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Virginia German Shepherd Rescue

Dog rescue in Sterling, VA

We provide a valuable service by finding good homes for the German Shepherd Dogs in our care. In the seven plus years that we have been in existence, we have found homes for over 2,400 deserving dogs. We are currently enlisting active volunteers to help with the task of placing some really wonderful, but homeless, German Shepherd Dogs. Our goal is to place all GSDs that are accepted into our Rescue in loving homes in which the GSD and the family will thrive together.

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Email info@vgsr.org
Phone (703) 435-2840
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Address
PO Box 126
Sterling, VA 20167
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Adoptable pets at Virginia German Shepherd Rescue

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Zacian 6898

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Female, Young
Sterling, VA
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Figgy 6899

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Sterling, VA
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Raven 6524

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Sterling, VA
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Spice 6622

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Sterling, VA
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Mr. Aspen 6527 (Sinbad)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Sterling, VA
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River 6813

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Sterling, VA
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Rescue FAQs

We serve Virginia and the Metropolitan Washington, D.C., area, and provide a valuable service by finding good homes for the German Shepherd Dogs in our care.

Additional adoption info

An applicant first submits an application form with a non-refundable $10.00 (cash or check only) 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 (cash or check ONLY) minimum adoption donation to VGSR to help defray the costs of getting the dog fully vetted and ready to be adopted, and the adoption is completed.

http://www.shepherdrescue.org/pages/donation.html

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