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My name is Max 7283!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 23 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22217818-7283

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Meet Max! Max is a recently surrendered (due to no fault of his own) 6 month old GSD pup whose previous owner says may be a Malinois mix. With his light athletic build and amazing handler focus, we would not be surprised if that turns out to be the case. Either way he is a gorgeous boy with a working dog vibe to him. Max is bright, eager to please, learns quickly, and devoted with a capital D. He bonds quickly to his person and then is a velcro shepherd. Max is pretty polite on the leash instead of trying to dislocate your shoulder smelling all the smells, knows how to Sit, goes into a crate willingly (but protests for a few mins when you leave him), loves to play with other dogs, rides well in the car, and can jump a 4 foot fence with ease. A fenced home is not required to adopt him, but his fence leaping skill is pretty impressive and any potential home should know about it! Luckily he does not jump fences to run away, but instead to find his favorite person at top speed. So any fenced yard time must come with supervision for this guy. Max has been exposed to other medium and large breed dogs, horses, cats, and 4 wheelers at his foster home. He has not had any accidents in the house, but is still crated when not supervised. Anyone with working breed experience who wants to play 'I love you more, no I love YOU more' with their dog will absolutely love Max. He is up for any adventure you are and would most likely excel in dog sports or advanced training. Approved adopters who are interested in learning more or setting up a meet n greet with Max can reach out to his foster at tgillisp1@gmail.com

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January 25, 2026, 12:53 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22217818-7283
Contact
Address
PO Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167

Their adoption process

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.

Go meet their pets

We currently holding adoption events at the following places please check our website for updated dates and times:


Petsmart
46220 Potomac Run Plaza
Sterling, VA 20164

Petsmart
2310 Legge Blvd.
Winchester, VA 22601

Petsmart
13241 Gateway Center Dr.
Building P
Gainesville, VA 20155

More about this rescue

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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