My name is Hoppy, and I'm a 8-year-young, black-and-tan GSD. I came to VGSR when my owners had to give me up due to their time being too spread out to give me the attention I deserved. With a new baby in the house, they felt it would be better if I could find someone who would be able to spend more time with me. I don't require a lot, I am a laid-back guy who likes the occasional squeaky toy and a nice walk every day. I enjoy playing at the dog park, but I really love going on walks and rollerblading with my foster parents. They believe I would thrive in a multiple dog home, with at least one sibling, so I don't get lonely. My name has a story around it. When I was a pup, I was in a little accident, that gave me a slight disability. My hip was replaced, so on the bright side there, it will never go bad! I also have some nerve damage in my front legs, so it is hard for me to extend my legs for a normal gait. So I hop! Don't get me wrong, it doesn't hinder my abilities at all. I am in a three-level townhome now with no problem with stairs, and I can keep up with the best of them. My foster brother says I give him a run for his money. So no sob stories there, I don't want your pity, but I could sure go for a belly rub!! All in all, my foster parents say I have a great disposition. I am great on leash, and I know, "Sit", "Come", and "Stay" very well. I love my crate, it's my get-away, and if they would let me, I would snuggle next to them on the couch when they watch tv. I love hugs and kisses, and am very excited each time they come home from work. I can be a little timid around strangers at first, but I warm up fast. I can't wait to find my new home and hope it will be a keeper. 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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