From a timid, unsure pup to a confident and cherished companion, Ringo’s journey is truly heartwarming. When he first entered rescue, Ringo was fearful of new people and needed time, patience, and understanding to feel safe in the world around him. With the help of dedicated caregivers and a thoughtful behavior plan, he began to […]
Fyre was a stray, quietly surviving on her own before entering rescue and showing everyone just how gentle and loving she truly is. At eight years old, she proved that age is just a number, winning hearts with her calm nature and easygoing personality. When she met David and Marilyn, everything changed—Fyre instantly chose them,
Sandy Claws (aka Missy) came to the rescue after a rough start as a stray—battling a respiratory infection and recovering from multiple injuries—yet already showing a tough, resilient spirit. With loving foster care from Jeannie and Al, and guidance from her foster sister Poppy (a NorCal GSP Rescue alum), she settled in, regained her health, and
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Kenny’s journey is a testament to resilience and the power of dedicated foster care. Shortly after entering rescue, he was found to have a prior leg injury and later developed a stress fracture requiring weeks of strict rest and monitoring. In the care of his fosters, Aeriell and Travis, alongside their Great Dane Margeaux and
From a stressed shelter dog to a thriving family companion, Elliot’s progress has been impressive. This adventurous and loving 3-year-old entered rescue with little training but a big heart and a desire to connect. Thanks to the dedication of his foster families—Raelyn & Ron, Ed & Carla, Morgan, Mary & Alan, Seth & Donna, and
Casper’s adoption story highlights a remarkable series of recoveries and steady progress through early medical setbacks. Soon after entering rescue, he was diagnosed with the tick-borne illness Anaplasma and returned to good health with timely treatment and follow-up care. Later, he faced bilateral shoulder OCD and underwent surgery on both joints, followed by a careful
Four-year-old Hollie turned up in a shelter as a stray. She’s a quick learner and eager to please, but most of all, she loves cuddle time. Hollie’s forever dad is a farmer who spends every day outdoors with his dogs. Knowing that Hollie has cancer, he chose to step up to be sure she’ll be well
From day one in his foster home, eleven-month-old Rowan blended seamlessly into the household routine, getting along beautifully with both a playful one-year-old dog and a laid-back ten-year-old. His playful, goofy, and sometimes comically bumbling nature won hearts. He caught the attention of an active couple who live on acreage with family and lots of
Libby (now Amy) is a sociable, loving 4-year-old girl who greets everyone with a full-body tail wag. She’s an active dog who needs a good amount of exercise, but when the running is over, she’s happy to settle down and cuddle. Amy takes time to warm up to other dogs, but once she feels safe, she ignores
Eleven-month-old Reba found herself in a scary shelter. We placed her with a foster family that already had three female GSPs (ages 3, 5, and 10 years old), but was looking for another dog that might want to go running with mom. Reba kept them entertained with her antics–seeing herself in the mirror, watching TV
One-and-a-half-year-old Koda is a high energy girl who likes to go, go, go. She’s happy chasing balls or romping with other dogs, but she also loves to engage with people. Once she’s had enough exercise, she enjoys cuddling on the couch or going for car rides. Thank you, Raelyn & Ron, and Becky, for fostering Koda
We rescued two-year-old Skrugs and got him the surgery he needed to correct his cherry eye. Once he was healing in his foster home, he quickly learned house manners and discovered that playing can be fun. Skrugs (now Hardy) has found his permanent home with an active couple experienced with raising a GSP and who
One-and-a-half-year-old Nova is a smart, gorgeous gal with a sweet temperament, too. She loves to run outdoors and has never met a squeaky toy she couldn’t have fun with. Thank you to all who helped foster Nova (now Nellie)–Kelly & David, Morgan, Sarah & Michael, Seth & Donna, and Krystelle. And thank you, Robert, for
Poor Lenny was surrendered as a pup with scary Parvo. He responded to treatment well and bounced back to being a bundle of puppy love, charming his foster family and caretakers along the way. Lenny is a smart and sweet boy who loves nothing more than cuddling with his humans when he’s not busy playing
One-year-old Abe can’t help but show his ample enthusiasm for life. He loves romping, wrestling, and playing with his new canine sister, Molly, who recently lost her doggy playmate. Abe hasn’t met a toy he doesn’t embrace. He also likes all people including children, thriving on tummy rubs and nose kisses from his new parents
Six-year-old Belle had a rough start in life. She was found in a cruelty case along with another adult dog and three puppies–all severely underweight and flea infested. Despite her history, Belle came into rescue with a very gentle spirit. It took time for this sweet, timid girl to realize that humans can be loving and
Three-year-old Holler was rescued from a bad situation, filthy and flea-infested. He was so underweight that the vet would not vaccinate him until he put on some weight. In foster care, he found loving attention and humans who could help teach him house manners. As he settled in, he learned to trust people and other
Authorities took Hank, his parents, and two siblings after an animal cruelty charge. Several of our foster homes helped him along his way to safety. Thank you to Sarah & Michael, Liz & Derek, Kathryn, and Alex & Jesse, for taking care of Hank until an active dad who works from home adopted him. Geno
Nine-month-old Earl didn’t get the best start in life. When taken from his owners as a result of an animal neglect charge, he was seriously underweight, full of fleas, and suffering from Giardia. Initially, he was nervous about loud noises and outdoor spaces, but he quickly warmed up to people and other dogs indoors. He
Eight-year-old Gunner needed to find a new forever home. Once we brought him into our program, one of our prior fosters whose GSP had died took notice and applied to foster him. They found him to be a sweet, goofy boy full of personality. He fit right in with their family, so they could not
Young Wilbur was still trading his puppy teeth for canines when he landed in a shelter. In foster care, he showed himself to be a very curious and cuddly boy who loves squeak toys or anything else he can chew on. He’s a high-energy pup who needs plenty of exercise. He’s found just that in
Three-year-old Koa (now Coral Bells) is a calm and loving girl who most likes to hang out with her human. She’s house trained, uses a doggie door with ease, sleeps soundly through the night in her own bed, and is well-behaved on the leash. She doesn’t bark, dig, chew, or jump fences, and gets along
Zigi is one handsome dude. He’s a solid liver GSP with a shiny set of pearly whites that flash when he smiles. He seems to love all people and dogs. His fosters were impressed not only by his good looks, but also with his excellent health, fine house manners, and easy-going disposition. He’s found a
What’s not to love about an adorable, playful, and dramatic GSP puppy? That’s how five-month old Churro bounced into rescue–sweet, inquisitive, and mischievous. Between power naps, he’d play hard, learn new tricks, and explore the world around him. His foster mom fell for the way he gets along so well with Loretta (her four-year-old pit/boxer mix) and
Knox was one of a litter of pups surrendered to us when their owner got sick. Once Knox was moved into a foster home, he began to learn about harnesses, crates, leash walking, toys, and treats. He discovered a love of ice cubes, having zoomies in the backyard, and stealing the TV remote just for
Sometimes it takes a village to care for a rambunctious, untrained GSP pup. Viola was helped by many along her way. Thank you, Mary & Alan, Renuka, Michelle, and Kathleen, for fostering Viola. She loved having a GSP foster brother in one of those homes. She blossomed in a foster home with lots of windows
Young Ariella’s owners loved her but had to surrender her. We placed her in a foster home that had one four-year-old GSP already and was looking for a potential companion for him. Ariella won them all over. She now has a home with an active couple who work mostly from home and love to go
Poor Iris came into rescue with an injured shoulder. Given her young age, the vet thought her fractured humerus would heal without surgical intervention, but it is a challenge to keep a young GSP quiet and resting! Iris learned a few escape artist maneuvers, but fortunately loves to cuddle up with her people. This sweet,
One-year-old Eli had fun romping with his siblings, but it was time for him to learn some basic skills, as well as the manners he’d need to be a good household companion. Fortunately, he’s a smart and loving pup who’s eager to learn and gets along well with everyone. Thank you, Cindy & Yves and
One day, Greta’s owner decided to rehome her, and Whitney came into her life. Whitney, a kind girl who loved dogs, welcomed Greta with treats and gentle words, making her feel safe. At the dog park, Greta loved playing with other dogs, which boosted her confidence. Whitney trained her with treats and praise, helping her relax
