Want to help this rescue by making online purchases you normally make?

Visit igive.com and sign up to help the German Shepherds in our care! It costs you nothing! Every time you make a purchase at participating online merchants, a percentage of your purchase (usually 1-4%) will go to a cause of your choice. Please let us be your cause. Help our homeless German Shepherds!

Heart of Oak feeders are made from solid oak and are just beautiful. If you choose to purchase any Heart of Oak product, please type "Central IL GSD Rescue" in the "How did you find us:" box at checkout since that will allow us to receive a small commission on each product sold. We appreciate your support! Additionally, check out their dog beds, urns, and even "people furniture" — that your dog(s) will probably eventually claim anyway!

Note: It is recommended you select a feeder no taller than height of the shoulder blade of your dog minus three inches. If you wonder about what size pet bed to order for your dog, feel free to contact the nice folks at Heart of Oak via the contact information on their website. They will be more than happy to help you!

RJ 's Photo Gallery

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Update (June 2003): His owner writes: "I just love him and am so glad to have him."

Update (March 2004): RJ's owner writes, "I have never had such a devoted dog. I so love him. He is still a very high energy, hyperactive "Pup" and and very regimented. The horses and the cats are" his" and he is the boss! Heaven help the person who tries to remove an animal from my barn. ...He will not eat out of a bowl. Bowls are toys and are to be tossed and carried around and any food deposited therein is to be scattered about and eaten off the ground. He is very kind to Bo-our aged Dalmatian .... Thank you for all you do and for allowing RJ to come into my life.."

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