Hank is an easy-going, good-looking boy who was originally brought into VGSR with his mom and siblings almost 4 years ago. His owner recently had to give him up due to financial reasons, but Hank is a lovable, well-adjusted boy who seems to get along with every person and dog he's met. Now Hank is 20-25 lbs. overweight, but he'll still be a very big boy when he loses that weight. He's got a big, solid head, his limbs are thick and his paws are huge! He came to us with an ear infection which is clearing up nicely and he has some food aggression issues but that's also dissipating quickly. He knows 'sit' and is working on 'down'. He does fine in a crate but prefers to be around people all the time -- he's usually right at my feet wherever I am in the house. Outside Hank's more independent and likes to wander and explore if a gate is left open for him... Within the yard, he'll occasionally chase a ball but prefers just to catch one that is thrown to him or, better still, would rather be chased with a ball in his mouth. Not much prey drive in Hank either. He likes to play tug, too, and can easily pull Celia (my other foster) around the house while they each have one end of a rope toy. All in all, Hank's a good, laid-back boy. 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.