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My name is Cleo 6562!

Posted 3 days ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22208019-6562

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

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

Cleo is a stunning 2-year-old sable female with a heart that’s ready to belong to someone special. Weighing about 60 lbs, she came to the shelter through no fault of her own when her previous owners were no longer able to care for her. It’s clear Cleo spent a lot of time outdoors in her past, and she’s now enjoying the comfort, safety, and love she deserves.

 

Cleo is a smart, eager-to-please girl who already knows her basic commands. She is crate trained, housebroken, and very polite about taking care of her business quickly when outside. Though compact, she’s strong and athletic and is currently polishing her leash manners and learning to heel. Being very food-motivated, Cleo responds well to training and enjoys learning alongside her people.

 

What Cleo wants most is connection. She is affectionate, loving, and truly happiest when she’s close to her humans—whether that’s snuggling on the couch or playing with her favorite toys. Because she bonds deeply and prefers to have her people to herself, Cleo would do best as the only dog in the home, where she can soak up all the love and attention.

 

With structure, consistency, and a family committed to continuing her training, Cleo will flourish. She’s ready to leave her past behind and become a loyal, devoted companion to her forever family. If you an approved adopter, you can contact her foster mom and dad at sandymac9@comcast.net.





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January 30, 2026, 8:00 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22208019-6562
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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