Don't Shoot, Adopt! Three GSP’s in Need Seek Loving Homes
"Put him down," the owner said after he heard that Butchie, his young male German Shorthaired Pointer, had jumped the fence and killed several of the neighbor's chickens. A harsh sentence that, fortunately, wasn't immediately carried out. Two previous adopters happened by chance to hear Butchie's story and were about to make a difference in not one but three GSP’s.
Irene and Ray have adopted from and supported California GSP Rescue for several years. While eating lunch one day, they started a conversation with the waiter, and the conversation turned to dogs. Irene and Ray quickly shared their love for their dogs and German Shorthaired Pointers. To their surprise, the waiter let them know Butchie's story. An out-of-town neighbor owned a GSP that had jumped the fence and killed the neighbor's chickens. A family member asked to watch the house, and dogs were instructed to put down Butchie. Being unable to follow the instructions immediately gave Butchie enough time for his story to be shared. Fortunately, it was shared with two people who were about to change his life.
Irene and Ray told the waiter they could help and asked for more information about where to find this GSP in peril. Arrangements were made for them to go to the neighbor's house and meet Butchie. Once they arrived, they found him in a small cage with two puppies. He was young, sweet, and just wanted attention. Out of boredom of being left alone in the backyard, Butchie's attention became focused on the chickens on the other side of the fence. As an intelligent, athletic breed bred to hunt fowl, it was only a matter of time before Butchie succeeded in finding a way over the fence to the chickens.
Before arrangements were made for Irene and Ray to take Butchie, an unexpected offer was made. If they took Butchie, they could have the two puppies caged with him. This surprised them, but they contacted California GSP Rescue to confirm they could help. The reply was less surprising: yes, California GSP Rescue could help.
Butchie, Bucky, and Lucky will soon be available for adoption. We've already learned some valuable information about Butchie, and Bucky and Lucky are as cute as they get. If given the proper training and exercise, all three will make someone a fantastic pet. If you are interested, please submit an application. If you cannot adopt, you can help by simply sharing this and other posts.
The number of puppies abandoned, dumped, or surrendered this past year is staggering and only seems to be an issue in certain states and regions. California is one of them. The demands for dogs and puppies a few years ago have been met, and now there is a surplus of pet-quality puppies of all breeds. On almost any day of the week, purebred puppies can be found kenneled, waiting for an adopter in an animal shelter. Unfortunately, while they are more likely to be adopted, the older dogs suffer, with many being euthanized to make space.
Educating others about a breed is helpful, and while it is a necessary part of curbing the issue for those not doing their research, the more significant solution is spaying and neutering your pet. Gone are the days of finding homes with trusted friends and family members for the pups of accidental litters that didn't sell. Animal shelters are not a viable solution as they have limited resources, and unadopted animals are euthanized to make space. Please join our efforts to be part of the solution and consider becoming a Rescue Hero so we can do more for this magnificent breed.
