Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. Main

Welcome to Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer

organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of the German Shepherd

Dog. We provide a safe haven for German Shepherds (and, sometimes, other breeds/mixes)

who are left in shelters to await uncertain fate; are owner surrenders (moving, illness, divorce,

death, etc.); or are victims of abuse or neglect.We adopt dogs to loving, responsible and

secure homes, typically, in Virginia and the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. In the

seven plus years that we have been in existence, we have found homes for over 2,400

deserving dogs, 298 in 2008 alone. We receive our funding from private donations and

adoption fees.

Current Events - Adoption Day

An Adoption Day is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the great German Shepherds that are available through

VGSR. If you are just beginning to think about adopting; have completed an adoption application; or just want to learn

more about our terrific breed, please come and visit us at an Adoption event.

Please click on Current Events for announcement details.

Adoption Days this weekend;

Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Chesapeake Square Petsmart

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Harrisonburg Petco

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Gainesville Petsmart

VGSR at the Super Pet Expo March 19-21... And a chance to save 37% on tickets

See Current Events for more details

Foster Homes Needed

There are still German Shepherds waiting in shelters for a foster home. We

would love to place many of these beautiful animals in a safe and loving home

where they will get the care and attention they need until they are adopted.

We are seeking people with German Shepherd experience or those willing to

learn the breed who would like to share their home with a deserving GSD.

Please see our “Volunteer” section for more information or

“Required Forms” for a Foster Application.

Special Needs

Often we are faced with finding the funds to pay for necessary, but

expensive treatments for one of our “Special Needs” foster dogs.

Sidney is one of the many dogs in VGSR’s care at the moment that

needs more attention than any of our other dogs. Sidney was brought

into rescue gravely ill, barely able to hold her head up. Her ailments

included a severe urinary tract infection and the worst case of whipworms

the vet has ever seen. Lack of medical care and a poor diet contributed

to her poor situation. Sidney is on the road to recovery, but she could

use your help. You can make a contribution for Sidney or any of our

other dogs by clicking the PayPal box at the bottom of the page. You

may fill in the box that reads “Add special instructions to merchant” to

specify which dog you would like to help if you wish. Contributions

may also be mailed to the P. O. box at the bottom of this page.

VGSR Essay Wins Honorable Mention

Several VGSR foster parents participated in Iams’ Home 4 the Holidays Program by submitting their foster dog’s success story. We are very proud to announce that Black Jack’s story received an Honorable Mention – chosen as one of the top 5 essays submitted overall. Not only is this an honor and a wonderful way to explain why VGSR volunteers do what they do, but VGSR will receive a donation from Iams’ Helen Woodward Animal Center. We are happy to share Black Jack’s story with you and to let you know that Black Jack is now a member of a loving family, and continues to learn and grow in his forever home. He graduated number 1 in his basic obedience class and is midway through intermediate obedience. His forever parents are talking about doing agility with him.

Life changes ….

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Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 126

Sterling, Virginia 20167

703 435-2840

For questions about intake of dogs from owner surrenders or shelters please contact;
Intake@shepherdrescue.org

For questions about adoption procedures or donation questions, please contact;

Info@shepherdrescue.org

For website information please contact;

webfox@vgsr.net