Just today I was in the yard and I heard my foster mom say, "Hey beautiful." Of course, I came running. Now, that's not really my name, but heck, when the shoe fits! Truthfully, my name is Diamond. I'm about four years old, currently 55 pounds, but I could stand to gain a few more pounds. Hah, I bet that's the first time you've ever heard a girl say that! Among the other names my foster mom calls me, her favorites are, "luv," and "girly girl," and she always says how my name fits me because I'm such a gem. I love my food, but I'm very happy to leave it for some hugs and I know a beauty like me has to keep her looks up; so nail clipping and brushing are wonderful things. I also like to keep these black and cream colors looking their best, so I prefer to go outside just to do what's needed, and yes, I do it on command, and then, I'm back by your side. Speaking of being by your side, I love to walk as long I'm with you, but I need a refresher course with a leash because I will pull. I love kitty cats, and I will probably be ok with dogs my size, but, we will need a proper introduction. You see I will just love you so much, that I'll be a bit afraid of another dog getting in our space. My foster mom enjoys it when I'm nice to her dogs through the fences that separate our yards, and she says; "It's a very positive sign that I will probably be ok with other dogs given a slow introduction." Course, the whole time she was talking to me, all I heard was, "Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." For this dog reason, my foster mom wants me to go to a home that has German shepherd experience. I say, "Paws up to that, just come on and get me." I'll high five you all the way home! If you want to talk more about me, and you know 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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