Tucker's story turned into a happy one when he was rescued by VGSR from the shelter on his final day. At approximately one year old, Tucker's short life has been fraught with difficulties. To the best of our knowledge, Tucker had spent most of his life as a stray with no home to call his own. Shortly after coming to VGSR, he was diagnosed with heartworm. A rare reaction to his heartworm treatment resulted in reduced peripheral vision. Tucker is scheduled for his final heartworm recheck at the end of November, after which he'll be neutered and ready for adoption. At approximately 58 lbs, Li'l Tuck is a bit on the small side for a GSD, but he packs a punch with an abundance of puppy energy! Tucker's coat is a very silky solid black. One ear is slightly crooked which gives him a jaunty look. He's very alert, adores being the center of attention, and loves to romp and play with his foster sister and brother, even when they don't! He is very submissive without an aggressive bone in his body, but he is still learning his manners with other dogs in that he finds it difficult to stop nipping at their tails to instigate play. And although he has never been trained, he is not destructive in the house. He is very affectionate, will run up to you and see for a good ear scratchin...in between bouts of play, of course! Tucker would do best in an environment with another young dog or with someone who is around for much of the day since he can get very lonely. Won't you open your heart this holiday season and give Tucker his forever home? You will be rewarded with an energetic companion to share life's adventures.

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 $200.00 donation to VGSR, and the adoption is completed.

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