*********** Kacey will not be available for adoption until she's weened her pups and has been spayed, however we are accepting applications for her. My name is Kacey and I'm a new mother of 8 puppies. I am so happy that VGSR rescued me prior to having my puppies. I know if it weren't for them, I would have had my puppies in the shelter. At first I was so scared of everything and everyone and so, so shy. My personnaltiy blossomed after just a short time with my foster family. I'm learning new things every day, and I'm so happy and a lot of fun. My puppies were born on August 4, 2008. I have a wonderful temperament and I get along well with other dogs. I have lots of energy and I like to romp and play with kids and dogs. I'm taking very good care of my little puppies because my foster family always praises me and tells me what a wonderful mother I am. I get along great with my brother dog, Rebel and my sister dog, Joney, but right now they both know to stay away when I'm with my puppies. I'm very curious about everything and I love to run after balls and sticks. I enjoy walks while my puppies are sleeping. I'm a very smart girl and I learn quickly and I love to please. I know "come", "sit", and my foster family is doing a great job working on my potty training and I'm learning to walk on a lead. 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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