Max's story is sad like most: his owners' house burned down and they gave their two dogs and two cats to the shelter. His playmate was adopted last week and the shelter caretakers were afraid that Max would get depressed without his buddy...not a chance! Max is as happy as can be! This good looking boy is alert, energetic, smiles a lot and will flip over for anyone whom he thinks will give him a belly rub. (NOT guard dog material.) He loves having other dogs to play with but would also do well without dogs as he just loves having someone around and will bond to anyone quickly, I believe. He's most likely mixed with Lab judging by his appearance but has no interest in retrieving or toys at all. He walks well on a leash and doesn't jump up on furniture, but he does get excited when he gets attention so he would do better in a family with no kids or older kids. Max will making his first "public" appearance this Sunday, January 22nd at the Warrenton PetCo, so c'mon out and see the smile he has for you!

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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