Wanda Is Safe

Wanda

Wanda showed up as a stray in a Southern California Shelter. As usual, the Shelter held her for five days to see if her owner would come to claim her. They did not. When California GSP Rescue reached out to see if she would be available to rescue, the Shelter replied there was someone interested in her, and they were giving them until 3 PM to adopt her. At the end of the day, the Shelter emailed stating Wanda was adopted.

Four months passed, and California GSP Rescue received an email asking for help with a German Shorthaired Pointer. The owner had adopted her from a nearby shelter, and while they made a valiant effort, they weren't able to give her the attention that she needed. In addition, their schedule would soon be changing, and they were going to have even less time than they had presently.

Their GSP was good most of the time with their other non-GSP dog, but she wanted to continue to play well after the non-GSP had called it quits. There was friction when the non-GSP was done playing, and the GSP wished to continue to play. Even though they were good together after the GSP was tired, the conflicts increased when she wasn't given additional exercise.

The owner had done everything they could to make it work given their time constraints. They had made sure to see their adopted GSP had obedience training, and she knew a few commands. However, she would rather chase birds and small critters than come when called.

The owner, wanting the best for the dog he had adopted and rescued from the Shelter, was throwing in the towel. He needed help. He had adopted the dog now known as Wanda from the Shelter.

California GSP Rescue understands that educating potential adopters about the breed is necessary. Vetting applicants before an adoption, ensuring they can give a GSP the attention and exercise they need helps assure forever homes. Shelters are not always equipped to vet potential adopters. There is limited space at the Shelters, and a need to make sure kennels are open for the arriving dogs. Stray dogs held the required amount of time and aren't adopted shortly after, risk a fatal solution. Wanda was lucky. She was adopted by someone who cared enough not to return her to the Shelter but to find a good home when they realized they could not keep her. They reached out to California GSP Rescue for assistance. Wanda was safe.

This past year, California GSP Rescue has spent much of the time helping deal with "pandemic pups." Families that got a GSP when they were working from home and had more time, but later, back to commuting to work, are dealing with managing a GSP with less time. Providing enough exercise can be a challenge, but dealing with other behaviors from not getting enough exercise can be more of a challenge. Unable to manage their GSP, a quick search on Google finds a solution. California GSP Rescue has helped find forever homes for several of these "pandemic pups." Wanda will be one more.

California GSP Rescue is grateful to those who help support our efforts by sharing posts on social media, purchasing items from the gift shop, making a donation, or becoming a Rescue Hero. We are incredibly grateful to our adopters and the Rescue Heroes, whose monthly contributions help feed and care for the rescued dogs.