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Paws for Vets

The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Southeast Texas has partnered with Sauver Des Chiens (Save the Dogs) German Shepherd Rescue.  This partnership helps to pair USMC Vets, FMF Navy Veterans and their families with companion dogs.
The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Southeast Texas will cover the adoption fees for these pets, which includes all necessary immunizations and spay/neuter procedures that are required for the adoption to be approved.

Please see the photo links below for some amazing, available companions!

August 2025 Pup of the Month

Every once in a while, a dog comes along who makes you believe in second chances. Astra is one of those dogs. At five years old, Astra has lived enough life to know what really matters: love, connection, and someone to throw the ball... again and again. This stunning German Shepherd/Husky mix carries the grace of her breeds and the warmth of a heart that just wants to belong. Weighing in at 75 lbs, she's big enough to wrap her paws around you — and gentle enough to win over your heart without even trying. Astra is everything you'd hope for in a companion. She’s housebroken, crate trained, and knows all the basics: “sit,” “stay,” “paw,” “down,” and “come.” But beyond her obedience is her spirit — a joyful, playful soul who lights up when a ball is in sight. Her favorite game? Fetch. And she’ll keep you laughing with her obsession over it, chasing that ball with puppy-like joy and endless energy. She adores people and is wonderful with kids and other dogs. She’s even been cat-tested — and was politely indifferent, which in our book, is a win. Astra thrives when she’s part of the action, not just a dog in the background. Whether it's a walk in the park, playtime in the yard, or curling up after a long day — she just wants to be with you. Astra is past the unpredictable puppy stage, but she still has a zest for life and plenty of playful years ahead. She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines, and on heartworm and flea prevention — ready to walk into your life and never look back. If you’re an active individual or family looking for a loyal, loving companion who will love you with her whole heart, Astra might just be the piece you’ve been missing. Because sometimes, love isn’t just found — it’s rescued

Featured Companions

The following links will take you off of the MCCC page and onto the SDC pages for further information.

Adoption Process

At Sauver Des Chiens, adoptions are what allow us to keep moving forward. With each adoption, you are not only saving the life of the pet you’re adopting, but the life of the pet that can take it’s place. The adoption process may be tedious, but it’s to ensure that we’re properly matching dogs with compatible households. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Fostering a companion dog

Fosters are a critical part of our efforts at Sauver Des Chiens.
We do not have a facility, so we cannot take a dog in without an available foster home.  Without you, a dog’s chance of finding their forever home would not be possible. As a Sauver Des Chiens foster we welcome your input, and if you are just taking in your first foster we are here for you as you embark on this wonderful journey.

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