I
nominate German Shepherd Rescue Orange County as an Outstanding Organization.
GSROC rescues approximately 400 dogs in need every year and find them
good homes. Our orphans come from all manner of situations and
backgrounds. We've saved dogs from certain death on freeways. We've
rescued strays wandering the streets and dogs in abuse/neglect situations.
We save the majority of our dogs, however, from the shelters in Southern
California where many are only hours or minutes away from euthanasia.
Each of our dogs would have a story to tell, if only they could.
Quite
a few of our dogs face additional obstacles once they’re safely in our care.
Many have health issues. GSROC provides them with the medical care they
need. This is often very expensive, but despite the great cost of fixing
broken bones, saving the lives of puppies with parvovirus, treating mange, or
any other malady, GSROC does whatever is necessary to restore them to health
and never gives up on anyone.
Some
of the dogs that come to us have endured emotional trauma. When they come
aboard our lifeboat, they are sometimes shy, frightened, or exhibit other signs
of emotional abuse or neglect. We work with them one-on-on to show them
that they are safe and people care about them. Many of them receive
training to build their self confidence and make them more adoptable.
The
dedicated volunteers of our organization work tirelessly on behalf of our
orphans. We drive to far flung locations to bring them to safety. We have at
least one adoption event every weekend, and often there are more. Our
fundraising is ceaseless and inventive. Under the leadership of our
indefatigable director, we perform our many and varied duties with a single
aim: to help the dogs we love and are passionate about helping.
Please
see below a photo of Cassandra, one of our many homeless but
hopeful dogs at an event held at our local Crevier MINI dealership.
Second: GSROC is well represented at the annual Laguna Niguel
Holiday Parade every year. Third: Cash finds his perfect match and
is now living "happily ever after."
