Don't hate me because I'm beautiful! There is some question as to whether or not I am what you folks call a "purebred". The folks that dumped me claimed that I am supposed to be all GSD, but my new foster mom thinks that I am a mix of German Shepherd and Golden Retriever. She also says that I act more like a Golden than a GSD (whatever that means!) I am a very kissy sort of girl, that loves to cuddle and be loved upon. I have very good manners and do not need to be in a crate when you are not around. The only thing in danger of me is stuffed toys - I do so enjoy ripping them up! I can jump up into the back of an SUV and then I enjoy the ride. And - I know stuff too - like come/down/shake and I try to listen to everything you tell me to do. My momma raised me right. I will be available for adoption after I am spayed in the near future. 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.