Yeah, I know what you're thinking - another "Max"? So my prior owner didn't have much imagination - I hope you won't hold it against me. And let me tell you, I am not just another pretty face! I'm a 3-4-year-old, neutered, male, long-coated boy. I am fairly good with other dogs and I have been GREAT around my foster mom's kitties. I was turned in to the shelter because I guard my territory a little TOO well - I can be very demonstrative. You see, I was found on the docks of a marina on the eastern shore about 6 months ago, and lived on a boat, and would bark at passersby. Those owners decided they couldn't/wouldn't train me to be a better behaved dog or neuter me, and decided to turn me in to one of the worst shelters in Maryland (as far as euthansia rates). Luckily VGSR sprung me in the nick of time - it was literally hours before I was slated to be euthanised, but I'm OK now. I'd like a new owner that will take the time to work with me on a daily basis to teach me when it is OK to bark at strangers and when it is not. Since I have no problem using my voice, I would probably not be a good dog for an apartment or a townhome. I am neutered, up-to-date on my vaccines, and healthy. My vet says my hips appear to be *very* well seated in their joints (Max probably will not have a problem with hip dysplasia as he gets older). I am crate trained at my foster mom's house, and am probably house-trained, since I lived on a boat. If you've got the time to work with me to be a better dog, I would love you forever. Please contact my foster mom at barbie@shepherdrescue.org.

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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