Max has been with me for three weeks and he has proved to be the sweetest GSD Ive come across. As you can see, Max is a bit overweight which we are working on. He has lost 6 pounds and hes getting more energetic every day. Max loves to relax but is eager to go for walks or even just go outside for a stroll in the yard. He doesnt respond to toys but does play with our resident dogs. It took Max about a week to warm up to them but now its like theyve been together forever. Max also gets along great with the two resident cats (indoor and out). The other night, I found Max and my cat both in the kennel settling in for a nap. It was so cute, I had to snap a picture! Max knows basic commands however with his weight it proves to be challenging on his bones. Once we get him down to a proper size, I believe he will be much happier to show off all the things he knows. Max has run of the house since he came to us and he has been quite the gentleman. No accidents at all. If youre looking for a laidback, gentle, lovable 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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