Updated
September 20, 2008
Our motto: "A hunt for a good home." We place dogs who didn't get a good deal the first time around, or sometimes had a good deal that abruptly ended. Dogs, supplies, and funds are donated. The club assists in finding foster homes and owners, and operates referrals to help place dogs.
If you are interested in adopting, please help us start the process by filling out our Adoption Application.
Dutch is a 7+ year old male GSP who, after three years, was returned to the rescue by his adoptive family. The adopting family recently had a baby and stated that Dutch wasn't adjusting well to the baby being in the house and that he grew anxious and excited when the baby cried. Under normal circumstances, this would be a training issue, however, training was not an option. In the best interest of Dutch, he was returned to the rescue. Don't let Dutch's age or gray hair fool you. He is seven going on two. The first day that he was in the field he romped and played with all the (mostly younger) dogs. He has had training and has been well cared for. Dutch was an only dog but might also do well in a multi-dog home.
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Barney 7 yrs old. Good ol' boy who would enjoy just hanging out with you. Gets along well with other dogs but would do nicely as an only dog too. Barney was rescued from a high kill shelter in Los Angeles. Saved from being put to sleep, he needs to find a forever home that will give him the love and attention that he needs. |
Mucho 8 mos old that was got lucky twice. The first time when he survived the accident that he was in and the second from the shelter where he was rescued the day before he was to be put to sleep. Unusually mellow for a young GSP. He prefers to be indoors rather than outdoors and is well behaved inside. |
Willy 2 yrs old. What a great looking dog! Stacks himself as if he was in a show ring. Young and energetic. Could benefit from a few of the free obedience training classes held Saturday mornings. |
Pudge 3 years old. A GSP/Lab mix. Great dog for someone that wants a dog slightly calmer than a GSP. He could use some training but a nine-year-old girl was able to handle him when he got his photo taken. |
Rascal 5 year old. Sweet boy that is starting to mellow. Likes playing with sister Bonnie. Needs a little work with basic obedience. |
Toby 15 mos Lots of energy to burn (like most young GSPs). Needs someone that give him plenty of playtime and some training. |
Gunner 2 yrs old. Shy boy that needs a gentle hand to train and socialize. Gets along well with other dogs. |
Duncan 5 yrs. Special-needs dog. Suffered from Demodectic Mange when he was younger and his follicles were damaged. His hair is still growing back (slowly). |
Morgan 3 yrs. Special needs, very shy. Needs a special person with a gentle hand. |
Pete 6 yrs. Smart dog. A real escape artist. Knows how to lift the latch to open the gate. Could use some training. |
Doyle 3 yrs old. This poor guy was abandoned twice and is now looking for a permanent home. |
Homer 18 mos old mix. Great looking big boy. Very sweet. Came in with brother Harley. |
Harley 18 mos old mix. Great looking big boy. Very sweet. Came in with brother Homer. |
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Zoe 9 mos old Uniquely marked mellow little girl that is food motivated and easy to train. She is learning 'sit', 'fetch', & to walk on a leash. House trained and uses a doggy door. Gets along great with other dogs and would be a good candidate for someone looking for a second dog.
See Zoe on Fox6 News.
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Bunny 11 yrs. Liver/white. Very sweet with a smaller build. Active girl that could use a little obedience training. Good with people and large dogs but NOT cats or small dogs! We'd love to see Bunny go to a loving home where she could be spoiled her last years.
See Bunny on Fox6 News |
Penny 1 yr old. Rescued from a shelter in Los Angeles after being red listed. This girl is lucky to be here! Socializes well with other dogs. Needs a little training and a lot of exercise! |
Gillian 1 yr old that was rescued from a San Diego shelter. She is exceptionally sweet and has had some training. As most young GSPs, she is very active and needs a home where she can get plenty of exercise and attention.
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Dixie I 4 yr old. Smart girl. Needs some work with socialization with other dogs, but she is a fast learner and a sweetheart in her own right. Needs someone who will put in training time with her so she can flourish. |
Sugar 2 years old. Needs to be an only dog or with someone that is able to properly socialize her with other dogs. She is well trained but needs someone that has time to spend working with her. |
Hildegard 18 mos who was recently turned into rescue. She was guilty of repeatedly jumping on and knocking over the small boy that lived in the house when he played in the backyard. She has had some training and knows several commands. Active like most young GSPs. She isn't housetrained but should learn quick as she is crate trained. Sweet girl that wants attention |
Amy 10 year old mix. Sweet and loveable. This girl would love to curl up at your feet by the fire or sit with you on the back porch. Of course, giving her pets would be appreciated too! |
Dotty 3+ yrs old. Sweet girl that gets along well with other dogs. Loves to running and playing with sister Cleo |
Bonnie 5 year old. Very sweet. Likes the water and playing with brother Rascal. Needs a little work with basic obedience. |
Ellie 15 mos old. Beautiful girl with lots of energy (emphasis on lots). Hasn't had much socializing but is progressing. Would be best suited for someone that has plenty of time to exercise and train. |
Cleo 3+ yrs old. Sweet girl that gets along well with other dogs. Loves to running and playing with sister Dotty |
Pearl 7 yrs. Pointer. Smart and lovable. Needs secure space and training. |
Roo 5 yrs. GSP/mix. Sweet and protective. Gets along well with other dogs. Rescued from Mexico.
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Sadie II 12 yrs. Sweet and active. |
Missy 8 yr old GSP Mix. Very sweet and gentle girl. Gets along well with other dogs and has some obedience. Would love to have a lap or soft bed to call her own. |
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These dogs are listed as a service to other rescues and foster homes.
Catie 6 yr old female whose owners recently passed away. She and her sister, Cassie, are both looking for a loving home, although it does not need to be the same one. Gets along well with most other dogs. Active adult that is
housetrained, Catie would be an easy dog for most anyone.
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Meeko 13 yr old female. Her and her sister were abandoned by their original owner with some very nice people that are looking to place Meeko and her sister Jaycee. Although she is a senior, she is active and still enjoys hunting in the yard. Easy to walk on a leash. Not good with cats! Currently located in Central Caliofrnia. |
Cassie 9 yr old female whose owners recently passed away. She and her sisiter Catie are both looking for a new home. While they have lived together since they were puppies, they can be placed in separate homes. Cassie, would be considered a senior and would be very easy to care for. She is from a multi-dog home and would most likely do well in a home with other dogs. |
Jaycee 12 yr old female. Sister to Meeko that was also abandoned with some very nice people looking to place her and her sister. An active senior, Jaycee enjoys hunting in the yard but prefers to be inside with people. |
Bettie 4 yr old female whose family has had to recently move into a smaller place. They are unable to give Bettie the exercise and attention that she needs and are looking to place her in a forever home. |
Brandalea 5 year old female. Friends call her 'Brandy'. Owner moved to a boarding house and was unable to take Brandy. House dog that is well behaved, she knows 'sit' and 'fetch'. Has been around children and does well with around other dogs. Would most likely do best in a home where someone is home most of the time and she can be a house dog. |
Venus 4 yr old female, Raised in home with four children but doesn't get along with the other family dog. Smart girl who knows several commands. Loves playing catch with the tennis ball. Family doesn't have the time to give her the exercise that she needs. Finding her an adopter that is active is a must. |
Polo 5 yr old male. One of his owners recently passed away and the other is moving to an apartment which is too small for Polo.He loves to run & swim and fetch tennis balls. Knows sit, stay, down, eat, & come - both in English & Spanish! Please be sure to indicate on your application that you have an interest in Polo. |
Shadow 2-1/2 yr old male. Owner relocated to an apartment and forced to give up. Has had obedience training and knows 'sit' and 'down'. Gets along well with little dogs. Currently in a house with a cat. |
Tango AZ 5 year old male. Extremely active and birdy. Currently in a house with a cat and another dog (female). Loves squeak toys. Would do best in a situation where someone is home most of the day. Tango AZ is in the Phoenix, AZ area. |
Dixie II 1 yr old female. Lots of energy. Needs room to play as well as exercise and someone to train. Needs work on recall. Loves children. Young and very trainable. |
Teddy 5-6 year old male. Found near death in Lancaster with a laceration on his neck, he was rushed to the vet's and his life was saved. Teddy gets along well with people and other dogs. He currently is in Sacramento at the Sacramento Independent Animal Rescuers. |
Sadie Mae 4 yr old female. Rescued from a kill shelter. Doesn't appear to have had any obedience training but is well mannered. Gets along well with other dogs and loves being around people. Currently at German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Arizona. |
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The California German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue is sponsored by the GSP Club of DeLuz Mountain Empire. Many of our rescued Shorthairs enjoy foster homes provided by members of the GSP Club of DeLuz Mountain Empire. All dogs are spayed or neutered, inoculated, microchipped, crate trained, and evaluated before placement. Most dogs are purebred shorthairs, some are shorthair mixes Adoptions must be approved by the GSP Rescue Committee, which verifies information. Many of the dogs have also been taken through some amount of obedience, show, or hunt training by the club members. Dogs placed from the California German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue are healthy, warranted by an adoption contract, and are eligible for free obedience training through the GSP Club of DeLuz Mountain Empire.
Call Jan Flaherty for the latest scoop on these and other shorthairs at (760)726-4813 or e-mail her at: info@gsp-rescue.org
NEW DOG OWNERS, SUPPLIES, ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Since we rescue GSPs throughout Southern California, we get a high number of rescue dog referrals. With all of the traffic, we need more assistance.
ITEMS AND HELP THAT WE MUST HAVE:
MEMBERS
We need the help of members to come to the Rescue Center on Saturday mornings for Rescue Dog Training. It helps make the dogs more adoptable.
NEW OWNERS
These dogs desperately want and need responsible owners dedicated to giving them a loving home and willing to properly raise them to be well-behaved dogs.
FOSTER HOMES
These dogs are not perfect, but have no chance to become upstanding dogs without a chance to stay alive until new owners can come for them.
TRANSPORTATION
Dogs need shuttling between shelters, foster homes, and their potential adopters from the Mexican border to Santa Barbara. It's a rewarding and often pleasurable way to spend a weekend afternoon.
REFERRALS
Permanent homes are what they need. Adopters referred to us must be screened to ensure that these dogs will be adequately attended, have appropriate yards for exercise, and will have a special person matched with them for love and appreciation.
TRAINERS
We can use people to come by on Saturday mornings to help train the rescue dogs prior to placement. A trained rescue dog is a dog that will place quicker and be less likely to be returned to the Rescue Shelter because of problems.
RESOURCES
We always have a need for used kennel crates (such as airline transport containers) to house rescue dogs. Our dog food of choice is the Nutro brand of dog foods. We'll take anything you can send us. Fees for adoptions barely cover the incurred animal shelter fees, neutering, and immunization costs, so donations of every type keep us afloat. Cash, check, or money order donations are also graciously accepted.
Please contact Jan Flaherty at the address and number listed below if:
- You are in the Southern California region and want to adopt a German Shorthaired Pointer. (Those outside of the region will also be considered.)
- You know of a German Shorthaired Pointer within the California region that is in the pound or in a home who will be abandoned or destroyed unless adopted.
- You are anywhere in the world and want to help the California GSP Rescue.
- You want to receive further information about the California GSP Rescue.
PO Box 974
Bonsall CA 92003-0974
(760) 726-4813
e-mail: info@gsp-rescue.org
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