One-year-old Wren came into rescue with a very strong prey drive and very little training. She was crazy for birds and had a propensity to get in trouble without constant supervision. Despite all that, she won over her foster dad by being sweet, cuddly, and willing to learn. Her new dad is having success teaching […]
Maddie had hunting experience but also became an affectionate cuddle bug. A family from Reno who had just lost their 13-year-old GSP were looking to fill the hole left in their home and were happy to embrace Maddie. Thank you, Mary & Alan, M’Lis & Bill, and Chris, for fostering Maddie. And thank you, Sara
We assigned Brax to a foster home with a soft spot for GSPs. They already had two–a 3-year old male (liver) and a 1.5 year old female (black). Brax, a roan puppy, was welcomed with open arms. His foster mom reports: “He’s the loveliest dog! We enjoy watching them become responsible pack members. All three have
Eight-month-old Kio is crazy smart and full of wild puppy energy–a perfect match for a family that loves to hike, run trails, do triathlons, and go beaching and camping. He can be gentle and loving when not running amok. Thank you, Mary and Alan, for temp fostering this clever pup. And thank you, Jeff and
Wee Maisie had a rough start. She was found abandoned on a roadside, with abrasions and serious injuries to her front legs. One was broken; the other had to be amputated. Through all this trouble, Maisie was an adorable trooper. She mastered potty training, learned some tricks, and passed out cuddles liberally, endearing herself to
This eight-month-old Velcro sweetheart has strong food motivation, making it relatively easy to train him. He’s eager to please and be loved on. He’ll initiate play with any dog or human, play and wrestle with other dogs, loves to run and chase birds, and cuddle with his people. Thank you, Greg and Alison, for fostering this exuberant pup;
One-year-old Riggs came into rescue with a severely infected toe on his right forepaw. The best course of treatment was to remove it. While he was recovering, he had to be kept quiet, which is hard for a young GSP. But Riggs used his time well to master basic commands, figure out puzzles, and learn
Dart was one of eight wriggling, untrained GSP pups surrendered to our rescue all at the same time. With our foster homes maxed out, we had to put them in boarding temporarily. Despite the rocky start and kennel chaos, Dart was selected for adoption quickly and made a smooth transition to a real home. His
Two-year-old Daphne was found wandering in a cemetery and was taken to a local shelter. Once in our foster care she taught us that she’s housetrained, well-mannered, and a fast learner. She can get super excited by birds and dogs outdoors, but is quiet, loving, gentle, and cuddly indoors. She’s found a permanent home with
Nine-year-old Chloe hated the shelter and lost seven pounds there. Once she was out of that stressful place and in a foster home, her tail never stopped wagging. She displayed excellent manners, got along great with her senior GSP brother and respected boundaries. Her experienced foster dad uses a checklist of positive and negative features
Who could resist falling in love with a tiny, adorable, rolly polly, playful, female GSP puppy named Pickles? Her owners adored her, but she was a bit too much for them, with an elderly GSP and a human toddler at home. They asked us if we could find her a GSP-savvy forever home, with people
Four-year-old Lloyd was adopted from a shelter but returned because of his “high energy.” Yep, he’s a GSP, alright. We got him some basic vet care, including a tooth extraction and hernia repair. His foster mom found him to be curious, confident, cuddly, playful, and good natured. Thank you, Seth & Donna and Morgan, for
Four-month-old Benz was one of five adorable, wiggly pups surrendered to us when their owner became ill. He was adopted by a family very familiar with high energy breeds who found his fervent desire to be a lap dog irresistible. Now he has a permanent home with three very active adults and a canine sibling
We pulled seven-year-old Decker from the shelter and got him into a foster home with one of our prior adopters. Decker proved to be a wonderful guest–housetrained, crate-trained, and friendly with dogs and people. He’s basically an easygoing, happy guy who loves to get his face and head scratched. Thank you, John, for fostering and
Because he loves being with people so much, one-year-old Milo was not doing well in a shelter. We got him out of there and placed him with a GSP-savvy foster family. They quickly observed he’d had little previous training–but had developed no bad habits. And he was eager to learn. This adaptable boy with a
Friendly, one-year-old Rocky wound up in a shelter. His foster family learned that he’d play with any dog or cuddle with any human, but his specialty was stealing footwear, hoping someone might chase him. Rocky found his forever home with an active retired couple and has dedicated himself to giving them a refresher course on
At just a few months old, sweet Poppy injured her left hind leg trying to jump out of a kennel. Her owners decided not to keep her when they learned she might need surgery or amputation. A family friend stepped in to help and got Poppy into our program. A vet suggested trying a less
Two-year-old Dobby took off on adventures and was found by a good Samaritan who took him to a shelter. We rescued him, got him neutered, attended to other health issues, and settled him into foster care. His fosters found him to be cuddly, super smart, and very comfortable around their dogs–and even their four cats!
A LOT of puppies came into our rescue in the fall of 2024. We received an application from a former adopter who had recently lost her GSP and wanted to foster (and possibly adopt) one of our younger dogs. We sent young Jill her way, and the rest is history. Thanks, Anna & Brad and
To know Emmett is to love him. This three-year-old adores snuggling with people and hanging out with other friendly dogs. What he does not like at all is being alone. His separation anxiety made him challenging to place, but a couple familiar with SA applied to foster or adopt. They have two GSPs already–an 8-year-old
Eight-month-old was taken to a shelter as a stray. Once in a foster home, he showed himself to be a playful, energetic, and affectionate guy. His foster mom thought Alfie could become an outstanding companion with more training. And guess what? He lucked out and got adopted by a dog trainer! She and her husband
When Paige was separated from her five female littermates, the world felt big and scary. But with love and patience, she blossomed into a playful, affectionate girl who aced the art of puppy kisses, mastered the doggy door, and became a big fan of car rides. Thank you, Samantha, for fostering Paige. And thanks, Jordan
One of our prior adopters wanted to help out with the onslaught of puppies coming into rescue. They had two dogs already and had no intention of adopting another. But Rye’s cuddly nature and the way he fit right in with everyone in the household perfectly made it impossible to let him go. Thank you,
Six-month-old Pip was initially frightened by the sudden changes in her life. She’d been kenneled for most of her young life and did not know much about the outside world. Crates and being separated from her littermates spooked her, but in time she overcame her fears, adopted house manners, and transformed into a sweet cuddle
Kev took his sweet time finding a perfect forever home. He tested out a number of settings – his super high energy and knack for climbing fences made him a bit challenging to manage. When GSP-savvy Brad drove to meet Kev, he was immediately charmed by the young boy’s goofiness. Kev was all in, too,
At first, gentle Kassie was frightened by unfamiliar noises. Vacuum cleaners, heaters, yikes! But she soon learned house manners and played well with cats, dogs, and humans in her foster home. Thank you, Mary& Alan, Caitlin, and Liz and Derek, for fostering Kassie. And thank you, Brandon and Stephanie, for adopting this young gal (now
Four-year-old Ruby is just what Matt and his active family were looking for–a non-puppy, yet an energetic and entertaining canine companion. And she arrived in their home just in time for Christmas! Thank you, Joogy and family, for fostering Ruby. And thank you, Matthew, for giving her a permanent loving home with two teens enthused
Friendly, five-year-old Cooper4 wound up in a shelter. Kennel staff found him relatively easygoing for a GSP. His foster home learned he was housebroken and loved kids and fetching balls. He’s found his forever home with an active mom who enjoys taking him out for multiple walks daily. When she takes him to the office,
Gia was one of a band of unruly pups that spent their first five months kenneled together and had little socialization with other dogs. Luckily for Gia, she was adopted by a man experienced in raising puppies and training GSPs who was ready to take on a new challenge. Gia (now Remi) loves her job
Eleven-year-old Maddie was raised to be a hunting dog. She was also adept at climbing chain link fencing to have adventures of her own. In spite of living primarily in a kennel and having had multiple litters of puppies, she is very outgoing, and has proven to be a champion snuggler who’d like to become
