Looking for a family dog? Monty has been wonderful with his foster family and their GSD. He is gentle and loving to their 8-year-old and 2-year-old children. Monty is a sweet and lovable guy. Tall and slim, Monty knows his name, and comes when called. He walks well on leash, and will go sit/down with little or no prompting. Monty loves attention is looking for a family that also loves attention. His dream-home might be with someone who works in the home. He has been known to rearrange a house in a very short time when left home alone. If Monty gets confused between dog toys and kid toys (when they are all on the floor), with a simple "no" he drops the item. He is crated when left alone now and has learned to enjoy his crate quietly. Monty was recently diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia, and has started a daily regimen of taking Glycoflex, a nutritional supplement (approx $20 per month). Despite his diagnosis, he is full of life and can't wait to go for leisurely walks. If you say "Good Boy, Monty!" his tail will create a nice breeze. This handsome boy who was once a stray, is looking for a home to stay. **Monty is only available for adoption to residents of MD/DC/VA. Please check out our web site at www.shepherdrescue.org for more information and to download an application to adopt. 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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