This is Mickie-D. When Mickie came to VGSR last spring, he was malnourished, scared to death and crippled. Mickie had been kept in a small enclosure for the first 2 years of his life - no exercise, no medical care, and poor food. His legs did not develop properly - he walks on his elbows and hocks. For the last 8 months, Mickie has gone through his puppyhood, with lots of good food and exercise. He is a healthy, happy boy now; a normal, rambunctious GSD. He is rather timid with strange people and strange situations, but gets over it quickly. He loves everything - he gets along with all the other dogs, pesters the older ones to play, but plays too rough for the young ones. He chases the cat, but just to see him run. Months of physical therapy have helped Mickie's legs, but only marginally. The next step will be casts on all four legs. Mickie's legs will never be normal, but we want him to have whatever is available that may help him.

** Mickie D is only available for adoption in the DC/MD/VA area. Please check out our web site at www.shepherdrescue.org for more information about adopting a dog from VGSR as well as to download an application. 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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