Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Fur Fund

2008 Fur Funders: Dale & Maxine Manning in honor of Lakota. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Peter Kuk. Bonnie Layland. John Stein. Michael and Sherry Eckert in honor of Noir and Hank. Vickey Hollingsworth in memory of Scout.

2007 Fur Funders: Lois Hall in memory of Harley & Dusty. The Koonce's in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. The Hehns in honor of Buddy & Barney. Dolores Hughes and Mikey. Gerry Haas and Bailee. Chrissy Little in honor of doggie friends that aren't "perfect". Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mary Van Meer in honor of Betsy. Michelle Liberton.
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Max is missed everyday...

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See also "Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering" by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

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Adopted December 7, 2002

Zena Photo Gallery

April 2003

April 2003 Photo: Zena enjoying the snow at her new home!

Adopted December 7, 2002

Zena was a 55-60 pound, adult, black/tan plush coat German Shepherd that loved to sit on laps and got along with other dogs and cats. She was a very clean young lady and housebroken.

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Return to 2002 Alumni page.

Elizabeth Riddle, our rescue president, outside of her full-time job and continuing educational pursuits, is an animal behaviorist and an obedience instructor, with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois with a specialty in Ethology (the study of animal behavior). She officially founded this rescue in November of 1997 while attending the University of Illinois. Learn more about this rescue...
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Approximately 8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year and approximately 5-9 million are euthanized (60% of dogs and 70% of cats). — Annual Shelter Statistics, ASPCA		Visit our German Shepherd Dog Shop at CafeShops.com Sammie's Meal Time Bib now available!

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