Success Stories

Nigel

Nigel came into rescue after arriving at the shelter as a stray. This middle-aged boy got along with all the dogs in his foster home and even the cat! He scored himself a wonderful family with two little girls and another dog and we can’t wait to hear about all the adventures they have together. […]

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Ace

Ace says, “Take that, young whippersnappers!” After spending less than a month in foster care, fourteen-year-old Ace found a fantastic forever home. He has a doggie sister to play with and will be spending some time in Palm Springs with his new family. Sounds like all a good ol’ boy could ask for! Thanks to

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Lorelei

After what has appeared to be a rough life, Lorelei is finishing strong!! She spent her time in rescue with two wonderful foster families who helped her recover from two surgeries and a host of other health issues. Now Lorelei has made one of her foster homes her forever home and everyone is just thrilled—hopefully

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Jade

Miss Jade landed in a fantastic foster home and never looked back! She found herself an active couple in the wine country to spoil her rotten and take her on lots of outdoor adventures.  Good work Jade! Thank you to Carol and Mike for fostering Jade until she found her forever home.

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Britches

Good old Britches ended up in the shelter when his family surrendered him. We rescued him and gave him a bit of a tune up in foster care. Fortunately for Britches, a member of his former family who didn’t know he’d been taken to the shelter came forward and wanted to take care of Britches

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Juliette

Juliette became a quick rescue favorite with her adorable GSP smile and her friendliness to all critters big and small.  Juliette’s new family has had several GSPs through the years and we think Miss Juliette’s going to get some much deserved spoiling! Thank you to Catherine and Mac for fostering Juliette and to Vicki for

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Ladybug

Ladybug hit the jackpot twice after what had to be a rough start in life. Ladybug came to us afraid of the world, but fortunately landed in a wonderful foster home who worked with her for months to help her be more comfortable around people. Then along came an adopter who has been a longtime

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Dudley

Dudley hit his foster home and he was HOME!  His humans were missing having a GSP and decided to foster for us. Dudley had other plans! He has two little doggie buddies and it looks like he’s soaking up all the love! Thanks to Eddy for transporting Dudley to his foster-turned-forever home.

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Sprig

Sprig is home! He took no time at all getting totally comfy with his new dog parents. Something tells us this velcro dog is going to have a very happy life! A huge thank you to Mara and Deborah for fostering him until he was adopted, and for Dalia for fostering him on very last

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Baron

Baron is home! This young cutie pie landed himself a pretty amazing forever family that fell in love with his handsome looks and sweet personality. He will also have an extended family to help with his care, including an Irish Terrier friend. We’re sure Baron has a wonderful life in his future! Thank you so

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Ella

Miss Ella has been adopted! After recently losing their sweet older GSP, Ella’s new family really wanted to be diligent in their search for their next companion to make sure they found the right fit. When they met Ella, they knew right away she was perfect for them. Ella seems to think they’re pretty great,

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Archie

Little Archie is adopted! He joined his wonderful new family and two GSP siblings, Prince and Aspen, just in time to enjoy the holidays at his forever home. Prince is a NorCal GSP Rescue alum who was adopted in 2002 and is being treated like a “prince” in his golden years.  Archie is very fortunate

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Marlow

Marlow found his match! This little pocket pointer burrowed his way into the hearts of his new mom and dad just in time to spend the holidays at his forever home. They’d been looking for the right dog for awhile, and when mini Marlow came along, they just knew he was the one. Now named

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Georgia

Just in time for the holidays, Georgia is home! This sweet gal was adopted by a wonderful family who are repeat GSP adopters. They just can’t get enough of these amazing dogs! Sounds like Georgia will have the wonderful life she deserves. Wishing the whole family lots of happiness together! Thank you to Tara and

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Kiki

Cutie pie Kiki has been adopted! After a very short time in her foster home, they decided she was the one for them. Could have something to do with the fact that she gets along great with the two other dogs, the two birds and the cat in the home! Not many GSPs can adjust

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Ruth

Darling Ruth has found her forever home! After several months of caring for her through heartworm treatment, her foster home decided she was just too perfect to pass up! They’ll continue to care for her through the last legs of her treatment to make sure she is 100% heartworm free. What a lucky girl to

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Autumn

It’s definitely Autumn‘s season to celebrate – she just found her forever family! This very petite shorthair went home with new mom and dad to be pampered and loved for the rest of her life. Lucky pup and lucky family! Thank you to Lola and Dalia for each fostering Autumn and giving her a boost

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Piper

Pretty Piper found her people! This adorable and rambunctious young pup went home with her new mom and dad, human siblings, and furry brother Dash. Piper and Dash both love to play. Hopefully they can tire each other out! Congrats to the adopters – welcome to the NorCal GSP Rescue family! Thank you to foster

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Jo

Jo will have a lot to be thankful for this upcoming holiday season – her new forever family most of all! Included in this new family is furry sibling Zeus, a 4-year old Vizsla who makes Jo look mellow compared to his crazy antics! We’re sure they’re going to have a blast playing together in

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London

London has found her calling – to be the best friend and companion to her new forever mom! After a very short time in rescue (we love when the oldies get scooped up quick!), she went home in time for a very happy Halloween. London’s new mom is a longtime GSP owner and lover. They

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Kona

Princess Kona has found her castle! This sweet 9 year-old made herself very comfy at her foster home – so comfy, all involved decided it was the right place for her. Especially Kona! She has claimed all the best spots in the house, including the human bed, of course. This is one GSP that knows where she belongs.

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Gordon

Gordon has scored big time! After barely two weeks in our foster program, he’s been scooped up by his forever family. New mom, dad and human sisters couldn’t be happier with this cute little guy! He’s just the bundle of fun they needed after recently losing their last GSP, also a NorCal GSP Rescue alum.

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West

West is all about keeping it in the family! This darling dude has been adopted by his foster home’s daughter. A longtime GSP owner herself, she met him and fell in love right away. Not only does West get a new forever mom, he also gets to keep his foster home around as frequent dogsitters

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Dyson

Dyson found his forever family! What a difference just a few months makes in the life of a dog like Dyson. Originally returned to the shelter after his adopters discovered he had frequent seizures, we rescued him from the shelter and placed him in a loving foster home. He then went through several specialist vet

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Stella

Stella is adopted! This cute 10 month-old GSP gal was swooped up by her foster home after they saw how great she is with their resident GSP, also a NorCal GSP Rescue alum. She has also learned to be friendly with MauMau, the cat. Something tells us Stella has a lot of fun to look

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Finch

Finch is adopted! We rescued this darling young pup a short time ago after he had been surrendered to a vet with parvo. Luckily, the vet was able to get him through what turned out to be a mild case of parvo and back to 100% health. He has now joined his new family which

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Bella

Beautiful Bella has been adopted! When Bella first entered our foster care, she was extremely shy and withdrawn. Thanks to the love and patience of her foster home, she was able to come out of her shell far quicker than we hoped…and right into the hearts of her new family! She has found the perfect

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Dash

Dash has dashed right into his forever home! This handsome young guy stole the hearts of his new mom and dad right away. Are you surprised? With those good looks and his fun personality, they never stood a chance! Congrats to the whole family!  Thank you to Claire and Aaron for fostering Dash and giving

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Cyrus

Cyrus is adopted! This handsome senior fellow found a wonderful forever family who wanted to adopt an oldie just like him. He has two new human siblings and a senior lab sister. What could be better for this silly senior boy? Cyrus is the perfect addition to the family!  Cyrus was in our foster care

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Hagrid

Hagrid is home! This playful young boy found the forever family he was searching for – and who had been searching for him, too! After two great meet and greets with Hagrid, his new family just knew he was the one. Congrats to Hagrid and his Muggles! Adopted August 2014

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