Gus Is Safe!

Gus is a German Shorthaired Pointer that was picked up as a stray in a small Eastern Sierra Town. Small but big enough to have an animal shelter where Gus was taken. His owner was notified and asked to come to pick Gus up. The shelter, like animal shelters in larger cities across the state and country, was impacted by the influx of an increased number of animals and a lack of kennels. The owner initially agreed but then refused.

California requires all animal shelters to microchip dogs being adopted or claimed. Gus's owner refused to pay the ten-dollar cost of the microchip. When the animal control officer explained the law, Gus's owner didn't budge. The small animal shelter, struggling for kennel space and not wanting to euthanize a perfectly healthy German Shorthaired Pointer, reached out to California GSP Rescue for assistance.

California GSP Rescue didn't hesitate in agreeing to assist, but explained they didn't have any volunteers in the small town that could help transport. A volunteer would need to make the two-plus-hour drive there and back. As it turned out, California GSP Rescue had been notified about another GSP needing to be rescued that wasn't too far out of the way.

California GSP Rescue communicated with the animal control officer, who was more than helpful and would assist in any way they could. As California GSP Rescue finalized the plans to get both dogs, the cooperation of the animal shelter was greatly appreciated.

The long trip to the animal shelter would take place on highways instead of interstates. Because this animal shelter was away from the larger cities, so little traffic was expected. Gus's trip home would hopefully be enjoyable as he could look out the car window and see mountains and open spaces. Prime time entertainment for most hunting dogs.

Arriving at the animal shelter, the California GSP Rescue Volunteer noted the fraction of the kennels that the animal shelters have of the larger cities. All the kennels were full. Incredible a small town could have so many stray dogs and cats. However, one kennel was about to open up as Gus was about to take his freedom walk to the car waiting outside. Gus was safe.

Gus's ride home was uneventful, and he did enjoy the scenery as he stood in his crate to look out the window. He was probably thinking that wide-open flat fields were made for running. Gus eventually laid down and paid attention to the dog paraphernalia that had collected in the dog crate. Note for his forever home; he did like the squeaky stuffed gorilla.

California GSP Rescue has been dealing with an influx of dogs for the past several weeks. Nothing unusual for this time of the year, but it is on top of the already busy year. Like shelters, rescues are inundated with more than an average amount of dogs. We greatly appreciate those readers who like, comment, and share the posts which play a big part in finding forever homes. We also are grateful for the Rescue Heroes whose donations have help feed and care for the dogs. Lastly, as an all Volunteer organization, we greatly appreciate those that give their time to help rescue and find forever homes. Thank you.