Hi, Im Sassy, and the name fits me well! Im a little over 3 years old, and am dark Sable. My foster dad says I have the most beautiful amber eyes!!! My mom and dad are titled German Imports, so I come from great European bloodlines!! I am quite the water dog, and I have my own baby pool (that's too small!!), and I love the lake at the back of our property. I'm crate-trained, and haven't had an accident since my foster dad picked me up in May. I love to play fetch with balls, frisbees, sticks and anything else thrown for me to get. I do bring it back, but I don't like to give it back, but my foster dad is working on that. I've not been around small kids, but I think older kids would be fine. I've never seen a cat, so caution there. I live with a female shepherd and a Jack Russell Terrier. My foster dad keeps me separated from the Jack Russell, as she is one snippy little girl.The few times we've accidently come into contact, all went fine. I live here off lead, 'cause it's the country. I don't stray, and I recall as soon as I am called. I love cuddling, and love to be near my family. My foster dad wishes he could keep me forever, but the landlord has a strict 2-dog policy. I just got micro-chipped, so I should never have to spend a day at the pound! 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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