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Dixie's trail walks

Dixie’s trail walks

We try to walk, train and get to know each of the GSP’s in our care to best find the perfect forever home for them.  Dixie was out with one of our volunteers who really enjoyed Dixie taking pleasure in her walk.  She told us “Dixie is so happy and energetic.  She loves to go on...
People are talking about Nellie

People are talking about Nellie

Many of our volunteers have worked with Nellie. These are just some of the things they have to say about her: “such a playful girl”, “friendly”,  ”She knows sit and takes treats beautifully”, ‘fun and people loving dog”. Her former owners say she is “absolutely fantastic” around small children and “very patient”. Need we say...
Bailey Bea

Bailey Bea

Bailey Bea is an approximately 2 year old female GSP.  She is a petite with a mostly white body and a liver face.  She walks nicely on a leash and comes when called.  She is rambunctious as a young GSP typically can be but has been very responsive to her trainers. She will need to continue her...
Cash

Cash

Cash 8 year old female GSP. Rescued from a shelter this girl will need a secure enclosure when left alone. She would much rather be hunting in the field than left in the yard! Don’t let her age fool you. She is quite active and will need someone that can see she gets exercised regularly....
100% power 100% of the time - update on Rufus

100% power 100% of the time – update on Rufus

Hearing from the families that have adopted GSPs from us is always a treat. Jeff recently sent this update on Rufus and Larry – not one but two adopted GSPs! “Rufus and Larry are both still doing well. Larry is slowing down a little but not Rufus. That dog still charges at 100% power 100%...
Update on Buster - 5th week

Update on Buster – 5th week

Since Dr Kang is away this week and there isn’t an official update on his wounds, we thought it would be nice to share a photo of Buster and Skyla – a friend he made a few weeks back in the lobby of Dr Kang’s office. While waiting to be examined, Buster carefully took the...
Roscoe is apartment trained!

Roscoe is apartment trained!

From time to time we get emails asking if a certain dog is house trained. Sometimes we can answer this question and sometimes we do not know. However, with Roscoe, we know he is house trained as he lives in an apartment! His current family is moving out of the country and needs to find...
Duke

Duke

Duke is an approximately 2 year old male GSP.  He is energetic and will need lots of exercise but loves attention from his people.  Duke is a big personality and likes to be the center of attention.  With ongoing training and attention he will likely be very good on a leash and with his commands....
Sadie is finally comfortable

Sadie is finally comfortable

Sadie is almost perfect. I realize being her foster mom makes me a little biased, but I couldn’t ask for a better dog to have around. We thought she was very polite and obedient, which she is. We thought she got along with all dogs, which she does. We thought she didn’t like to play...