfully. Cut to the present, exercise and nutrition did not help Scotty strengthen his leg. This wonderful fellow who is so playful and kind, most definitely exercised but in the meantime, he wore down the pads on part of his foot (very obvious in his video) and after an additional consult with our vets, he is now on limited exercise and crate rest to heal his foot. Once his foot pads heal, Scotty will have a procedure called "carpal arthrodesis" or fusing of the joint. After several weeks on crate rest, Scotty can slowly start to exercise again. We are so blessed to have dedicated volunteers who give their time selflessly to help Scotty and other dogs with needs. Scotty's $2,500 - $3,000. Watch the video of our wonderful Scotty! We need your help to chip away at this overwhelming cost. We cannot turn away from medical needs even as the pressure continues upward on the dogs who are abandoned with increasing numbers. Please make a donation to Scotty's Surgical Fund. All donations are greatly appreciated!
We have not been able to assist as many medical cases as our hearts have wanted to over the past couple of months due to a depleted medical fund.  Just like people, dogs can be diagnosed with heart conditions. And just like people, dogs who have been diagnosed with heart conditions can lead long and fulfilling lives. Sedona has recently been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease. She has a defect called Pulmonic Stenosis where the pulmonary valve is deformed and in her case, fused shut. Her heart must pump extra hard to get the blood through this unusually narrow, stiff little valve. The right side of her heart has thickened from all this extra work. This also can cause a disturbance in the rhythm of the heart’s filling and pumping which leads to weakness, lethargy, fainting and ultimately her death if left untreated. If the obstruction at the pulmonic valve is relieved, much of the problem will be solved and Sedona's heart function will return to normal. A surgical procedure called Balloon Valvuloplasty is a relatively simple procedure that will save Sedona and allow her to lead a normal life. In this surgery a special balloon is inserted into the pulmonic valve where it is inflated, breaking down the obstruction. Performing this procedure reduces the risk of sudden death by 53% and improves quality of life as well. At this point, only surgery will save Sedona’s life. Because of the delicacy of this procedure, this surgery must be done by a cardiologist and is expensive. The estimate for her procedure and after care is around $4000. We know this is a lot of money, especially with the current economic picture, but without this procedure, Sedona will die. This special girl has been fighting hard to live this long and we don’t want to see her lose the battle now. We are appealing to our friends and supporters to make a tax deductible donation, large or small to Sedona’s surgical fund. Together we can all make a difference in her life. Update 3/17/09
Meanwhile, Sedona gets to come out of her crate for brief periods to take short walks, very short, and to go on potty break. She has the "I'd rather be out there playing with them than in here resting" face down to a T and tries guilting us into it, but orders are orders. She has a very healthy appetite and continues to gain weight, breathes now without laboring. Attached are a few pictures. You can see her surgical wound right above the jugular. Update 4/27/09
As a result of the surgery, Sedona now has 30 percent more blood flowing through her heart than she's ever had in her life. What does this mean for her? She has received the green light to run and play and frolic to her heart's desire. Her only physical limitations are those she places on herself. Like any dog, she knows when she is tired and needs to rest. In her doctor's words, "Let Sedona do what Sedona wants to do." Of course, a marathon is not recommended, but being a normal dog is what Sedona does best. She loves to go to the dog park now, and she is truly a beauty to watch as she runs as only a German Shepherd can. What Sedona is looking for now is her forever home. She needs a family who will not treat her as an invalid, but will allow her to be herself. She is looking for a home with at least one other dog who loves to play but is not over-bearing. She needs to have a quiet home as loud voices, even happy ones, tend to frighten her. Lots of walks and car rides would definitely be an added benefit. To everyone who made it possible for Sedona to have a second chance at life, thank you. We do not know her past. We can only guess based on her behaviors and idiosyncracies. But thanks to you and your generosity, we have the opportunity now to make the rest of her life a good life, better than it's ever been before. This can only be accomplished with your help! All donations will go directly to her surgery and after care!
For Their Love & Support!  When Gideon first arrived, we really did not know if he would survive. We knew we needed a lot of hope, a network of supporters and a skilled vet. Thankfully these all combined and pulled off a huge recovery for Gideon! It is amazing how far Gideon has come in the last 3 months. The final chapter in Gideon's recovery was recently featured in the O.C. Register. His wound was surgically closed last week and all he has is a line of stitches to show the trauma that he has been through. He will continue to grow fur and should have very little scarring! He has also been adopted by a wonderful family and now has a loving home to call his own. Gideon's story was featured on KTTV and the O.C. Register. He has created quite the fan club of well-wishers! His journey in pictures can be seen on Picasa! The devotion that poured in for Gideon was amazing! People from far and wide were touched by his story. Many sent well wishes, donations came in and we started collecting for what was going to be the biggest fundraising effort to date for Coastal German Shepherd Rescue. I'm proud to say that our devoted followers and supporters pulled it off! We were able to raise all of the funds for Gideon's care. Our vet team did amazing work and Gideon got top off the line care due to the generous donations! In Gideon's honor, we would like to start a Saving Gideon Fund. This fund will be for seriously injured dogs who need immediate medical care. Often times the decision to save a life depends upon how much money is in our bank account. It's very sad, but unfortunately the truth! We would like to create this fund so that the next time we are asked to save a severely injured dog we can say YES! You can make a tax deductable online donation toward Gideon's Fund through Paypal by clicking the button below!
We have several young Puppies available for adoption and more on the way! In addition to individual puppies, we have recently saved a few GSD mothers with litter's Most our pups are crate trained and spend time with their foster familys which usually include children and other dogs.
These little darlings are well socialized and thanks to our wonderful foster homes, have received a great start to be wonderful additions to their new families!
Come Join One Of Coastal's Southern California Chapters! We have 2 Chapters, one based in Orange County and the other in San Diego County. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out our Volunteer Application and one of the Volunteer Cordinators will contact you. If you have questions about Volunteering in Orange County please contact Sanika at sanika@coastalgsr.org.
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Having some reservations about adopting a rescue dog? Read letters from Coastal adopters here.  Hello Teresa! I just wanted to touch base with you and give you an update on Molakai. He is a wonderful wonderful boy who has found his way into our hearts so quickly. I truly feel so blessed that we have him. He is such an incredible love! He's strong, got lots of energy, plays with Neo and Santosha and with us, he LOVES to go on walks and to chase balls, he just has a very good, very happy life. I'm attaching a picture of all of the "kids" of our family, thought you would like to see them all together. We are so grateful to you for what you do, we can't imagine our lives without Neo or Molakai (neither can Santosha!). Thank you for taking care of them until we could bring them home. I hope everything is going well with you, your family (human and otherwise) and everyone who gives their time for the rescue. Many, many blessings, Carin
I adopted Hartley from you last September and wanted to give you an update. He loves his best buddy Zack, and my young daughter Clare. She has renamed him Mr. Hartley, Tartley, Lemon-Fartly.
He's a big mamma's boy and extremely obedient. We just got him DNA typed and were very surprised to see that he's white german, white lab, and wait for it, a tiny bit basset hound. Who'd have thought! We love him 100% and will definitely use Coastal again when we look for our next doggy family member.
Best,
Here are a few pictures of Mia and the kids. She is doing wonderful and we couldn’t have asked for a better dog. She is so well behaved, even for a pup! We look forward to watching her grow up to be a beautiful young lady.
You guys are the best and we look forward to our next adoption!!
Scott & Cathy Harris
I adopted Leo (aka Coach) in October 2006. I just wanted to let you know that he is doing great!
I have an art gallery in San Francisco, so he goes to work with me...definitely a mama's boy! I've attached a couple of pics of him.
Thanks for all the hard work you Coastal German Shephard does.
Regards
~Rajinder~
I hope that you are doing well. Sorry that I have not been in touch but things are always so busy. I just have to tell you that Brody and I spent our first Valentines Day together yesterday and it was amazing. As you can see from the pictures he tired himself out with all of his adventures and presents. Sanika, I fall more in love with him everyday.
We still go to training and we will start agility training when the next class begins (I might as well put his high jumping skills to good use). Brody is so smart but most of all so very loving. I hope that you can see him soon because you would not believe how much he has changed. I guess it goes to show you just how much a little love (maybe a lot of love) can change things.
Everyone who meets Brody falls in love with him. I think that my veterinarian and his staff love Brody as much as I do. It is sad to think of all the dogs that won't get a chance for someone to fall in love with them. I hope that you enjoy the pictures. Thank you for everything you do especially for saving my sweet, beautiful Brody!
Love,
Ginamarie
I wanted to give an update on our wonderful boy Nikolai. We adopted him 3 months ago and kept his name Nikolai, but we call him Nik for short. He is one of the best dogs I have ever come across in my life. He is always happy, loves to play, and is very very gentle with our year old son!
Nik's favorite place to go is the dog beach, where he goes every single weekend! Thank you guys so much for doing what you do, and helping us find such a perfect match!
Thank You!
The Talley Family
I though you might want to know how are two babies (Dash & Mishka) are doing. The answer is VERY WELL! They are truly the joys of our family and we just love them dearly. They are quite the pair and I can't imagine them every being without each other.
I wanted to tell you as well that Dolly is not hindered at all by missing her foot. She has gained so much strength in her back leg over the last few months. She can jump up on the back wall and props on it to jump on the side of the chair to greet me. She runs and plays better that Dash sometimes. They are definitely two peas in a pod and I would be happy to share their story with the visitors to the website.
I have included a couple pictures that I hope you will share with Teresa and the other San Diego Coastal volunteers.
I hope all is well with you and thanks again for bringing these two most wonderful babies into our lives!
Beth Phillips
Words cannot express the love we have for our "Luna". She was "Kenya", when we rescued her. She has truly been a blessing to our home and our family. When we first brought her home, she was timid, afraid, had no self esteem, and never a tail wag, always had a sad expression on her face.
Today, she is the happiest girl, I have ever seen! We go to the dog park once or twice per week. She loves every dog, and LOVES to run, and chase the ball, we have to work on bringing it back! She has her own special spot on the couch, even though she has a comfy bed of her own, she LOVES our baby Joaquin. Sometimes you would think that he was her baby. She is so protective over him, doesn't like it when people rough house with him, and always has to be next to him.
She and our Pekingese "Nini" are the best of friends now. At first, Nini wanted nothing to do with her, now they chase each other around the house in the evenings, like to go on walks together, bask in the sunshine in the backyard, and guard the house together, They are sisters now.
Luna also is very protective over our family, and the household. When people come to the door, she has a scary bark, and she means business, then she can go from guard dog mode, to Joaquin's giant teddy bear mode in a snap! She has a tremendous amount of patience with him. She is in obedience training right now, although she really doesn't need it, but it doesn't hurt, to go anyway.
Sincerely,
The Bevia Family
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She is 11 weeks old now and we absolutely love her and of course she loves us and her new home!
It is so wonderful to see him running and playing and just plain happy! He is a perfect fit in our little family! He loves our kitties, but wishes they would play with him more!
Hi Jordan,
Dearest Sanika,
She is a spoiled rotten girlie girl, and well deserved. I don't know what happened before, she was rescued by you guys, then by us. All I know is that she is a forgiving creature, that got her second chance at life. She smiles at us, wags her tail all day, and loves to snuggle now and then. I would like to say Thank You for all you do, for these helpless animals, and if it wasn't for you, we would never know love like the love we have for Luna. She has her forever home.
