Phoenix is a stunning black-and-red, long-coated German Shepherd. He's just turning 11 months old, and tops the scales currently at 83 lbs. Phoenix is from a local, well-known breeder, and German bloodlines, but none of that matters to us. His owner surrendered him to the rescue because recent changes in her health did not allow for a strong boy like Phoenix. We'd like to place Phoenix with an owner that is experience with large, stubborn GSDs. Phoenix is well trained, but needs a reminder every now and then regarding who is in charge. We also believe Phoenix would do better in a home without small children, because he doesn't realize how big he is (he's a tiny bit clumsy) and is still learning that "mouthing" is unacceptable. Phoenix was house-trained and crate-trained in his previous home. He lived with a cat in his previous home, too, but will chase a cat if one runs from him, thus a cat is his new home would have to be "dog saavy". We do know that Phoenix has one hip that is slightly dysplastic - his new owners must pay keen attention to his weight and supplement his diet with a product called Glycoflex, that aids in joint health and mobility. If Phoenix is kept in tip-top shape, he should have no problem with his hips. Phoenix has an ID chip that can be registered to his new owner. Phoenix really enjoys playing with other dogs, and rides well in the car. He is not a "chewer" or a barker. He's neutered and up-to-date on all his vaccinations. Phoenix is being fostered in Maryland. 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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