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 .
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!

Stryder

Click to learn more about Stryder

All money donated will be split 50/50 between the dogs and the winners.MAGSR's Tammy Shiprak Memorial 50/50 Raffle

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

MORE INFO HERE.

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 August 25, 2025

It's time for the 2026 MAGSR Calendar Contest.

2026 MAGSR Calendar
Make your pup(s) famous TODAY!

Voting is Open!

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.

Our Commitments

These are dogs that are not currently adoptable, they may never be. But MAGSR has committed to their care for life, to keep them safe and comfortable in a loving home for as long as it takes. Once a MAGSR dog, always a MAGSR dog.
Simba
Simba
Stella
Sweet Stella