Buster came to the VGSR due to no fault of his own. His family loved him and wish for him to live in a family with children again. He is a two-year-old, neutered, pure-bred, black-and-tan German Shepherd. He is a foster mother's dream and ready to have his own family again. He rides well in the car, is housebroken and can be left alone in the house. He loves people, is good with kids and gives wet kisses. His favorite toys are a football and a rubber porkchop. He retrieves balls and brings them back. He loves to play and is good with other dogs. He walks nicely on leash, knows "sit" and "down" but at times he confuses the two commands. He comes when called and likes to be hugged. He is a sweet dog and deserves a nice family again. Since Buster is a big guy and can clear a 4 1/2 ft. fence, we would like him to have a yard preferably with a 6 ft. fence. Buster currently lives in a foster home in Northern Virginia and will come to some adoption events. 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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