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German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Southwest

GSP Rescue of SW Colorado is now affiliated with GSP Rescue Southwest, a new non-profit GSP Rescue covering SW Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. Please visit us at www.gsprescuesouthwest.org We are currently accepting all donations to help with costs of boarding and vetting many homeless dogs taken in by AZ and UT from some very unfortunate situations. Thank you!

Help to keep dogs loveable and in their homes. Good training is the key to permanent homes!

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JENNIE!!!

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All donations go towards costs associated with re-homing dogs in need. THANK YOU!

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SAMMI's GONE HOME!!!

**********03-15-08***********After nearly a year, from shelter to rescue to vet...Sammi has finally gone home to her forever home! She is living with her new "Parents", Lee and Rick as well as her new GSP Brother and Sister, Luke and Sara. Everyone is very happy with the arrangement and Sammi will be very much loved for the rest of her life. Rescue misses her...she is a jewel and one of those amazing GSPs who will leave a lasting impression on our hearts. Much love goes to Sammi and her new family. We will post pictures from time to time to chronical and honor Ms. Sammi Sue...forever in our hearts!! Good luck and God Speed, My Little Princess!!

Watch for our newest rescue....coming the week of 6/16/07!!

This pretty little girl (now named Sammie) will soon be here in rescue from a humane society. She has some medical problems with her hips and we will post her info after evaluation by our vet. GSP Rescue thanks the efforts of the HS and their rescue coordinator in giving this sweetie a chance!!

SHE'S HERE! Check out "Sammie"

10-07 Sammie is coming along nicely in her recovery. She still has a long way to go, but is building muscle in her leg and learning to use it more each day!! What a great girl she is!

UPDATE 11-18-07...........Sammie is doing very well. She is using her leg and has finished her regular PT. We are still doing exercises and massage with her daily in order to help her muscles in her upper thigh and hip to keep on improving. She has done extremely well. Sammie has quite a few applications for her adoption and we look forward to completing the adoption process after the beginning of the new year.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!Adopt a homeless pet...adopt from your shelter or Rescue Group! Give an unwanted, abused, abandonned, neglected, old, injured dog a chance at the life they deserve!!!!!!!!!!! Dedicated to all the wonderful dogs who have come through rescue, the rescuers and volunteers along the road to life, and to all the unselfish and loving adopters who open their hearts and homes to one of these innocents.....

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I adopted your pet today...

The one you left at the pound;

The one you had for ten months/years

And no longer wanted around.

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I adopted your pet today...

Did you know that s/he's lost weight?

Did you know s/he's scared and depressed

And seems to have lost all faith?

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I adopted your pet today...

S/He had fleas and a little cold;

Guess you don't care what shape s/he's in

You abandoned her/him I am told.

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I adopted your pet today...

Were you having a baby or moving away?

Did you suddenly develop allergies,

Or was there NO reason s/he couldn't stay?

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I adopted your pet today...

S/He doesn't play or even eat much;

I guess s/he's very sad inside and

It'll take time for her/him to trust.

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I adopted your pet today...

And here s/he is going to stay;

S/He's found her/his FOREVER home

And a warm bed in which to lay.

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I adopted your pet today...

And shall give her/him all that s/he will need

- Patience, love, and security,

So s/he can forget your selfish deed.

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News

*****Foster homes are desperately needed in the SW Colorado and NM area. Contact Clare at: depdogwing@yahoo.com

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A Veterinarian and Guardian of the helpless has gone to the Bridge

In loving memory of Linda Grayson who passed away in June 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was an incredible vet and human being. Her grace, compassion and humble intelligence were what made her such an amazing lady. She is missed by the community, the animals, her family, husband and two daughters...she was also my dear friend....the world is much emptier with you gone. We miss you, Doc......

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A rescuer and Guardian has gone to the Bridge

In loving memory of Susanne Milsapps who passed away Oct, 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was invaluable to the rescue community and provided support for our rescue efforts in Utah. Susanne was always available for transport, fostering, publicity and networking to help get animals to rescues and permanent homes. She helped with many of our GSP rescues: Piper Lori in her trip from Utah to rescue; Charlie in his trip to his forever home in Washington; Newman aka Mason in his trip home to WA; Bernie and Hannah in their trips home to WA. We will miss you......

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A rescuer and Guardian has gone to the Bridge

In loving memory of Patty Taylor who passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She was invaluable to the rescue community and provided support for rescue efforts in and around Nebraska. Patty was always there to lend a hand, listen ,or get you the help you needed. She was the driving and establishing force in the Nebraska Animal Rescue Group. Waiting at the Bridge...til we meet again my friend! We will miss you......

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In memory of JACK, much loved Rescued senior GSP...we miss your beautiful old face

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In memory of CASEY, much loved GSP of the Wingfield Family...we miss you!

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In memory of Dottie, much loved GSP of the Wingfield Family..our little monkey girl...we miss you sweetie...

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In memory of Cuda, much loved and missed by his Momma, Rebel, and by Donna and Family...til you all meet again at the Bridge Handsome Boy!....

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In memory of Whisper, beloved horse-friend of Molly...run free!

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In Loving Memory of Durango Danny, loved by his family, friends and everyone he met...we miss you

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In Memory of Willow, loved by rescue and her adoptive family, The Jensens

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In Memory of Britta, Beloved friend of Kris and mother to Tick and Akayla

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In Memory of GSP Gretta, Beloved friend of John

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In memory of Payton, beloved GSP friend of Beth, Justine and Stella

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In memory of QUINN, much loved GSP of the Panzse Family

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Clovis/Hank has sadly passed away after a brave and valiant struggle to get to rescue. Even though his time with us was short, he was loved! Hank's spirit will live on with us in GSP Rescue...we will see him again at the Rainbow Bridge..... GSP Rescue, SW Colorado and Hank thank Karen, Erin and all of the people who were involved in his rescue....also for all of the letters of sympathy and support...You all helped to give Hank love and dignity during his last times on earth.......

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Bailey was put to sleep by her adopters after one week in her new home. She was hit by a car on a busy road. We at rescue strive to make the best possible selections for homes for our dogs...Bailey fell through the cracks... Bailey will be forever in my heart...she was a valiant lady who came a long way... I'm so sorry....

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In memory of our dear Rommel....17 years young and a true testament to the heart and soul of the GSP...

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In Memory of our dear County Boy Benjamin who went to the Bridge on 3/3/99. Ben is the reason we rescue and rehome GSPs. He is missed as much today as on the day he passed on to the Bridge. What an amazing boy...taught us about unconditional love and loyalty. We miss our beautiful Liver Boy.....

Who We Are

GSP Rescue Southwest is a non-profit, 501(c)3 rescue committed to helping rescue, rehab and re-home German Shorthaired Pointers. Rescue is reliant upon volunteers for foster care and transport. Local trainers and vets help provide care for behavior modification and health needs.

Adopting a friend

First of all, we want to thank you for contacting German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue. We will do everything we can to assist you in selecting a dog that's right for you. There are certain protocols that you will need to go through in order to adopt a dog through Rescue. First of all, you need to complete an adoption application questionnaire. After you have submitted that application, it will be reviewed. Next, we will need to set up an appointment with you for a home visit. In the home visit, a Rescue representative comes to your home and checks for things like adequate fencing for the dog, where the dog will live, where it will sleep, exercise area, discover how much interaction the dog will have with its new family and general dog-friendliness. (Adequate fencing is at least 5 foot chainlink, 2-3 inch metal or wooden (solid) fencing. Invisible fencing is not adequate because it does not protect the dog from in-coming animals/humans. We also do not generally adopt to families with children under 5 years old. The GSP is a high energy dog and can accidentally run over little ones in their exuberance. This is also a measure to protect the dog from young children who may not be properly supervised and educated in the proper treatment of animals. While we do not discourage hunters from adopting a GSP, there are conditions that apply to those who wish to hunt their dogs. We also will call references as provided by you on the application (i.e., vet, landlord, personal). After the home visit and approval, you get to select your new dog. You can also expect a home visit or email/phone call from us shortly after you've adopted your new canine companion just to make certain that everything is going alright. Our adoption donation is used to help offset the costs of spaying/neutering, routine shots, heartworm check, paying for shelter fees, and any other care/medical treatment the animal may have needed. Transportation is the responsibility of the adopter. In the adoption contract it clearly states that if for any reason you can no longer care for the dog at any time, it must be returned to GSP Rescue and not surrendered into a shelter. Again, transportation is the responsibility of the adopter. We will then re-home the dog and go through our adoption process again. I look forward to working with you in finding your new dog and thank you for opening both your heart and home to a needy GSP!

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