Canaan is a very handsome two-year-old, black-and-tan GSD. He's thin right now at 82 pounds. He has not been neutered, yet, but will be soon. Canaan was recently surrendered by his owners because he dug under the fence and escaped from his yard. It's obvious to his foster mom that his previous owners didn't realize what they were giving up as he is a real sweetheart. While Canaan is very inquisitive and alert, he is cautious with strangers and new activities. His foster family thinks that his previous interaction with people was limited. It takes him a little time to warm up but then he enjoys the subsequent playing, petting and/or snuggling. He's learning to play with toys which his GSD foster sister happily shares with him. Canaan has done well with the dogs that he has met while in foster care. Cats are an unknown at this time. He's learning basic commands. Canaan needs a family that will spend quality time with him, providing love and training. 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 $200.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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