DJ was found as a stray and no one claimed him at the shelter. How could someone lose a puppy like this? He is sweet to everyone and every dog he meets. DJ is 7 months old, and already weighs 61 pounds. He needs to grow into his big ears, big feet and bushy tail. When he hears a suspicious noise, he lets loose such a big bark, he startles himself. DJ will need a home that can handle the needs of a young dog, including obedience classes. He likes to romp and play, needing lots of regular exercise. DJ is house-trained and does walk on the leash ok. He knows sit, is learning to come, but is not using the crate. He is left out of the crate because he does not chew. DJ needs someone that will have patience and teach him gently until he gains more confidence.He really enjoys the company of other dogs and may be good with younger children because he is not very mouthy. DJ is very well-behaved for such a young dog and would make an easy addition to the right family. DJ is being fostered in Northern Virginia. 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 $200.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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