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GSD Rescue Indy Located in Indianapolis IN, GSD Rescue Indy is a private, no-kill shelter dedicated to saving the GSD breed. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Specializing in fearful, feral, medical, senior, and behavioral, the rescue/sanctuary has saved over 1600 dogs since 2011. German Shepherd Rescue Indy's mission is to save hard-to adopt purebred GSDs in kill shelters in the tri-state area.

More to come! This is from the rescue’s Amazon Wish List. Thank you! I have more to load! ❤️🐾https://a.co/dKr35on
10/24/2026

More to come! This is from the rescue’s Amazon Wish List. Thank you! I have more to load! ❤️🐾

https://a.co/dKr35on

10/24/2026

Email is the ONLY way to reach me.

I don’t check or reply to text messages from people I don’t already know.

ONLY shelters with urgent matters recieve a response.

I don’t use DM.

For anything related to the rescue, use email so your message doesn’t get missed.

email: [email protected]

Wolf-hybrid boy, Balta, is enjoying the Midwest beautiful fall weather.I’ll be transitioning them wolf-hybrid pups to a ...
10/23/2026

Wolf-hybrid boy, Balta, is enjoying the Midwest beautiful fall weather.

I’ll be transitioning them wolf-hybrid pups to a higher protein and raw diet once they finish their Albon.

Balta, and his sibling, Ama (more videos coming shortly) are seeking a well-documented wolf-hybrid experienced home. They ideally would go to the same home.

For the love of God, do your research if you’ve not owned one and are interested. Research proper containment (dig proof, 8’ fencing with heavy-gauge chain link and double-gated entry is highly recommended), proper diet, mental stimulation requirements for this specific breed.

I’ve seen the parents and they were obviously wolf-hybrids with a considerable high content. Obviously, I have to base on looks alone as no one had this information available.

I have not had these pups’ content tested.

Please, also check with your local county ordinance in regards to owning a wolf-hybrid dog.

Marion County (IN) does allow for hybrids.

Today’s $5 donations go to vet care, raw diets, and dog food for the entire rescue.

Here’s the links if you’re able to give today.

A million thank-you’s for your unmatched support.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CQ63UYF3CCLZG

Zelle: [email protected]

Linus is doing so well. He’s gained SIX pounds! His official diagnosis is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). He will need h...
10/21/2026

Linus is doing so well.

He’s gained SIX pounds! His official diagnosis is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

He will need hydrolized protein prescription dog food for the rest of his life with occasional Metamucil for added fiber.

As long as he stays on track, he will lead a long and healthy life.

Linus is a LOVER. He craves affection, has puppy energy, and is starting to bark at strangers. Yay, good shepherd!

He has been fine with the other dogs at the rescue, is inquisitive around children (he was mesmerized by children at VCA), arrived a little wary of strange dogs but has since gained confidence.

If you’re seeking a young lover who only my wants to please you, have the financial means to cover the cost of prescription dog food (in time, he maybe able to eat an alternative), have a safe fenced yard, and want to provide Linus the best family possible, please reach out.

To apply: www.gsdrescueindy.org

First step of accepting that a dog needs relief from its body is making the phone call to the veterinarian or my preferr...
10/21/2026

First step of accepting that a dog needs relief from its body is making the phone call to the veterinarian or my preferred company, Lap of Love.

I expected this year to be one of loss. I got through the first half without a single scar. But, Ethel left last week without showing illness and now my sweet senior of 8 years, Phoebe, has lost her ability to stand or walk. She’s been using a sling for some time but, her quality of life has diminished.

The absolute sad part is that she is with her bonded older pup who have only been apart for 1 day their entire lives.

Some may wonder why her pup wasn’t adopted. He was. I never witnessed such extreme depression when her last pup of her litter, Horace, was adopted. She laid staring at a wall. Her depression was so bad when Horace left for his home, that I promised her that if Horace was returned that I’d never separate them again. Never, in the history of ever, has a pup been returned.

I knew that if Horace was returned, I would honor my promise. As you’ve guessed, he was returned the next day. The adopter’s pit bull tried to attack him. I couldn’t believe it.

Here we are 8 years later, and they are as bonded as ever. Horace cannot be apart from her. If I bathe her, he will circle us to make sure she’s not in any danger. They’ve enjoyed so many seasons together, always preferring to play in piles of snow.

To know that she will be leaving soon is hard to emotionallly accept apart from the worry of how Horace will react. He will join, Fred, in losing their best friend.

Although sanctuary is heartbreaking, it’s still what I prefer. In the near future, it will be my only option due to my own age.

I’ll be sharing videos and pictures of Phoebe and Horace so that followers can enjoy their beautiful Mom and son bond.

Sadly, I have five other sanctuary seniors with their unique struggles: Max, Max, Kinset, Bella, and Diamond.

I don’t highlight them enough because I’m always trying to focus on showcasing the younger dogs who are more desired. Everyone says they love older dogs but only one person I know will actually adopt them. That’s ok. I feel very lucky to be their Mom for as long as possible.

Nora was with me for two days. Ethel was with the sanctuary for seven years. 💔Thankful that they both chose their time o...
10/21/2026

Nora was with me for two days. Ethel was with the sanctuary for seven years. 💔

Thankful that they both chose their time of passing, and I was spared the worst decision and pain possible.

10/21/2026

Running a rescue from 2011-2019 was fun.

Running a rescue from 2020-2026, has been comparable to watching a slow-moving train wreck on loop.

Linus sure enjoys lounging. Tomorrow, we’re going for our final bloodwork in hopes all diagnosis has been confirmed.Linu...
10/20/2026

Linus sure enjoys lounging.

Tomorrow, we’re going for our final bloodwork in hopes all diagnosis has been confirmed.

Linus is seeking a forever family who are financially capable of affording his prescription dog food and any additional vet care his gastrointestinal disease require.

He’s like a baby, willing to crawl into your arms. In fact. I fell asleep with him in my arms shortly after he arrived. He’s a Romeo! He’s a still very young aged at about 1.5 years.

The rescue will cover any medical care costs related to his disease for 60 days at VCA Advanced Care Center.

Linus is a dream and regardless of his medical condition that is easily controllable, he needs an active family that can provide him ten plus years of commitment and LOVE.

I’ll be adding him to the website after the results of the bloodwork are confirmed tomorrow.

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Indianapolis, IN

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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