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GSD Lovers - Don't Miss German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption

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We are happy to welcome back, long-time Spring Fling rescue German Shepherd Rescue and Adoptions (GSRA!)

German Shepherd standing in a creek.

The volunteers at GRSA love coming to Spring Fling to meet new people to join them in saving German Shepherds, new families to adopt, visiting with GSRA alumni, and spreading education and awareness of their favorite breed. They also appreciate the funds raised and the donations that they receive to help them forward their mission.


GSRA Mission Statement:

"German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions is a dedicated, all-volunteer non-profit organization committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of neglected, stray, and surrendered German Shepherd Dogs and GSD mixes in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Based in North Carolina, we provide essential care and adoption services while striving to protect, promote, and celebrate this magnificent breed. Our mission is to ensure that every dog in our care finds a safe, loving, and permanent home- and we adopt only within NC, SC, and VA."

One unique program at GSRA is "A Moment in Time," which is a Senior Dog program. The mission of this particular program focuses on improving the quality of life of senior GSD's and mixes, with 3 specific goals:


  • Increase the number of senior GSDs we can rescue from area shelters. This includes providing dedicated senior GSD foster homes who have advanced training and experience with senior dogs

  • Increase awareness of the medical, nutritional and behavioral needs of senior GSD's.

  • Direct promotion of senior dogs for adoption - through education on the joys of senior dog ownership


If you are interested in adopting a German Shepherd of any age, check out their listing of available dogs on their website: https://gsdrescue.org/available-dogs/


Here's a peek at a few of their featured cuties:




We hope that you will visit GSRA at this year's Spring Fling! In the meantime, you can see all their adoptable shepherds on their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.


Visit German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

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Freedom German Shepherd Rescue Helps Shepherds in Need

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Freedom German Shepherd Rescue has been saving German Shepherds in the Carolinas since 2018. As a returning Spring Fling attendee, they love the interacting with the crowd and connecting with all the other rescue groups and vendors.


"We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue comprised solely of unpaid volunteers that share the common goal of saving neglected, abused, and abandoned German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes from shelters, owners who can no longer keep them and partner rescues."

They strive to treat their dogs, their community, other rescues, and the shelters they help with respect and integrity while also being fully transparent about what they do. Everything they do is for the dogs and their process reflects that. New dogs to the rescue are placed with foster families and provided with medical care and basic training. Foster families constantly evaluate the behavior and personality of each dog so that they can be matched with the right family when they are ready to be adopted.


Freedom German Shepherd Rescue also works to educate the community on topics like pet overpopulation, disreputable breeding, the plight of unwanted pets, and ways to keep their current pets healthy and happy.


One of the dogs in their care is Bobby, pictured here. You can read what her people have to say about him here:


Black and tan German Shepherd with pointy ears looking straight at the camera

"Meet Bobby - or what I like to call him: Buddy. He is the best Buddy you could ever ask for. Who knew an 80-pound, furry weighted blanket would be so comforting. This guy had a really hard start to his young life. No one knows how he ended up being an emaciated stray, but we are all so happy he is thriving and healthy now! Buddy loves extremely hard and is a big goof. He currently doesn’t have a yard to free roam in but would love one - as long as it is fenced. He started going to day care and making other furry friends. He has a high prey drive for squirrels so we don’t think he would be good with little animals. He loves everyone he meets but he doesn’t understand how large he actually is so may be too big for little kids. We visit his BFF Colby every night to get a treat and a few pets which he handsomely sits for. He needs some training as he will grab food off your plate or counter but hey, he came to us at 44 pounds and is still a puppy at 2 years old. He does wonderful walking on his leash and he and his foster mom walk about 6 miles a day. He has never met a patio he doesn’t like! His foster mom calls him a “Patio Prince” lol Everyone in the neighborhood knows him. He lays down and patiently waits for any crumbs to fall. Since his foster mom has had him he has never had to be in a crate, he free roams all day and has never had a potty accident. As long as he has a couch or bed to lay on he is a good boy. If you're interested in making Bobby your furever buddy, please contact your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at www.freedomgermanshepherdrescue.org . Bobby is being fostered in Charlotte."


You can keep up with Bobby and all the other dogs in the care of Freedom German Shepherd Rescue on their website and their social media: Facebook and Instagram. They also do adoption events at Unleashed in Cary so check out the calendar on the Unleashed website to visit them there!


Visit Freedom Ride Rescue at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

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"Freedom Rides" Abound at Freedom Ride Rescue

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Freedom Ride Rescue has joined us for Spring Fling several times before and we are excited to have them back again this year! A couple of their favorite things about Spring Fling are meeting the other rescue organizations, fundraising, and the Egg Hunt of course!


This dog rescue group was established in 2019 when a dog named Rider was pulled from Granville County Animal Shelter and given a "Freedom Ride."

"In the rescue world, a "Freedom Ride" is that magical car ride out of an animal shelter for a dog. At first they are nervous, but there is a moment when they realize they are safe ... tongue out, tail wagging, a new chapter for them."

Freedom Ride Rescue accepts all types of dogs, from pregnant moms and puppies, all the way to hospice cases and everything in between. Co-founders Mollie and Larry initially envisioned a small rescue that saved 50 dogs a year. Thanks to the amazing support and passion of their community, Freedom Ride Rescue has saved over 2,000 dogs (plus a few cats)!


"Freedom Ride Rescue brings together individuals who share a love for dogs and a dream to see a no-kill state. Our foster-based network brings in dogs of all ages, sizes and breed mixes. We help to rehabilitate these animals – providing security, love, medical, and behavioral training as needed – until they can be adopted to their “fur-ever” homes."


Like most rescue groups, Freedom Ride relies on foster homes to be able to save more dogs. They provide everything you could need to foster a dog, including a crate, food, and bowls, you just provide your love and time! All dogs in their care receive necessary vetting like a spay or neuter, vaccines and parasite prevention.


Black and white puppies in a basket with toys

Two of their adoptable dogs are Sirius and Pandora, pictured here. These sweet boxer puppies were surrendered the day they were born due to cleft lips & cleft palate. "They were tube fed around the clock and have turned into amazing and loving little puppies." They are currently two months old and are looking for their perfect matches! Like every young puppy, they are learning all kinds of things and will need training in their new homes. Their cleft lip/ palate is easily manageable, they just need food that won't get stuck in the cleft! Check out their pages on the rescue website for more information on these cuties and to find out how to add them to your family!


You can learn more about Freedom Ride Rescue on their website and make sure to stop by their booth at Spring Fling! Follow them on their social media channels- Facebook and Instagram- to keep up with all their activities and get updates on their adoptable dogs.


Visit Freedom Ride Rescue at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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