German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue

Success Stories 2004

  

These are some of the Success Stories for 2004.  See Success Stories 2005, Success Stories 2003, Success Stories 2002 and Success Stories 2001 for our happy GSP placements from previous years.

 

December 2004 Sonny (now Hershey) has also charmed his foster family.  When he arrived, it was like he'd always been there. He loves the other dogs and cats and is just a happy go lucky guy.  His foster family couldn't help but make him a permanent member of the clan.

 

December 2004 Delia has recovered from her knee surgery and now there's no stopping her!  She's getting to know the dogs in her new neighborhood and exploring the walking and hiking trails with her family.  She loves playing with the children in the family and is happily teaching them to play her favorite doggy games.

 

December 2004 Cody has finally found his forever home!  It's been a long time coming but he is now a cherished member of a wonderful family.  He lives right across from a huge park, has a dog walker (who adopted a GSP from us!), and keeps his family busy doing dog friendly activities.  We're so happy he found a family who appreciates his quirks and loves his funny walk as much as we do.  Cody definitely thinks it was worth the wait and now he has a reason to smile!

 

November 2004 Dylan is having the time of his life in his new home.  There are plenty of squirrels to be pointed in the neighborhood and he makes sure to find each and every one of them.  He's also a great athletic trainer and makes sure the adults get their daily exercise.  Dylan also has a best friend in the family who can keep throwing a ball almost as long as he can keep fetching it. Dylan is a very happy (and tired) dog these days.

 

November 2004 Maya's foster family fell in love with her too.  She and their Boxer were such great friends that they couldn't even think of separating them.  Maya is a lucky girl. We think her family is pretty lucky too.

 

November 2004 Mandy's foster family fell in love with her and couldn't bear to let her go. She's fit in so well with the rest of their animal family (they adopted Murphy from us in 2003) that she was a natural addition to their household.  And Murphy is glad to have a big sister to take care of him (and boss him around a bit).  How wonderful for Mandy to have her very own family for the holidays.

 

October 2004 Marcus (now Scout) is a city boy and having a great time with all the hustle and bustle of city life.  He has great people, a Weimaraner brother and a kitty to keep him company.  He's excelling at his obedience class and we're sure he'll be the top dog!

 

October 2004 Duke has his very own best friend!  He's been keeping his family entertained and well-exercised.  They can't believe why anyone would have given this sweet GSP up but are happy that he's now part of their life.

 

October 2004 Porter is now part of a big happy family. He's had a rough couple of months going through heartworm treatment but is now recovered and living the good life. This lucky boy is happy to be getting all the TLC he can stand.

 

October 2004 Levi has a reason to smile.  He's enjoying a great life with his new family!  He has a GSP sister and children to romp and play with. He get to go for rides in the car, trips to the park, hikes and other fun outings.  What more could a guy ask for?

 

September 2004 Lucy charmed her way into her new family's heart.  Even when we learned that she had a cancerous tumor, they were so smitten they still took her home.  Now she works hard by spending the day at the office and then plays hard at the beach. We hope she has a long life ahead of her and we're certain it will be a happy one.

 

September 2004 Oliver is having a lot of fun with his dog friend Turbo and his new family. He's keeping everyone active and has taken it upon himself to make sure everyone stays in tip top shape.  He's also making sure everyone gets their dose of cuddle time - his philosophy is lots of cuddles a day keeps the doctor away!

 

August 2004 Elliott has quickly made himself at home with his new family.  He loves his neighborhood walks, enjoys fast games of fetch and chase, and playing puppy tricks on his family.  Elliott is the star of his puppy class and makes his family very proud each and every day.

 

July 2004 Amos (now Rocky) is reminding his family how much fun (and how much work) a puppy can be!  He's keeping everyone on their toes with his puppy curiosity and also keeps them laughing with his antics.  Rocky has a great time running up and down the yard and, being a social butterfly, loves to get out and meet all the neighbors and their dogs.

 

July 2004 Moose has been having a blast this summer with his new family.  He's learned to swim and is a regular at the river.  He's also a celebrity at his local Petco where he goes to show off all of his tricks to the staff in exchange for some yummy treats.  Moose can't believe his luck - his family thinks they're pretty lucky too.

 

July 2004 Cooper can't get enough of the peace and wide open space in his new home.  Exploring is his favorite pastime now...and, of course, being doted on by his family!  He's very happy to finally have found a place to call his own.  His family is glad he feels that way too.

 

July 2004 Simon loves his latest lot in life - a pool to lounge around on lazy afternoons, fun-filled days at doggie daycare, and trips to the beach with his special friend. They are like two peas in a pod and couldn't imagine life without each other.

 

June 2004 Jax is right at home with his Boxer sister Bell and his kitty friend. He settled in quickly and is having a blast playing with his new family. He loves all his doggy cousins and all the adventures he's been going on.  If Jax could speak, he'd be saying "ahhhh home sweet home!"

 

June 2004 Maxwell (now Cody) had such an affect on his foster family that we never even had an opportunity to post him before they said they wanted to adopt him!  This tiny little guy has a huge heart and brings joy everywhere he goes.  He had a rough start in life but it's all smooth sailing from here.

 

June 2004 Spencer (now Tucker) is also reminding his family how much fun and work a puppy can be.  It's a good thing he's so darned cute!  He was recently the demo puppy during a training seminar and made his family (and us) very proud of how much he has learned. Good job, Tucker!

 

June 2004 Emmett was the perfect little puppy in his foster home and is proving to be the same in his forever home.  He's already housetrained, has lots of friends, and is the light of his family's life.  They can't imagine him not being around!  Emmett's luck has continued to shine (his litter was euthanized but he hid in his kennel and was rescued) and we hope it will for a very long time.

 

June 2004 Sadie (now Doocie) is reminding her family how much fun (and how much work!) a puppy can be.  She's having a blast on her hikes, especially when she gets to the stream and can go for a little swim. Her big brother is a GSP as well and is in his second puppyhood trying to keep up with Doocie.

 

May 2004 Thomas is the new neighbor of Dixie who was adopted from us earlier in the year.  He gets to go play with her at the beach along with his other buddies. His family said he's almost perfect...except for the time when he decided to share their breakfast and snatched a piece of toast right out of their hand. Boy was he proud of himself!  Thomas really is a good boy and they wouldn't change him for the world.

 

May 2004 Cricket (now Isabella) has her dream home with lots of room to run and play and two canine sisters to keep up with, or should we say keep up with her! She's also quite the little helper with chores - especially sweeping and gardening.  Now if she could only learn to cook!

 

May 2004 Woody has finally found his forever home.  With his wanderlust, he was one of the most challenging GSPs we've had to date. We decided to give him one last chance and sent him off to a trainer for some intensive work. He made huge strides while there and settled into their routine nicely - so nicely that he stayed! He still keeps her on her toes but is now a happy member of her family.

 

April 2004 Carson is one of our most incredible success stories.  He came to us in such a neglected state that he couldn't even stand up. During the time he was in our care he blossomed into a beautiful, sweet, loving, and all-around incredible dog.  We were able to find that extra special home for him where he is truly loved and a valued member of his family.  Here are the types of things that his family has reported to us: he loves to sneak into bed and snuggle under the covers; he won't eat his meal until he has a kiss first; his manners are impeccable and he's a perfect gentleman; and he loves to lounge poolside.  Does it get any better than that?

 

April 2004 Logan (now Modoc) is living the life of sun and sand at his new home on the beach.   What a life for this big puppy!  His family said that when he gets a little out of control (as puppies are prone to do), all it takes is a big hug to calm him right down - and what a huggable big boy he is!

 

March 2004 Flynn also worked his puppy charms on his foster people and made himself a permanent member of their family. How could anyone not fall in love with that face?  He's keeping everyone on their toes with his puppy enthusiasm and mischievousness, including his Vizsla big brother.

 

March 2004 Midge liked her foster family so much she decided to stay.  She now has a GSP little brother (that was adopted from us a year ago) and a Weimaraner big brother that she loves to torment.  She's a dynamo of a little dog and has a lot of joy to spread around.

 

March 2004 Lily worked her puppy magic on her foster family's parents.  She is now a happy member of their household and looks up to her big GSP brother.  She is still the pesky little sister but well-loved nonetheless.  Doesn't she look happy?

 

February 2004 Dixie is charming all the residents of her San Francisco neighborhood.  She loves her daily runs on the beach chasing the seagulls and walking the little members of her family to school every day.  They adore her as much as she does them. It's just one big happy family!

 

February 2004 Oakley (now Teddy) is a happy boy after a pretty rough start to life.  He's still such a puppy and keeps his family laughing. Like when he pointed the ceramic cat and barked at the "scary" vase.  Or when he carries around the phone in case he needs to call one of his doggy buddies.  Teddy is definitely one of a kind!

 

January 2004 Cassie (now Casey) is the perfect match for her new family.  She's settled in so well they can't even remember life with out her.  She's having a blast exploring the town and local hiking spots.  They said they couldn't have been happier with any other dog. Sounds like a great match to us!

 

January 2004 Bradley (now Bandit) is the second GSP his family has adopted from our rescue group. They drove all the way up here in their RV with the whole family (human and canine) in tow to meet this lucky dog.  He jumped right in the RV, plopped on the couch, and said "let's go home!"  Last we saw him, he was co-piloting the RV with his nose out the window and his ears flapping in the wind.  So long, partner!

 

January 2004 CJ (now Apollo) is the perfect dog for a first-time GSP owner.  He's mellow, gentle, has nice house manners, knows basic obedience, and is a good all around companion. He's also a great "city dog" and is loving life in San Francisco. We think we found GSP fans for life, if we do say so ourselves!

 

January 2004 Heidi had quite a fan list while she was in rescue.  She was even instrumental in helping another rescue dog get adopted (see Oakley's adoption story).  Now that she's put on weight and is healthy, she's having a great time with her new family.  She's fit in so well it's like she's always lived there. It's nice to see her finally happy and so well-loved.

 

January 2004 Lady started the New Year off right by heading home with her new family.  She's tormenting her older sister and brother as a puppy should.  She's also keeping her people entertained and on their toes with her mischievousness. Lady has had the good fortune of playing in the snow this winter!  What fun chasing snowflakes and catching snowballs can be for a silly puppy.