Southern States Donates to Auction

Dog Pillow - 27x36 - Reversible and Comfy!!

Stainless Steel 5 qt. 10" Diameter Food/Water Dish

GARDENER'S DELIGHT!!  Complete with hat, gloves, ergonomic hand tools and a great Harvest Basket.

What a Pair!

We’d love to share some information about our 4 legged family members with you. 

Coby, on the left was a owner  surrender who spent most of his first year and a half in a pen and did not get much attention.  My wife and I began fostering Coby in December of 2011.  While we may have failed fostering, we won the family lottery when we adopted this sweet boy!  Coby likes to watch fast-moving things, he wants to please, and he likes to play with a 14 inch hard plastic ball that frustrates him because he can't get his mouth around it.  Coby is in advanced obedience class, and he is improving all the time.  Coby also gives the very best ever morning hugs.

Bella on the right spent most of her first 9 months chained to a tree. She did not have a shelter and the tree that she was attached to was hit by lighting.  We have had Bella about a year now, She is also in advanced obedience. Bella is the family clown, she has that mischievous air. Bella will pick up something that she knows she is not supposed to have and bring it to show you.  Bella is in fascinated with our 12 year old cat, Josie, she will bow to her when she enters a room. She is also the grand instigator of play.  Every home needs a Bella!

Yes, they are spoiled, but they are our kids.  We take them with us when we travel – they enjoyed their first beach trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Coby, Bella, Josie, Terry, & Bix  live outside Harrisonburg, Va.

Sponsors Announce for 2012

New Sponsor for 2012 - Helping Those Who Help Animals in Need

New Sponsor - Honoring Buck, A Great GSD

New Sponsor for 2012 - Supporting Rescue of Good Dogs Everywhere!

Renewing Sponsor - Earning a 3rd Gold Star!!!

A Perfect Match

A message from Arko's adopter:

My Arko came in to VGSR from the Virginia Beach SPCA - identified as Jedi, 4 years old, 85 pounds,  black-and-tan, German Shepherd Dog, very sick from heartworm. While he was in treatment for the heartworm infestation, this poor boy developed pneumonia, and was knocking hard on death's door. I met him on May 20th at an adoption day in Front Royal, VA, fully recovered from both heartworm and pneumonia.  He spontaneously came up to me and greeted me, letting me know he was looking for a place to hang out. I really wasn't looking to add another hungry face to my pack, but Jedi let me know that I would do well to add him to my existing pack of a Groenendael/ Newfie mix and a Lab who lives in an alternative reality. After the usual and customary reference checks and home visit, I was approved to welcome Jedi into my pack. The big boy came home with me on June 3rd. Well, not quite. Arko jumped into my car to go to his new home without hesitation. But Jedi was a name that didn't fit, and he chose to not recognize it, so Arko became his name, and he recognized his new name right off the bat. Arko had the opportunity to visit my vet, Dr. Len Rice of Towne Animal Clinic in Leesburg, the following  Monday for a wellness benchmark exam. Dr. Rice and I are in agreement that Arko can't possibly be more than two years old, due to  his physical development and the condition of his teeth (excellent). He was welcomed home by Benny, my Groenendael/ Newfie mix, and Kona, the Lab who lives in an alternative reality. Arko had his first opportunity to get familiar with the Gentle Leader head collar, and after initial issues, now understands that when it goes on, it's time to work. We start “O” school in little over a week. So, now Arko is properly characterized as being a black-and-red (not black and tan) German Shepherd Dog, approximately two years old with a very healthy appetite, now that he's over treatment for heartworm and pneumonia. He utterly adores being brushed, and has mastered the rolling nosedive, landing on his side in front of me when I have the brush in my hand. Arko also has the trick of flipping his food bowl so that the food goes all over the floor. That's been addressed with the addition of a new food bowl. He has also assumed the role of greeter with Benny when anyone approaches our den. He plays well with my neighbor's Labradoodle, as well as her cat. I can't imagine  my pack being whole without his presence.  He has a long way to go, in terms of learning his obedience lessons, but he's got a wonderful disposition and attitude, and couldn't be more willing to learn, so I anticipate that he will qualify for his Canine Good Citizen award, just as Phantom did, on his first attempt. Welcome home, Arko; welcome home, big boy. Would I adopt again? Bet your sweet bippy!!!

Meet Happy - A VGSR Family Member

We want to take the opportunity to introduce Happy -  one of the VGSR foster dogs currently looking for his forever family.  Here's his story -

Happy's name really suits him. He's a happy, friendly, outgoing boy who ended up in rescue through no fault of his own. For the first 7 years of his life, he was the beloved only pet of an older woman. When she passed away suddenly, there was no one who could really take care of Happy. He was passed around from pillar to post, from shelter to rescue, and finally was relinquished to VGSR. Happy has been in foster care with VGSR since the beginning of April, and he would really like a home of his own again.

Happy gets along with people of any age or size, and he just adores children. He is fine with other dogs as long as they are over 25 lbs. (No little white toy breeds for this guy.) He is not good with cats, bunnies, squirrels, etc. Happy has excellent house manners, but please don't try to put him in a crate. Happy loves walks and car rides, but he mostly loves just being with his person.

For more information on Happy or any of our dogs, please go to our website at www.shepherdrescue.org.

Clubs Donated for Auction

Get in the Swing!!  Bid on these clubs:


Bob Toski Sandwedge
Bob Toski Approach Wedge
Bob Toski 7 Wood

NEW TEAMS WELCOMED FOR 2012

FIRST BANK of Strasburg, Va. will be joining us with a foursome for this year's tournament.  First Bank will also be providing us with some items for the golfers' Goody Bags and some great door prizes.  Locally owned and independent,  First Bank serves an expanding market with branches in Shenandoah County, Frederick County, the city of Winchester, and Warren County.  Community involvement is just one of the many advantages they offer as a strong financial institution.

HELPING HANDS VETERINARY CARE,  LLC of Richmond, Va.  will "Tee Off for Rescue" in support of the dogs we serve.  The practice offers affordable veterinary surgery and dental care to clients throughout the state.  Helping Hands is on the VGSR list of participating vets who provide services to our dogs in foster care.   Join them for a great day of golf and dogs!!

Sponsors Announced - New and Renewing!

"Grace", rescue from local shelter is offering her support to VGSR!!
This is her first year sponsoring.  She is living the good life in a
loving home and wants to help other dogs find their homes.

2011 Sponsor returns for 2012 and will receive 2nd Gold Star

Friends of Rescue will now be a 5-Star Sponsor
in their continuing support of VGSR

2011 Sponsor returns for 2012 and will receive 2nd Gold Star

More Auction Items

Golf for a Foursome at the beautiful 
Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club 
 in the Virginia countryside near Round Hill,

Basket Full of Goodies for Dogs & Doglovers!!

Hand Tied Fishing Lures by a "Sporting Volunteer"

Great Tool Bag for the "Handyman of the House"

Handcrafted Wood Items by a talented volunteer and hobbyist.  Pictures are representative of his work.
Actual items may vary as each is custom made for a particular presentation.