Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary was founded in the fall of 2014. Our mission is to rescue and find loving homes for adult and senior German Shepherds. When possible, we help large breed shepherd mixes, or other large mix breed dogs that fall between the cracks. Sedona Shepherd is located in New Jersey. At this time we do not have our own facility, but rely on foster homes and two boarding facilities. Our goal is to one day have our own facility. For now, we are a sanctuary for those older dogs that need help. We work with many other rescue organizations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The average age of a dog rescued by Sedona is 7 years old. This compares to the typical age of 18 months for shelter dogs. Adult and senior dogs, especially large breed dogs, are at the highest risk of being euthanized. Most shelters do not have a dedicated program to help older dogs find homes. Adult and senior dogs provide as much if not more love and affection as puppies, without the nipping, biting, messing up the house of younger dogs.