Balta's life has improved dramatically since joining the VGSR family. While we know nothing of his life before he was dropped in the shelter, from his appearance, we are assuming that he spent much time outside. He's a happy boy now - enjoying regular meals (which he inhales), loving the human attention (which he thrives on), living inside, and playing with toys. Balta has a very high ball drive and will quickly return the ball or stick for you to throw again and again. He seems to be bright (clever) and motivated to please. Balta has the sleek GSD look of an agility dog (or he will once he puts on about 12 -15 pounds). He doesn't appear to have had any training - either obedience or socialization with other animals. His foster parents are working with Balta and his house manners have improved considerably (while he looks at the kitchen counters longingly, counter surfing has been reduced) and he responds to sit (most of the time) and come. His leash manners are improving, but for a small GSD, he's got strength! Balta will only go to an experienced GSD home where he can get the love and training he needs. 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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