SEGSP Rescue Dogs Ready for Adoption
Cody is a 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer currently being fostered in Monroe, North Carolina, and he is officially ready to find his forever home.
If you are familiar with the breed, Cody is exactly what you would expect from a young GSP — athletic, intelligent, driven, energetic, stubborn, affectionate, and always looking for the next adventure. This is not a dog that wants to spend his life laying around the house. Cody is happiest when he has a purpose, a job, and an active human willing to include him in daily life. After spending months completing heartworm treatment and strict kennel rest, Cody is more than ready to get back to being a dog. He loves fetch, frisbee, retrieving, hiking, boating, sniff work, “find it” games, and would likely excel in activities such as barn hunt or other dog sports. He naturally retrieves and brings toys back, and while he has very good recall overall, he does have that typical stubborn GSP personality where occasionally he decides he’s done following your rules. Cody has prior e-collar training, knows basic commands, and is eager to engage with his people. Because his activity had to be heavily restricted during heartworm treatment, his adopter will need to continue refreshing his training and leash manners as he transitions back into a fully active lifestyle. He currently walks on a gentle leader and does much better off leash than on leash, which is very common for dogs accustomed to freedom and movement. Cody is not suited for a low-energy household. He requires both physical exercise and mental stimulation every single day. If he is not mentally and physically fulfilled, he will absolutely let you know. This is not a dog that will be happy simply going outside for potty breaks and then lounging on the couch all day. He thrives when he is outside exploring, training, playing, hiking, or actively engaged with his people. Despite his nonstop energy, Cody is also an incredibly loving and affectionate dog. He bonds deeply with his humans and has brought endless joy, laughter, and entertainment to his foster home, even throughout the difficult months of heartworm treatment and confinement. He is goofy, vocal, entertaining, and full of personality. Cody is excellent with handling and routine care. He allows nail trims with a dremel without issue, tolerates ear cleaning and general handling very well, and has been excellent at the vet. He takes medications easily and rides well in the car when safely restrained with a harness and seatbelt or kenneled. Otherwise, he would prefer to sit directly in your lap and supervise the drive himself. He is fully kennel trained and willingly kennels on command, even after months of mandatory crate rest. While he is understandably over the confinement lifestyle after heartworm treatment, he has never attempted to escape or destroy his kennel. Cody gets along well with dogs of all sizes and currently plays appropriately with everything from Chihuahuas to German Shepherds. He can happily live with other dogs or as an only dog, provided his adopter is committed to meeting his exercise and engagement needs. He is an alpha-type male and will not tolerate bullying from dominant or intact males, so proper introductions and appropriate dog matches are important. Cody has shown no aggression in normal interactions with people or dogs. We are currently working on “leave it” and “drop it” with very high-value food items. During heartworm treatment, he was prescribed prednisone, which significantly increased his hunger and food possessiveness. He has growled over stolen chew items taken from other kennels but has shown no possessiveness over toys and willingly releases toys appropriately. We expect continued improvement as prednisone fully leaves his system and training continues. Cody would not be a good fit for a home with young children. Not because he is aggressive, but because he is a young, high-drive sporting dog that views children more as playmates than fragile little humans. His energy level and rough-and-rowdy play style could easily overwhelm smaller children unintentionally. He would do much better in a home with older teenagers who understand how to properly behave around, respect, and interact with an active working-breed dog. Cody currently eats Purina Pro Plan Beef & Bison and has no known allergies. He does not tolerate high-fat treats or rich chews well, so he does best with simple one-ingredient dehydrated treats, freeze-dried treats, and yak chews. Cody is a truly wonderful dog for the right home. He is smart, adventurous, affectionate, entertaining, and overflowing with personality. If you are looking for a calm couch companion, Cody is not your match. But if you are looking for a loyal adventure partner that will keep you active, make you laugh daily, and love you with his entire heart, Cody may be exactly the dog you’ve been searching for. 🐾💙 Cody's adoption fee is $375. If you are Cody's perfect fit, fill out an adoption application and email his foster mom Vicki at [email protected] 
Ollie (formerly Happy) is a sweet two-year-old boy who came into rescue two months ago as an owner surrender after he was hit by a car and suffered a broken pelvis. He has done amazing! He has not let this slow him down at all and is so happy to be off crate rest! His weight is up to 45 pounds now, and the vet says that is perfect for him. His scars have healed nicely and the only clue that he had an injury is that when he runs, he runs a bit sideways. His foster mom has him on a daily joint supplement.
Ollie spends weekends at the lake with his foster family, and although he hasn’t jumped off the dock, he walks right down the steps and into the lake. He loves the water and has no problem getting into the shower. He travels beautifully in the car and will hop right up and into his travel crate. He loves balls of all kind, and will play fetch for hours! He has the kindest demeanor and is loyal and affectionate. Ollie is the definition of a “Velcro dog.” He has bonded with his foster parents and wants to be wherever they are. His favorite activity is receiving endless pets. He will let you know that he has noticed when you stop petting him by jumping up and down like a bunny and gently putting his mouth on your hand. He likes men and women, but his favorite person is his foster parents15 year old son. Ollie is housebroken, crate trained, and will often crawl into his crate when he is tired. He sees it as a place of comfort. He has a moderate energy level—happy to be active but also content to settle in and relax. He plays well with all dogs that he has been in contact with. His personality is submissive, and he will back down when challenged by his foster families GSP’s, as well as the Frenchie’s that visit. His ideal home would be one that offers structure, consistency, and a fenced yard where he can safely enjoy the outdoors. Ollie is healthy, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and on heartworm prevention. He is ready to give his whole heart to a family who will give him the same in return. His adoption fee is $375. If you haven’t already, please email Tracey at [email protected] and fill out an adoption application Reviewing Applications
Reviewing ApplicationsMeet Bandit — and yes, he’s as sweet as he sounds! 🐾
Bandit is a 2-year-old goofy, loving boy who is ready to find his forever home. He absolutely loves attention, being spoiled, and giving endless love in return. Loyal, affectionate, and full of personality, Bandit will quickly become your best friend. He was neutered 2 weeks ago and handled it like a champ! He is also fully up to date on vaccines. Bandit LOVES other dogs of all sizes. His foster sister Daisy has enjoyed having a full-time playmate around every day. Cats, however, are not really his thing — they make him a little too excited, so a cat-free home would be best for him. When Bandit first arrived at his foster home, he had no indoor training at all. Since then, he has made amazing progress! He is now potty trained, has learned to sit, and discovered that treats, balls, and squeaky toys are some of his favorite things. Bandit does great when left out during the day while his foster family is away and has had no issues. At night, he loves sleeping in bed with his foster parents, but he’s also perfectly happy curling up in his own dog bed. If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal, playful companion, Bandit may be the perfect addition to your family. Bandit is up to date on vaccines, neutered, and microchipped so his adoption fee is $375.
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Reviewing ApplicationsWaylon, AKA sweetest boy ever, is a 3-year-old, 80 lb sweetheart who is ready to find his forever home. He is growing braver and more confident every single day, showing just how much potential he has to blossom with the right family.
Waylon absolutely loves other dogs of all sizes and is currently living happily with both a 5 lb Yorkie and a 65 lb German Shorthaired Pointer. He especially enjoys having canine friends to play with, so a home with a confident dog companion would be ideal for helping him continue to thrive. He is a playful boy who loves food, making treats a great motivator for continued training. Waylon is still learning basic commands and will need someone committed to helping him build skills and confidence. He does pull on leash, so continued leash training will be important. Waylon also has a wonderful calm side—he loves his crate, does well with baths, and is happy to settle in once he feels secure. If you’re looking for a sweet, fun-loving dog with a gentle heart and so much love to give, Waylon may be the perfect addition to your family. Waylon's adoption fee is $375 |
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