Current Woody's Place Residents
As a dedicated dog rescue organization, we pride ourselves on being a genuine sanctuary for homeless senior German Shepherds who have been overlooked in the adoption process, providing them with a permanent and affectionate forever home they can truly call their own.
"WE ARE THAT PLACE IN THE COUNTRY WHERE OLD GERMAN SHEPHERDS COME TO RETIRE."
The experience of homelessness is particularly challenging for older dogs, who may struggle to adapt as easily as younger dogs. Despite this, they still deserve a warm bed, nourishing food, affectionate care, and a place to call home. When we take in a senior German Shepherd at our shelter, we make a lifelong commitment to their well-being. They receive top-quality care, including regular vet visits, nutritious food, comfortable bedding, specialized equipment if needed, constant supervision, outdoor walks, toys for playtime, and most importantly - love and attention. Caring for these abandoned seniors is costly, and we rely on financial support and dedicated volunteers who share our values.
Support our sanctuary by sponsoring a resident dog or making a tax-deductible donation through any Donate button on our website. Your contribution directly benefits the care of these dogs. Join us in making a difference today!
CURRENTLY IN OUR CARE
Chop is a 9-year-old, gentle soul who arrived from the PSPCA in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Chop has settled into his new surroundings alongside our other lovable residents. Despite facing challenges such as degenerative myelopathy and some anxiety, his spirit shines brightly.
Every day, Chop shows his resilience as he explores his new home. His charming personality is melting the hearts of those around him.
With a little patience and lots of love, Chop has blossomed here at Woody's Place.
Join us in cheering for Chop as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his life!
Some of Chops's favorite things
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Attention
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Not being left alone
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Liver snacks
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His doggy friends
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His new canine wheelchair
Lilly is a 15-year-old, feisty little old lady who was surrendered to ACCT in Philadelphia, PA, after her owner sadly passed away in March 2024.
Lilly was completely shell-shocked upon arrival at the sanctuary and quite grumpy with her new living situation. It took her some time to decompress and understand that she was safe, but she is much better now.
Some of Lilly's favorite things are:
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Her favorite sofa and warm blankets
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Walks on the sanctuary grounds
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Her good friend, Dawn
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All human foods, especially Saltine crackers
Sashi is a 9-year-old, playful lady who was surrendered to the Sanctuary after her owner sadly passed away and another family member could no longer care for her due to Sashi being incontinent.
Sashi arrived on December 1, 2024, and it didn't take her any time at all to get acclimated with the other residents. In fact, she was anxious to meet them and then get out and play.
Sashi is a "dog's dog." She feels much more comfortable being with the group, and they took right to her.
Sashi is a healthy senior gal with the exception of being incontinent due to a disk issue in her spine. Diagnostic imaging has determined that there is a very small chance that corrective surgery would rectify the issue.
Some of Sashi's favorite things are:
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All the residents at Woody's Place
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Playing on the sanctuary playground
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Her good friend Sasha
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The couch in the Florida room (that's her spot) :)
Marie's baby girl, Winnie, is approximately 12 weeks old (on 12/10/2024)
Winnie is very sweet but timid. She is starting to come out of her shell but typically hides when she sees people or dogs.
Winnie tested positive for FIV on 10/31/2024 but will be retested again in January 2025. She will then be available for adoption.
Some of Winnie's favorite things are:
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Playing at night
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Temptation kitty treats
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Being warm and dry
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The heat/light lamp in the indoor greenhouse
Ceasar is a 10-year-old, very friendly boy who, like Brutus, came from a Southern Ocean County, NJ, animal facility. He arrived at the sanctuary on September 9, 2023, and was an owner surrendered.
Ceasar is a "chunky monkey" who weighs a whopping 109 lbs. He will be put on a diet to lose weight and become much healthier. He also has a large mass on his upper body on the left side that will need to be examined and possibly removed.
Ceasar is doing his best to his new environment and friends.
Some of Cearsar's favorite things are:
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Follow Mr. Woody's Place Everywhere
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Playing with any rubber ball
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Go for walks
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Sleep on Big Barker beds
Honey came to us in April 2024 when a good samaritan found her roaming the streets of Old Forge, PA, with poop and hay stuck to her.
Not much is known about Honey's past....not even her name. But we do know that she is about ten years old and has been bred in the past. She has some old lady lumps and bumps but is as sweet as pie!
It's hard to imagine someone letting go of such a sweet girl, but no one has come forward to claim her, so she is officially a sanctuary resident.
Some of Honey's favorite things are:
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Being with Dawn and the residents
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Homecooked meals
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Rolling in the grass
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Being outside on warm sunny days
Marie is an approximately 3-year-old, very affectionate calico cat.
Not a whole lot is known about Marie. She showed up one day on the front porch of the sanctuary, and we began to feed her.
She then showed up in early October 2024 with three little kitties.
A housing structure was set up for the new little family on the porch, but in early November, we were able to catch Marie and two of her babies and bring them inside. Sadly, the third kitten had not been seen for a couple of weeks prior.
After a vet visit, it was determined that Marie and her two babies tested positive for FIV.
Some of Marie's favorite things are:
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Sleeping in piles of towels
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Temptation kitty treats
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Being warm and dry
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The heat/light lamp in the indoor greenhouse
Marie's baby girl, Pumpkin, is approximately 12 weeks old (on 12/10/2024)
Pumpkin is playful and outgoing once she gets comfortable in her living environment. She is curious and a bundle of energy!
Pumpkin tested positive for FIV on 10/31/2024 but will be retested again in January 2025. She will then be available for adoption.
Some of Pumpkin's favorite things are:
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Playing at night
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Temptation kitty treats
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Playing with the ball in the scratch disk
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The heat/light lamp in the indoor greenhouse
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OUR ANGELS IN HEAVEN
Our former residents who stayed with us for a short while, but will forever remain in our hearts.
Woody's Place ~ Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary, Inc is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization that is dedicated to saving the lives of abandon senior German Shepherds.