Cassius has it all - looks, training, and personality. His owners moved and could not take him with them. He has been treated well and is a terrific, laid-back kind of guy that gets along with everybody and everything. The cat may be the exception - he pesters the cat to make him run, but otherwise ignores him. He will be okay with a dog-savvy cat. He is obedient, knows his basic commands and more, loves to go for a walk or ride. He gets along very well with other dogs, male and female. He is energetic outside and runs the fenceline with the other dogs. He is loving and very well-mannered in the house. He's not a velcro GSD and spends his down time sleeping in the bath tub or laying on the porch watching people and cars go by. Cassius isn't looking for an playmate, but would do well with laid-back company. VGSR can only adopt dogs out in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area, no exceptions.

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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