Sherman Is Safe!
Sherman
A graying purebred German Shorthaired Pointer was seen walking the parking lot of a local Walmart. How he got there was a mystery, but the parking lot of this Walmart appeared to be the place to "drop off" your unwanted dog as several dogs of various breeds and mixes had been showing up regularly. Like the previous dogs wandering the parking lot, an Animal Control Officer was dispatched to pick up the most recent arrival to the blacktop and take him to the Animal Shelter. Arriving at the Animal Shelter, the older GSP was named Sherman.
Shortly after Sherman arrived at the Animal Shelter, California GSP Rescue was notified of the Senior GSP stray. Provided Sherman's previous owner didn't have a change of heart for dropping him off; it would be at least five days before he would be available for adoption. Nevertheless, California GSP Rescue contacted the shelter to learn more about their new arrival and let them know they could assist.
The animal shelter's first reply was customary thanking California GSP Rescue for the offer and letting them know he would need to be neutered before leaving the animal shelter. Noting the date Sherman would be made available and concerned his chances of being adopted from the animal shelter were slim, California GSP Rescue contacted the adoption coordinator the day he came available.
The animal shelter's second reply let California GSP Rescue know there would be a slight delay in getting Sherman neutered, but they hoped to get him in the following week. As with many dogs in shelters, the waiting game isn't uncommon. While there is a concern that some dogs might be euthanized during this extended waiting period, this animal shelter was good about seeking to get their dogs adopted or to outside rescues. California GSP Rescue marked their calendar to check in the next week.
The animal shelter's third reply stated that the Veterinarian that did their spay and neuters was sick. They didn't know how long the Veterinarian would be out and when Sherman would be neutered. California GSP Rescue sent a reply stating they could get him fixed and could send them a certificate. While animal shelters must have the animals altered before adopting, there are exceptions when working with rescues, provided the rescues submit the necessary certificates to the animal shelter. The animal shelter declined the offer and said they would contact California GSP Rescue when Sherman was altered and ready to be adopted. A polite way of saying, please don't email us for further updates.
California GSP Rescue did as requested but checked the shelter's website regularly to see if Sherman was adopted. After Sherman had been at the animal shelter for more than thirty days, California GSP Rescue received the email stating Sherman was scheduled to be neutered and the date he would be available for pickup.
California GSP Rescue didn't waste any time after replying; they would be at the shelter when Sherman was available for pickup. Volunteer David was made aware of Sherman weeks prior and had been waiting to get him. After being given the date to be at the animal shelter, David rearranged his schedule to be at the animal shelter when they opened to get Sherman. Plans were quickly made for the rest of the transport; David would meet another volunteer who would take Sherman the rest of the way to California GSP Rescue. After weeks of waiting, Sherman was safe!
Having Volunteers, like David, as well as the financial support of the Rescue Heroes, allows California GSP Rescue the opportunity to save more German Shorthaired Pointers. A monthly donation will allow us to feed GSPs like Sherman and make sure he gets the necessary medical attention he needs. Please consider joining our team of Volunteers and becoming a Rescue Hero to help us do even more.
