Ranger is a very sweet, social 10 month old GSD mix who loves to play. Given any opportunity, he will chase his toys (preferably squeaky fleece or balls) and either bring them back to be re-thrown or, if a human isnt around, will entertain himself (and anyone watching him play). Hes a scamp who plays hard and then sleeps soundly. We think that Ranger was injured as a puppy and his leg didnt heal properly so his left hind leg is shorter than the others. This doesnt slow him down at all. Ranger is very fast and agile. He has a great time, running around, under or into his much larger canine foster sister. Known to be a little bit of an escape artist, Ranger needs basic obedience training. Ranger does well if the rules of the house are clearly explained to him. He is very receptive to training, learns quickly and really wants to please his humans. He is very friendly, loves kids and other dogs but has not had much exposure to cats. Ranger is an alert, loving boy who is patiently waiting for his forever family. Is it you? Please check out our web site at www.shepherdrescue.org for more information about our dogs, our adoption process and to download an application. You must have a fully approved application on file prior to privately meeting our dogs. We do not have a facility, all our dogs are housed in private foster homes throughout MD/DC/VA areas. More information available on our web site, so please read through our web site before emailing questions, as it might save us both some time!

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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