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My name is
Birdie 6854!

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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21005300-6854

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 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.

Birdie 6854 and Bernie 6857 were found together roaming rural South Carolina. They showed up on a man's porch one morning and he immediately called authorities given the terrible condition both dogs were in. They arrived at the shelter and were such sweethearts with everyone. Both were emaciated, flea infested and showed signs of severe neglect. Poor Birdie had opened wounds on her face, around both eyes and her ears were bloody. She had hair loss on her sides and under her neck and her skin was crusty. Bernie was almost completely hairless and every bone in his body was visible. We decided these babies needed intense care and made the decision to bring them to our home together.

Two days later we had their first vet visit. Both had awful bacterial skin infections, ear infections in both ears and parasites. We started several antibiotics for each. Eye drops for Birdie's infected eyes, and medicated bathes. Birdie has perianal fistulas that are not severe and we have started a modified cyclosporine for her. Due to the generosity of wishlist items, they are eating a great food to help them gain much needed weight, have good quality supplements and salmon oil as well as medicated shampoos and spray for their skin and comfy beds for their sore bodies. Even though they have a long way to go, they are looking better already! Once their skin clears up and they gain weight they will be spayed and neutered. Otherwise, their bloodwork showed anemia but was otherwise unremarkable. Both are negative for tick diseases and heartworms which is amazing considering where they came from. 

Although we don't know their history, we feel that Birdie and Bernie have been together for a long time and may even be mother and son. Birdie is estimated to be 6-7 years old, while Bernie is estimated to be 4-5 years old. They do not have to be adopted together but Birdie and Bernie go together like peas and carrots so if they were adopted together it would be amazing!

Now, a little about Birdie's personality: she is the sweetest and most loving dog you'll meet. She loves to burrow her head under your leg or behind your body. She has some pep in her step but is a low energy dog. She loves food and treats are her kryptonite. She has learned to "sit" and has no problem going up and down stairs. The only thing she's a little afraid of is getting in the car and we have been lifting her up but she is the perfect rider. She's adjusted to our routine very well and easily goes into the crate and sleeps in her crate throughout the night. The sleeps hard and usually doesn't hear you until you open the door. She's got the cutest mannerisms and likes playing with toys. She's been friendly with everyone she has been and is a gentle soul. We absolutely love Birdie and love seeing her and Bernie's antics together! They're a very easy pair. 

If you're interested in Birdie, Bernie or both please email their foster at gsd2020k9@gmail.com 



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November 7, 2024, 4:44 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21005300-6854
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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