OUR MOST RECENT SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENTS
 It took Zuko's new family 8 months to find him, but patience paid off ~ it truly takes a village  Lindsey met Rosie and knew she was the one to complete her family ... consisting of herself and five cats!  Riley has found her forever with Alli and her family in Queen Creek  Jessie met Magnolia and it was love at first sight ~ his daughter agrees  Nanette & Todd took Van(illa) on as a foster and never looked back ~ he completely won them over, despite chewing up a pair of Todd's glasses on his first day!  Vader found his forever with the Greer family in Scottsdale ~ he's going to be one busy boy  When it came time for Tom to look for his next service dog, he looked no further than Boo  Cinderella finds her forever home in Prescott with LuAnn and Marc ~ Happy Trails beautiful girl!  Prior adopter Fred asked us to keep an eye open for a youngster to add to his family ~ when we found Bolt, we knew he was the one, and Fred wholeheartedly agreed  Little Marty found a home in Sierra Vista with prior adopters Karin & Larry (their pet sitter at right also had to meet the new addition)  After losing his first shepherd adopted from WGSDR, Anjo Lobo (aka "Bix") in 2018, Bill and Sue decided to give Ten a try  Bailey, the second of the "Kern Brothers" finds his forever home with Mike and Stasia  Prior adopters Ken and Anne took on Lulu and were determined to make it work ... and they did!  Prior adopters Mike and Melissa fell hard for Benny's boyish charm  The first of the "Kern Brothers" to be adopted, Kyle moves to his new home in Cave Creek with Marilyn and Chris  Taz started training as "Blake" in the Soldier's Best Friend program, but when his veteran dropped out of the program, Taz was returned to our rescue for rehoming ~ he has now been placed with his very own veteran, Jeff, and his wife Dulce! Our thanks go out to Meg, Gopi and Eugene for fostering this boy and helping us to find his forever home.  Polar Bear charmed his way into the Conditt family ~ he surprised us all with his gentleness with everyone, especially the young children  After the loss of Sammy (formerly "Doogal," adopted in 2019), Katelyn knew she had to have another dog and Willis fit the bill perfectly  Prior adopters Johanna and Jeanette saw Anastasia on our website and knew she was the one to fill the hole in their hearts left by the loss of Yuma (adopted from WGSDR in June 2010)  Joan and Robert drove all the way from San Jose to adopt the newest member of their family ~ DeeDee (formerly "Scooby Dee")  Ella's foster family couldn't let her go after the trial period -- they were already in love after the first day!  The second half of Puppy Palooza 2024, Hailey, is adopted by her foster family   Thanks to an amazing group of people, Scout went from a small California shelter to his forever home with Richard and Buck in Virginia ~ what a lucky boy!  The Hanson family signed up to foster Apple, and never looked back  Even a major road closure on I-17 couldn't stop Rebecca & Mike from picking up their new furbabies, Marjorine (at left) and Butters  It's taken two and a half years, but Aurora finally found her forever family with Diane, Ray and furbrother Luke  Our beautiful Sapphire has finally come home to Scottsdale with forever mom Joanne  We knew it was going to take a special (and very active) family to keep up with our not-so-little Peanut and we found it for him!  The first half of our 2024 Puppy Palooza, Annie, is on her way to Show Low with multi-WGSDR adopter Gail  Lobo wasn't an easy dog to handle -- he was big and he knew it! -- but Pat took up the challenge and made Lobo his own  Our sweet Cindy moved to Coolidge with her new forever parents, Jerry and Anji  Gus (at left) heads off to New Mexico with prior adopter Tory and new best friend senior Buddy (formerly Jed, adopted from WGSDR in 2015)  After losing Trooper and Junior, Dave needed a boy to keep him company in his home workshop and Hero fit the bill perfectly  It took Pearl a little longer than her sister, Luna, to find her forever family, but as soon as we met the Lopez family, we all knew they were the perfect fit for our gentle "Pearl of a Girl"  Puppy Todd heads off to his forever home in New Mexico with his new mom, two-time WGSDR adopter, Kandi  Our big boy Denver is on his way to Nevada with his forever folks, Claudio & Nita ~ maybe he'll become a casino gambler (or croupier!)  Our favorite girl, Gidget (at left), found her new pack in Chandler with the Topping family and a senior fursister (adopted from our friend Michelle at Sno-Capped Shepherd Rescue in Colorado) to show her the ropes and a furbrother to play with  When Houston washed out of the Soldier's Best Friend program, we didn't let that deter us from finding a veteran for him to assist and love -- he now makes his home with Viet Nam vet Larry and his wife, Betty  Flurry joins Christina and Cindy's pack consisting of Ayla (adopted from another rescue) and Johnny (adopted from WGSDR in 2019 at age 6 or 7)  Chable (at left) almost didn't make it out of the shelter alive, but prior adopter Fred was willing to make the last minute drive to California and grab her if we could just buy her a little time -- needless to say, it all worked out. Chable is pictured with dad, Fred, and furbrother Shadow III (formerly Sloan adopted in 2019)  Mona is just what the trainer ordered to bring her new furbrother (and fellow rescue furkid), Mav, out of his shell  Puppy Palooza 2023 at WGSDR is finally over as Ben finds his new home in Surprise with Michael and Trinity   The first of the brothers, Jerry, find his forever family ~ Eden provided us with a beautiful Merry Christmas drawing to mark the occasion  Confiscated from horrible living conditions, Cheyenne heads off to a home in the beautiful pines of Northern Arizona with new mom, Susan  Our thanks go out to Richard, who offered Warner a safe haven in his time of need ... and then adopted him!  The last of the 2023 WGSDR Puppy Palooza pups, Nomena, finds her forever home with the Rappuhn family  Solo has found his forever with the Lansing family in Buckeye ~ welcome home, little boy!  We knew it was going to take a special someone to win over Frosty, and prior adopter, Gail, was that someone  Jen was looking for her fourth WGSDR dog as a companion for herself and Duke (adopted in 2010) and Luna was the one they both chose  We wondered why it was taking so long for Thelma to be adopted -- she is such a wonderful girl. When we met her new mom, Rose (at right with Thelma), we knew!!  Cyndi fell in love with Julian on the transport (of Julian and his sister) from northern California and then waited out the weeks until she could officially adopt him  Magnolia (at left with volunteer Betty) needed a very special home and Johanna (at right) was ready, willing and able to provide one for her.  Cyndie (at right) joins Takoda (adopted in 2021) in her new forever home   After a successful introduction in the park with fosters Meg and Gopi, Blanca moves in with Allison and Nik to start the rest of her life   Once again, we are reminded that it does take a village ~ Remi was found on the streets by Melyssa and Patrick and adopted by Lauren and Miro  Now retired from service, Rocky sets up housekeeping with new adopter Domenic and a fursister Gia to boot!  Ginger heads off to Kingman with her new mom and dad and furbrother Yogi (formerly "Brando," adopted in 2020)  Snow took a little longer than his sister, Izzy, to find his forever family ~ it was really tough for us to let him go!  Maverick smiles for the camera with his new forever family ~ Travis, Taylor and fursister Kaya  After losing her companion of 11 years, Susan was looking for a new furbaby and she found it in Laredo (formerly "Simon Draco")  Found on the streets by a good Samaritan, Lolita soon found forever with Vince and Tracy ~ Hemi rounds out the family   From an unwanted stray at a California kill shelter to a service dog for a veteran ~ who could ask for anything more? Not our Bishop! Why we do what we do: Bishop and his veteran on Channel 12 News  Stormy (center) joins her new family alongside sister Yuki (at left, adopted in 2018) and brother Rocky (at right, adopted in 2017) ~ we don't often place a third dog into a home; however, we can make an exception for the right home and the right dog(s)! Stormy made herself right at home and tried out the pool within hours.  Sara takes home her 15th dog adopted from White GSD Rescue, starting with Oso in 2004 ~ Izzy is in very good company   Rex takes up residence at the foot of the Superstitions with adopters Gregg and Yumi and fursister Bailey (formerly Roxy adopted in 2016)  Louise is the first of the Thelma & Louise pair to find her forever home with prior adopter Kerry (with Bo [formerly "Albert"] adopted in 2018) and Chris  Little Patty begins her new life in San Tan Valley with new mom, Eve  From a homeless, wandering stray in Phoenix to a loving adopter in Tucson, Buddy has found his way home to multi-dog adopter Sara  Tim and his sons, Matthew and Presley, drove in from New Mexico to adopt our personality boy, Teddy (Zeus II)  No longer an unwanted owner surrender, Paloma is going to be living the good life with Caitlin  Sienna heads north to live "off the grid" with new mom, Leah Ann  Mai Tai is one lucky little girl to find her forever family with 3 kids to play with!  Flanked by his fosters (far right and left), Bronson has found his forever home with the Hernandez family in Surprise  Buttercup (aka "Tequila") heads off to Benson with her new family  Lucas transported Guava from California on his first volunteer transport for WGSDR and decided he had to add her to his family  It was a family affair when Jeff & Kelly added Zeus (aka "Z") to their household  Sunshine hit the jackpot as she poses with her new family ~ (left to right) Austin, Kenzie, Tonya, Ian, Aiden and Flint  Ken and Anne drove in from NM to add Pauly to the fold alongside Maggie (R) and Keesha (formerly Mindy, adopted in 2017)  Greg and Shelley came back for their third WGSDR boy ~ Ruff!  After a very rough beginning (coming from a hoarding situation), Polo hit the jackpot with Erika and Andy  Lauren and Jeff add their 5th WGSDR rescue furkid with the addition of Biscotti (aka "Scotty") ~ Cassie (adopted in 2020) is at left  Roscoe (at left - adopted in 2018) welcomes Goldie into his family  It was love at first sight when Joy and Graham met Jessica ~ we think she agrees!  Sandra and Adam came back for their third WGSDR rescue dog ~ Capri! Bolt (now Kenzie, adopted in 2019) is at left with mom.  Andrea saw Trudy on our website and knew that she was the one to complete her family ~ swimming lessons are the first order of business!  RAEGAN (standing) not only found forever, it included a playmate in the form of a baby brother  Greg sends his thanks out to everyone who helped him find his forever home with Matt, Avonelle, Pepper (the GSD) and Tom (the cat)  Beth was going to wait until after the Fourth of July to adopt, but Gemma changed her mind with just one look  Wounded in Afghanistan, Tom needed a service dog to help him get through each day ~ he chose Solo to be his on the spot!  We knew it wouldn't take sweet Lucy long to find her forever family, and we were right!  The entire Globe crew (standing left to right fosters Dave & Jackie / transporters Bob & Michael) got together to send Rocco off to his new home with Kate & Andy in Colorado  Sara came all the way from California to join her new family in Ahwatukee ~ we just have to get the resident cat to agree and she's all set!  What more could a puppy ask for but a loving family of his own that includes an 11 year old boy? Atta boy, Chance!   Chalo is going to join Betty on the road!  Nicole wanted a gal who could keep up with her 18 month old husky, and Thelma fit the bill perfectly  After a very successful evaluation by trainer Lynn, Ryder was accepted into the Soldier's Best Friend program  After their loss of Marley (formerly "Go-Go" adopted in 2009) Steve & Gabriela couldn't resist Lionel's charms and added him to the family  After losing Sally (adopted in 2010), Macky wanted us to find the perfect next dog for him ~ we knew Winter was the right choice the moment we got her  It took Torrey a while, but thanks to foster mom Wendy, she finally found her home with past adopters, the Whitmans  After adopting a dog from us in 2003, Jim (at left) knew just the place to go for another wonderful dog -- Cyndi!  Ghost's homeless days are a thing of the past as he heads off with new adopter, Air Force vet Zach (center)  The third time's the charm for our boy Blitz as he settles in to Peoria with Marc, Jodi & Kennedi  Phoebe and Raegan came in together, but it's Phoebe who found her forever family first with Rich and Ellen  Josh didn't let a little thing like Freya being described as a "wild child" deter him from adopting her ~ he'd already raised one in furbrother Oso  GRETA & HER ADORING NEW PARENTS  Our big lug Noah found himself a forever home for Christmas with mom, Tamara, and fursister, Ginger |  Ghost's Christmas wish came true this morning ~ he has a new dad, Army veteran Steve!! |  Kane is now a member of a military family and is going to be kept very busy by a stay-at-home mom and two young boys to play with |  Sweet Benny found his forever home with prior adopters Samantha and Alfred, who adopted Simon from us back in 2012 |  Bear found his forever family with Denise & Ray and fursister, "BB" |  Prior adopters Deb and Jake drove all the way from Wyoming with Iggy (formerly River adopted in 2015) to add River (now Opal, at left) to their family |  Frankie (at left) joins her new family and is delighted to find she has a new furbrother, Journey (adopted from WGSDR in 2015) |  Sooner was immediately smitten with new mom Gail; we think the feeling is mutual |  Another WGSDR dog, Mando, has been accepted into the Soldier's Best Friend program ~ he has already been paired with a veteran and will begin training in late July ~ Mando's placement with SBF was sponsored by adopters/supporters Jim & Terri Brown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||