Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia Inc

Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia Inc was established in 2013 and operates from Victoria across Australia. SSRAI is a not for profit organisation and developed for the purpose of rescuing and finding forever homes for German Shepherd Dogs of all ages. Without rescues like Sweet Shepherd, GSD’s are at risk of being euthanised in pounds across the country. Our main purpose is to rescue and rehome as many German Shepherds as we can; as well as offering Sanctuary and Palliative care to senior and sick GSD’s.

Adoption Policy: Strict

At SSRA each dog is different to the type of home we are seeking as we take into account the past history of the dog. If you are seeking to adopt a SSRA dog as your new family member, a dog is a lifetime commitment and if you are considering having children or relocating, have you considered how a dog will fit into your plans. Our dogs have a lot of love and companionship to give to their new owners, in return they ask for commitment to their training needs and offering them a forever home. Each adoption application and adoption enquiry is responded to via telephone or email. We welcome adoption applications to be completed at any point of time.  Each dog seeking their forever home has a biography including their age, microchip number and the adoption fee available under our adopt tab. As our dogs are homed within foster care homes across Victoria only shortlisted applicant is selected for a meet & greet.  Although most foster care homes are within the Melbourne area, a meet & greet could also be located in the Western, Eastern or Northern Victorian areas. Shortlisted applicants, following a successful meet & greet are provided with an adoption trial period and we will keep in contact with you during this period.  SSRA have a high successful rate of initial matching with 98% of adoption trials being finalised. Existing Pets It is important to make sure not only your new pet is compatible with the people within your household but also compatible with any existing pets. Not all dogs are suitable to re home with cats.  Dogs that come into care that are suitable to rehome with a cat/s will be reflected within their biography.  Dogs with no history on behaviors with cats will be re homed within a cat-free environment. If you currently have two (2) or more dogs and looking to add another family member and reside in a residential area, most councils will require an excess dog permit. It is recommended that you speak with your local council prior to completing your application, to avoid the need to re home your new dog. If your application is shortlisted for a meet & greet, it is requested that your existing dog(s) attend the meet & greet to ensure both your existing dog and potential new dog respond well. Information about your home As part of your adoption application, we will ask for information regarding the layout of the home, area’s the dog will have access, who lives within the home and whether rental property or home owner.  These questions are important to assist with matching the dog to suitable home that meets the dogs needs and also matched right with your family. Some dogs that come into care are not suitable to re home with children under 12 years of age due to behaviors. Please bring as many members of your household to the meet & greet so everyone can meet the dog before taking him/her home. If you reside in a rental property, it is important to seek Landlord or Real Estate permission before making the decision to adopt.  If your application is shortlisted for a meet & greet please bring a copy of your lease/letter from Landlord showing the approval.