Mission:
Our mission is to find qualified, forever homes for German Shepherd Dogs in need, to support responsible GSD ownership and to connect GSD caregivers with helpful resources.
OK GSR is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. We are a foster-based organization working out of Tulsa and now Oklahoma City! Our dogs are cared for in private homes and we do not operate a shelter.
We are an all-volunteer organization. We are always in need of more help to answer questions, check applications, socialize dogs, transports dogs to adoption events and much more. Please fill out a volunteer application if you’d like to help!
Adopt:
Fill out our adoption application here.
Adoption Fees (unless otherwise noted), effective March 1, 2024:
Puppies, 8 weeks to 1 year: $400
Adults, 1 to 7 years: $350
Seniors, 7+ years: $250
All dogs are spayed or neutered and have received age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, a microchip, and flea and tick treatment.
The adoption fee funds all aspects of the rescue such as the cost of routine and preventative health care, transportation to bring dogs to foster homes and to veterinary appointments, training for dogs that need behavioral help to get them ready for adoption, the purchase of food for dogs in foster care, boarding fees for dogs that can’t stay in foster homes, and medical costs for dogs that need life-saving treatments and surgeries.
Only approved adopters may schedule meet and greets with our dogs. All household members must attend the meet and greet or a request for adoption may be denied. Potential adopters’ dogs must also attend the meet and greet to make sure the dogs get along. Even if you are unsure which dog you would like to adopt, we recommend filling out an application and getting approved first so you are ready when the right dog comes along.
To ensure your new family member is a good fit, dogs may be returned within 14 days of adoption for any reason. The adoption cost is refunded minus a processing fee of not more than $15.
Adoption Requirements:
We require all pets in the home to be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and on heartworm prevention. You will need to email a copy of your current or most recent pets’ medical records to oklahomagsr@gmail.com. You can get these records by calling or emailing your vet’s office. If you rent, we will need authorization from your landlord that German Shepherds are allowed. A fenced-in yard is preferred. Homes without fences will be considered on a case-by-case basis. References may not be related to you. If you have questions, please send us an email!
Available Dogs:
View dogs available for adoption here. To meet one of our dogs, please fill out an adoption application. Only approved adopters may schedule meet and greets with our dogs.
Foster:
We are in need of folks to provide short-term, in-home care for dogs in need until they are adopted. Veterinary care, food and a large crate are provided. If you can help, please complete our foster application here.
Please note, fostering is for those who want to volunteer by providing temporary housing for homeless dogs. If you are planning on adopting and just want to try out a dog in your home to see if it is the right fit, please fill out an adoption application. Only approved adopters can schedule meet and greets with our dogs. All adopted dogs can be returned within 14 days of adoption for any reason.
As we work out of Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we prefer fosters to be within a 1-hour driving distance to Tulsa or OKC so they can bring a foster dog to adoption events and veterinary appointments if needed.
Online Auction:
Over the past few months, our rescue has seen a significant increase in dogs that have been surrendered or abandoned. When we do not have enough fosters, we have had to put dogs in boarding which also is an added expense. To raise much-needed funds, we are hosting an online auction.
We will have items such as unique products and services, tickets to special events, art, jewelry, wine, restaurant and hotel gift certificates, dog items, gift baskets, etc. Stay tuned for more information!
If you or your business would like to donate an item, please email: oklahomagsr@gmail.com. Every little bit helps and the value of your donation is tax-deductible. Each auction contributor will be recognized in the online event and our Facebook page.
Events:
Check our Facebook page for a schedule of adoption events.
Donate:
Want to help, but can’t adopt, foster or volunteer? OK GSR is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and we need funds for medical care and boarding in addition to our dogs’ basic needs. Small donations add up! You may donate online or by mailing a check. Your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you!
Need to surrender a dog?
If you are the owner of the dog you want to surrender, please fill out the owner surrender form.
If the dog you are wanting to surrender is a stray, local law may require the animal to serve a “stray hold” at the shelter as this provides the best chance of the dog being reunited with its owner. Please contact your local animal shelter or the closest SPCA or humane society for more information.
You may contact OK GSR and let us know about a German Shepherd Dog serving a stray hold so that we may pull the dog if the owner is not found.
