Lexi is a pure-bred, registered pup who was surrendered to us by her owner. She was sharing a very small apartment with another GSD, and didn't get the time, and exercise she so badly needs. Lexi is a beautiful, classic Black and Tan. She's currently very underweight, and the original owner expressed a concern of EPI (an enzyme deficiency), however, a number of us feel she just wasn't being fed enough. Lexi is very high energy (she is a pup after all of only 18 months), and 4 cups a day isn't going to cut it. She now devours her daily allotment of 8 cups a day. Lexi is happily residing with our 3 permanent GSDs, and Yellow Lab. They play, and wrestle endlessly. Another dog is not required, though, as she is fine by herself with a bone, and her people to love on her. She also LOVES to go running and walking. Cats are an unknown right now as we haven't introduced her. She did very well with a neighbor's little puppy. Lexi MUST go to an active home where she'll get structured exercise (not just play time), and training. She currently knows "sit", "down", and "come". Though...when you say "come" you better have a treat in your hand. I would NOT leave her off-lead. 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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