Shadow came to us last month and has been slowly coming out of his shell. He is a very good boy, who seems to be a little shy but warms up quickly and just loves to be pet on his head. He is doing very well with both of my Shepherd girls and the neighbors males. Although he is a tall dog and looks really big, he is no bull in a china shop. More like a dancer, he moves very gracefully and is very aware of what is near him. He is a little bit unsure of new hands touching him, but doesnt do anything in regards to it, just unsure of the action. He is good in the house but has to be watched for counter surfing. He doesnt appear to have much training and I am starting him with simple "sits", which he is picking up on. He is a quiet boy, who rarely barks, and when he does it is somewhat "airy". He loves bones and treats, but needs to work on his taking of treats, it can be painful on a persons fingers, so piano players or brain surgeons beware. He is undergoing Heartworm treatment and will not ready for adoption until the 8th of June, at the least. 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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