There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
This helps Tasca's Love Cooperative with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Belgian Shepherd/Belgian Malinois
Color
Black
Age
2 years 8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
Share
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We do not promote any of our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly.
Griffey is approximately 2 years old, 50lbs, all black Belgian Shepherd/Malinois/Beagle mix according to his brother's DNA.
He's fully vetted and fixed, very athletic, loyal, and once he knows you, very affectionate. He's incredibly smart and does well following commands, making him a great candidate for obedience training.
He is excellent with other dogs, walks very well on leash; cats unknown. He hasn’t been around children younger than 15 and given his uncertainty around new things, fast moving and unpredictable children may not be best suited for him.
Griffey is protective of his household and its parameters and will need proper, consistent and committed training to overcome his stranger danger. When considering a dog like Griffey, his potential adopters need to visit with him a few times so Griffey gets acquainted with them. He's absolutely amazing and we can't say enough good things about him, that doesn't change the fact that he's a "project" dog. He will take time to trust his new owner so don't expect a lab with a happy wagging tail at first meet and greet.
In case we didn't emphasize this enough, he is AMAZING with the right guardian.
Think you can handle the cuteness and the chaos? Ready to commit to training this amazing pup, then head on to our online application by pasting this link into your browser:
https://bit.ly/4d7XoKd
We do not promote any of our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly.
Griffey is approximately 2 years old, 50lbs, all black Belgian Shepherd/Malinois/Beagle mix according to his brother's DNA.
He's fully vetted and fixed, very athletic, loyal, and once he knows you, very affectionate. He's incredibly smart and does well following commands, making him a great candidate for obedience training.
He is excellent with other dogs, walks very well on leash; cats unknown. He hasn’t been around children younger than 15 and given his uncertainty around new things, fast moving and unpredictable children may not be best suited for him.
Griffey is protective of his household and its parameters and will need proper, consistent and committed training to overcome his stranger danger. When considering a dog like Griffey, his potential adopters need to visit with him a few times so Griffey gets acquainted with them. He's absolutely amazing and we can't say enough good things about him, that doesn't change the fact that he's a "project" dog. He will take time to trust his new owner so don't expect a lab with a happy wagging tail at first meet and greet.
In case we didn't emphasize this enough, he is AMAZING with the right guardian.
Think you can handle the cuteness and the chaos? Ready to commit to training this amazing pup, then head on to our online application by pasting this link into your browser:
https://bit.ly/4d7XoKd
A non binding adoption application must be in place in order to meet any of our pets.
2.
Interview
If necessary we conduct a phone interview to obtain other information and discuss the needs/expectations of the potential adoptive home
3.
Home Check
In-Person home check can happen before or after meeting the pet but an application will not be approved without it
4.
Meet the Pet
5.
Approve Application
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
7.
Pay Fee
Additional adoption info
READ CAREFULLY:
*An application is required.
*Unless there's a required breed experience in the listing, if you reside in an area that is over one hour (60 miles maximum in distance) from Zip Code 20906 or 20036, your application will not be considered.
Our Application Process Includes:
*Background check
*Vet reference check
*Landlord check
*In person home visit
Adoption Donation Scale (Tax Deductible):
9 Weeks Old - 1 Year Old $450
Over 1 Year Old - up to 10 Years Old $400
Over 10 Years Old $350
*Filling out an application and any subsequent communication, including the home visit, is NOT a guarantee of approval. There are usually 3 families in the final pool of great potential homes for our dogs.
*If we do not contact you through email or phone within 7 business days of receiving your application, it means your application was not chosen as a potential fit for the dog. Following up repeatedly through email will not speed up our process either.
*If you do not authorize release of all information from your vet, and/or you fail to inform your landlord (if renting) that you intend to adopt a pet, we will disqualify your application.
*The breed we list in the dog’s bio is strictly a guess.
*Any and all behavioral issues known are disclosed and we make no representation on the pet's fitness to your household beyond what we know at the time the pet was in its foster home.
*Our contracts have a training requirement for adopted dogs.
*Our dogs are never promoted as house broken even if a foster home states they are.
*The possibility of a foster home adopting the animal in their care will be conveyed to all potential applicants.
*All adoptable dogs will have age appropriate core vaccines (Rabies, Canine distemper/adenovirus (hepatitis)/parvovirus vaccine) and a microchip.
*All adoptable dogs over the age of 6 months will be neutered/spayed before adoption is finalized unless medically prohibited. If our Spay/Neuter partner facilities have a surgery backlog, the surgery will be scheduled as soon as an appointment becomes available.
*If for any reason a dog is adopted without a microchip being detected, a rescue representative will follow up with the adoptive family to ensure a microchip is implanted.
*Electronic copies of medical records of adopted dog will be emailed to the adopter. Depending on volunteer availability, original medical records will be mailed to adopters two weeks after full execution of the adoption contract.
READ CAREFULLY:
*An application is required.
*Unless there's a required breed experience in the listing, if you reside in an area that is over one hour (60 miles maximum in distance) from Zip Code 20906 or 20036, your application will not be considered.
Our Application Process Includes:
*Background check
*Vet reference check
*Landlord check
*In person home visit
Adoption Donation Scale (Tax Deductible):
9 Weeks Old - 1 Year Old $450
Over 1 Year Old - up to 10 Years Old $400
Over 10 Years Old $350
*Filling out an application and any subsequent communication, including the home visit, is NOT a guarantee of approval. There are usually 3 families in the final pool of great potential homes for our dogs.
*If we do not contact you through email or phone within 7 business days of receiving your application, it means your application was not chosen as a potential fit for the dog. Following up repeatedly through email will not speed up our process either.
*If you do not authorize release of all information from your vet, and/or you fail to inform your landlord (if renting) that you intend to adopt a pet, we will disqualify your application.
*The breed we list in the dog’s bio is strictly a guess.
*Any and all behavioral issues known are disclosed and we make no representation on the pet's fitness to your household beyond what we know at the time the pet was in its foster home.
*Our contracts have a training requirement for adopted dogs.
*Our dogs are never promoted as house broken even if a foster home states they are.
*The possibility of a foster home adopting the animal in their care will be conveyed to all potential applicants.
*All adoptable dogs will have age appropriate core vaccines (Rabies, Canine distemper/adenovirus (hepatitis)/parvovirus vaccine) and a microchip.
*All adoptable dogs over the age of 6 months will be neutered/spayed before adoption is finalized unless medically prohibited. If our Spay/Neuter partner facilities have a surgery backlog, the surgery will be scheduled as soon as an appointment becomes available.
*If for any reason a dog is adopted without a microchip being detected, a rescue representative will follow up with the adoptive family to ensure a microchip is implanted.
*Electronic copies of medical records of adopted dog will be emailed to the adopter. Depending on volunteer availability, original medical records will be mailed to adopters two weeks after full execution of the adoption contract.
More about this rescue
Tasca’s Love Cooperative is a non-profit, all volunteer, foster based dog rescue organization serving the Washington, DC, metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless in high volume low resource public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, those in danger of abuse or neglect, or special medical circumstances.
We strive to work with shelters and other rescues, transport, and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless dogs. Proactively sharing information and coordination of transports to assist as many dogs as possible.
We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog beyond the adoption process.
Dogs in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all age appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age or breed to the extent our resources allow.
Tasca’s Love Cooperative is a non-profit, all volunteer, foster based dog rescue organization serving the Washington, DC, metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless in high volume low resource public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, those in danger of abuse or neglect, or special medical circumstances.
We strive to work with shelters and other rescues, transport, and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless dogs. Proactively sharing information and coordination of transports to assist as many dogs as possible.
We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog beyond the adoption process.
Dogs in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all age appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age or breed to the extent our resources allow.
