Blitz is a beautiful, pure-bred GSD whose owners turned him in to a shelter because he chased the cats and killed the chickens. Well, I don't know about the chickens, but he completely ignores the cat, maybe because the cat didn't run and he got whacked! Smart boy! Nobody has given Blitz the attention and training that he needs. He is 50 lbs. of high energy, hard muscle, undisciplined GSD. He doesn't know that he's big and plays too rough for the little dogs, but is now learning some manners from the somewhat grumpy, senior dogs. His puppy lessons are coming along great - he's a good dog and a quick learner. He really wants to please and is easily trained. He doesn't jump on people and doesn't "mouth." He's house-trained, and has learned that "come" is a good thing to do, but he can barely stay still long enough to take a treat! He walks around looking for something to play with or get into. He loves chew bones and toys - will take on anybody or anything for a good tug-of-war. He will need a family that has GSD experience (no small children), preferably with a big playmate for him and big, fenced yard.

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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