Celebrate Summer in Frederick at Carroll Creek Park! Local vendors and food and music abound in downtown Frederick. We'll be there with some adoptable friends to meet.
Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue!
We are a non-profit rescue dedicated to German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes. If you are looking to add a new family member to your loving home in the Mid-Atlantic area, please visit the Adoption page.
We have dedicated over 25 years to helping our dogs find homes with over 4,900 adoptions since 1999! Help us make that number much higher: Adopt | Foster | Donate | Volunteer
MAGSR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity so your gifts are tax deductible.
If your employer matches charitable contributions please ask them for the form to send to MAGSR so you gift can be matched, effectively doubling your donation
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Gov't Donation Codes - Combined Federal Campaign: Designate MAGSR (CFC code 99138) here, Maryland Charities Campaign: 52-2191320
Meet MAGSR's Dog of the Month!
Click to learn more about Shotsy
All money donated wil
l be split 50/50 between the dogs and the winners.
Three Winners will be drawn this year: 1st prize will receive 50% of the pot, 2nd prize 30%, and 3rd prize 20%
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
All proceeds from the annual raffle support MAGSR dogs so they get medical care, training, & all the help they need on their way to finding their forever homes.
HELP make a difference in a dog's life!
Click here or email 50-50@magsr.org to purchase tickets.
Updated July 7, 2025
MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!
If you can offer a loving, temporary home to one of these great dogs, please submit a Foster Application today! The FOSTER ME! tag identifies the dogs in need of a foster home.
MAGSR Upcoming Events
Dogs' Day in the Park 2025
Join the fun for Dogs' Day in the Park in New Freedom PA for an afternoon for the dogs. There will be food trucks, tons of vendors, crafts, and all things rescue. It's a great event and worth the drive!
Frederick Summer Festival
Celebrate Summer in Frederick at Carroll Creek Park! Local vendors and food and music abound in downtown Frederick. We'll be there with some adoptable friends to meet.
Mount Airy Farmer's Market
Join us for another Farmer's Market in Mount Airy for local crafts and goods.
Celebrate Mount Airy
Celebrate Mount Airy with local businesses and community organizations! We'll have some rescue logo merchandise, crafts and adoptable pups for you to meet. Come celebrate with us!
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