Shelter Paws is an all-breed rescue specializing in German Shepherds and is located in Phoenix, AZ. Our rescue is responsible for saving thousands of death row animals that are typically overlooked by other rescues. We believe there is beauty and worth in all life and passionately feel it is our obligation as rescuers to help animals truly in need. Focusing on saving dogs other rescues are not willing to save, we concentrate on working with pups labeled by the shelter as "challenged," often requiring expert training and rehabilitation. Observing the great transformation from helplessness and devastation to hope, love and healing awards a tremendous sense of accomplishment, pride and joy, knowing the once troubled pup is alive and well undoubtedly because of our faithful efforts. We choose not to take the easy route and believe animals considered highly adoptable should be left for the general public to adopt.