Stacie Peppers

Meet Stacie Peppers, a young, resilient GSP mom who defied the odds to keep her family safe. Found abandoned in an empty house and severely emaciated from nursing her eight puppies, Stacie is a testament to a mother's love. Now that she is safe in rescue, this gentle soul—who surprisingly already knows her commands and travels well in the car—is eating two solid meals a day. She has regained her strength. While she arrived with a reputation as an "escape artist," she has shown us that she is focused, affectionate, and currently prefers to stay close to her people.

But despite this heartbreaking neglect, Stacie is not broken. She is nothing short of a revelation.

On just her second full day in rescue, this young GSP mom stunned volunteers with her focus. Unlike the typical young GSP distracted by every passing squirrel or leaf, Stacie locked in on her handler. She is incredibly treat-motivated and, to our amazement, already knows her "sit" and "down" commands perfectly. She is gentle, sweet, and has maintained a wonderful disposition despite her ordeal.

She is ready for adoption now that her puppies are weaned and she has recovered her health.

The Basics

• Gender: Female

• Age: 2

• Dogs: Good with most well-socialized dogs when on walks

• Cats: OK with office cat

• Kids: Unknown history

The Good Stuff:

• Incredible Focus: Rare for a young GSP in a new environment, she isn't easily distracted and listens intently to her handler.

• Trained Traveler: She jumped right into her crate for transport and was very quiet and calm during the car ride.

• A Diamond in the Rough: She is very smart, treat-motivated, and already knows basic commands, showing immense potential for future training.

The Challenges:

• Recovery Road: Stacie was severely underweight from nursing eight puppies while starving herself. She has mostly recovered but will need attention to make sure she keeps the weight on

• The "Escape Artist" Label: She arrived with a tag bearing this title. While she currently stays close, a secure environment is a must given her known agility.

• Not a Fetcher (Yet): She currently shows more interest in treats and her handler than in tennis balls.

What our volunteers are saying about Stacie Peppers:

• "She's gentle. She's just a really sweet, sweet girl."

• "Being in a car doesn't scare her."

• "This is crazy. You don't find this."

• "Such a good mom."

• "So impressive."

If you are an active individual or family looking for a young GSP to love, and dedicate the time, training, exercise, and space for Stacie Peppers, please apply here. The results you will see from your commitment will be amazing to witness and be a part of.