Rin came into the rescue emaciated and suffering from severe pneumonia. His lungs were almost completely full of fluid and he was near death. His coat was extremely dry and allergies caused an over production of skin cells. All of his health problems were a result of lack of proper nutrition and care from his previous home. He is eating Wellness Core Dog Food it is grain-free. Due to his past skin problems he will need to continue on this diet. Today his coat is awesome due to diet. Despite a past life of neglect, Rin is the sweetest boy. He really should have been named Mr. Happy Go Lucky! He is great with other dogs, people and children. He captures every persons heart he meets. He is shy at first, but within minutes becomes a social butterfly. He will need a home with lots of love and will keep him the same happy socialized boy. He would be an excellent Therapy Dog. He has the perfect temperament for this type of job. 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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