Pluto is an owner-surrender from the DC Animal Shelter. She was dumped at the shelter because her owners were moving away. Unfortunately, she did not do well in the shelter. When we went to the shelter we saw a timid, terrified, and dirty dog who looked like she had given up all hope for a happy and normal life. Once she realized that she was leaving the shelter, I saw the start of a sparkle in her eyes (one blue/one brown) and even a bit of a tail wag. On the way home we stopped at Barks 'n' Bubbles for a bath, facial, massage and brushing. She just loved the attention. By the time we got home she had started to relax and give us a first look at her wonderful personality. She greeted the family including three GSDs, a Labrador retriever and a cat. There were no problems whatsoever. Weve now had her for only three days and she is a totally different dog from when we first saw her. She is playful but gentle, loves to eat, has very good manners, does not dirty in the house, sleeps in her crate, talks when she wants something, and knows most basic commands. She loves to go for walks with our other foster Darling and the two of them have become inseparable. Pluto is in excellent health, has a soft and silky coat, and just loves to cuddle with us as we watch TV. She is not food aggressive nor has she shown any other aggressive behaviors. She is a bit cautious with strangers at first, but warms up quickly. She is a medium-energy dog who would be a wonderful fit for a family or someone looking for a loyal and loving companion. 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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