I just want to thank everyone for allowing me the chance to adopt Zeus (formally Achilles). He is such a great addition to the family. I now have a sidekick that follows me everywhere. He has been checked out with my vet and has a clean bill of health and is uptodate on all shots, heartworm and so on. We are still in training but he has done great by staying in the house for three hours without an accident or munching on any of the plants or being destructive. He has gained some weight 72 lbs., but is streamlined because of the daily walks or 2 mile runs that we do at least three/four times a week. He does great with other dogs and has not shown any agression to either males or females. Even at the vet's office he played with a cat, the cat played with him and he tolerated the cat on his back without any problems. Again thanks for allowing me this opportunity to help out and giving me the heads up on him. I really dont think he would have lasted, someone would have picked him out as well. I have gotten so many comments on how beautiful he looks. Thanks again and I will continue to send updates.

Al Shipman

Hello VGSR! We are happy to let you know that it has been 2 years since the adoption of our little Zoe-girl (formerly known as Daisy Lynn II). She just had her 3rd birthday back in September and is just starting to show some white hairs on what was her perfectly black muzzle. She is such a beautiful representation of her breed! She has become such a wonderful friend to our sons...Logan that is now 7 and Chase that is about to turn 3. She's watched our youngest go from crawling....to running around our backyard where she finds great joy in herding him from place to place. We used to think she just enjoyed knocking him down, but finally realized there was a method to her madness. We had to let you know what a joy she has been in our lives and to commend you on the wonderful work you do and your commitment and dedication to the German Shepherd breed. You are certainly our heroes! Hopefully if I get my way....we will be back to find a sister GSD for our girl to pal around with.

From our doghouse to yours.....

Kathleen, Randy, Logan, Chase, and Zoe Blodgett

My husband and I weren't really looking to adopt a dog last August, as we had lost our beloved German Shepherd, Bailey, to cancer in the spring. She was only 6 1/2 years old and we had raised her from a pup. We were heartbroken and missed her terribly. Through a friend, we heard that a 17-month-old Shepherd was in need of a home, and some special attention. She was being fostered by Bonnie, a wonderful foster Mom who had brought her a long way in the 3 months since she'd had her. She came to Bonnie and the rescue league as "Lady", so we decided to adopt her and give her a new name and a new life. She's called "Zoe" now and we have really fallen for her. Though the first couple of months weren't easy as we worked with her on training, socialization, and aggression, she's turned out to be a wonderful dog. She's very smart, very pretty, and so sweet! On the affection scale, she rates a 10. She loves to be held, petted, and kissed and will roll herself into your lap and lick you and nibble on your ears. We think she knows this is "home" now because she seems to be such a happy dog....she loves her daily walks, treats, toys, ball playing, and most importantly, just being part of a family that really loves and cares for her.

Chris and Jean Blas