Adoptable Dogs

To adopt any dog from this page the Adoption Application must be completed.
Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application

We only do local adoptions in areas where we have volunteers. At this time, we have volunteer coverage in MD, VA, DE, WV, OH, KY and IN. If you are not in these areas we would have to work with the local GSP rescue group in your area in order to adopt a dog.

Page Last Updated On: 1/29/2012

Adoption Process:
Application filed online.
Veterinary check of prior/existing pets for vaccinations, examinations, and heartworm prevention prescriptions.
Homecheck visit.
Speak with foster home of dogs that interest applicant.
Visit dogs.

Adoption donations:

Dogs 0-1 yr old - $375
1-5 years old - $350
Dogs 6-8 years old - $250
Dogs 9-10 years old - $200
Over 10 yrs - donation

Please Note:

If a GSP is not listed as cat friendly, or cat sharp, that means we have no knowledge of the GSP around cats. Pls use caution if you adopt a dog we are unsure of around cats as GSPs are known to be cat sharp a majority of the time due to their hunting instincts.

Available for adoption:

Males:

Sherlock

Sherlock is a handsome, two-year-old, mostly solid liver male GSP.
Initially, he was painfully fearful of humans because he was not socialized with humans as a puppy.
It has been a slow but positively progressive journey with him; but with lots of patience, and "happy voice," he now is enjoying life. His primary needs: someone with patience, a soft voice, and a gentle touch.
He is house-trained and crate-trained but, in the short-term, should be introduced to strangers outside. He follows his foster mom around like a puppy, loves to play fetch, loves to run and play. He gets along with other dogs and is passive with a dominant female. Unknown but probably cat sharp.
He still won't come to strangers; but, if he can make the major turnaround he did with his foster mom, he will be able to accept another human even more quickly. He just needs time to learn to trust.
Sherlock has a brother (Watson, of course) who lives in Ohio.
Sherlock is being fostered in Manassas, VA.
If you are interested in Sherlock, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Rainer

Rainer (which is the German name for “Strong Counselor”) is a neutered male, approximately 18 months old. He was found as a stray in the Northern Neck of Virginia. He is approximately 50 lbs. and still a little thin, but is slowly gaining weight. He has had his first round of vaccinations, just needs his booster shots. He has also been started on Heartworm medication.
Rainer doesn’t appear to have been in a house before, so he’s learning what is appropriate (ie., what’s his/what’s people stuff). He isn’t typically left alone for long periods of time in the house but has not been destructive or any of our belongings.
As a typical GSP, Rainer is very affectionate and wants to be with people. Once he warms up to you (which doesn’t take long) he wants to give kisses and snuggle with you.
An ideal household would be for someone to be home part of the day to commit to his high energy level, or someone who would commit to having him walked during the day or go to doggy daycare. Basically someone that can wear out his energy.
Rainer responds really well to correction and is a quick learner but will need obedience classes for further reinforcement on commands especially when outside of the house. Inside the house, he responds well to his name as well as “sit, come, no and leave it”.
On a leash, he is a puller and is very “birdy”. Again, he will need more training to calm him down some.
He has an excellent nose and perks up to distant gun shot.
He is being crated during the day, but sleeps on a dog bed at night next to his Foster parent’s bed. Rainer hasn’t learned yet how to signal when he wants to go potty, but usually starts pacing near the door. He had two accidents when we first got him but none since he’s been neutered (he may have been marking due to smells from our previous dogs).
Rainer does well with all types/sizes of dogs. No dominance issues. We have taken him to the dog park where he has gotten along great with big dogs such as German Shepherd to little dogs such as toy poodles. I was worried that he would see the toy dogs as “game” but he was great.
Due to his hunting instinct, a house with pet birds and/or small critters is not advisable.
He’s not food aggressive (you can take food/treats away from him) and he’s calm when cleaning his ears, etc.
Rainer’s reaction to young children is unknown. I don’t think he would have any issues, but due to his ability to be rowdy at times may be much for young kids.
Rainer loves to chew on Nylabones and Kongs. A biscuit in a Kong is entertainment for a long time for him. Stuff toys don’t last a minute with him. He also loves to fetch his squeaky tennis ball.
Rainer would make a great addition to someone or a family who will invest the time he needs and deserves.
Rainer is being fostered in Saint Leonard, MD.
If you are interested in helping Rainer, please email rescue.

Duke - needs Foster or permanent home

Duke is an 8-9 yr old neutered male GSP.
He is housetrained and is on monthly heartworm preventative.
We do not recommend a home with small dogs as he sometimes sees them as critters. We also do not recommend a cat home.
He is great with children and strangers. He is calm with both.
His owner has been relocated and could not take Duke with him.
Duke is a "stick around" kind of dog, he doesn't try to run off at all.
He is good around calmer dogs, but doesn't like chaos.
Duke has had a dental and had 2 benign lumps removed.
We are seeking a foster or permanent spot for him.
Duke is located in Staunton, VA currently.
If you are interested in Duke, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

Females:

Fancy

Fancy is an 8-9 yr old female GSP.
Her owner is moving due to the loss of her spouse into an apartment and cannot take Fancy with her.
She knows basic commands, but needs some leash work for pulling.
She is good in a 4' fence.
She is not crate trained and is good if just left out.
She is housetrained and utd on vaccines.
She is wonderful with children and doesn't know a stranger.
Fancy loves playing ball and chasing squirrels.
Fancy is near Woodbridge, VA.
If you are interested in Fancy, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Ziva - needs foster or permanent home

Ziva is a 2 yr old spayed female GSP.
Ziva is house trained and crate trained.
She is best with children 5 yrs and older as her energy level can be exhuberant.
We do not know how she is with cats, so for now a non cat home is needed.
Ziva knows "sit" and will come when called.
If she gets bored, she can be a digger, so this girl needs a home that will properly exercise her.
SHe has been in 4' fencing and has not tried to jump it.
Ziva is near Frederick, MD.
If you are interested in Ziva, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Ella

Ella is a five year old female that is spayed and up-to-date on all vaccinations. She is a smaller GSP, weighing 42 pounds and is fully housetrained. She has no health issues.
She is a sweet dog who loves attention and bonds strongly with her family. She is a true Velcro dog. She loves belly rubs, giving kisses to her family, and sleeping next to them on the couch.
Ella is a very smart dog and knows multiple commands such as sit, stay, come, off, down, play dead, no and paw. She is eager to please and could easily pick up any trick/command.
She would be great for anyone who likes the outdoors - she loves walks, hikes, and is a great running companion.
Ella’s favorite toy is any stuffed animal and doesn’t chew anything not given to her, but she will counter surf if food is left unattended on the counter. She normally greets visitors at the door with at least one stuffed animal in her mouth. She also likes kongs stuffed with her favorite food - cheese.
Ella loves water and is a great swimmer…she could be squirted from a hose all day long.
Ella does well with male dogs, but gets scared when dogs roughhouse with her. She does have dominance issues with certain females.
Ella is good with cats.
Ella does get anxious when her owners leave the house, so would be happiest with owners who have older children and are home throughout the day. A household with another dog is a must because it lowers her anxiety when her people are away from home. She gets very anxious when you put her in a crate, so needs people around and a dog when they aren't. A household where the family is out of the home 8-9 hours a day is not a good fit for Ella.
Her owners turned her in because they have infant twins and don’t have the time to dedicate to Ella that she deserves.
Ella is in Ellicott City, MD.
If you are interested in Ella, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Brea

Brea is a 7 month old spayed female GSP.
She is settling right into her foster home.
Yesterday she was pointing out doves. She would stalk one side of the bush out and just freeze and point and the birds would hop to the other side and she would go around and freeze and point them out. She was having a blast.
Brea listens pretty well for a GSP of her age. SHe normally comes anytime you tell her lets go in the house she comes right along.
Brea loves our horses and she is very happy to go to the barn with us to feed and water the horses. However she does not care that much for the neighbors cows.
Brea is living with three parrots, two cats and three foster brothers and she acts like she is the queen.
She loves taking morning naps on the couch. Brea will chew things she can pull down so she has to be watched. Main things she has interest in is the remote, laundry and sometimes shoes. We have to keep a gate up so we can keep her out of the litter boxes because she likes to get in to them.
She does pretty good for a bath but can be a little snippy when getting her nails done, the foster home Will continue to work on this.
Brea is being fostered in Baltimore, MD.
If you are interested in Brea, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Camilla

Camilla is a 4 ½ year old female – born on 19 June 2007, spayed and up to date on vaccinations.
The foster family feels that Camilla would do extremely well with a household with children of any age. However she is an “Alpha Female” and would probably do best as an only dog.
The foster family believes she would “not” do well with cats, as she appears to want to chase them when she sees them during walks – same way with squirrels.
She came to the GSP rescue with little background history known. Knows sit, down, come, and stay but needs more training to be consistent.
She is very cuddling, loves attention, and likes to sleep on the bed with us. However, if she gets cold she will push her head under the covers in an attempt to get completely covered up to stay warm with us.
She is almost housetrained (90%) and tells us when she needs to go. Camilla’s sign that she needs to go out is going down the stairs/or whining, but you have to catch her signal.
She likes to go for walks and investigate her surroundings. We usually take her out to the fenced backyard a couple of times a day and leashed walks morning and evening. She pulls a little bit on the leash but can be easily trained with more work.
She is not aggressive with other dogs she meets while on walks and likes to meet other people while on walks.
Camilla is in Woodbridge, VA.
If you are interested in Camilla, please fill out the Mid-Atlantic Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.