Our hours are by appointment only. If you are a good match, we will contact you, typically within 72 hours. YOU WILL HEAR FROM US ONLY IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH FOR ONE OF OUR RESCUE ANIMALS AND OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES/PROGRAM. We must review a completed application before an appointment is arranged. No exceptions. All visits with the rescue animals are by approved applications and appointments only. Ilsa is an absolutely stunning, five-year-old, AKC, female (date of birth 2/4/2011) who has just arrived into rescue! She has had both her elbows and hips X-rayed and is OFA certified as showing no evidence of dysplasia. Ilsa’s previous home absolutely adored and loved her, but felt she needed a home without small dogs and cats. Ilsa has met another male GSD in our rescue (see video) and they had a great time playing. Therefore, a home without other pets or a home with a male, large breed, dog will work for her. Ilsa is incredibly people social and loves going in the car. She is crate-trained and has impeccable house manners. Ilsa will need a house with a fenced yard for her new home. If you would like to adopt Ilsa, please visit our website and apply today! PLEASE NOTE: The information contained within this biography is based on observations from the current foster home. In no way can we predict future behavior and or temperament as individual household dynamics vary greatly, and are impacted by the experience and leadership of those within the home. The first step in the adoption process is to visit our website and submit an application: http://www.washingtongsd.org/application.html A volunteer will review your application, shortly. The adoption process includes completion of an adoption application, a vet check, a home visit and a lifetime adoption contract. Adoptions are not done on a first come first serve basis. WA German Shepherd Rescue is the companion animal's advocate and will select the most suitably matched home for the dog's general needs and the unique needs of each individual dog in our care. We reserve the right to refuse service and adoption without explanation. Are you following us on Facebook? Our Facebook account is updated daily with information about our rescue dogs and volunteer opportunities! https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonGermanShepherdRescue

If you would like to adopt, please visit our website.

https://washingtongsd.org/adopt

IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH YOU WILL BE CONTACTED typically within 72 hours. YOU WILL HEAR FROM US ONLY IF WE FIND YOU TO BE A GOOD MATCH FOR ONE OF OUR RESCUE ANIMALS AND OUR ADOPTION GUIDELINES/PROGRAM. WE MUST REVIEW A COMPLETED APPLICATION BEFORE A POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT IS ARRANGED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All visits with the puppies/dogs are by approved applications and appointments only. *We reserve the right to refuse any adoption without justification and not all applications or inquiries may receive a response.*

Thank you for your interest in our rescue dogs.

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