Spooky appears to be a GSD/Lab mix. He is black with a small white blaze on his chest. Spooky was picked up as a stray. He was given his name at the shelter to which he was originally taken. As his name implies, he is concerned about everything. Right now he does not like me very much because of the care I have been giving him - pain pills and antibiotics. YUK! Checking and spraying his incision, from neutering, to keep him from chewing it - OUCH! Just wait until I give him a bath! Even though he dislikes the attention I have been giving him, and has tried to forcefully escape from me each time, he will approach me and let me pet him after some time has elapsed. He has not shown any aggression. He likes our kids. He did well on our first walk with our four-year-old alpha female. He was let out for a short period with our 9-month-old pup and did well with her. He has not shown any interest in toys or playing with the other dogs. He appears to have had some obedience training but could use a refresher course. Using multiple commands he has laid down and sat for us. He offered his paw to the vet when she asked for it and has offered it to me without asking. If the lead is kept short, he will walk next to you without much pulling. He is up-to-date on his shots and has been neutered. There is still some swelling and bruising but the vet said it should resolve itself with rest and time. The antibiotic he is on is a precaution in case his swelling is from an early stage infection. Spooky has been with us three days. At this time, it appears he would do best in a home that is quiet, easy going, and willing to give him a lot of love. He wants to trust people, be loved and wants to give love in return. 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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