Monty came to us as a stray but he is in good shape. He has a beautiful face with warm hazelnut eyes. He is good with other dogs, puppies, cats and humans. He is your usual GSD who likes to stick by his human all the time. He is about 3-4 years old, and you can see that he still has the puppy in him. He loves to play, especially fetch or tug-of-war where a human participates in the game. The only command he knew when he came to us, was sit. He is very trainable: after only a few tries I got him to jump in the back of my car and run by my side. Running is good for him because he could lose a few pounds, but his fur and condition are very good. He can be a bit rambunctious at times and I am trying to teach him not to jump up on you. He is getting there! He loves his humans and wants nothing more than to be with them, show his gratitude and offer his services as a loyal pet friend. He is energetic, loves to walk but on the other hand also enjoys lying quietly by your side. For hours - if that is what you want. His loyalty, happy face and goodwill are his main characteristics. He could use some obedience training - especially because he is big and strong. He is able to stay alone for several hours and patiently waits until your return. 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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