Hi, I'm Summer, will you pet me? Please? I like to get straight to the point. How about a good belly rub? I'm not sure I know what this "forever home" thing is, but I do know that I love people!!! So, will you scratch my ears? Will ya? Will ya? All I want is someplace where I will get a lot of attention. How about my head? I love it when people pet me there! Maybe a nice comfy house with a yard to give me a chance to run around when I can't get anyone to pet me. So, how about anywhere? Just PET ME!!!! My foster parents are making me tell you a little more about myself, so here goes with the boring stuff... I love affection, and being around people so much that I squeal with delight whenever I meet someone new. I've been outside all my life, so I'm just getting used to this indoor stuff, but I could get used to having a roof over my head. I will do anything to please, and only need a pat on the head as a reward (as if you didn't know that by now!). My foster family says I'm good with cats, although I haven't even looked twice at the one here. I get along with other dogs but so far haven't really wanted to play, I prefer humans, they know that perfect spot behind the ears, if you know what I mean... If you are interested in meeting me so I can judge how good of a petter you are, please contact my foster family at vgsrdogs@verizon.net

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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