There is a German Shephed rescue operation in the area that gets GS's out of pounds and adopts them out. We're going to start with them. Hubby really wants a GS.
The very first dog that Mrs.L and I had was a shepherd that found me one day when I was at work. He came wandering up into the shop area and I mistook him for a friend's shep, called out to him and he came loping over to me; his pads were all worn, his ribs really showing, no collar, but his tail was wagging at the kind words and the skritching.
I took him into the office, got some water and food for him, and he went home with me that evening to a very surprised Mrs.L, and four disbelieving cats.
Charlie was the best dog we've ever had, and was with us for a wonderful ten years.
You will love your rescued GS.
I agree that pound dogs are good dogs. Just see how the Shepherd reacts with you. They are very very loyal dogs.