Geranium was found as a stray, running the streets of DC. She had obviously recently had pups, who were unfortunately not located. She was extremely shy, scared and very underweight. When frightened, she does tend to snap or show her teeth so all introductions to people and other animals must be done slowly. Because of this, she probably should not go to a home with small children. She does well in her crate. At night she sleeps in our bedroom on her doggie bed and so far has not had any potty accidents. She still needs to be taught some house manners and must be watched carefully so she doesn't get into trouble. If left unsupervised she will steal things off the kitchen counter and jump up on the couch for a nap. Geranium is a sweet girl who needs a family who has the time to teach her how to be a great dog. She is not currently available for adoption. She's on antibiotics for ear and uterine infections and is scheduled to be spayed at the end of January. Hopefully by early to mid-February this little gem will be ready to look for her forever home. 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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