Beautiful middle-aged German Shepherd seeks adoring adopter. Looking for a girl with some spunk? If so, my name is Bella, and I'm your girl. I'm a 5-year-old female that would be perfect for some empty nesters, a single person, a couple without young children, or a family with teenagers 15 and up. I need to be your only love, as I don't like other dogs, and I like kitties too much. An understanding adopter will see through my insecurities and give me the stable and loving home I need. I have excellent house manners, I'm spayed, current on my shots, and I love my toys. I need my daily walk and my toys, and I'm not an in-your-face kind of gal. When I need some cuddling and attention I will ask for some, but I'm also happy to lie at your feet and keep you company, too. I'm a great listener, and I love to watch television! I'm very, very bright, and I need someone who can be firm but gentle and remind me that I'm not in charge. If you understand how an alpha dog's mind works, you and I need to make a date, maybe for a long walk or something, so we can get to know each other better. I have big brown eyes that will melt your heart, and if you have what it takes to be my human, I think I could be your special angel. If you're looking for a one-on-one relationship with a loyal friend, I'm ready to make that commitment! Send some email to bkilmer@padfoot.com to schedule a date to meet me.

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.