Bear is a handsome, AKC-registered, 7-year-old, male GSD that undeservedly was kenneled outside until rescued by VGSR. Although his previous owners have children (and cats), Bear is doing well in a quiet foster home with a pack of 2 dogs and 1 person, so he would most likely do better in a similar situation to his foster home. He loves car rides (rides well) and loves walks - they don't have to be long, but he LOVES them. He is house-trained, crate-trained, and is a polite dog in the house (except for a few drinks from the toilet). Bear bonds quickly and will follow you from room to room. He gets along with other dogs, but needs to be reined in around small dogs. He is uncertain in new situations and much prefers to approach people on his own terms. Bear needs someone who is experienced in obedience and/or GSDs so they can guide him and give him the confidence he needs, and Bear needs to finally be a meaningful part of the family. 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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