Hi, I'm Major! At 8 years old, I am a veteran, but I am not retired!! Im a big guy, weighing in at about 110lbs of first-class black and red pure German Shepherd dog. Ive spent most my life on the front lines, tied up at my barracks in a far away back yard. My foster dad says that now I deserve a cushy job inside his headquarters with my choice of bunks - anywhere I please!! I love hanging around my 2 sisters, a sassy German Shepherd and a little gal called Jacki Russell. We spend lots of time playing tag and practicing our wrestling moves then we kick back and watch some TV. There was a Pomeranian here for a couple weeks; boy did I go for her! Ill let you in on a secret too. Its highly classified info, but, I get along with cats too!! (Dont tell the other dogs!) Im fully vetted and neutered and now Im looking forward to my forever home and, heck, I think Ill retire there. I love going for walks, and I wont pull. I stay so close to my foster dad and my sisters, I dont even have to wear a leash. I dont like to brag, but, when the mission calls for it, I also heel pretty good on (and off) a leash. I can sit, stay, lie down, and shake hands with the best of them. Im housebroken and dont trash stuff when left alone. I just lay around and catch some ZZZZs while you go to work. Im an affectionate guy and will give kisses but only if you want them. 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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