Hi, my name is Iris. I am 10-month-old, pure-bred German Shepherd Dog. As you can see from my picture, I am a classic black-and-tan, and I am completely adorable. I am a puppy though, and have all of that puppy energy. I love to run around and play with everyone I meet. I also love to give kisses and will give them to just about anyone who gets close enough. The one exception to that rule is these little furry things called cats. It would be best if I was in a home without cats. I am already 60 pounds and am going to be a pretty big girl. I hear that I could use some obedience classes, whatever they are. Given how energetic I am, it would be a good if my forever home did not have any young kids. I love everyone, but I don't know my own strength and might knock little ones down. I do have a sensitive tummy, but as along as I have my special prescription dog food, I do just fine.

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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