Magnum and Orion Are Safe!
Magnum and Orion
Sometimes people make mistakes - they do what they think is best, but things don't always go as planned. Magnum and Orion didn't come to California GSP Rescue like the other GSP’s rescued in September. While they were both at shelters, each had a special person involved in getting them to The Rescue.
A small shelter in the Sierras contacted California GSP Rescue about a German Shorthaired Pointer that two hunters found. The hunters found the emaciated GSP curled up in the shade in an area where several stray dogs had recently shown up. When the animal control officer reached out to California GSP Rescue, they pleaded for help. The small remote animal shelter was at capacity, and, for the first time, they would need to euthanize animals to make space. California GSP Rescue didn't hesitate to help, but needed a little time to plan a means of transport.
The animal control officer said that the GSP had a microchip, and they had contacted the registered owner. The owner stated that they had given Orion, the name of the GSP, away several months earlier to someone that had answered a Facebook ad. He seemed like a nice guy when he showed up to meet Orion and was capable of giving Orion the attention he needed. The original owner felt terrible that Orion had ended up at the animal shelter in his current condition. They had wanted to find him a better home after realizing they couldn't give him the exercise and attention he needed. They made an unusual offer to help transport Orion to a California GSP Rescue Volunteer. That would save considerable time and create space for the animal shelter. Orion's previous owner quickly finalized plans to help transport Orion to California GSP Rescue.
Magnum was also at an animal shelter. He and Rylee were two of the three German Shorthaired Pointers that someone dumped in a field. Magnum was the first of the three adopted from the shelter, and, unlike we suspected, he was not timid like Rylee but outgoing and mischievous like most GSP pups. He was adopted from the animal shelter by someone familiar with hunting breeds. While unfamiliar with the breed, they couldn't bear seeing Magnum and his other two siblings sitting in the kennel. Wanting to do something to help, they adopted Magnum from the animal shelter.
Magnum wasn't like the other hunting dogs the owner previously had, and he needed a lot more exercise and, being a puppy, he needed training. Fortunately, Magnum was smart and learned fast, but the owner struggled seeing he got the exercise he needed. He knew a walk around the block wasn't enough and was taking Magnum on hikes once a day. That helped, but it wasn't enough.
A week later, Magnum's adopter contacted California GSP Rescue for assistance. He wanted to find Magnum a good home that could manage Magnum and see he received the exercise and attention he needed. After explaining the adoption process, the owner made an appointment with California GSP Rescue to rehome Magnum.
Orion and Magnum are safe.
As with most animal shelters and rescues, September has been a busy month for California GSP Rescue. In the past, September was a month when the number of dogs showing up at animal shelters began to decrease from the busier months. This September was different, and California GSP Rescue managed the challenges thanks to the number of dedicated volunteers and Rescue Heroes. We are grateful to the Volunteers and Rescue Heroes; however, we are asking for everyone to assist with helping educate others about German Shorthaired Pointers. Please share this post with others to help educate and find forever homes for Orion and Magnum.
