Ty Is Safe
Ty
Some dogs are lucky. Ty happens to be one of those dogs. Although, if he could talk, he might argue that showing up to the shelter on two different occasions isn't that lucky. A valid point, but California GSP Rescue is sure you'll agree when you hear his story.
The first time Ty showed up at the Animal Shelter, he was young, less than six months old, and incorrectly listed as a Viszla Mix. As noted many times, young dogs receive the most attention and have higher adoption rates at the Animal Shelters. Within two weeks of showing up, Ty is neutered and adopted.
Fast forward four years. Ty is full-grown and shows back up at the same shelter as a stray, and he again is incorrectly listed as a black and white Vizsla. Ty has had a microchip implanted on this first visit to the animal shelter, and they, in turn, contact the original adopter. The magic of microchips… but not quite.
Upon learning Ty has been picked up as a stray and is at the animal shelter, the owner doesn't run down to the animal shelter to claim him. Instead, he tells the animal control officer who called him that he gave Ty away to someone and doesn't have their contact information. But there is more.
Ty's owner continues about Ty - he doesn't like his collar grabbed, will growl if you touch his food, and doesn't like to be disturbed when he is sleeping. Items that a savvy dog owner could manage, but the shelter, concerned over someone getting hurt while considering adopting him, puts Ty in isolation, and no one can get him out. Unlike the first time he was in the shelter as a puppy, the chances of being adopted plummeted.
California GSP Rescue receives an email letting them know a dog is labeled a Vizsla but looks like a German Shorthaired Pointer at a local animal shelter. The Volunteer that received the email looks closely at the dog's image and sees he has a docked tail and a head that looks more like a GSP than a Vizsla. Arrangements are made with the shelter to come to examine and evaluate Ty.
Arriving at the shelter, the California GSP Rescue volunteer must evaluate Ty through the gate. Initially, he exhibits normal kennel stress, but this isn't unusual as he isn't getting any exercise. The Volunteer is patient and squeezes treats through the gate. Ty relaxes, and he is no longer barking. The Volunteer knows Ty's fate if left at the animal shelter. Puppies are adopted fast; older dogs and dogs with behavioral issues have a greater chance of being put to sleep.
Given what the Volunteer has observed, California GSP Rescue isn't going to leave Ty to suffer the fate he might have if he had not been evaluated. The decision is made - Ty is going to get another chance. Ty is safe.
California GSP Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and finding GSP’s forever homes. Even if the GSP’s are like Ty and aren't a candidate for everyone. These homes aren't always easy to find, and sometimes the social media fans and followers are asked to help share posts to find that special person. While Ty has yet to be thoroughly evaluated, we request you share this post to help find him a home. With your help, we are confident we can find this beautiful boy a forever home. If you want to help more, please consider becoming a Rescue Hero and making a monthly donation to help care for dogs like Ty until a forever home can be found.
