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June 2023 by Nidia Olivares
All jerman Shepard. I love it. Awesome non profit organization giving these k9 a second chance to happiness. Love it.
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May 2023 by Roland Philipp
A fine group of people. Have a new pup to keep my 10 year old GSD young.
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May 2023 by Colleen Bushinsky
I am 66 years old have owned a Shepherd my whole life. I was told I can not adopt a younger Dog cause I am going to die in 10 years. This is what I was told .
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December 2022 by Sean Smith
Very helpful and responsive. We ended up adopting one of their puppies
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September 2022 by SHIR Bark
Save a dog instead of buying you a coffee. Your contribution can help towards re-home a dog that has been misunderstood.
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April 2022 by Lori Reimer
We have had our baby for 5 months and so happy with her. She rescued us more than us her. MAGGIE IS AMAZING!! This rescue is truly a wonderful.
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April 2022 by Kaylee Guerrero
Everyone who works with this organization is incredible! From the adoption counselor to the foster family, everyone has the best interest for the dogs in their care. Dealing with this organization is a breeze, the adoption process is straight forward, communication is hassle free and the dogs are healthy, happy and ready to come home to their forever homes. Adopt always, never shop for dogs. Be the difference with Coastal German Shepherd Rescue.
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March 2022 by Brendan Herlihy
Second time rescuing from this organization. Most of their dogs require socialization work but if you're able to put in the time and effort these dogs are amazing companions. Please make sure you do your research beforehand and understand the commitments for shepherds and other large breed dogs.
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March 2022 by Dan Gollner
We will always adopt a rescue but we weren't really looking for a "Shepherd" exactly- just a dog that would be the best for us. Actually, my wife cruised Coastal's web site often and eventually became attracted to a dog that wasn't a Shepherd at all.Once we completed the home visit process (Cal was great) we went out to have a look. Lorraine introduced us to the dog that my wife was initially interested in and we found he wasn't the right fit. After Lorraine asked us some questions, she then offered some suggestions and showed us a couple more dogs. There was one in particular that she said we would love right off. She was right. After filling out some paperwork, we took our new baby home.Coastal is one of the few rescues that will take in senior dogs and those with medical histories. Had that not been the case, our new family member might not be alive today. Thank you to Lorraine and Cal (and everyone at Coastal German Shepherd Rescue) for your input, your knowledge and your love for canines.
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January 2022 by Edith M.
I wanted to get a husky puppy from this shelter and I filled out the adoption application, they sent me a message on gmail for filling out the application but they kept sending me that same message. It said after that I filled out the application that it will take 24-48 hours for they can accept the application. I waited 5 days and still no response. I rate this 1/10 I really wanted to get that puppy.
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January 2022 by jgruenberg13
We've adopted both our dogs (1 German and 1 wannabe: Alli in 2014 and Bucket in 2018, now known as Maddie and Marlo) from Coastal and they are a top notch organization that truly cares about the dogs and making sure they are placed with the right family.
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January 2022 by Professor G.
We are very happy with our GSD and Coastal GSR. They're great at finding the right dog for your home. Morgan has a good life now, he's got tons of toys, dog buddies/girlfriends, long walks, and lotsa love. His tail is up and wagging hard now...confidence is building. TY CGSR for a great friend for life. I highly recommend Coastal GSR!
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October 2021 by Chrissy W.
OMG, what can I say. We absolutely love coastal German shepherd rescue. Their facilities are amazing, very clean, big, and comfortable and great for the dogs. They even have a swimming pool for the dogs. The staff is so welcoming and Friendly. They take very good care of their dogs. We just adopted Rex from there, he's such a happy boy, and a real sweetheart. I highly recommend Coastal German shepherd rescue. You won't be disappointed.. Very impressive facility
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May 2021 by Jessamyn P.
Where do I even start? We adopted a young female German Shepherd from our local shelter. She had come from a dark horrible place and while she liked us, she hated everyone else and expressed that hatred and fear through aggression and acting out. I found Lorraine and made the (well worth it) drive from San Diego to go see her. I was treating my very anxious and angry German shepherd like one of my children. Calm voices and comforting. But I had no idea what additional damage I was causing. Lorraine not only taught and trained my dog but she taught and trained my husband and I. That it was okay to love and cuddle our pup, but that she had to earn it, that we all had to change the way we were behaving. My dog went from high anxiety and anger, always in a muzzle and the constant fear of her attacking someone and us being sued. To now? She is a thriving, amazing, confident 2 year old. She can openly play at the park leash free. She listens to and understands commands with full respect. I could write essays about Lorraine. But it would never be enough. It was a tough pill to swallow when I first met her, because I had this scared dog who I just wanted to hug and tell they were okay, but what I realized what she needed guidance, structure, and training. With that her true self thrived! Her confidence beamed and she is the top shelf dog ruling the house now. Thank you Lorraine for your time, dedication, care, respect, vigor, tenacity, and change! Thank you for giving our dog a 2nd chance! THANK YOU!
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April 2021 by Shawn B.
I met Aurora aka Poppytheed aka Poppy Puppy aka Princess Poppybutt when she was hospitalized at the veterinary hospital where I worked as an RVT. This rescue goes above and beyond when it comes to meeting the medical needs of their dogs. Once they become a Coastal dog BOOM!!! No expense spared for medical needs or to get them good and trained up! Anyways, back to how I met Poppy... one of my vets called Lorraine and asked if I could take Poppy for the holiday weekend (4th of July) which would save the rescue cost of medical boarding and give me a friend to love. Lorraine fully disclosed Poppy's distaste for men and met me at my home that evening to do a quick home check and to bring me a martingale collar with tags for Poppy. Long story short... I adopted Poppytheed officially a month later. Lorraine has been available every step of the way, even going out of her way to come to my home and work with me and my roommate on acclimating Poppy to a male in her home. She's ALWAYS there for me if I'm unsure or some behavior or just need to brush up my own leadership skills (which happens pretty often). And this is the kind of rescue that I know would take Poppy back and take the best possible care of her if I were to be hit by a bus in 15 years and she's an old a** GSD on her last leg with no hair, one eye and won't stop farting. Not like my last rescue experience where they stopped responding to my emails when the dog bit me. So for people bitching about not being approved for a dog... there's probably a damn good reason you've been denied and it has nothing to do with discrimination... it has to do with how suitable your home is for a large breed dog with overly protective instincts and big teeth. Do you know how shitty it makes them feel when they've misjudged a homes ability to care for a dog who is adopted out as a puppy and returned a few years later completely neglected? Or when the shelter notifies them that one of their dogs has been surrendered? I work in the field, Lorraine's aces in my book. I trust her judgement completely.
