My name is Rowdy and I was surrendered by my owners because they didnt have time for me. I was kept in a garage and that frustrated me with an occasional growl at someone. Since I have been with my foster parents I am so happy! I am already loyal and protective of my foster parents home. There are plenty of things to do, and I hang on every word of my parentsthey are genius! I am told I already have great eye contact. I have very good manners, I sit well, come when called even outside off leash. I love car rides, sometimes get a little anxious on our travels because I lately have been going to the veterinarians office and that hasnt been much fun. I had a cyst on my side that was recently removed and was found to be mid-level cancerous. Overall, I really like car rides. I know how to sit, stay (working on better control), and lay down (which I usually turn over on the chance you might like to give me a belly rub). I am 5 years old, friendly to everyone; big dogs, small dogs, cats, kids, etc. I have been walking about 4 miles a day and really look forward the exercise--I need it. I have already lost about 7lbs. and weigh 111 lbs. I have a few more pounds to go. I have a very nice fur coat, heart worm negative, neutered, and would be described as probably having medium energy. I am crate trained although I think that my foster parents are going to let me have full run of the house very soon. I dont chew on things I am not supposed to, no counter surfing, and no sitting on the furniture. I am very respectful of my Foster parents home, and love to be in their presence. I would do well in a home for companionship or with lots of fun activity going on. I am not currently available due to medical supervision, but check back for an update. 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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