This is Jasper, a 2 year old spaniel/australian shepherd mix, with striking coloration much like a Bernese Mountain Dog. Jasper has a wonderful zest for life and is as sweet as he can be. He gets along famously with his canine friends and kitty friends too. He is housetrained and crate-trained. He is very playful, yet has quiet times also. Jasper is a pretty sturdy little guy, at about 44 lbs, and is healthy, updated on his vaccines, and neutered. He actually enjoys cuddling and being coddled. He also has an endearing quality of sleeping with his legs shamelessly sprawled out behind him. So right about now, you're probably thinking - but he's not a German Shepherd! Jasper was rescued after fate landed him in a shelter in rural Virginia, a shelter that uses the "gas chamber" to euthanize their pets. His foster mom couldn't stand the though of this cute little guy ending his life so soon (and he was billed as a "shepherd mix", so the kind people at VGSR allowed him to be taken under their wing. Despite his rough start, Jasper shows no signs of being abused or neglected. He is very appreciative of being inside and well fed. Oh, and in case you have kids, beware - he's at a great height to kiss small kids, and takes every opportunity to do just that!! Be sure to apply to adopt Jasper today, as this little guy won't be around too long! 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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