Priority No. 1 Before you bring home your new pup, pup-proof your place to keep that human-animal companion bond firmly in place and keep your new furry friend happy.   OMDog! Your newly adopted GSD puppy/teen velociraptor/adult dog is coming home!   But before she comes bounding in, it’s vital to your human-animal companion bond […] The post Adding a puppy to your life appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

  Our most recent rescues are Apple and her 2-week-old puppy, Cranberry. They were living outdoors in the high desert, where temperatures drop below 36 degrees at night. They had no shelter from heat or cold.  Apple was very undernourished and not able to produce enough milk for her baby, but her unscrupulous owner left […] The post Apple and her 2-week-old puppy, Cranberry appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

Canine autoimmune diseases, disorders in which the immune system attacks the body’s own cells and tissue, cover a broad variety of conditions that affect the immune system—a network of white blood cells, antibodies and other defenses that fight infection and foreign substances in the body, including bacteria and viruses. A canine autoimmune disorder can be […] The post Autoimmune Diseases and Dogs appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

Newport Beach rescue seeking donations for 2 German shepherd puppies with medical needs Posted on KTLA.com: Feb 14, 2021 / 09:49 AM PST / Updated: Feb 14, 2021 / 09:50 AM PST by: Megan Telles /iframe>  The Newport Beach-based German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County is asking for donations to help treat two puppies suffering from canine parvovirus […] The post KTLA NEWS TV SPOT: GSROC Featured appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

Source: LA Times / Daily Pilot About two weeks ago, a 4-month-old German shepherd puppy named Little Princess was delivered to the care of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. She was followed shortly thereafter by MacIntosh, a puppy between 5 and 6 months of age who arrived from another shelter. They both had the canine […] The post Little Princess and McIntosh have made the news! appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

From packing to unpacking, moving is stressful and exhausting, and it can feel that way for pets too. They don’t understand what’s happening and why they’re losing the home they feel safe in. Whether you’re moving to Atlanta, GA with your elderly dog, or adopting a puppy and bringing them home to Dallas, TX, it’ll take your fur […] The post Help your pet adjust to a new home appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

We’re fast approaching the higher double digits, and in some areas, the lower triple digits, of summer, which means dog owners need to step up safety factors for their dogs’ continued well-being.   Hydration Is Key During hot summer months, dogs must have easy access to plenty of fresh, clean water. You can use an […] The post Summer Heat Smarts appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

Ever rub your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and you feel a slippery, slimy substance? That invisible slick is biofilm. The National Sanitation Foundation reported in a recent study that pet bowls come in fourth on the list for places in the home that contain the most germs. Biofilm is a collection of […] The post Protect your pet’s health – wash dog bowls everyday appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led us into some strange, stressful times indeed—except for maybe our dogs. Thanks to “stay at home” orders and social distancing, many folks are telecommuting or otherwise around the house a lot more than usual, and dogs everywhere are winning. There are many things we owners can do to amuse […] The post Corona Virus and your pet appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more

Whether they be for playing, walking, sleeping or treating, there are lots of new dog products sure to please.   What better way to start 2020?  Here are just a few that your pet may enjoy.  Ruffwear’s Restcycle Bed features a baffled design and is filled with Restcycle foam, made from repurposed, post-manufacturing closed-cell foam. Restcycle […] The post New Year – New Products for your Pal! appeared first on German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County ..read more