I dont remember the day it happened; I was barely big enough to be called a pup. I used to hear Momma crying while she told my brothers and sisters to be gentle with me. Told them I wasnt like them and couldnt do the things they could. Well, Im here to show you that, sometimes, even Mommas dont know everything. If you can keep up with me, come along Ill tell you like it really is. I dont believe in living down to peoples expectations - I like to live up to mine. Im not even 6 months old yet and I can wear the stuffin out of my best buddies. I hang out with a couple of big GSDs, one twice my age and one 4 times as old as me. Of course, thats not very old, hes just 2, but Im talking about some serious weight on this dude. Theres even a female here thats 20 times as old as me. 20 times! She acts like she runs the place, but I dont hesitate to give her a piece of my mind. Just cause Im young doesnt mean I dont have something to say you can count on that. Having physical limitations does have its drawbacks. I know Ill have to have this hip replaced in another six months or so, but its really no big deal. Lots of other guys have had it done and you cant even tell unless you know about it. One of the good things is the special treats I get every day. I think its some kind of medicine for my joints but theyre soft and chewy (and I dont have to share with the other guys) so I dont mind. I understand they dont cost very much either, about $18 a month, so thats another good thing. Depending on what the doctor says after the surgery Ill probably get to have them forever! Speaking of tasty things, I love, love, love to eat. And I found this lady who feeds me the best tasting stuff for practically nothing. She says a word, shows me what it means and then gives me food when I do it. What a sweet deal this is! At first I had her feeding me when I sit and lay down. Then I moved up to getting a whole pile of food just for waiting by my bowl for a few minutes before digging in. To show my appreciation, I have something I do for her for free. Whenever I reach for something I shouldnt have she says ah-ah and I leave it alone. Simple as that, I made her happy. My name means blooming in Greek and thats exactly what Im doing. Life is good. 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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