There are always GSPs in need of rescue; SEGSP Rescue is always in need of volunteers. 

​There are many ways you can contribute.

How You Can Help

#SEGSP Foster

Long term (on average one month): for a dog that has been accepted into SEGSP Rescue and will need a foster home until he/she is adopted. Long term foster homes must have secure above-ground fencing where the dog can safely be off lead to exercise.

Foster families are asked to pay for food and give TLC. SEGSP pays for all pre-approved vet expenses and will guide you through the fostering process.

*There are some dogs that do not need a fenced yard, e.g. heartworm positive dogs or a dog with a physical challenge. Each State Coordinator will determine the best foster home for a dog.

Short term: for emergency situations (pull a dog from a shelter that is scheduled for euthanization). Due to their temporary nature, short-term foster homes, if they don’t have above-ground fencing, must commit to hand-walking the foster dog (flexi lead or long check cord/leash).
*** Because we do not know the full history of the dogs we bring into rescue, and to ensure safety for all involved including the dog, SEGSP Rescue does not place dogs in foster homes with children under the age of six.

#Freedom Ride

Sometimes we need to move a dog from a shelter to foster care, from a temporary foster to a long term foster, or from a foster home to the adopting home.

#New Beginnings

Sometimes shelters have dogs they believe may be GSPs, but we always need visual confirmation before we can accept a GSP into Rescue. Some shelters do not have the capability to take a digital photo to email for identification. In these cases, it is easiest for a volunteer to drive over to the shelter and see the dog in person.

#Gotcha Day

When someone wants to adopt a GSP, they first complete an adoption application and then a phone interview happens by the foster parent.  Finally, a home check is done by a nearby volunteer to approve a home for a GSP Rescue dog.
 
We have a form with guidelines on what to look for and questions to ask.

#Volunteer Power

If you are experienced at marketing, fundraising, or have great ideas, you can donate your talents in this area.

Our websites are all managed on a volunteer basis, so any help there is greatly appreciated too.

Email:  [email protected]