ShepHeroes® German Shepherd Rescue
Every Shepherd needs a hero. Will you be one?
We rescue at-risk German Shepherds from local shelters, care for them in volunteer foster homes, and match them with forever families. Powered by volunteers, funded by donors.
Meet our adoptable German Shepherds
Every Shepherd is spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and on heartworm, flea and tick prevention before going home.
Four ways to be a ShepHero
Pick the one that fits your life right now.
Adopt
Fill out our adoption application, and our adoption counselors will help you find your lifelong best friend.
Start an application →Foster
Give a Shepherd a safe place to land while they wait for their forever home.
See foster requirements →Volunteer
Help at adoption events, transport dogs, or lend your skills behind the scenes.
Join the team →Sponsor a dog →Donate
We're donor funded. Your gift pays for the care each Shepherd needs before adoption.
Give today →Your gift heals a German Shepherd
Every dollar goes to rescuing, healing and rehoming at-risk Shepherds in Northern California.
ShepHeroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible. EIN 82-5263051 · More ways to give: PayPal, Venmo, Facebook, corporate matching, and our Amazon and Chewy wish lists.
Success story
Ambra's second chance
Ambra, a German Shepherd from Covelo, was hit by a car. ShepHeroes teamed up with the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and its accessible care programs to get her the treatment she needed.
Questions people ask us
How do I adopt a German Shepherd from ShepHeroes?
Fill out our adoption questionnaire. Our adoption counselors will work with you to find the right Shepherd for your home.
What comes with every adopted Shepherd?
Every dog is spayed or neutered, microchipped and registered with Petco Love Lost, heartworm tested, given core vaccines, and treated with heartworm, flea and tick prevention.
What areas do you serve?
Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties, plus limited help near Ft. Bragg and Lake Tahoe.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. ShepHeroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-5263051), so your gift is tax-deductible.
Can you take a stray I found?
We can't help with strays until ownership is settled through a shelter hold or owner release. Please contact your local animal control.
Can I sponsor a Shepherd if I can't adopt?
Yes. Sponsor a Shepherd by name, and your gift goes to their care until they go home.