Hello - I am Amber and I am a sweet girl looking for a second chance. I was rescued from a shelter where my fur was in pretty bad shape, so the vet decided to give me a crew cut - but don't let that bother you. My coat, when it grows back, is silky black and a deep red/tan - I am actually a very beautiful girl! I like to ride in the car and hop right on up! I have lots of energy but I'm happy to sit on the couch with you and keep you company. I know basic commands such as "come" and "sit" and "lie down" and come right away when I'm called. I even give doggy kisses when you want me too. I play well with my brother and sister dogs here at my foster home - we share toys and snuggle on these chilly winter nights. I love playing with squeaky toys and will even throw them to myself to catch. I have 2 cats for brothers and while I really want to be friends, sometimes they aren't too happy with me, but I'm going to win them over with my sweet nature, I just know it! A lady never discusses her weight, but I know I'm a little heavier than I should be. I'm on a diet and work-out plan and feeling better every day! I love to go for walks and while I'm a bit new to the leash, I'm a fast learner. I have so much love to give and want to be your new best friend. Won't you give me a chance? 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.