It's the 12th Annual Paws in the Park featuring House of Hope Dog Rescue! This awesome rescue partners with other animal organizations in the area to bring together animal enthusiasts of all types to help with finding new homes for pets in need. Please consider coming out to this beautiful park and finding some sweet treats, raffle baskets as far as the eye can see, crafty vendors and local rescues!
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 Rico
All money donated will 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 Sept. 3, 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 Males Available for adoption
Recently Adopted MAGSR Dogs
MAGSR Upcoming Events
Baltimore Humane Society Dogfest
We're back at Dogfest for a day of doggie fun. Games, Food Trucks, Kidzone, tons of activities and contests and so much more! Come out and enjoy the day!
EVFD Ladies Auxiliary Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Come out to support a local community fire department and the rescue at the EVFD Ladies Auxiliary Fall Craft and Vendor Show.
Mount Airy Oktoberfest
We're back at the Mount Airy Oktoberfest for a day of brews and big puppy love! The festival is free admission and loaded with vendors, food, and beer! Grab a pint and pet a pup at this local festival.
Westminster Fall Festival
Celebrate Fall in Westminster on Main Street! Local vendors and food and music abound in downtown Westminster. We'll be there with some adoptable friends to meet.
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