Dogs Available for Adoption 
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Dogs Available for Adoption through Owner Placement

Simba is a very loving dog. He follows me most everywhere and likes to snuggle. I have not had Simba around any person other than myself as of the date of this post, but I've no doubt that he'll be great with other people as he's very outgoing and self-assured.

Simba is fantastic with other dogs, and I will give priority to an adopter who has another young dog that Simba can play with. (Click here to see a video of Simba playing with "Mari", a 2-yo female GSD.) Simba lives with several other dogs at GSRSV's rescue ranch, and he's never shown any fear of being right in the middle of the action!

I don't have cats, so I can't say how Simba will do with cats. However, rarely are there issues introducing a dog as young as Simba to cats, so I will consider a home w/ cats (as long as there is also a dog for him to play with).

Simba loves being inside, but he's not yet 100% housetrained. He will poop outside, but he still pees inside frequently. I have only caught Simba "in the act" once to correct him, so I believe that if I could observe him more often he would "get it."

Simba is a cuddle-bug, and likes to sleep on my bed--sometimes right next to me. He does like to chew on things (he still has his baby teeth), but he's not at all a destructive chewer. When he starts to chew on something like a comforter, I simply redirect him by giving him a stick or a rope toy.

Simba will be a great companion in the outdoors. He shows no fear of new environments on my 45-acre property and loves to explore.

I took Simba in on April 23 from a young woman whose parents had found Simba wandering on the street with a very infected wound above his right eye. It appeared the wound was from a dog bite. The woman's parents were unable to afford to bring Simba to a vet. When I saw pictures of Simba's wound, I knew it needed to be treated right away so I told the woman to bring him to me that night. I cleaned up and sutured the wound and it's all healed up now.

I scanned Simba for a microchip and searched lost ads for several days, but never did find anybody looking for Simba.

Simba has received his first distemper/parvo (DA2PP) vaccination, and will receive his second in a few days. He is a bit young to receive his rabies vaccination and I would like at least two weeks to transpire between his second DA2PP and his rabies vaccinations. The cost of Simba's rabies vaccination will be included in his adoption fee.

Because Simba has yet to be neutered, I will require a refundable neuter deposit of $300 in addition to his $360 adoption fee. I will allow the adopter to wait until Simba is no more than a year (Feb 6, 2022) to have him neutered. As soon as the adopter provides evidence that Simba is neutered, I will refund the $300 deposit.

Simba is located in Pleasant Grove, CA.

Posted 5-10-22

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Whitney is "different" than other dogs the way a functioning autistic child is different from other children. When he gets excited, he starts his "mousing" routine where he digs and pounces on imaginary mice. If there are rocks present, he will find a reasonably large rock (his "mouse"), pick it up in his mouth and trot over to his water bucket to drop it in. (Click here for a video of this routine.) Even if he's inside where there is no dirt or rocks, he will do his mousing routine when he's excited.

Whitney also likes to dig. Man, does he like to dig! So, I am seeking a new home for Whitney where his passion for digging will not pose a problem.

Whitney is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met. He loves people and is super-affectionate. He ADORES children! When I took Whitney and three other dogs to the snow in February, there was a family with several children between the ages of six to twelve. I couldn't pull Whitney away from them without a leash! He's  somewhat jerky with his body movements, so he has the potential to flatten a really young child. However, I also think that Whitney would learn to be gentle given the opportunity.

Whitney is fantastic with other dogs. He is very submissive and would be fine with all but a dominant dog who wants to bully him (more on that later). I've had Whitney at my rescue ranch for six years and he's always been great with my other dogs. I'm certain that Whitney would be fine with little dogs as well.

I have never had Whitney around cats, but this is one dog who I can totally see being buddies with a cat. He might be hyper-active at times, but he would never harm a fly.

Whitney has been inside my house on many occasions and has never had an accident, but he's been an outside dog primarily for the six years I've had him. This was his choice, as all of my dogs are welcome inside my house via a dog door. It's possible that Whitney could make the transition to being an indoor dog, but I'm actually seeking a new home for him where he can be outdoors for the most part, and again, be allowed to perform his mousing routine and to dig.

Whitney came to me as a rough-hewn one-year old, and I have not put him through any kind of training. When I first brought him to my rescue ranch, Whitney would run around in wide circles constantly. This suggested to me that he had been kept tied up during his young life and only knew the boundaries of the rope he was tied to. Fortunately, his circling behavior resolved in a few days. His mousing behavior, though, never subsided.

Whitney pulls fairly strong on a leash as I have not worked with him much at all on leash skills.

Whitney LOVES to go for rides in the car, and is a really easy passenger. He'll just lie down and enjoy the ride.

Whitney loves to play fetch, and though he'll bring the ball back to me and sometimes set it down, he'll easily get distracted into his mousing routine. I'm sure with enough repetition that he'd become a great fetch & drop player.

I absolutely LOVE Whitney, but am seeking a new home for him because he has been attacked on several occasions by a few of my dogs here, a couple of times severely. (The most recent attack was in January, and after that attack I placed Whitney in a separate yard for his own safety.) Because Whitney is like a mildly retarded child, he is a target for the alpha dogs in my pack to "take out." This is, unfortunately, part of the natural dynamic of a dog (and wolf) pack.

It breaks my heart to let Whitney go, but I need to consider his safety first and foremost, and I hate keeping him by himself in a separate yard.

Whitney is located in Pleasant Grove, CA. His adoption fee is $160.

Posted 4-3-22

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Adoption Pending!

"Mari" is an approx 65 lb, 2-yo spayed female GSD who is affectionate, energetic and playful. Mari craves attention; she loves to snuggle and to be petted, but can be a little uncomfortable with hugging. She's a little hand-shy when you reach out for her, but then she's fine.

Mari has been around a two-yr old girl and was very gentle with her. She is exceptionally sweet and will do great in a home with young children.

Mari is GREAT with other dogs--very comfortable from Day 1. (Click here for a video of her cavorting around w/ some other dogs at GSRSV's rescue ranch.) She's very playful and would surely do well w/ another playful dog--in fact so much so that I am giving adoption priority to those with such a dog. Mari can get a little possessive of food and treats, and sometimes of my attention, but she responds very quickly to verbal correction.

Mari met a cat on Feb 13 and showed no predatory behavior towards it. In fact, she was somewhat scared of it! I will definitely consider a home with a dog-savvy cat for Mari.

Mari has only relieved herself once in my house, but it was a very different story in her former adopters' house. A couple in El Dorado Hills adopted Mari 10-16-21 but returned her to me ten days later, mainly because she was pooping and peeing inside. The adopters have a housetrained 5-yo female GSD, but Mari did not pick up on that dog's cues. Mari has not had a single accident since returning to my place, but whoever adopts her should be prepared to train her where to appropriately relieve herself.

Mari sits on command but has likely not received much in the way of training. She's just a goofy, playful pup who will benefit from basic obedience and leash training. She's very food-motivated, so that will help with her training. 

Mari hasn't shown much interest in toys so far, but I'm sure once she's in a home that will change.

GSRSV rescued Mari from the Stanislaus County shelter on August 23. She had been picked up as a stray way back on June 6 and was nearing the end of the line at the shelter.

Mari's adoption fee is $260.

Posted 8-29-21; updated 10-26; updated 1-5-22; updated 2-13-22.

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Updated 10-26-21

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Adopted 4-28-22!

"Mickey" is an approx 110-lb, 8-yo neutered male GSD who is the definition of loyal. Mickey is also very affectionate, obedient, and serious.

Mickey is in great health and runs like the wind. He shows no signs of arthritis yet.

Mickey is the kind of dog who lives to be with his person. He will hang with you no matter what you're doing, or how long. He'll sleep right next to you all night without fidgeting.  

Mickey is friendly with most strangers but would surely be protective under the right circumstances. He is a large dog with a big bark! I have not observed Mickey around children but I haven't seen anything in his behavior to suggest he wouldn't be fine with young kids.

Mickey is OK around other dogs for the most part but is an alpha male and I will only consider him for a home where he is the only dog or is paired w/ a female dog. He's not particularly playful with other dogs, so if you're seeking a playmate for your dog, keep looking!

I have not observed Mickey with cats so I will only consider a home WITHOUT CATS for him.

Mickey has been a resident at GSRSV's rescue ranch on and off since 2019. He has been here since late August 2021.

Mickey is housetrained and prefers to be inside, though if your work is outside that's where Mickey will be! He formerly lived inside a large motor home for several years.

Mickey received considerable training from his former owner. He walks well on leash and has excellent off-leash recall.

Mickey LOVES to go for car rides and is a fantastic passenger. He likes water and is a willing swimmer.

Mickey's former owner Lloyd adopted him off a Craigslist ad back in 2016. Lloyd had been living here at my place since just after Thanksgiving 2021. Sadly, Lloyd suffered a pulmonary embolism and died in mid-January 2022, leaving Mickey behind. It's hard for me to let Mickey go, as it's letting go of what meant the most to Lloyd, but Mickey needs a person or people he can call his own.

Mickey is located in Pleasant Grove, CA. His adoption fee is $160.

Posted 2-22-22