King is an extremely beautiful purebred GSD with his original papers. He receives TONS of compliments from strangers when we walk him! He is a playful, loving, seven year old male German Shepherd who is looking for a forever family who has plenty of time for playing, training and loving. He is very intelligent and attentive. He knows his basic commands but needs more training to make sure he obeys quickly- Although he is 7, he looks and behaves like a 2 year old. He is just like a HUGE puppy! King is presently undergoing treatment for a medical condition involving his toenails. The medication seems to be working and should clear up the problems soon and his nails should be clipped short to prevent them from getting caught on anything however - King is now ready to be adopted!! He will do best in a home with someone around part/most of the day. He will need a fenced yard for exercise, since walking on concrete/asphalt may aggravate his condition. He also LOVES being outside. Although King does very well with other dogs (He loves our 4 year old Golden Retriever and they play well) King would do much better in a home where he is the only dog. King craves love and attention and will thrive as an only pet. King LOVES walking and will walk all day if he is taken out! He is a great hiking partner. He is currently being trained not to pull - He has a LOT of energy! However, he does settle down after a few minutes, and walks very well with a short leash. King is a WONDERFUL watchdog and is extremely protective of his home and family. You can retire your security system once King is in your home! King likes to earn his living! He is constantly on the prowl and very watchful. At night King is always alert and keeping watch over us and our Golden Retriever 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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