A dog called ‘Hiccup’ was a stray taken to the full Fresno shelter. Although barely one year old, he was put on a list of dogs to be euthanized to make more room. We got him out of there and into a foster home that found him to be an amusing, almost-perfect pup. He didn’t […]
Stewie was found wandering a busy 2-lane highway. Luckily, he was saved and settled into a foster home where he got vet care, healthy food to eat, lizards to chase, and three resident GSPs to annoy with his puppy antics. He moved to a foster-to-adopt home with two parents who work from home, two teenage
Five-year-old Manny is a classic GSP–energetic, goofy, and obsessed with squirrel and bird hunting. He loves most people and dogs, but can be cautious or unsure when first meeting others. He took his time to find the right forever family–prior adopters with GSP rescue experience. Thank you, Liz (and family), for patiently fostering Manny. And
Young Paco showed up in the Tulare shelter at the same time as a similar female GSP. Both were gorgeous, high energy dogs with super-soft coats and no training. Both would cower when anyone tried to pet them. Paco’s foster home focused on getting him well (recovered from kennel cough and surgery), putting on weight,
Sweet 9-year-old Brandy was surrendered by her previous owner in January 2023 and placed directly into a foster home with our rescue. Good with both other dogs and children, she has found a new, loving home with Judy and Gordon who are dedicated to giving her everything she needs to live a long and happy
Six-year-old Lacey is not a fan of commotion or loud noises. It takes her a while to warm up to people, but once she does, she becomes a cheerful and loyal companion. Lacey won the heart of her foster mom, who works mostly from home, has a huge fenced yard and plenty of time, patience,
Viv has high energy and a strong prey drive, so she can get distracted outdoors. But has good house manners and loves all humans, including little kids. She likes human company so much that she prefers to never be left alone. Viv (now Birdie) has landed in a GSP-savvy home where she’ll have constant companionship,
The shelter staff described three-year-old Jimmy as really thin but a very nice boy who got along well with other dogs. He had to be rescued because the shelter was full. Around the same time, we received an application from a family that had always had two GSPs, but one of theirs had just died.
A good Samaritan found Darla soaked and shivering in a rainy field. She was extremely malnourished and seemed to have recently delivered a litter of pups. The woman who saved her could not keep Darla, as she already had a home full of dogs, cats, and kids. The local shelter was full, too, so we
On the scale of GSP energy and prey drive, Pasha is off the charts. Her foster home struggled to get her to focus on basic commands instead of birds on the wing. The help of a professional trainer was a game changer for them and the dog. Pasha was making steady progress when she met
Poor Phoebe2 was a mess when we picked her up from a shelter. She had recently given birth to a litter of pups and had a uterine infection that required emergency surgery. We found an ideal foster-to-adopt situation for her, but then her mom fell and broke an elbow. Surgery would require 6-8 weeks of
Ten-year-old Daizy may be nearly deaf and blind, but she adores hanging out with her people and getting belly rubs. Daizy’s new dad fell for her as soon as he met her through a friend who was fostering her. Daizy is going to get all the love and attention she deserves and may even get
Gilbert’s new family applied to adopt one of our dogs, but once they saw a photo of Gilbert, they only had eyes for him! We’d posted a courtesy photo of him, then in the Yolo County shelter. Before the family could organize a trip to Woodland to adopt him, we pulled him into our program.
Edgar was sprung from a shelter and taken in by some of our seasoned volunteers who have lots of GSP experience and big hearts. He amazed them with his good house manners, and he is even good on leash and loves his crate! Edgar (now Beckett) has gone to a forever home where he has
Who says seniors can’t find love? Not twelve-and-a-half-year-old Theo! His excellent manners, cuddly nature, and respect for the family cat impressed his foster parents. Now he is theirs forever. Despite some arthritis, Theo is always up for an outdoor adventure and tries his best to keep up with his younger GSP siblings, two-year-old Karoo and
This beautiful, energetic GSP was taken to a shelter as a stray. His foster family found him to be a bit shy but very affectionate. Once settled in, he developed a love for long hikes, hunting in the back yard, and cuddling with his humans. Thanks, Janelle and Matt, for foster care, and thank you,
The shelter staff described Ralphie as “rock star alert, life of the party, fun, adventurous, easy to handle, and fabulous.” We had no trouble finding him a foster home and a forever family. Thank you, Alex, for fostering, and thank you, Allison and Joseph, for adopting Ralphie (now Finn). His new canine sister is our
We placed this nine-month-old pup in a GSP-savvy foster home that has adopted several dogs from our rescue previously. Winter is sweet and mellow, but has a propensity to steal shoes, pillows and clothing. He loves hunting for critters outdoors and couch snuggling indoors. Thank you, Diane and Jim for fostering and adopting Winter (now
We took one-year-old Charlotte out of a shelter and placed her with an active couple who had extensive experience rescuing other breeds. They were in for an education about young GSP energy levels, prey drive, and separation anxiety! But Charlotte stole their hearts and they committed themselves to balancing her training needs with job demands
This sweet, loving pup with boundless energy was surrendered when his owner had medical problems. He now has a new home with a three kids who’ve grown up around dogs, a Golden Retriever sister, and even some cats and chickens to keep him sharp. Thank you, Joe and Shannon, for fostering and adopting Swift (now
This four-year-old boy came into rescue incredibly sweet, smart, gorgeous–and completely untrained. We placed him in a home with adults experienced with raising GSPs from puppyhood to old age. Jake (Jake3) quickly learned his name and some basic skills, and he soon mastered use of the doggie door. He showed he could be a bit
Sunza, now Gabby, found herself returned to Rescue through no fault of her own. This adorable whiskery face was quickly placed in another foster home and lo and behold, they decided to make it permanent. Gabby now has over an acre of fenced doggy paradise to chase squirrels to her heart’s content. Thanks to Constance
This gentle giant (likely a Lab mix) entered a shelter in early November, and we rescued him just after Thanksgiving. He was comfortable in his foster home, quickly learning the house rules and soon warming up to both humans and their GSPs. Thank you, Janelle and Matt, for fostering Brick, and thank you, Furman and
When thirteen-year-old Autumn was picked up as a stray, she was unable to stand or walk. She improved with medical care and soon preferred to be sniffing around outdoors all day long. Thank you, Renee, for giving Autumn2 (now called Winter) the TLC she needed and for adopting her to give her the best rest
Noelle arrived with a pack of dogs surrendered due to their owner’s medical condition. She had virtually no training and had lived mainly outdoors. Our foster volunteers described her as spunky, confident, affectionate, fearless, and a quick learner. She scored a permanent home with an active young couple working from home and up for a
This adorable one-year-old arrived with a pack of dogs surrendered all at the same time. He was named Sonic for his speed and agility. He’s always up for a brisk walk or run and loves to socialize with other dogs. We found him a foster home with two adults and a teen ready to adopt a
Frosty came into our rescue as a curious nine-month-old pup with virtually no training. At first, he was withdrawn and subdued, confused by the big change in his life. House training was challenging, and then he had to be neutered and put on restricted activity. Once he recovered, Frosty flourished and embraced his foster home,
Young Lola, aka Little Miss Liar, came to NorCal GSP Rescue from a hoarding situation in Arkansas that involved 35 dogs living in squalid conditions with minimal human contact. She was extremely fearful and preferred to have no direct interactions with humans. Fortunately, she landed in one of our experienced foster homes where, over many
Miss Lilly ended up in a shelter as a stray the day before Thanksgiving and then hit the GSP jackpot! Darrell & Linda provided her freedom ride to their home as a foster. She was a perfect fit for their GSP family and helped to fill the void left behind by the loss of their 15-year-old beloved
Franco, now Hunter, came into the rescue as a stray from a shelter just in time for Thanksgiving. He was quite thin, but overall a healthy 7 year old in need of training and routine. His foster family quickly discovered his love of chasing balls and his ability to wiggle out of harnesses. Hunter loves
