Diego is a young male German Shepherd Dog, about 3-4 years old. He's on the small side, only 53 pounds when he came to VGSR. He needs to gain about 5-10 pounds, but he will always be on the small side for a male shepherd. Diego has been neutered, is heartworm-negative, and is current on vaccines. He gets along well with other dogs and did very well with all the dogs and people at his first adoption event even though he came from a very rural area. Diego isn't a fence jumper or climber. He will use a crate but it is new to him. He will sit on command and look at you as if he's looking for guidance, attention, or another command. He hasn't been tested with cats, so we will assume that he's not cat-friendly. Diego is a good-looking dog who will make a wonderful companion with just a little time, effort, and committed training. Please check out our web site at www.shepherdrescue.org for more information about our dogs, our adoption process and to download an application. You must have a fully approved application on file prior to privately meeting our dogs. We do not have a facility, all our dogs are housed in private foster homes throughout MD/DC/VA areas. More information available on our web site, so please read through our web site before emailing questions, as it might save us both some time!

VGSR can only adopt dogs out in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area, no exceptions.

Although donations of all types are needed, our primary need is foster homes for our lovely dogs while they wait for their new family to find them. Fostering is an extremely rewarding experience. Vet care is paid for by our rescue, and we can even provide you with food. All YOU need to add is love and security.

The adoption process starts with the applicant filling out the adoption application. This can happen at any time during the process, before or after having met a GSD that might be the ideal companion. (It's an advantage to have a pre-approved application on file with VGSR. It should be stressed here that being pre-approved does not mean that any potential adopter can select any available dog at will and take that dog home immediately. VGSR will exercise its best judgement as to which GSD will be the best match for that specific adopter based on a number of qualifying criteria. Many GSDs that come to us are matched up with their new people very quickly because their people have been pre-approved.) The applicant then submits the application form with a non-refundable $10.00 processing fee. VGSR reviews the application, then schedules an interview and home visit during which a number of questions are asked and the home is reviewed to be sure there is a contained/safe yard, and to meet the family involved. Once the application is approved, the applicant is asked to submit a $250.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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