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Bugsy Gets Adopted!

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:16 +0000

Young GSP Bugsy recently found an adopter up to the challenge! Fitz and Amy welcomed him with open hearts and a never-sit-on-the-couch-very-long attitude! Bugsy is getting acclimated to his new home and Amy’s dog, Sammy, is helping him learn the rules of the house. Fitz is making sure Bugsy gets regular exercise, which is helping him concentrate on his obedience training. Fitz tells us, “He is beginning to sit on command and sometime gets heel.” Congratulations, Fitz and Amy, on a great new dog !

Otis (A517753) is safe!

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:25:03 +0000

Otis (A518853) is safe! Earlier today this young male was pulled from a high kill Southern California Shelter. We will share as we find out more information on this beautiful boy. A big thanks to the Volunteers for getting Otis to safety!

Zorro

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:02:50 +0000

Zorro is a great young 5 year old male GSP with unique but very cool markings. He is almost all liver with ticking primarily on his front. He is strong and athletic and needs someone that will give him plenty of exercise as well as continued training. He will be a great companion for an athletic family as an only dog. Zorro is a great all around boy.

Ebony can Fly!

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:01:33 +0000

Ebony is a 6 year old (Shhh, don’t tell her) with plenty of spunk. She loves to take walks and sniff the neighborhood – and she is great on a leash, just a little pulling when she is excited, but she responds very easily to your correction. Although she can easily be mellow and just hang out, Ebony will gladly chase the tennis ball and put on a show. She will practically fly through the air to catch the high ones! Ebony is typical of an adult GSP: energetic, fun, calm, and mellow – all in the same dog!

Race loves to play fetch!

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:32:10 +0000

Race loves to play fetch and will retrieve practically anything you throw. Here he is pictured fetching a rope toy that he loved playing with. He doesn’t demand much exercise and that which he does will be made much easier if you play fetch. Click here to learn more about Race

Floyd Gets Adopted!

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Floyd recently went to his forever home with Paul. Floyd is now Huckleberry and is nicknamed Huck. Paul reports “Huck seems to really enjoy being around me, and once we’re both inside everything calms down. He seems to enjoy laying in his crate while I’m in the room. That’s definitely when he’s most at ease. He also has a new stuffed duck toy (“Ducky”) that he has taken quite a liking to. We went running this morning and his leash training is coming along well. He responds well to correction, and by the end of the run he was heeling nicely.”

Before adopting Huck, Paul worked with Huck during our weekly training. He asked Huck to sit multiple times and Huck pretended not to know how this command. After training, when Paul had a treat in his hands, Huck sat immediately on command. Huck is smarter than he let on originally and this made us smile.

Paul is a wonderful experienced dog owner that could see that Huck was a great dog that needed a person to come along, teach him some basic commands, and give hime the love and exercise he needs. We are always thankful for adopters such as Paul.

Double the Love

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:14:23 +0000

Double the love is the February 1-February 29th donation drive where an anonymous donor has offered to match dollar for dollar all rescue donations up to $5000. That could mean $10,000 that will go towards veterinary bills and other care for the GSP’s not covered by the adoption fees. We are now just under two weeks to the end of February and almost half way to our goal. If you have some spare change or have considered donating to the rescue now is the time to do it because your tax deductible donation will be matched dollar for dollar. We thank you and, more importantly, the GSP’s thank you for your care.

Nemo’s Surgery

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:54:10 +0000

Nemo came back to us late last year after his adopters lost their home. He was a little overweight and after losing a few pounds, a large size lump was visible. It’s unclear whether it had grown or if it was present all along. However, after the initial Vet visit it was determined that it should be removed. We normally don’t recommend removing tumors unless they pose a threat to the dog’s health. However, because it was unclear how quickly Nemo’s tumor had grown, it was recommended it be removed. Fortunately, we had set aside a donation that we had received for medical bills to put towards paying off Nemo’s surgery. We’re now attempting to raise the balance via Chipin. Any donation made between now and the end of February will be doubled in our Double the Love Drive and any additional monies that are collected will be used toward the next Chipin fundraiser to pay another Vet bill. Please help us reach our goal by making a donation today. Thank you.

Exercise With Your Dog Is Fun And Healthy

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:01 +0000

Just when you think you’ve seen it all!

Walking your dog not only can help keep you physically fit and trim, but also may help alleviate high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

According to latest researchers, “If your a dog owner whose not walking your dog, your absolutely wasting an opportunity to keep physically fit and to contribute to healthy weight maintenance for both you and your canine companion.”

Just 30 minutes a day meets national recommendations for physical health. On top of this, studies show that dog walkers are 35% less likely to battle depression.

What are you waiting for…go grab that leash!

Race

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:57:57 +0000

Race 7 yr old male GSP. Active boy that still thinks he is a puppy. Very sweet and and oh so playful. Race will need some training and regular exercise in his forever home but not quite as much as the younger GSPs. Much easier than a 1 year old! Sweet boy that you’ll want to meet.