About Us

Our mission is to place rescued dogs into loving permanent homes, to educate the public about the breed, to promote responsible pet care and to provide advice and training tips to adopters of the breed. North American Dutch Shepherd Rescue is a foster based organization. We do not operate a shelter facility; all of our dogs live in a home environment until a permanent home is found. The temperament and behavior of each dog is carefully evaluated while they are in foster care so that we can match each dog with the home that is best suited to meet their unique needs. Our organization operates and functions through a group of dedicated volunteers throughout the US. Each individual has a unique personality and skill to help in the rescue of Dutch Shepherds.

NADSR President & Region 2 Director: Christie Meyer

Christie Meyer graduated from Michigan State University's College of Natural Science with a Bachelor's in Zoology and a Concentration in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology. After graduating, Christie attended North State Canine Academy in Sanford, North Carolina where she received her Master Trainer's Certification in Professional Pet Obedience and Behavior Modification. While at North State, Christie also gained experience in personal protection, narcotics and Schutzhund training. Christie has worked with Kern Road Veterinary Clinic, PLLC since May of 1997. She also spent the summer of 2002 running an obedience and Police K9 kennel in Maryland where she was the primary handler for pet dogs and imported police dogs. Since acquiring her first competition dog in 1999, Christie has titled in Obedience and Protection and is currently also competing in agility.

 

NADSR Vice President & Region 1 Director: Trudy Donais

Trudy brings her life-long love of dogs especially for the Dutch Shepherd, together with a 1991 diploma In Animal Science, 5 years Veterinary Assistant experience, a volunteer for the local Humane Society since 1997, and a 1999 graduate of the North State K~9 Academy where she completed a certification program under one of the United States best Training Directors, as a Master Canine Trainer in basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, personal protection. She has owned/operated Weiss Hauzahn Canine Training since 1999. Trudy is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and is a volunteer trainer/foster for Friends of Animal Control. She and her DS, Nantan, have won several PSA competitions including those at the national level. Trudy is the first woman to ever become a PSA judge and she and Nantan are the first woman and DS team to ever compete at the PSA 3 level of competition.