German Shorthaired Pointers end up in rescue mostly because they are very active. They were bred to be hunting dogs. They can be wonderful companions, but you have to work at it.
Many shothairs are given up due to their high activity levels. The fortunate few are adopted. Please think very carefully if you are considering adding a Shorthair to your life.
Obedience training
and a commitment to exercise is essential.
Lucy in SC
Shelter
Links (GSPs are
in shelters all over the United States and Canada)
Shelter
listings: Petfinder.org - dogs, cats, etc. in animal shelters, search by breed. For best results go to the Breed Index. Selected listing: they had 51 GSPs listed on 11/07/2000. Lost & Found Animals: Rescue Web pages National: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, Inc. National Rescue - new website. Note: this group does not list me as a rescue contact because I am not an offical member of GSPCA. I used to be, but my interest is in rescue only. I do not breed dogs, nor do I participate in dog sports. I am affiliated with the Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County and working as a foster parent with Project HALO (Charlotte, NC). New England area: German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue - serving the North Eastern United States. Beautifully designed and informative site. Serves New England states. California:
California, Northern & Bay Area -lots
of available dogs California: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of De Luz Mountain Empire - California (Club Page) Thier new rescue page includes listings of available dogs. |
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Mason Dixon GSP Club Rescue, Julie Jacobs, Chairperson
Virginia (Northern): Mid-Atlantic German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Maryland / N Va
Ohio/Indiana: German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue - Ohio - lists dogs for Ohio, Indiana
Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri: Pictures of Dogs available for adoption with contact information, Kim Endicott, Regional GSP Rescue Rep for this area.
North
Carolina:
You are here NC. NCADOPT
NCADOPT-
also lists other pointers in this area.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Control has several pointers or pointer mixes available now! Petfinder site for Char/Meck
Pennsylvania:
German
Shorthaired Pointer Rescue - Pennsylvania
(PetFinder site - pictures of available dogs)
Eastern PA Phone: 717-273-7462 Email: TERINAC@aol.com
Western PA Phone: 412-381-9959 Email: DebOrpen@cs.com
Texas:
German Shorthair Pointer Rescue, Pointer Rescue and Mixed Breeds too,
Plano TX - Petfinder Website with listings of available dogs - quite a few of them.
Virginia (SouthEast): German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Southeast Virginia
Wisconsin: German Shorthaired Pointer
Rescue of Wisconsin / Illinois
Lists dogs available for adoption - they have a lot of them and
really need homes and more foster care.
Michigan: German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of Michigan - "...how we care about the breed, and what we do for the breed when others choose not to. It gives full descriptions and photos of all of the dogs available."
Michigan: Tillie's Place : A Safe Haven For Rescued German Shorthaired Pointers Ruthann Dewey-Weldon GSPCA National Rescue Michigan State Rep.
International
Canada: CANADA: Dogs available for adoption (through GSP Rescue of Michigan) part of the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Canada web site.
England: German
Shorthaired Pointer Rescue in the UNITED KINGDOM
Information about three GSP rescue groups in England.
England: German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue in SouthWest England
English Pointers:
National USA:
ENGLISH Pointer
Rescue pointerrescue.org
(national listing of available dogs)
Texas:
German Shorthair Pointer Rescue, Pointer Rescue and Mixed Breeds too,
Plano TX - Petfinder Website with listings of available dogs - quite a
few of them.
Adoption Application
Form:
So you want to adopt a German
Shorthaired Pointer. In order to help match you with a dog near you, or
find the right home for a dog, here is a link to an adoption
application form. Please
note: this form will be sent on to other rescues in your area - but please
do give complete information including nearest town or city, state, etc.
Please be aware, this is a prescreening adoption form. Each rescue group has its own criteria for placing dogs.
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A shelter GSP Georgie came from Animal
Control in Mecklenburg County N.C. He was minutes away from
euthanasia when I got to the counter to adopt him (I had only gone
for tags for my other dogs). He was in pitiful shape, heartworm
positive, starved, parasite laden. With time and work he became
one of the most beautiful, delightful dog persons I have ever known.
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German Shorthaired Pointers are not for everyone. They end up in rescue mostly because they are very active. They were bred to be hunting dogs. They can be wonderful companions, but you have to work at it.
Like all large active dogs, they are very strong & enthusiastic. They may not be suitable in homes with small children. They require training, excellent fences, and lots of attention. Some of my own dogs are still really active at age 13.
One of the characteristics of shorthairs is endurance. When you bring a shorthair into your life you are not going to get a dog that lays around on the rug and looks like a beautiful statue. Be sure this is what you want before you adopt one.
Most shorthairs require a yard with a secure, physical fence. Their short coat is no protection from the extremes of weather, so they also need to live inside or have excellent protection from both heat and cold. They are loving dogs who do best as members of the family. They require training to meet their optimal potential - they are not "instant" perfect pets, you have to work with them.
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