Meet Enzo! He is one big, handsome, hunk of dog. Enzo is two years old, neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on all of his vaccines, including a vaccine for Lyme disease. He is fine around other dogs and has been raised with an infant and a six-year-old child. He has not ever met a cat so we don't have any idea of how he feels about felines. Enzo is house-trained, crate-trained, rides well in a car, has had some obedience training, likes to play with toys, and is a very affectionate fellow. He is a bit shy when he first meets you, but I was getting kisses from him very shortly after our introduction. Enzo has been well cared for by his owner and is a very striking example of a pure-bred German Shepherd. 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 $200.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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