My name is Jericho and I think I am about 9 months old. I cant tell my foster family too much about me as I was a stray, but I am very handsome with the sweetest eyes or so Ive been told. I love to be pet and hugged, and I love to nuzzle my head into my foster moms neck for cuddles. I follow my family around the house, to make sure they dont need any help picking up some things. I dont know why they get upset when I help pick up the shoes and kids toys. They tell me to drop it and I do. I just like to help clean up shoes are my favorite. Its not like Ive eaten any of them or anything. I would think theyd like some assistance. I dont know what else they expect from a puppy. Its been pretty rainy so we havent been able to play outside much. I havent had much opportunity to show them all my potential. I did show them I will return the ball and drop it for them to throw again. I am house-trained and do very well. They put me in my crate sometimes, but I dont like to go in it right away. I am still not sure if they are going to let me out. I am working on that though and I am sure I can overcome it. Luckily, I am so well behaved I dont have to go in it often. They have these little people in the house, one screams a lot. But I dont mind, I actually like to be around them. I am very gentle around them and if I give them kisses they pet me, so I kiss them A LOT! I take food from my foster mom and dads hands so gently, they say I am so good. Of course I am I am super smart and very lovable! However, I will admit I dont do well on a leash. It is a fault I am working on. I dont think anyone walked me on one before, so I need some training. I know a couple commands but I could use a lot more obedience training, just because I am a young guy who needs some guidance. Once I get that, I will be an awesome dog if I dont say so myself! If you think you have patience for a big puppy, and can give me some obedience training, you should ask about me. I am so lovable, I will be a great addition to your family! 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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