GWP RESCUE-Northern CA
Northern California GWP Rescue
On this page are listed GWP's in the Northern California area who are in need of a new home. Dr. Cindy Heiller, DVM, is in charge of Northern California Breed Rescue. She may be reached at The Haven Kennel, (707) 528-2627, or you may wish to email her at gwpdoc@sbcglobal.net.
GWP's in need are also listed on the GWP National website: www.gwpca.com or on www.petfinder.com
SEPTEMBER, 20O9: HAAS, a 10 year old GWP who will be neutered prior to adoption, is seeking a bit of comfort and companionship.
OCTOBER, 20O9: AGATHA, a 1 1/2 year old spayed female, a great family dog, is looking for an enthusiastic family home.
OCTOBER, 20O9: SLICK, a 5 year old altered male with hunting experience, a very nice dog, seeks a new home due to his owner's illnesss.
NOVEMBER 7, 20O9: "Urgent--Dog #A035162" in Kings' County. Approximately 2 year old unaltered male.
See below for pictures.
To see the lucky GWP's which have already been adopted in 2009, click on this link:
http://gwpcncrescue.community.officelive.com/2009BRIGHTNEWDAYS.aspx
You will also be able to view available adoptees, as well as a slide show of the GWP's adopted in 2008 on the site.
Click on photos below. Clicking again will enlarge the photo and the small print!
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2009: ADOPTED!
MARCH, 2009: LIBERTY, a six year old female posted from Dec., 2008--Mar., 2009 as a Courtesy Listing for the S CA Rancho Coastal Humane Society has been adopted! Perseverance succeeds!
APRIL, 2009: HANK and ALICE, both posted in March, each have been adopted. Hank has found his hunting home, and Alice is with a family and another canine for companionship!
MAY, 2009: KING, an affable young male, found a home in San Francisco willing to share good times with him.
MAY, 2009: SHELBY, a 2 year old spayed female, found an active, made-to-order home. She went back to her run, packed up her blanket, and cheerfully greeted her future! Shelby's listing appeared in May.
MAY, 2009: RIO, a 1 1/2 year old nice male found running loose in the Concord area, met his future owner at the GWP of S CA Specialty! They're bonding nicely!
JUNE 2009: BRISTLES, who had quite a tale to tell, has been adopted by a couple in Idaho! We've been promised a write-up and photos of his journey to his new home. What a wonderful chance at a new and loving life for him!
JULY, 2009: LAW, approximately 2 years old, a 'perfectly reasonable dog who lived with children of all ages,' found his new home!
JULY, 2009: WIGGLES, a 4 1/2 year old male, happy, good with people and other dogs, found an attentive family in Idaho with which he could share his delight. He will share the household with other dogs, too!
JULY, 2009: DEXTER, a 1 1/2 year old handsome male, who loved people and was 'an absolutely wonderful dog,' failed to respond to medication, and, sadly, had to be euthanized. He must have joined a happier crowd across the Rainbow Bridge.
AUGUST, 20O9: LUCY, a healthy, happy spayed 9 year old GWP has been adopted by a family specifically looking for an older GWP!
OCTOBER, 20O9: MONTY, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, has found a great new home!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
2008 ADOPTEES
Our Rescue dogs have had a second chance at a "forever" home, thanks to the wonderful families who have taken the time and the opportunity to adopt them! In turn, the families receive boundless appreciation from the adoptees! What a great combination! Pictures of these adopted GWP's may be viewed by clicking on this link: http://gwpcncrescue.community.officelive.com/ On that Menu, click on BRIGHT NEW DAYS.
FROSTY, playful and affectionate, a male pup just waiting for a family to love found his family--in Arizona, as a companion to PAISLEY, who was adopted earlier this year. Frosty's new owner flew to CA to pick him up for the long drive back to Arizona! Frosty was listed from July--October.
QUILL, a male pup raised around livestock and cats; very smart and friendly with people, found a wonderful home. He has met "all the kids in the neighborhood," and has his own happy boy in his new family. His new name is Zeke. Quill was listed on the Rescue site from July -- October.
BROWNIE, an adorable one-year old female, a courtesy listing on the Northern California Weimaraner Rescue site, was placed in a home by an experienced Weimaraner breeder! Brownie's listing appeared in September.
CHELSEA, a three year old female listed in September, has found a home with other dogs who hunt and their avid hunter-owner! Although in need of socializing, she is not gun-shy, and seemed genuinely delighted to meet her new family.
One of the PUPPIES listed in July, Lacey, has found her new home!
IVAN, a wonderful adult, was seeking rehoming with a loving family and his dream came true. Ivan's listing was up from the last of August through 9/11/08.
ZEKE, a charming youngster who sought a great home in which to grow, found it with a Walnut Creek couple. They had grown up with GWP's, and were missing their last Wirehair when they discovered Zeke! Zeke's listing appeared on this site in August and September.
HAPPI, who went to the Marin County Animal Fair, was adopted there by a family with two school-aged children and an elderly dog. The family is delighted with their new friend! Happi was listed during July and August, and the first two weeks of September.
PAISLEY, whose listing was posted in February, has been adopted. She now lives in Arizona!
GABBY, whose listing appeared in March and April, has found a home with a family in Nevada. Her new home includes the company of a 12 year old GSP.
Bill and Hilary, two three-month-old littermates were seeking new homes and were fortunate enough to be able to stay together in their wonderful new home in Southern California. Their new family wanted them to be able to stay together, so adopted both. What a great Thanksgiving! Bill and Hilary's listing was posted in November.