I am Rocky, and like my namesake, I have had a few battles, but am not down for the count. I am a neutered 18-month-old Male GSD mix. I weigh about 68 pounds and am in peak condition. I have all my shots, am house-trained, know the basic commands and am working on more. I don't chew things I am not supposed to, but I do like my toys. I am originally from Norfolk, but traveled up here to find a forever home. I love to play with humans and dogs. I sleep under my foster mom's desk while she is working so if she tries to wander off I can track her. I love water and will sometimes stick my head in the shower to get wet. I am a cuddler so need someone who doesn't mind being loved, loved, loved. I am good with kids. I am looking for a home where I can run, play and go for walks because I am really still a puppy. 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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