Madge has been with us for only 3 days now. Her first night was a bit ruff for her as this was her first night away from her litter mates. Madge was scared and overwhelmed with her foster household of 4 large dogs and a 3 year old little boy but she is adjusting and it is so funny to see her exploring and experiencing new things. She has found refuge with one of the GSD's here that has taken her into his care. She is being held a lot by my 3 y/o son so we are hoping she will grow into the typical GSD type that adores and watches over the lil' ones. Madge is FAST and does a good job trying to run with the big dogs. She keeps us all laughing with her puppy antics. She likes to find hiding spots like under the table, couch, bed, or outside bush. But it's a fun game for the other pups to find her. We have nicknamed her "Madgick." She is a snuggle bug and will lay on her back and enjoys being swooped up and loved on. If she is not hiding or chewing, she is following me everywhere or trying to keep up with the big dogs. Madge does excellent in her crate. 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.