This is Gentleman Maxx. Maxx is a 7-year-old owner surrender. He previously lived with his original family since he was a 10-week-old puppy. Maxxs family recently moved to a new home and chose not to take him with them. At first, Maxx didnt understand what had happened to him and he was a little depressed and understandably confused. However, he has bounced back and he is now ready for his forever home. Maxx has had basic obedience training, he knows sit, down, come, stay and walks nicely on leash. He is a medium energy dog. Maxx likes to play ball for 15-20 minutes after work and then hes ready for dinner. After dinner, he likes a nice walk around the block, maybe twice around the block if hes feeling particularly frisky! Maxx is very playful and full of life. He has the run of his foster home during the workday. Maxx is completely trustworthy in the house and doesnt require crating. He is very affectionate and he craves human companionship. When Maxx is feeling particularly snuggly, he nibbles on you, just a little, to show his love and affection. He is an easy going guy who doesnt have any vices, an ideal dog for people with little or no German Shepherd experience. Maxx is a true gentleman in every sense of the word and would be a loyal, faithful, lifelong companion. 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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