"Sugar and Spice, and everything nice" - Spice is a little GSD mix that is an absolutely adorable ball of fur. Sugar is the bigger of the two and more laid-back; Spice is feisty and plays more with the other dogs. When the going gets too rough, they head for small places - to the point they tease the bigger dogs. They were turned in to a rural southern shelter, and were well-socialized and spoiled by the staff. They met the cat-thing, were curious, but now pretty much ignore him and play with each other or with the other dogs. Both are house-trained, but can't reach the door knob, so they will need someone to open the door. They love to cuddle and have excellent house manners - no need for a crate. They love their chew toys and bones, and never attempt to chew on anything else. They will not be really big dogs and will do well in any home, with any age children, with or without playmates - they are not high-energy or yappers, no bad habits at all.

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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