German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption - Rescuing German Shepherds in NC

Shannon
6 hours ago
2 min read

German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions (GSRA) is joining us for another Spring Fling! Founded in 1992, GSRA is a group dedicated to rescuing German Shepherds in North Carolina. The Rescue primarily concentrates on rescuing German Shepherds, although it does occasionally take on mixed breeds. Most of the dogs come from local shelters; some come from owners who have requested help in finding a new home for their pet.

GSRA is a non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers committed to offering essential care and adoption services to neglected, stray or surrendered German Shepherd Dogs. Based in North Carolina and supporting the Carolinas and Virginia, their rescue strives to protect and promote the magnificent German shepherd breed.

They make a difference in the lives of German shepherds by:

* Offering adoption services

* Assisting owner surrenders of German Shepherd Dogs

* Working towards common goals of saving dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation.

* Educating the public in the importance of adoptions, spaying, and neutering of dogs.

A recent win in the last 6 months, GSRA has taken in (separately) 2 emaciated, neglected dogs. Both dogs were near death, only weighing 24 lbs. with a host of medical challenges caused by their malnourished state. They are happy to report that one dog was adopted and the second dog doing great and is ready for adoption.

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.

Meet Dory!

Hello world!

My name is Dory and I am a strikingly, beautiful young female that’s in search of a new family to spend my life with. I am approximately two years old, and I am on the taller side. I am between 70 and 75 pounds. I have a gorgeous black and tan coat. If size matters, I’m your girl!

A bit about me: I am very smart, affectionate, and I have a decent bit of energy. I am very eager to please! I approach life with exuberance and enthusiasm! I love attention and affection. I am good with men, women and older children. I may not have my PhD, but I’m super smart and eager to learn. I know how to sit, and I know how to lay down. I am working on being able to maintain these positions! I get super excited and I’m eager to bounce onto the next activity. I am extremely food motivated, so bring some treats and we can have a great training session! Read more about Dory here!

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/

We hope that you will visit GSRA at this year's Spring Fling 2026! You can browse their collection of t-shirts, hats, cups, and stickers! In the meantime, you can see all their adoptable shepherds on their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.