Rico is a young, male, German Shepherd Dog, about 3 years old, and very friendly with other dogs. He is somewhat suspicious of strangers but is fine after being introduced. He is about 85 pounds, and is very healthy and in good condition. He came as a stray so we do not know anything about his history. He didn't show much interest in cats in a crate at the vet's office. He is a little mouthy, so I would not recommend him for young kids. He has apparently had some obedience training, will sit and down, and is very responsive to a command voice. He needs an owner who will commit to a training program, which Rico will enjoy and at which he will excel. Rico is being fostered in central Virginia, near Charlottesville, but will attend many northern Virginia adoption events. You can contact his foster home at vadogrescue@aol.com if you have any questions.

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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