I was in a really scary place until my friends at VGSR sprung me. Theyve placed me with a nice foster family in Virginia Beach. I have a human foster Mom, Dad, sister and two four legged foster sisters. In addition to my four-legged sisters they also have cats. Cats are still a mystery to me; I can take them or leave them. I really enjoy my four-legged foster sisters. They are teaching me to play and showing me how nice it is to be in a loving home. My foster Mom and Dad say Im wonderful. They are teaching me not to be scared of the linoleum on the kitchen floor; its slick stuff. My foster Dad is working with me on this leash thing and he says I am doing better. Ive been to the Dog Park; had a wonderful time, cant wait to go again. I enjoy giving out kisses, hugs and snuggles to everyone. I have a nightly routine of checking the house making sure all is secure several times throughout the night. I really want a forever family of my own. A family with children and other dogs would be GREAT although not required. If you are looking for a wonderful, loving, sweet and GOOD looking German Shepherd Im your 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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