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I found a dog, what
do I do?
- Call the surrounding dog shelters, pounds and humane societies and
report that you have found a dog. Place and ad in the paper. Have
a vet or dog shelter check for a microchip. Put up flyers at supermarkets,
gas stations and etc. Do not include the full description of the dog
. You want the owner to be able to provide proof that it is their
dog. Not someone of the street looking for a free dog for dog fighting
or ...!
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- I no longer want my GSP. Will
you take it?
- When we have foster space available we do take owner- turn- ins.
If there is no foster space we will still work with you on finding
a new home for your dog. As long as the dog is suitable to be re homed.
We ask that you get the dog up to date on vaccines and have the dog
spayed or neutered if you have not already done so.
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- I want to know more about a
particular dog on your site.What should I do?
- Please fill out our application even if you have filled one out
at another site. We are not a part of National GSP Rescue.
There is a spot on the application where
you can mention certain dogs. A volunteer will then contact you. Once
approved the applicant is directed to the foster home who has the
dog. They are best suited to answer your questions.
Where do these dogs come from?
The dogs come from shelters, dog pounds, and humane societies. These
dogs take priority because they are in the most immediate danger of
euthanasia.We take in strays if the owner can not be located. Owners
contact us for a variety of reasons. We help if the dog is a suitable
candidate for re homing. We do not purchase dogs. We are unable to rescue
dogs directly from abusive or neglectful owners - please contact your
local Animal Control and Law Enforcement
Do you evaluate the dog?
We ask our volunteers to evaluate the temperament of the dog. Behavior
of dog around other dogs, cats, and children. Testing depends on the
foster home and resources they have available. Some may evaluate a dog
for hunting while others can not. We do not accept aggressive dog into
our program.
Does the dog hunt?
While some of our foster homes are able to evaluate a dog for hunting,
most are not. We do not guarantee a dog can hunt. There are many factors
involved. So while a dog may show natural instinct on birds we can not
control human nature and how you train a dog.
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"Why do you require a donation for
people to adopt one of your dogs? Isn't it enough that they are saving
a life?"
Rescue is not a business. We do not make a profit. When we take in
a healthy pet, the money not used on that dog will be applied to a less
fortunate dog. When a dog comes into rescue, the money goes towards
spaying/neutering, vaccinations, heartworm test (treatment if positive),
fecal test and worming, and microchip. The majority of our rescues do
require additional vetting. Surgeries for broken bones, antibiotics
for infections, special foods for dogs with allergies, thyroid tests
and medication to name just a few.
There are long distance phone calls to be returned, gas for the car
that travels to pull the dog on death row, pound fees, paper and ink
to print the contracts, vet info, dog toys, dog food, dog beds, leashes,
and collars. Call a vet and get a quote for the above services. Don't
forget to ask what the office call will cost. Go to the store and compare
prices on dog food and other items. While I have your attention please
research the dog foods out on the market. they are not all created equally.
Why do all of the dogs have to be spayed
or neutered before they are placed?
We believe breeding should be done by responsible breeders for the
betterment of the breed. Responsible breeders do health and genetic
testing to help eliminate illness and defects produced with poor breeding.
By spaying/neutering the dog you reduce mammary cancers and uterine
infections in females, prostate problems, rectal cancer, and behavioral
issues in males. You will have a decreased risk of perinial tumors associated
with testosterone. Male owners tend to anthropomorphize. Come on guys
it is not like your dog has an active dating life.
Every dog in our program started out as a cute puppy that someone
couldn't resist and was taken home by a family thinking they were going
to give this puppy a forever home. Then the puppy grew up! Either because
of a change in family circumstances or poor care on the part of the
family, this pet ended up a being turned over to a pound, rescue or
was picked up as a stray.
The lucky ones end up with a rescue taking it under it's wing and
giving it a chance for life. The unlucky ones end up in a gas chamber
or sold for research. By preventing litters from the dogs we take into
rescue, we help to remove a piece of the cycle. There are no shortage
of pets out there needing homes and as long as people continue to be
irresponsible pet owners, there will always be more dogs needing homes
than there are homes.
Even the most well meaning pet owners can have an accidental litter.
It only takes one oops. The result is a litter of pups that you will
have to vet, feed, clean up after and find homes for. We get litters
of pups that the owner could not give away and you think you will make
money?
You have a purebred dog and want to breed it to your new purebred
rescue. Why don't we allow this? For many reasons. your rescue dog,
even though a purebred, will not come with registration papers. There
is also no known history on most rescue dogs so you would not know what
kind of traits you are breeding into a litter of pups. There are no
health backgrounds for medical issues that could possibly be passed
along to the pups. Here again we end up with a litter of poorly bred
puppies and for one reason or another, most of these will end up back
into the shelter/rescue cycle. Most rescue dogs have already had a traumatic
past and we want to end that life for them.
Altered pets live longer and are statistically healthier than unaltered
pets. It will not hurt the dog's hunting abilities. It will not make
the dog fat. overfeeding and under exercising do that. Don't you want
the best for your new dog? We do.
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I live in ___ (outside of IN, KY, OH).
Can I still adopt a dog from you?
We normally do not do long-distance (out of state) placements. We
will put you in touch with the closest GSP Rescue coordinator. If they
do not have anything that matches your situation, they will help you
work with other rescues, including us, to find the right match. If by
chance you do not hear back from anyone we refer you to, please let
us know so that we can make sure they got the message.
What should I expect when adopting
a rescue pet?
Be prepared to answer a lot of questions. You'll be questioned about
your family, your lifestyle, and
your schedule. Why? To make sure we match you to the most suitable pet
and to ensure you are a suitable home for a GSP. Most of our dogs are
purebreds but do not expect papers with them. You can apply for an ILP
(Indefinite Listing Privilege) from the American kennel Club. The ILP
allows you to compete with your dog in AKC Sanctioned Agility and Obedience
events, hunt tests and tracking.
Do not expect to adopt a dog overnight. The process does take some
time. Coordinating schedules, finding the right dog, are just part of
it. You should also realize that there is a time commitment required
on your part. The new dog will need time to adjust. Training is a must.
Why shouldn't I buy a pup from a pet
store?
To Learn more about puppy mills follow the links. But be sure to come
back.
http://www.puppymillrescue.com/
http://www.nopuppymills.com/
How can I donate funds or supplies
to your organization?
Thank you for asking. You can use the paypal donate button. You can
send a check made out to GSPCO Rescue , 9476 Seymour Drive, Streetsboro,
Ohio, 44241-5466. If you have supplies contact us so we can put you
in touch with the closest volunteer.
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