URGENT: These dogs need to be rescued from shelters immediately. They are running out of time!
The dogs listed below are currently at shelters and may be in danger of being euthanized.
Please contact the shelter directly for more information.
You do not need to fill out our adoption questionnaire as you will be working directly with the shelter. Once a dog has been adopted or placed into foster care, it will be removed from this listing section.
Robinson is a
male liver and white GSP. The shelter thinks he's about 2 years old. He can be found in Kennel #ADPT16
If you would like to adopt Robinson, please contact Contra Costa County Animal Services - Martinez at (925) 335-8300 and reference #A680889
Location: Martinez. CA
Dogs in Our Foster Care Program
The dogs listed below are in our foster program. The foster home provides a transition period between life in the animal shelter and the new, permanent home. The dogs are given the opportunity to learn any needed social skills and to receive the much needed love, shelter, and medical care they deserve.
If you would like more information on any of the dogs in our foster program, begin by completing our adoption questionnaire and reading about our Adoption Process. The
adoption questionnaire is the first step in our adoption process, whether you are interested in a particular foster dog or are just beginning to explore the option of adopting a rescued GSP.
Not sure if you are ready to adopt? Perhaps you are interested in fostering? While we always need foster homes, the need is even more acute because of the foreclosure crisis and general economic situation.
Click here to learn more about becoming a foster home. Foster homes receive priority in adopting their foster dog.
Not able to foster but want to help one of our wonderful foster dogs? It's easy,
click here to find out more about our Sponsorship Program and other ways you can help!
Thank you to Axel's Sponsors!
Bryn T
Cheryl W
Jacquie S
Jakub K
Kate and Hot Spot
Michaela K
Sydney/Ava
Help us get the word out by posting his flyer as well as emailing it to everyone you know.
Axel's Flyer
Pointed Homeward
Axel is part of our Pointed Homeward program! He’s been in rescue quite a while, and a Fairy Dogmother has come forward to sponsor his adoption donation so that his new family can use that money towards his (required) training.
Axel is a 4-year-old drop dead gorgeous male GSP. Unfortunately Axel has some compulsive behaviors that make him act differently from other dogs. We are starting him on medication to hopefully help him overcome some of his issues. Right now Axel would do best in a home with adults and teenaged children. He needs to be the only dog (he can live with cats.) Axel LOVES to play fetch and is a fantastic running partner. He can be aloof, but will still hang out with you on the couch and watch some TV.
Learn more about Axel, by checking out these
FAQs.
Location: SF Bay Area
Between now and February 28, 2012, we are looking for 50 monthly Guardian Angels to keep our dream alive.
Become a Guardian Angel today!
Over 400 GSPs rescued so far since our rescue began! You helped us help those GSPs at
death’s door in shelters. The older dogs that no one else wanted. The GSPs needing surgery
and rehabilitation that others had given up on.
Our dream is to keep going until the day that there are no longer any unwanted or needy GSPs!
Between now and February 28, 2012, we are looking for 50 monthly Guardian Angels to keep
our dream alive. Your recurring gift of:
$20/month – just $5 per week – provides the vaccinations a rescued GSP needs.
$50/month provides a vet visit for a lucky dog.
$100/month means we can truly help those GSPs that have more extensive medical needs such as surgery.
Please take a moment to make a one-time or recurring monthly gift here
Or, set up an automatic monthly donation through your online banking service. You can also use Network for Good and its related sites such as Causes on Facebook, Guidestar, & Capital One Giving Site to make donations via credit and debit cards.
No amount is too small or too large!
Give the gift of a second chance to a deserving GSP!
The fine print: Your gift is 100% tax-deductible. Our Tax ID is 26-0129307. Our mailing address is NorCal GSP
Rescue, PO Box 933, Menlo Park, CA 94026. Our full legal name is NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Inc. We do not sell or trade your information to anyone.
Huge thanks to:
Barbara Bauer
Brad Beals
Katherine Butler
Barbara Gale
Chris Kafitz
David Kerr
John & Rhonda Schulke
Nyki DeVecchio
Doreen Meyer
Claire Rice
John Shott in honor of Zoe & Heidi Munzinger
Jacquie Siemens
Erin Ulrich
Jeanene Upton
Bennet's an 8-year-old male GSP who found himself in the slammer, we mean shelter. He's now safe in a foster home and is in good health. Whew! At about 50 lbs. he's on the smaller side which is nice. There are so many great things to say about Bennet. He loves people and is great with kids. He has lived with four, the youngest being 6. Bennet loves to play and has plenty of energy. He loves to play fetch and will carry a stuffed toy around in his mouth. This wonderful chap is housebroken and hasn't chewed on or gotten into anything he shouldn't. Cats are a fun chase game for Bennet, but he hasn't tried to hurt the cat he's living with. He likes to be with his people and would do best in a home where someone is around much of the time. Bennet would enjoy living with a well-matched doggy buddy. He has lived successfully with horses and goats.
Location: SF Bay Area
The Pointer Brothers are back! Just in time for 2012 and your holiday shopping! Select from a fabulous year of hats or the best of Where's Walter? Once again, Walter and Luther reach out from a land far, far way (Canada, eh?) to help their homeless brothers and sisters at NorCal GSP Rescue. Order for yourself, and while you are at it, get a few as gifts. All proceeds benefit our foster dogs!
Click on either image to order!
Sponsored by Brad B. Sponsored by Nancy S.
Huck is an 8-year-old male who was rescued from the shelter along with another GSP, Finn. Finn's been adopted and Huck is patiently waiting for a permanent home of his own as well. It appears that Huck was not treated very well wherever he hailed from – he was very thin and his coat was in poor condition.
Since he's been in foster care he's learned the joys of sleeping inside and getting plenty of good food. Huck gets along very well with other dogs and is house trained. He loves his toys and almost always seems to carry one around with him. He reminds his foster family of “Old Trusty” from
Lady and the Tramp
. He has not been tested with cats.
Location: Williams, CA
Thank you to
Nicole McArthur, a shelter volunteer for taking this close-up photo and to Tina, another shelter volunteer for taking the photos of him playing!
Click
here to see and order our great new Tees and Sweatshirts!
Thank you to Coconut's Sponsors!
Jonathan F.
Guardian Angels John and Rhonda S – in loving memory of our love bug, Franz
We can't understand why Coconut's still in foster care. We rescued him after his owner died and he ended up in the shelter. Even though he's reportedly 11 years old, he definitely acts much younger--a perfect example of how GSPs go and go and go, regardless of age. In good weight at 54 pounds, his foster says he's faster than a speeding bullet! We think his lightning bolt markings down his back give him his superhero powers. Coconut's been in two foster homes (through no fault of his own) and has gotten along famously with all the dogs in each. No cats for Coconut however. Why don't you give our resident superhero a chance to rescue your family?
Location: Angels Camp, CA
Whether you buy our merchandise on our online store or donate while you shop on our affiliate sites, there are now many ways to donate! See below for some ideas or click here to see a complete listing of ways
you can help!
Melissa A - from me and GSP Hannah, for Lucy to be a spirit angel for the poor dog who lost its life last week on the freeway.
** ADOPTION PENDING **
Poor 4-year-old Lucy was a loved family pet, but unfortunately she had two torn anterior cruciate ligaments and her family just couldn't afford the surgery to fix her so they had to give her up. Fortunately for Lucy, NorCal GSP Rescue was willing to take her in and pay for those surgeries. We know she has a long, active life ahead. Lucy is recuperating fabulously from surgery #1. We have not yet determined when her second surgery will take place. Lucy is a wonderful girl. She loves people and other dogs and fit right in with her foster family from the get go. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated toward her care so far. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated to help pay for Lucy's second surgery.
Lucky Lucy's foster family is interested in adopting her!
Please donate to Lucy’s Medical Fund – every dollar helps!
Location: Turlock, CA
Thank you to Robin's Sponsors!
Donna S. Cathy T. & Rory Nancy S. Gianni C.
Cynthia C. Kayce B. Peggy R. Brad B.
Robin a senior GSP who's a dream in the house. She loves to take naps and knows the commands "sit", "stay" and "down". Her foster mom gives Robin a massage by playing dot-to-dot on her coat. She also reports that Robin's a great cuddler and when she sings, Robin sings back! Robin's been waiting patiently for quite a while for her new forever home. She'd make a wonderful companion for someone who wants a laid-back GSP past the super-energy stage.
Please donate to Robin’s Medical Fund – every dollar helps!
Didn't you get the memo? Take a look at our list of
upcoming events so you don't miss out on our cool GSP related events! Also check out our
Calendar of Events.
Vera is a super sweet, laid back GSP estimated at 10+ years young. She's living with two other female GSPs and they love going for walks by the stream. Check out Vera's video. Vera was not doing well in the shelter when we rescued her, but she has thrived under the care of her foster mom. After recently spending some time in boarding while her foster mom was away, the staff mentioned that Vera liked hanging out with the other dogs, loved all the people and especially liked the padded pillow they gave her. Apparently she's no fool. Now she's just waiting for you to add her to your family.
Location: Newcastle, CA
Thank you to Vera's Sponsors!
Brad B.
Thank you to Willow's Sponsors!
Jonathan F. Brad B.
Hi, my name is Willow and I'm a senior (estimated to be 10+) female GSP. I am very sweet and I really try to please. I am happy to be in my foster home because I can run and move around. I really love being with my humans and I love to get loving. I am really quiet and enjoy laying on my dog bed when I'm in the house. I am not sure what house training means, but my foster mom says I am getting an A so far. I really want to make people happy. I look like I have not had a good life so far, but now I am really happy. I am excited about having a forever home where I can be loved and just please my people. I am also good in a crate.
Location: Williams, CA
Referrals
The dogs listed below are currently with other rescue organizations or are with families that need to find them new homes.
Please note that these are courtesy listings only. We have not evaluated these dogs nor do we make any representation as to their health or temperament, nor have we validated any of the information provided by the parties.
Please contact the individuals listed in each dog's description for more information.
Available Dogs
