German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas gives abandoned German Shepherds a second chance at happiness
by providing health care and training before helping them find a home they can enjoy forever.
We are a non-profit organization run by volunteers. Equipment and supplies are all  purchased using the personal funds
of our volunteers, or are sometimes donated or  purchased using contributions and adoption fees.

We serve the Central Texas region, including Austin, Waco, Killeen, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Dripping Springs, and the
surrounding areas. Unfortunately, we can neither accept dogs from, nor adopt dogs to those in areas beyond Central
Texas.  We cannot save all the dogs even in Central Texas; however, for each dog that is adopted, another  can be
saved, and if we can help someone resolve a problem and keep their dog we consider that a successful rescue.   

Our dogs come from all kinds of backgrounds.  Most were loved once upon a time by people who brought them into their
lives and made them part of their family.  They end up in Rescue for many reasons.  They come from people who have
decided they no longer can care for the dog. They come from unwanted litters that happen because of lack of
spay/neuter.  Some were lost or abandoned or neglected.  The fortunate ones are rescued who otherwise would have
been killed in shelters simply because of lack of space.  Many that would have died from disease, hunger and exposure in
the open have  found sanctuary with people who are dedicated to leading them to a new more promising life.  

Dogs are selected for our program based on our best judgement of their temperament and adoptability.   We
temperament test and check all the history we can to learn as much as possible about the dogs we select for our
program.  If a dog is found we make an attempt to located their guardian, but most of the time no one comes forwarded.   
We provide the vet work needed, vaccinations, spay/neuter worming and treat what conditions we find.  The dogs live in
our homes and are treated like our own dogs (which they are) until they find a home that fits.  
SAVING LIVES ONE DOG AT A TIME
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas
For Every Dog Adopted, Another Can Be Saved