Hi, my name is Marquise. Aren't I one handsome guy?! I had some cuts and scrapes on my hindquarters when I was picked up by the shelter but everyone has taken such good care of me that not only are my cuts and scrapes mostly healed but my hair has grown back almost all the way, too. I was feeling kind of sad that no one wanted me and that I didn't have a forever home, however everyone here in my new foster home tells me what a good boy I am and keeps reassuring me that I will find a permanent loving forever home very soon. Could you be my forever home?? Let me tell you a little about myself. I love to go for car rides but I do request that the window be at least a little cracked (boy do I love that fresh air). I love long walks and playing ball at the park. I'm pretty good on a leash but sometimes I get excited and you have to remind me not to pull. I also love hanging out with my canine roommates and friends. I know basic commands and would love it if someone would teach me more! In the house, I'm a fairly mellow guy. I do like to snuggle and when possible I prefer to be close to my humans. I don't have accidents in the house and I don't chew on things that aren't mine. Don't I sound like a great dog?! 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 $250.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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