Hi, everyone!!! My names Jesse. The reason Im here is because Im addicted to the internet! Thank heaven for that; now you're here looking at me, and I couldnt be more happy! You see, Im looking for a permanent home. I love this home but my foster mother is constantly nagging: eat your dinner; come here for your brushing, etc.! Look, Im not a kid any more, but shes driving me crazy! Im in the prime of my life and as such, I do the normal adult stuff: long leash walks in the neighborhood, hanging out with my human, lying around at your feet, just being pals with ya. Im not a kid anymore although Im fine with my husky brother, cocker spaniel sister and the other four brothers and sister cats I live with. Im just like everyone else. Im well-mannered in the house and love hangin out. Im respectful of humans, even foster mom.she does walk me daily, so shes not all bad. Just because I spent so much time trapped in a back yard in my previous life doesnt mean Im not ready to resume normal life hangin out with you humans, I really love your company! Just laying at your feet is pretty cool when Im not writing a book! And, I have the sweetest face and eyes, youll melt in my paws! Plus, Ive had all my shots (I hate those things!) from the rescue league, I love those people! Also, at 70 pounds, I have quite the figure! 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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