Im innocent- I swear! I know, youve heard it all before, but this time its true. I really didnt do it! You see, I had to protect the girl. She was a sweet young thing. You know the type, all doe-eyed, and a smile that could stop a freight train. But the minute nobody was looking, bam, shed be getting into things she shouldnt have been messing with. Now, I have a major soft spot in my heart for kids and I just couldnt stand to see her get in trouble, so I always took the blame covered for her, you know what I mean? Thats how I came to be called Swiper; when she was just about to be caught red-handed, Id swipe whatever she had gotten hold of so they would think it was me. But I never stole a thing in my life other than a few kisses. Oh, and every heart I meet. Because of my reputation Ive spent a lot of time behind bars of one sort or another. Right now Im in a minimum security joint where the food is good and they trust me, most of the time anyway. When the warden is away I stay in my cell, but I really dont mind, its kind of homey. Its right beside a huge window so I can see whats going on outside and still talk to the other guys. I dont know what their stories are, but we all get along great. We spend a couple hours every day in the exercise yard, just letting off steam. The warden likes me; says I got a bum rap. Im enrolled in a work release sort of program now with 4 jobs assigned to me. My first job is to keep the warden company when she walks around the neighborhood. My second is to act real happy to see her when she gets home; or gets up from the chair; or walks down the hall; or, heck even looks in my direction. Piece of cake! The third one is boring stuff like sitting, laying down and waiting. Im not so good at these things, but I practice every day. The last job is my absolute favorite. She has a big bag of stuff that she must be trying to get rid of because every morning and every night she puts a bunch of it in a special bowl and gives it to me. And all I have to do to get hold of that bowl is some of that boring stuff I mentioned. I almost forgot to tell you! Im getting out early for good behavior. The warden has put in a good word for me and says she is positive that Ill be paroled very soon. Im a young, good looking guy with a tremendous amount of potential. But, Im still a pup, so I need a really patient person to take a chance on me. If that person will come forward Ill protect them with my life and never steal anything but their heart. 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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