Central Wisconsin German Shepherd Rescue was founded by a small group of friends who share a sincere love and concern for the many German Shepherds that are abandoned, neglected and abused. We're centrally located between Green Bay and Wausau on the beautiful Red River Dells in Shawano county. We have 70 acres and a peaceful setting for the dogs in our care to help heal body and soul.

We work with humane organizations to lighten the load and supply the personalized attention needed for rehabilitation. We will occasionally help with owner surrenders and on an individual basis will accept GSD mixes. All dogs are thoroughly temperatment tested before being adopted out. CWGSR also works hand in hand with other Shepherd rescues.

Since it's inception in 2000, we have successfully rescued and re-homed 180+ dogs! Once we have taken a dog into our rescue, we are committed to that dog until it is placed in a quality, loving home. Visit our Forever Loved portfolio of photos of dogs adopted to responsible, loving families since 2000!

If you're interested in adopting one of our available dogs, please visit our Adoption Application page to obtain an application.  All potential adoptive families must submit an application and be approved before an adoption can take place.

Our dedicated volunteers have 30+ years of professional training experience and knowledge of veterinary care. Due to the number of dogs in need, we're always in need of devoted foster homes. If you're not able to adopt a dog or maybe you'd just like to volunteer by fostering, please contact us to discuss our fostering program.

She said we are a circle, a line that never ends. And in the center there is you protected by new friends. And all around you are the ones that check the pounds and share their home after you've been found. And all the other folk are searching near and far to find the perfect home for you where you can be a star.

She said 'There is a family that is waiting patiently and pretty soon we'll find them, just you wait and see. And then they'll join our circle, they'll help to make it grow so there'll be room for more like you who have no place to go.

I waited very patiently. They days they came and went. Today's the day I thought my family would be sent. Then just when I began to think it wasn't meant to be, there were people there just gazing down at me. I knew them in a heartbeat, I could tell they felt it, too. They said 'We've been waiting for a special dog like you.'

Now every night I say a prayer to all the Gods that be. 'Thank you for the life I live and all you've given me.' — Author Unknown
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