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Welcome to Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteerorganization 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 for the first week in February;
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sterling Petsmart CANCELLED
Front Royal Petco CANCELLED
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue’s essay on Black Jack, a
VGSR adoptee, was selected as one of the Top 5 Finalists in IAMS’
Home 4 the Holidays Essay Contest. IAMS’ Helen Woodward
Animal Center will award $500 to the shelter or rescue group with
the winning adoption story. The winner will be selected by the voting
public. Please see link to article below and help us win!
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.
“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.
Kiley is one of the many dogs in VGSR’s care at the moment that
needs more attention than any of our other dogs. Kiley is going
blind. He was recently diagnosed with Retinal Degeneration. Over
time, he will be totally blind. At the moment he has limited vision at
night. You can make a contribution for Kiley 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.
Senior Foster Dog of the Week
This striking older girl is looking for her special Valentine! Echo acts much
younger than her eight years. She does OK with other dogs, but doesn’t
need a canine companion. She probably doesn’t need a feline friend even
though she has one keeping a close eye on her in another photo found on
the Available Dogs page.
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Virginia German Shepherd Rescue is registered with iGive.com. If you shop using one of their providers, a portion of your purchase amount will go to our rescue. Go to iGive.com for details.
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Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
703 435-2840
For questions about intake of dogs from owner surrenders or shelters please contact;
Intake@shepherdrescue.org
Intake@shepherdrescue.org