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Every one of our dogs is loved, but love doesn't pay the bills!

Sponsorship of a dog requires a $20 donation. More than one person may sponsor the same dog. Your donation will help feed, shelter and provide medical attention to the dog you decide to sponsor.

We would like thank you for your sponsorship by placing your name on our web site.

Sponsorship is easy:

Make your $20 credit card donation securely through PayPal to this rescue (click on the Donate button below with the Visa/Mastercard on it) and make sure to tell us the name of the dog you wish to sponsor! If you want to remain anonymous, you can put that in the box next to the name of the dog you will be sponsoring.

If you would like to sponsor one of our dogs, with a $20 or more donation, In Honor of... or In Memory of..., please tell us this in the notes section of paypal or send us an addition e-mail at letting us know that you have just used PayPal to sponsor a dog and would like:

• your current German Shepherd or German Shepherd mix to appear on our In Honor of... page
• or your German Shepherd or German Shepherd mix that has passed away to appear on our In Memory of... page.

The Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, registered, incorporated, Not For Profit Organization in the State of Illinois. All Donations are tax-deductible.

Previous sponsors include:

• Big John's sponsors: Cindy Slocum. Laura Hensch. Heather Smith. Nicolle White. Mark Biagi. Also sponsoring Big John: Kathleen Braun in honor of Mauser —another big shepherd with a big heart!
• Bonnie's sponsor: Laura Staisiunas in honor of her two rescued German Shepherds, Feather and Sage
• Buddy's sponsors: Lori Broach, in honor of her German Shepherd mix, Leia's, 2nd birthday. Sean Slayback.
• Burl's sponsors: Eileen O'Dea, Gina Addis, Kathleen Braun, Deborah Eades, Rebecca Kuk, Susan Caley, and Steven Hirsh and family
  (Burl passed away January 6, 2003 due to medical neglect by his previous owner — visit our In Memory of... page to read more about Burl)
• Buster's sponsors: Amanda Wood & Chris Bland. Nancy Kurpaitis.
• Cassie's sponsor: Jody Leigh in memory of her beloved German Shepherd, Dixie.
• China's sponsor: Steve Hitz in memory of Marah
• Clyde's sponsor: Laura Staisiunas in honor of her two rescued German Shepherds, Feather and Sage
• Delila's sponsor: Marilyn Manley
• Delilah's sponsors: Arthur & Joyce Schunk in memory of their beloved female GSD. Nancy Bennert. Christina Givins in memory of their first GSD, Cody. April W. in honor of Morgan. Cheryl Smith. Kirstin Gilbertson in memory of Bosco. Sonia Ravin in honor of Sabrina and Shadow. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah.
• Duke's sponsor: Lori Broach
  (Duke passed away November 22, 2002 due to Gastric Torsion (bloat) — visit our In Memory of... page to read more about Duke)
• Dweezel's sponsors: April W. in honor of Morgan. Cheryl Smith in memory of Rommel. Also sponsoring Dweezel: Sonia Ravin
• Fiona's sponsor: Cheryl Smith in memory of Rommel
• Ginger's sponsor: Andrea Graefen
• Gracie's sponsor: Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD.
• Holland's sponsor: Susan Caley, in honor of RJ
• Jake's sponsor: Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD.
• Jasmine's sponsor: Diann Thoma in honor of Titus Americus von Schnee
• Jimmy's sponsors: Carolyn & Scott Wallace (fellow parrotheads) in memory of Tigger the cat. Rebecca Kuk has provided a triple sponsorship in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Don Maxon (in honor of Becky, and in memory of Samantha, his black/tan Shepherd). Also sponsoring Jimmy: Kathleen Braun.
• Junior's sponsor: JBWC25, who loves German Shepherds as much as we do!
• Kermit's sponsors: Maria Noack. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Diane Walsh in honor of Mahina. Judy Hardin, in memory of Stella, a faithful companion and friend. Tammi Keenan in memory of her fur-child, Sadie. Diana Breakville, in honor of Shadow, a best friend and queen of the house. Aileen O'Dea, in honor of Kobi and Nakita. Carrie McCarthy in memory of Roy and Madison Jarvis-Schmidt.
• King's sponsors: Shari Meserve. Laurie Jenssen.
• Lar's sponsor: Jennie Kang
• Leiah's sponsors: Rod & Susan Clement in memory of Niki 7/3/1997 - 7/2/2003, Bruce and Kim Long who spoil their German Shepherd the way every dog should should be spoiled . Peter & Penny Lundquist in memory of Sam, their gentle black Shepherd. Richard Jones, on behalf of Jonesy and IKC champion Natasha vom Dukes. Jeff Timmerman and his German Shepherd, Nikki , The Hehns family, in honor of Buddy, a fellow heartworm survivor. Korrin Malen in memory of her beloved, Shadow. Jan Miller, in memory of Cain. Terri Maxwell.Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved, Oscar. Mark Biagi and his German Shepherd, Bella. Eric Blum in honor of Freia. Jessie Arian: "To one Leiah in memory of another Leia."
• Loki's sponsors: April W. in honor of Morgan. Erica Medinge in memory of Kathy Curtin
• Luke's sponsors: Aileen O'Dea, Terri Maxwell, Kathleen Braun, Kathie Enser, Bruce Long and Kim Long
• Mahina's sponsor: George Mucher, in memory of his wife's childhood pet.
• Malachi's sponsors: Annalisa Scamporrino. The Broach family in honor of their GSD mix, Obi. Dan & Jessi Cook and the "boys" Jack and Payton.
• Reno's sponsor: Jennifer and Ryan Lane, in honor of Reggie
• Ritz's sponsor: Gracie Post
• RJ's sponsors: Susan Caley, in memory of her German/Australian Shepherd, Elvis (aka: woo woo baby). Also sponsoring RJ: Kate & Dan Muravnick
• Rocky's sponsor: Rebecca Kuk in memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD.
• Romeo's sponsors: Terry and Janie O'Donnell
• Rueger's sponsor: Jennie Kang
• Shelly's sponsor: Aileen O'Dea in memory of her beloved Kobi
• Simon's sponsors: Michael Wang. Sonia Ravin in honor of Sabrina. Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Thank you Rebecca Kuk for your continued contribution to Simon's care.
• Stormy's sponsors: The Hehns family, in honor of Buddy, a fellow heartworm survivor. Sonia Ravin's continued support in honor of Sabrina and Shadow. Arthur & Joyce Schunk in memory of their beloved female GSD. Christina Givins in memory of their first GSD, Cody. Christopher Miller in honor of Kylie. Rebecca Kuk in memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah. Diane Walsh in honor of Mahi. Jessica B. in memory of Thor. April W. in honor of Morgan. Eden Schuemann
• Vegas's sponsor: Andra L Blomkalns In Loving Memory of Dutchess (April 12, 1989-October 18, 2002)
• Zoe and her pup's sponsors: Rebecca Kuk in loving memory of her beloved Oscar the GSD. Diane Walsh in honor of Mahina. Judy Hardin, in memory of Stella, a faithful companion and friend. Tammi Keenan in memory of her fur-child, Sadie. Diana Breakville, in honor of Shadow, a best friend and queen of the house. Aileen O'Dea, in honor of Kobi and Nakita. Carrie McCarthy in memory of Roy and Madison Jarvis-Schmidt. Robert Shepherd and Gina Bartucci.
  

General sponsors (non-designated donations):

• Bruce and Kim Long for their continued support of our puppers!
• Micki Hippelli for support of this rescue's efforts.
• Donna Scheff.
• Patricia Cumming.
• Deena Canals.
• John and Marjorie Waldman Slingerlands in honor of Griffen, Raiks, Harley, Casidy, Penny, Ajax and Nuk.
• Nancy Brayton New Bern in memory of OV-OTCH AV. Mach Noonmark Della UoPo UDX-TC-CGC.
• Mary Lynn Broe Pittsford in honor of nieces and nephews: Sean, Patrick, Caitlin, Kevin, Brianna & dogs: Paladin and Bullet.
• Lynn Erckmann Kirkland in memory of Margaret LaTour who did GSD Rescue for Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
• Roger and Elizabeth Garant in honor of Ms. Joyce Gauthier.
• Revel Weidman in honor of Janner UD.
• James and Mary Lebreton in memory of Gretchen 5/9/95 to11/18/03.
• Pamela Wollenberg in honor of Dora, Timee, and Nikon.
• Megan Kazda in honor of her five German Shepherd Dogs.
• Judi Hardin in memory of Stella, sadly missed, but her star shines on...

Thank you for your food donation:

• Susan Hehn
• Bruce & Kim Long
• Gabe Coil

Looking for other ways to help? Please visit our How You Can Help page.