Some homeless and ownerless GSDs from New Orleans have made their way into our Rescue. We have been asked to assist the rescue effort by taking them into VGSR and finding forever homes for them. Mardi and Gras arrived in our Rescue in September thin and emaciated. They survived Hurricane Katrina and were found swimming together for their lives when they were rescued. They were skinny, weak and hungry....but, they are very, very sweet. They are currently in foster care together and are looking for a forever home. Since they survived the disaster together, we would very much like to adopt them out together so that they can live forever together. Gras is about three years old, she has had all her shots and is now spayed. Mardi is a senior dog and has been diagnosed with Addisons disease. With proper medical care, medication and periodic Veterinary check-ups he has a chance to live a normal life. Please look into your hearts and see if there is a way that you can offer these dogs a loving forever home together or donate generously to VGSR to help cover the Veterinarian expenses to get these dogs back to health.

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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