Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue serves as a no-kill shelter for at-risk German Shepherd dogs and puppies. In addition, Michelle and her team of volunteers educate the community regarding the importance of spay and neuter, vaccines, nutrition, and the importance of training.
Most dogs enter the rescue through shelter transfers when foster homes are available. Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue has rescued and placed dogs from as far away as Puerto Rico. They are able to do this with the help of organizations like Pilots N Paws using a "multi-leg" system. The trip is sectioned off into "legs" with approved transporters volunteering for each leg. One trip from El Paso, TX to Naples, FL involved 23 legs!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of most non-profits, and Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue is no different. The rescue relies on foster families and other volunteers with a variety of skill sets to ensure successful placements of German Shepherds in suitable homes.
Pictured: Chloe, the first dog rescued by Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue