Hi, my names Kobe and Im all that!!! I am a really nice boy . . . and I mean all BOY!!! (well, almost) Im about 10 months old and will probably going to grow into what adults think of as a movie start K9. Roy Rogers Bullet, Rin tin tin, Lassie, K9? They aint got nothin on me well, except that I havent learned any manners yet. My foster parents say that I am a gem in the rough, whatever that means. I overheard them saying they had not worked out so much in many years probably the one to two miles per day they walk me to get me to relax for 10-15 minutes. I weigh 70 lbs and everyone says that Im very handsome and smart. My foster parents are teaching me some manners as it appears I was an outside dog, given I feel comfortable outside. However, I have had several accidents inside the house and dont really understand what the big deal is when my foster family catch me in the act and tell me no. My new foster parents are teaching me how to behave on the leash, too! I am a very quick learner and in just two days, I learned how to run along side with my foster parent and walk along side him, too. I do get distracted very easily so he has to remind me every so often to heel by tugging on my leash, but I quickly remember. For some reason, people like it when they tell me to sit, shake hands, down and sometimes come and I do it. I am the smartest dog of all. I need plenty of mental stimulation and attention or I will get bored and become mischievous. Since I just know Im all that, I am the king of my castle, that of my foster parents and . . . why not? Any castle I go to. Since I am the king of the castle, I do not tolerate smaller species, such as cats, squirrels, or any small critter that moves, for that matter. I dont have a problem with other dogs and looooove to play, but they do not like me, for some reason. My fosters say it is because I am overzealous, jealous, overbearing and will annoy smaller and older dogs who dont put me in my place they say I could even hurt one of them (unintentionally, of course) if left alone with them for more than 10 seconds. I have not displayed any aggressive traits towards large dogs or humans. I just like them too much more than they would want me to like them. Of course, smaller species are no match for my energy. In fact, I think some of the smaller ones as toys. You are probably wondering how I feel about cats and small dogs. I have a high prey drive so cats and small dogs best be 100 feet away from me at all times and in hiding . . . or else. I love baths and love to play with the water while I am been washed. People? I loooove people. Because I love people so much, my fosters say I will not go to a home with those other toys you know, smaller dogs, cats or other small animals. Actually, they also say I should not go home with small children due to my energy level and stubbornness. My fosters say I definitely need someone whom I can accompany in long runs/walks and will give me a lot of attention and exercise. As you can see from my pictures, I am very photogenic. I enjoy the company of everyone in the family adults and a fifteen year old girl the dog? - that puts. My fosters just keep me away from him for fear I will hurt it or give him a heart attack. I enjoy car rides, walks in the neighborhood and love play with a basketball, stick, food bowl, shoes, sandals, remote controls, computer cords and just about anything else I can spot. As soon as they take one away from me, I am on to the next and there are a looooot of goodies I can get to. Just look around you and if you can see it, its mine. Due to my high IQ, my fosters think I definitely need a structured environment, lessons and would do well with training constant training. My best traits: My looks, of course My wits I am very smart, but get bored really easy. I love to play and will fetch for as long as you have an arm to throw Although I am very mouthy when in the crate, once I finally settle down, I sleep and let sleep all night. My needs: I need to be entertained by my humans or I will begin barking, speaking, making noise, trying to bite at my crate to get out, whatever as long as I get their attention. I will get tired of barking after about 10 minutes in the crate, but if I see any movement, I start all over again. Am I loud? You bet cha. If I see anything move, I bark like I have never barked before and if it is not a human and moves, I will give chase not listening to my humans. I definitely need a strong-willed type- a pack leader. Otherwise, I will run your lives well, I will anyway, but less so if I am properly taught. I am just a big playful puppy who needs to learn the proper way to play and when to play, when to be good, when to calm down (yeah, right) 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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