Cooper is a handsome young German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix with a glossy red coat and an exceptionally bright and inquisitive mind. Cooper loves to play with balls and toys of all shapes and kinds, and he lives to chase, retrieve, and bring back items you throw for him. He is particularly fond of tennis balls, squeaky toys, and Kongs-on -a-rope, but he will also fetch sticks, stuffed animals, plastic bottles, and just about anything else you can throw and he can carry. Cooper is an extremely affectionate and gentle dog, and he adores belly and back rubs. Most GSDs are quite vocal, but Cooper really likes to talk to you about his day and his feelings about things (such as what he thinks when other dogs steal his toys, or the cats whack him on the nose, or you are reading a book and he would prefer to play fetch or get a belly rub). This little dog is completely charming and captivating, and he is looking for a person who is active, outdoorsy, and possibly has another youngish dog that he can play with. Cooper would also like to attend dog school with his new person to ensure that person knows how to communicate with such an intelligent dog. Finally, Cooper is an excellent agility, flyball, or obedience candidate for anyone interested in participating in canine performance events. Please contact Michelle at 301-460-8894 in Maryland, to meet this sweet boy!

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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