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Help Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue win!
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Our
Featured Adoptable German Shepherd Dog
 Mr.
Max
Mr. Max
is a nice 3 year old black & tan GSD that has been in FL since
the end of March and has grown new fur (really fuzz) on most his
body. His skin has turned from the black that it was in TN when he
was picked up to the red that it was when we got him the end of
March to a normal color now. Max is now on a combination of raw
meat and a no wheat, corn, or soy kibble with raw chicken 1/4 for
breakfast and 1/2 pound of raw beef mixed in his dinner. He has
been receiving medicated bath and conditioner every 3 to 4 days
with Zymox products that work on both yeast (which is most of his
problem) and bacteria that is often secondary to the yeast. We
have also been using the Zymox ear meds to clear up the heavy
yeast that was in his ears.
Mr. Max
is a very sweet boy with an excellent temperament and will make
someone a wonderful companion. Max has been wonderful here,
loves to play with the other dogs, became the guardian of the
puppy that was in rescue and loves our grandkids when they are
playing with him. He is great with other dogs and even with cats!
(In his temporary foster home, before coming to Florida, Max did
fine with their TWENTY cats and 5 other German Shepherds!)
Mr. Max
was originally rescued in Feb from an owner in Tennessee who had
neglected him. He had skin allergies, was malnourished and behind
on all his shots. When the good Samaritans rescued him, the owner
was just going to have him put down because Max was so sick he had
no hair from the middle of his back down to his tail.
Everything
was looking up for Mr. Max when unfortunately 2 of the good
Samaritans' 3 resident dogs became quite jealous of the newcomer
and decided that he was not welcome, so poor Max moved to Florida
to find a new home that can give him the TLC he deserves.
Now FOLLOW ALONG WITH HIS TRANSFORMATION into a healthy handsome
boy!
If
you are interested in adopting a new family member from our organization,
please complete the online
adoption application.
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How To Adopt A New Friend
If you are interested
in adopting a new family member from our organization, please complete the online
adoption application. If you prefer, you may contact us by e-mail so we can send
you an application.
Our adoption fee of
$100 to $300 is based on the dog and it's needs. Senior dogs and special need dogs
are $100; Puppies under the age of 6 months are $300. The adoption fee helps cover
expenses for the dogs while in the rescue program including the vet check, vaccines,
heartworm testing, stool check, spay/neuter plus other necessary veterinary care and
training to get the dog ready for adoption.
Everyone must submit
an application before an appointment is made to come and meet the
dogs. We work BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Our Mission and Objective
To find loving forever homes for adoptable German Shepherd Dogs
placed in shelters, strays and owner turn-ins. Provide needed medical care,
training and rehabilitation to neglected, abused or sick German Shepherd Dogs until
they are ready for adoption.
Goals
- Lower the number of unnecessary euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets.
- Inform and educate about responsible humane treatment of animals and the
importance of spay/neuter procedures.
- Bring attention to the plight of shelter pets in animal control facilities.
- Work toward insuring law enforcement agencies prosecute to the fullest extent
of the law, persons found guilty of cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals.
Who We Are
 The TBGSR
is an all volunteer non-profit pet rescue organization for German Shepherd Dogs. We
are supported by private donations, adoption fees, fund raisers and bequests from
individuals and businesses. All of our pets are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
They are up-to-date on all vaccinations and heartworm negative. We are dedicated to
helping our adoptable animals find good homes where they will be safe, well cared
for and loved for the rest of their lives. Caring for these animals allows us to
learn more about their personalities and helps us to place them in a home best
suited for them.
Volunteering
Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue welcomes volunteers. If
you are a fan of the GSD, we need your help. Please contact
us & let us know how you'd like to assist us.
Fostering a GSD
We are always in the need of foster homes to house dogs that are
going though medical care while getting them ready for adoption. The
more wonderful families willing to foster a dog, the more wonderful German Shepherds
we can save.
Also when our shelter is full, this means we have to turn down
worthy candidates and can not pull dogs from shelters because space is at such a
premium. All dogs are spayed/neutered, wormed, treated for fleas, vaccinated
and on 
heartworm preventative. We provide a crate, leash, collars and food.
If you have some time, a little patience
and alot of love to spare, we need you to help make these guys good adoptable
pets. PLEASE
EMAIL US for more info.
Owner Surrender Policy
Due in part to the current real estate
market and foreclosure crisis, Tampa Bay GSD Rescue has been filled beyond capacity.
However, we would be happy to help you re-home an animal in need by offering a courtesy
post on Petfinder. (Your dog must MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS - be spayed or neutered and have
a sound temperament).
If you are willing to continue caring for
your pet until a suitable new home can be found, Please
Email Us and DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. We'd be happy to help. It is
preferable to seeing good dogs be unnecessarily put down in the shelters due to space
considerations.
If you are unable to care for your dog
please contact us ASAP. If space is available we will take your dog in. We
frequently have a waiting list of dogs to come in as space is available.
(Dogs here do not live in cages like public shelters but have play yards to spend their
days in or are in foster homes when available.)
Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue wants to
help and will try to work with you. Please keep in mind that shelter dogs and
emergencies (owner death, medical problems, etc) have first priority; then owner
turn-ins. We realize how difficult the decision to re-home your dog is but
remind you to please do what is best for your dog.
Donations
We have a list of items on our wish
list. Please donate what you can!
 Anyone
wishing to make a monetary donation toward our rescue efforts can do so by sending a
check to Tampa Bay German Shepherd Rescue at the following address:
Tampa
Bay German Shepherd Rescue
11904 Mc Mullen Loop
Riverview, FL 33569
To all those that have donated funds to help with vet bills &
expenses and all those that have opened their homes to foster, we can not thank you
enough. You are true heroes!
Wish List
- Loving Foster Homes
- Donations to our vets (heartworm treatments, spays/neuters, emergency
surgeries, heartworm and flea preventative & medications)
- PetsMart gift cards to get supplies as needed
- Iam's, Eukanuba, ProPlan or Nutro Large Breed Dog Food
- Throw rugs 24" x 36" up to 48" for the crates
- Someone to make crate pads
- Gift Cards for gas stations for transporter
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The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a
wonderful breed, but it is a "high maintenance" animal not suited
for everyone. If you are unfamiliar with our favorite breed, please take the
time to educate yourself about it. You can start right here by reading the
following.
"Top 10
Reasons
Why a German Shepherd Dog
May Not be the Dog for You"
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German Shepherds require a serious commitment. Many of
the dogs that come to rescue organizations have no training. It is
important that the new family puts time and effort into training their
rescue dog.
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These dogs have a high energy level. The very energy
that allows these dogs to be police, search, guide and herding dogs is
often the reason these dogs are surrendered. If you’re looking for a
couch potato you may want to consider a different breed.
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German Shepherds are highly intelligent. If they are
not given a job to do they will often come up with their own.
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Like any dog, the German Shepherd is a social animal
and needs to be part of a family. The loyalty that endears this breed to
many requires that it not be banished to the backyard.
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German Shepherds are large dogs. The number one reason
given by people surrendering German Shepherds is moving. Usually
apartments do not welcome these dogs. If you don’t know where you will
be a few years down the line it is not the right time to adopt.
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These dogs shed non-stop.
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They can be vocal, often whining and barking to
communicate. If left alone for prolonged periods of time they may become
problem barkers.
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If you don’t like doggy smell, consider a different
breed. Also, bathing can be challenging due to the dog’s water-resistant
outer coat.
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A German Shepherd must respect its owner. This is not
accomplished by heavy-handedness; it is only achieved when its owner
treats the dog with equal respect.
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These dogs originated as herding dogs. It is a heritage
they carry still. Keep this in mind if you or your neighbors have
livestock. Remember that in the state of California a dog harassing
livestock may be shot.
- Julie Connolly for German Shepherd
Rescue
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If you can foster a
GSD or would like to help
in another capacity, please email
us!
Tampa
Bay German Shepherd Rescue
11904 Mc Mullen Loop
Riverview, FL 33569
Email: Dianeroberts.gsd@verizon.net
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