Danke (pronounced "Don-Ka") is a large adult, male, German Shepherd Dog, about 3-4 years old, neutered, vaccinated, and in good health. Danke is a big, handsome guy, who should probably be 85-90 pounds when he's up to weight. Fortunately, he is friendly to everyone he meets. He came from somewhere in South Carolina and we suspect he was used primarily for breeding and must have been kept in a too small crate. He's not sure what to do with himself when he's free outdoors and often takes to chasing and biting his tail until it is injured. So, Danke needs to be kept strictly indoors and probably in a large crate when no one is around so he doesn't revert to that behavior. He is good on a leash and enjoys going out for walks. The guidance and control that come from being on a leash give him the direction he needs and desires. Danke is playful and he has a bounce in his step when he's happy and excited. He gets along with other dogs but doesn't seem to know how to play with other dogs, or with toys. He seems to enjoy a bath on a hot day. 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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