Storm is a 10-month-old, very handsome, male Doberman/German Shepherd mix. He seems to have the best characteristics of both breeds. A potential adoptive family should be acquainted with these qualities before considering adoption of this puppy. Storm is not shy, very friendly, playful and loaded with kisses and affection. He is very smart and willing to give his family his full attention if you let him know you are there for him and willing to spend the time to win him over. He has a very strong desire to bond with his family. His foster home has 4 other dogs and he enjoys playing with them. He is house-trained and knows how to use a doggie door. He needs additional training on a leash but is learning fast. He readily responds to verbal commands when off-leash. He appears to have some separation anxiety and will need extra attention and re-assurance initially and therefore not recommend for a family that will need to leave him alone or crated initially. For example, when brought into his foster home, he needed to be allowed in bed during most of his first week - now he sleeps the night in his own bed on the floor in the master bedroom. If he is bored or unhappy about something, he will let you know by whining or crying, but he will stop when he gets reassurance that he is loved and wanted. He is big enough to check your kitchen counter tops, but he is learning through correction that this will not be allowed. This dog is smart, but you should expect to invest some time and effort into basic training but this is true for all puppies. Storm would do best in a home with prior puppy experience. Please check out our web site at www.shepherdrescue.org for more information about our dogs, our adoption process and to download an application. You must have a fully approved application on file prior to privately meeting our dogs. We do not have a facility, all our dogs are housed in private foster homes throughout MD/DC/VA areas. More information available on our web site, so please read through our web site before emailing questions, as it might save us both some time!

VGSR can only adopt dogs out in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area, no exceptions.

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 $250.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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