Rocky

• Rocky is 1 ½ year old male, found as a stray in Franklin, Kentucky.
• He is 48 lbs and very good looking and athletic.
• He is house-broken and arrived very shy and timid. Loud noises startled him, but now he no longer runs and hides.
• He is crate-trained (he has only been left for short times) and sleeps very well on a pillow at the foot of his foster parents’ bed.
• He is very quiet, calm and affectionate. He loves people of all ages once he sizes them up. He seems to like other dogs.
• He loves walks, car rides and he is starting to play with toys and show real enthusiasm to pounce and play. He is learning to love life and actually getting frisky.
• He knows the “stay” command but the other Basic commands need to be taught. We think it was possible that he lived in a run with hunting dogs and was not an inside dog.
• If you are patient with this guy, he will be a very loyal and affectionate pet. Attachment and trust are truly his most important needs.
• Rocky lives with his foster family in Alexandria, Va.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Rocky, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Blitz

• Blitz is a 5 yr old neutered male GSP.
• He is house trained and crate trained.
• Blitz has been fine with other dogs but has been an only dog for awhile. He is also familiar with horses and has been around those.
• Blitz gets nervous around young children, so older kids or no kids is preferred.
• Blitz is a good walker, he knows "heel" and "whoa".
• He has not been around cats, so we do not know how he would be with cats.
• Blitz has been efence trained and is good in efencing.
• He likes running, playing with his kong, carrots, ice cubes, naps in front of the fire or in the sun, and fetch.
• He does not like the sound of gunfire.
• Blitz sleeps on a dogbed at night and is content with that.
• He knows heel, whoa, down, come and kennel.
• He is a sweet dog that loves people. He likes to play and be petted.
• Blitz is in Westminster, MD.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Blitz, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Charlie

• Charlie is an approximately 10 year old neutered male GSP weighing 59 pounds-he needs to gain 5-7 more.
• He is solid liver and has a nice coat-his tail is docked and his dewclaws have been removed.
• He was a stray in NE Ohio and is now in foster care in Central Ohio.
• Charlie is HW negative and has had all his vaccines.
• He is very affectionate and friendly with people and loves to follow you around the house.
• He is house trained and will whine to go out.
• He is not a fan of other male dogs and would be great in an only dog home or with another mellow female.
• He is learning what the crate is and although initially he isn't happy, he settles down well.
• His moves great for an older dog and he is able to get on furniture, climb into a truck, and go on walks. He runs around the yard with ease.
• He rides well in the car and loves to watch the world go by and sleeps well at night.
• He thinks small animals are food so cats and small dogs are not a good match for him. Charlie is fine with kids but due to the fact he is easily startled due to not seeing or hearing things perfectly, he would do best in a home without young children, teenagers would be fine.
• He is good at the vet and for grooming-he's just happy to have attention and doesn't seem to have had much in the past.
• He will need a physically fenced yard and anything 4 feet or over should be fine for him.
• If you are looking for a couch buddy or walking partner, Charlie might be your guy.
• Charlie is being fostered in Fairfax, VA.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Charlie, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Cocoa

• Cocoa is a beautiful 5 year old solid liver neutered male GSP. He currently weighs 52 lbs and has 3 legs.
• He is utd on vaccines and microchipped. He is one of the most affectionate GSP's we've ever fostered. He's always about a good Cocoa hug.
• Cocoa had an irresponsible owner and was hit by a car in November, losing the use of his front right leg. The owner didn't seek care for Cocoa and we didn't hear about him until December when a good samaritan took him in.
• Cocoa is now back to normal and is an active young GSP. The loss of a leg has not slowed him a single step.
• He is being fostered with 2 male GSPs and a cat. He is doing well with all of them. He loves other dogs and has never shown anything but respect towards new ones.
• He is house and crate trained. He is currently not being crated and doing great in the house. He does know the commands sit, down, come and 'no'.
• Cocoa is still adjusting behaviorally to being a inside family dog and a home where he lives with young children isn't advised. He also requires physical fencing and not an invisible one. His past with an invisible fence was not positive. He does respect property and can be left alone for a full 8 hour day. Though he prefers the company of others.
• Please don't think of Cocoa as handicapped, he is certainly not that. Oddly enough we had a rescue dog in 2009 named Simon who was hit by a car and lost the exact same leg. We are happy to let you speak with his new owner, Simon was recently in a 5K. It doesn't take long with Cocoa to realize he's a 100% GSP package.
• Cocoa is not food aggressive, but can counter surf like a pro.
• Cocoa is being fostering in Staunton, VA.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Cocoa, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Haydn

• Haydn is a 2-3 year old Male, Liver GSP rescued from Caroline County, VA Shelter (found as a stray). He is currently 52 lbs, but should optimally be in the 60-65 lbs range.
• He is being fostered with an older male Weimeraner whom he is friendly with and doesn’t appear to be an Alpha dog.
• Haydn is crate trained and dog door trained.
• Haydn is a very sweet and happy dog, he loves people and has bonded extremely quickly to his foster parents.
• He loves to thump his tail in excitement at you and will roll over on his back so you can rub his belly.
• He is very affectionate and loves to give kisses and snuggle with you on the sofa.
• He should be crated or confined when left alone in the house as he is very inquisitive and will get into things (especially food if he can find it).
• Haydn will need a 6 foot fence – he’s very acrobatic and will be able to get over a 4’ fence.
• Haydn is not a barker, but will howl for a few minutes when initially left confined in his crate.
• Answers to his name, knows “Sit”, “Leave It”, and “Come” (inside the house), we are working on “Stay” and “Come” (outside the house).
• Haydn sleeps on a dog bed in his foster parent’s bedroom and will stay on it throughout the night.
• He walks well on a lead/leash – not a puller and hasn’t spooked at anything out of the ordinary. His foster mom has been running with him to burn off some of his energy.
• Haydn is good with kids, they don’t seem to phase or rattle him one bit.
• Haydn’s reaction to cats is unknown. He has shown interest in birds and rabbits when on walks so probably best in a non-cat home.
• Haydn LOVES stuffed dog toys, especially anything with a squeaker in it. He often plays with 3-4 toys at a time, rotating his time between them. So far Haydn hasn’t shown much interest in retrieving balls, etc. Would rather run around merrily, especially at the dog park.
• Rides well in a car – no car sickness and will settle down and sleep after a while and was a perfect gentleman at the Vet.
• Haydn is being fostered in St. Leonard, MD.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Haydn, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Luke

• Luke is a darling boy who, although initially shy, bonds quickly.
• Luke is about 3-4 years old and plays with a tennis ball like he's a puppy...just adorable to watch.
• He is attentive, always looking at you for attention and direction.
• He will eat and rest in a crate but does not like to stay in it. He is an amazingly quick escape artist from crates (squeezes out the bottom), so i've been letting him loose in a restricted area with outside access.
• He is not yet fully house-trained and needs to put a few pounds on.
• He gets along with other dogs but likes to stay near his human. Not sure on cats.
• He may be a food guarder and jealous of another dog approaching while he is getting attention.
• He knows basic commands (come and site) but learns quickly.
• Luke is being fostered in Manassas, Va.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Luke, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Tommy

• Tommy is an energetic 2 year old neutered male and he weighs 55lbs. His vet has said he should gain another 3-5lbs.
• Tommy was an owner turn-in because the family found that they did not have enough time for him.
• Tommy is partially house-trained and partially crate-trained, but his foster parents are working with him to become more consistent. He should be crated while home alone until he gets a little bit older and more reliable.
• Tommy loves to play with other dogs and he also gets along well with children. It is reported that he gets along well with cats, but we have not personally seen him with any cats yet.
• Tommy is UTD on all vaccines and he's a very healthy boy.
• Tommy is not leash trained. He will pull hard! He needs a strong owner and a good obedience class.
• Tommy loves to run and he's very fast.
• Tommy is super snuggly and he will jump in your lap if you sit down on the couch. He is happiest when he's sitting close to people.
• Tommy also loves to snuggle in bed and he will burrow under the covers. He is also happy sleeping on the floor or dogbed.
• He seems to be startled by loud noises (vacuums, fire alarms, etc) and he will run to find cover.
• He can sit, shake, and he will respond when you call his name, he was turned in with this name, so changing it is not an option.
• Tommy loves to play fetch and he also enjoys vigorously shaking stuffed animals.
• Tommy is a wonderful dog and he will make a great family pet! He's fun, curious, and sweet. He's also incredibly soft so its hard to resist patting and snuggling with him!
• Tommy will need a patient owner who is willing to help him get through another few years of puppyhood. I'm certain he will respond to training, but he needs someone who is willing to invest the time.
• He is being fostered with a female Weim and a male GSP, everyone is doing well.
• Tommy can and has jumped a 4' fence, so a taller fence or efencing added is recommended.
• Tommy is being fostered in Sterling, VA.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Tommy, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Females:

Belle

• Belle is a 4 yr old spayed female GSP weighing 42 lbs.
• She is utd on vaccines and will be microchipped soon.
• Her owner is turning her in because she adopted her from a shelter in Sept 2009 and Belle is not good with her cat. She also works 12 hours a day and Belle is starting to lick a sore on her leg from boredom. That will be taken care of once she arrives in her foster home this weekend.
• Belle is housetrained and her current owner doesn't crate her, she is fine left out.
• She is good with other dogs.
• She has been around older children and strangers and is good with both.
• She is good riding in the car, but she can climb chain link fencing.
• Belle is very affectionate and loves getting attention.
• As we always recommend, feed dogs separately and Belle can be protective of her food if another tries to move in and eat it.
• Belle is going to be fostered in Mt. Airy, MD.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Belle, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Ginger

• Ginger is a 5 year old all liver female, 50 lbs, with lots of energy.
• Ginger is a very petite female, on the smaller side. A great size for those who want a smaller GSP.
• Ginger likes tennis balls and has a high prey drive.
• She is good with other dogs and children although young children may be knocked over with her energetic play.
• Ginger does OK in the crate but is more than happy to tell you when it is time to get out.
• Ginger is house trained. She can be creative if left on her own in the house, so she needs confined.
• Ginger has jumped / climbed 3-4' fences in search of prey and her people, so taller fencing or an efence will be necessary.
• She has not been tested with cats but given the prey drive we suspect would not do well.
• Ginger bonds quickly and like most GSPs is very loving.
• She loves to play and gets very happy when she sees her toys.
• Although Ginger has basic obedience skills, bringing her into a new environment would be easier with a refresher course as we recommend for all of our rescue dogs.
• I got to meet her at a PetSmart event and she was so, so sweet. She was very sociable with all the strangers and more than willing to show them her toys. You can't go wrong adopting this sweetie pie.
• Ginger is being fostered in Germantown, MD.
• If you are interested in hearing more about Ginger, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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Kerry

• Kerry is a nearly 2 years old, patched liver and roan female GSP.
• She's a big girl at 63 lbs., trim and athletic.
• Kerry is spayed, UTD on vaccinations, microchipped and currently on Flea/HW preventative.
• She's crate and house trained as well.
• A typical young, boisterous German Shorthair, she has loads of energy. She loves to run and play with her three GSP "brothers", and also played well for a couple days with a foster sister.
• She has not shown much interest in the resident feline, therefore she'd likely be OK in a home with cats.
• Kerry is an extremely affectionate girl. She follows her foster mom around, but is not particularly anxious when left alone. She enjoys snuggling on the sofa with the pack. She enjoys sleeping on the bed with mom and dad at night (did I mention she's a big girl?!), luckily she will use her doggie bed if asked.
• Kerry's great in the car. She's done 350 miles in the cab of the noisy diesel truck, and 400 miles in the wagon with no complaints, curling into the familiar ball mostly. She's still learning to be obedient, and would benefit from a structured class. She pulls on lead, but responds readily to a prong collar.
• Kerry, raised with three small children, was surrendered because her mom is facing heart surgery and she felt this wonderful young girl would not receive the exercise and attention she needed.
• Kerry is looking for an active family to give her plenty of exercise and lots of love. She promises to will your home and hearts with lots of love in return.
• Kerry is being fostered in Aberdeen, Maryland.
• If you are interested in hearing more about KErry, please fill out the Adoption Application and additional questions can be posed to the rescue.

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