What is an Adoption Day???

An Adoption Day is a wonderful opportunity for people that want to adopt a German Shepherd Dog to meet some of the dogs that are available through VGSR. Potential adopters and dogs get the opportunity to interact and to determine whether there's a basis to move forward in the adoption process. Potential adopters should understand that an Adoption Day is NOT an opportunity to select a dog and take the dog home that same day. It's just one step at the beginning of the adoption process.

The process starts with the applicant filling out the adoption application. Due to the fact that VGSR requires a home visit and face-to-face interviews with all potential adopters, we will accept applications only from those people who reside in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC areas. An application may be made 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 again that being pre-approved does not mean that any potential adopter can select any available dog at will from the web site or at an Adoption Day event and take that dog home immediately. VGSR will exercise its best judgment 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 (cash or check ONLY) processing fee. Sorry, PayPal can not be used for application fees or adoption-related donations. It is intended only for use for general donations or sponsorships. The applicant may submit an adoption application (with fee) at any adoption day or may mail a completed adoption application (with fee) to:

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Attn: Adoption Application
P.O. Box 126
Sterling, VA 20167

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 minimum $250.00 donation (cash or check ONLY) to VGSR, and the adoption is completed. Please visit our Info page for more details on the process of adoption from VGSR. Please also visit our German Shepherd Dog Shopper's Guide for more information on this wonderful breed.

 

Date

Event Description

Location

August 31, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR's Team Blue Ridge is having an Adoption Day at the Front Royal Petco. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 06, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Virginia Beach Care-A-Lot Pet Supply. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 06, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Springfield PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 07, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR's Team Blue Ridge is having an Adoption Day at the Winchester PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 14, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Gainesville PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 21, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Sterling PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 21, 2008

Mutt Strut!!!
Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The Suffolk Humane Society will hold its first Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Festival on September 21, 2008. Events will include police and bomb dog demonstrations, a dog-trick workshop, agility demonstrations, canine games and contests, raffles and prizes, food, exhibitors, and representatives from more than 30 animal rescue groups and shelters. Please come support a great event and don't forget to stop by the VGSR booth to see all of our great dogs for adoption.

September 27, 2008

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Adoption Day at Paw Fest 2008 at the Winchester (VA) SPCA.

September 28, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Falls Church PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

September 28, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Sunday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Gainesville PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

October 03, 2008
VGSR Event

VGSR Golf Tournament!!!
Friday, 12:00 pm to ?:00 pm.
VGSR's Team Blue Ridge has organized our first ever golf tounament to benefit VGSR on Friday, October 03. Your registration fee includes green fees, cart, and dinner. Come on down and swing a club to save the life of a German Shepherd Dog!!! Click here for more information. Check out the spectacular golf course at Blue Ridge Shadows.

October 05, 2008

Bark in the Park!!!
Sunday, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Bring your canine out to Chesapeake City Park for a dog-gone good time. The event features vendors, animal rescues, games, contests, demonstrations and more! Sponsored by Parks and Recreation and Chesapeake Humane Society.

October 18, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Virginia Beach PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

October 19, 2008
VGSR Event

Sixth Annual VGSR Reunion!!!
Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We are having our Sixth Annual Reunion on Sunday, October 19th. If you have adopted from VGSR and have not received your invitation in the mail, please call our Rescue Line on 703-435-2840 no later than Friday, October 03 and leave a message for Mary Anne. This is an Invitation-Only event, and is open to only those who have adopted from VGSR.

November 01, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Virginia Beach Care-A-Lot Pet Supply. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

November 15, 2008
VGSR Event

Adoption Day!!!
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
VGSR is having an Adoption Day at the Williamsburg PetSmart. Come and meet some of the really great German Shepherd Dogs that would just love to adopt you and join your family.

December 06, 2008

Dog Wash!!!
Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Help your dog clean up his/her act!!! Join us for a Dog Wash at Bark 'n' Bubbles in Herndon. Your critters will enjoy the attention, not to mention getting scrubbed and buffed for the Holidays. More info is available at http://www.barknbubblesdogwash.com.