Hello, I'm Riley. I'm having so much fun as a puppy. Look beyond that cute puppy look that I have, as I will be going to match some of the other wonderful dogs that are with VGSR. I am a quick learner, but at the same time I've got that stubborn streak in me. I'm looking for that leader who would be willing to work with me keep me socialized with that big world out there. Let me tell you some of the things that I really enjoy. Playtime is so much fun! I enjoy playing in the baby pool splashing around. I enjoy my walks on a leash, rough- housing with other dogs, which can be rough at times. On my down time, I enjoy chewing on my pigs ears and being loved on. I'm learning that whole house-training business, I've been taught to ring the bell that is hanging on the door if I want to go out, but I do have some accidents. Training is fun; my foster mom uses that treat training method with lots of love. This is so much fun. I currently know how to sit when getting my leash on, wait at the door before going out, sit before being fed, and am working on down right now. If you are willing to keep up with my training and spend time with me so me that you are my leader, then I would like to meet you. 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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