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My name is Portabella 'Bella' 7292!

Posted 2 days ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22262552-7292

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle 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.

Bella 7292 came into VGSR because her owners no longer had adequate time to spend with her. Working long hours, finding themselves with a new baby and living in an apartment, she was crated for long periods and wasn't able to get the long walks she previously had prior to the new baby.  
 
Bella is a pretty, friendly GS who gets along with people of all ages and dogs.  She is spayed and up to date on her shots.  Bella likes being with her people and although she is crate trained will bark to get out if left too long.  In her foster home, she was initially crated at night but now goes into her crate, with the door open. She currently needs to put on weight, which shouldn't be a problem since she likes to eat and is treat motivated. Bella loves being able to run around her foster's ample backyard with the 3 other female GS residents. Therefore, it is recommended that she be placed where she has access to a fenced in backyard.  Bella knows how to come, sit and walks fairly well on a leash.  She is quick to learn and was able to access, (when her foster was home) an entrance into the backyard through a doggie door.
Belle is a very sweet dog and a future adopter will experience the numerous rewards of owning a German Shepherd.  Approved adopters may email her foster at charrsdogs@yahoo.com


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February 13, 2026, 9:05 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22262552-7292
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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