DOGS IN OUR CARE
Every German Shepherd Here Has a Story
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Today at LUOSKO
These are live figures from our care and incoming-application systems. Tap the information icon on any figure to see what it includes and how it is calculated.
Dogs in our care on site
Male dogs on site
Female dogs on site
Applications awaiting intake
Oldest current application waiting
Waiting time is the age of the earliest application still awaiting intake, rather than a forecast of admission. Open applications under assessment are included; drafts, closed and transferred cases are excluded.
Updated 11/11/2026, 12:57:45
Could I Live With Your Family?
Choosing the right dog isn't about finding the one you fall in love with first — it's about finding the one that's right for both of you.
Every LUOSKO dog is carefully assessed, rehabilitated and matched to the home that best suits their personality, needs and future.
If one dog isn't the right fit today, another may be tomorrow.
Our goal isn't the quickest match. It's the right one.
Dogs in Our Care
Meet the German Shepherds waiting for the next chapter of their story.
Showing 13 published profiles matching this view. Our latest recorded care total is 22; not every dog has a public profile.
Featured Dogs
GILLY
6 yr 10 mo · Female
Gill is an amazing loving girl
SAM
8 yr 1 mo · Male
a family home
More Dogs
OBI
8 years · Male
Nervous to start with but good with adults once he knows you
EDDIE
9 yr 7 mo · Male
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OTTO
2 yr 7 mo · Male
Interested in OTTO? Our team can discuss current assessments and the home that may suit.
BUDDY
1 year · Male
BUDDY is currently reserved while we continue the final stages of his adoption journey.
ARI
7 yr 3 mo · Male
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BRAMBLE
8 yr 3 mo · Female
a family home
TYSON
6 years · Male
None
TANK
8 yr 4 mo · Male
a family home
SAMMY (SAM)
7 yr 11 mo · Male
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ROCKY
10 yr 6 mo · Male
a working home
LOKI
6 yr 8 mo · Male
HOLD
LUOSKO WAITING LIST
Dogs on Our Waiting List
These dogs are on LUOSKO’s waiting list and may be considered as part of our adoption matching process. If a waiting-list dog looks like a potential match for your application, our team will contact you to discuss whether and how the journey can move forward. As the dog is not currently at a LUOSKO facility or foster home, assessments, introductions and first meetings may take longer to arrange.
Honey
1 year 5 months · female
Honey remains with the current owner while a neutral public summary is prepared.
Laado
5 years 7 months · female
Laado remains with the current owner while a neutral public summary is prepared.
Willow
3 years 11 months · female
Willow remains with the current owner while a neutral public summary is prepared.
Journeys, Not Racehorses
Some of our strongest outcomes began with the longest journeys
Being here longer does not mean being forgotten. The time each dog takes is part of getting the match right.
249 days
Median days from intake to adoption
Median days from intake to final adoption across completed adoption journeys.
60%
Journeys exceeding six months
Percentage of adopted dogs whose journey exceeded six months.
2716 days
Longest completed adoption journey
Longest completed adoption journey recorded in the archive.
Based on reviewed records within LUOSKO's restored historic archive.
Could Fostering Change a Dog's Future?
Not every dog is ready for adoption immediately.
Some benefit enormously from spending time in a caring foster home while they continue rehabilitation, build confidence or simply wait for their forever family.
For many dogs, a foster home is the final step before adoption.
If you've ever considered fostering, some of the dogs you meet here — or those preparing to become available — may be waiting for someone just like you.
Still Looking?
Can't Find Your Perfect Match Today?
New dogs arrive in our care regularly. Until the right one comes along, there are other ways to stay connected and prepare for the moment they do.
The right match changes two lives.
Whether you're ready to adopt today or just beginning your journey, we're here to help you find the companion who's right for you.
Learn About AdoptionSee what happens after you find the right dog.
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