Sasha is a 1 1/2-year-old, spayed, pure-bred, female, GSD. So who needs a dog with a BIG bark in a small package? Even though Sasha is petite, (probably around 60 lbs) she sounds like she weighs about 200 lbs. when she is barking at anyone who knocks on our door. She is smart and knows the commands sit, down, and will shake hands, too. Sasha is house-trained, rides well in the car and LOVES to play with other dogs. We would like for Sasha to go to a home where she will have another dog for a buddy since she likes to play so much. She loves going to the dog park in Reston. She is a bit leery of some tall men, but once she gets to know them, she does just fine. Sasha is very affectionate and likes to snuggle on your lap and give kisses.

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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