Olive Adopted!

In early August of 2011 Olive was adopted!  It's been almost a year since she's been in her forever home, and I couldn't ask for a better match.

Olive taking a nap at her forever home :)

Olive isn't the only furry critter in her house hold, she has a kitty kat sibling named Thomas.

Olive and Thomas

Check out this wonderful update from Olive's Mom:

"Hi Kyle, It's great to hear from you. Olive is doing beautifully.She is just a perfect addition to our family.  She and Thomas are good friends now, although once in a while she will try to play a little too rough with him but Thomas being Thomas lets her know, enough!!!!!!!!!!

     She trained very quickly to Invisible Fence and she will run endlessly around the yard at top speed even in the 90+ heat. I wish I could bottle her energy. She loves her walks and we walk about 1 1/2 miles am & pm. She is allowed the run of the house while I'm at work now and she has never been destructive or got into any mischief. She graduated from the crate about 5 months ago and sleeps by our bed in her bed at night. She did have some apprehension towards some new people especially men, maybe some bad memories of her old life, when we first adopted her but we seem to have worked through that.

  We just love her and can't imagine life without her.  Janine" 

I couldn't asked for a better forever for Olive.  I wish Olive and her forever family all the best :) 

Check out this cute video of Olive's first time at the lake! 

Polly Adopted!

Polly finally found her forever home in November of 2011.  It took some time but we finally got it right.  Each dog is unique no matter what.  Whether you adopt from a breeder, rescue or shelter, each dog comes with its own unique personality and traits.  In Polly's situation, since being dropped off at a gun show earlier in the year, it took a lot of time to find out what makes Polly tick.

Polly was originally adopted over the summer of 2011, however, it was not a fit.  From the previous adopters we found that her behavior had changed and that Polly suffered from separation anxiety.  Prior to being adopted we had no idea.  Long story short, it was not a match and we were glad to take Polly back.  What we discovered was that Polly needed to be placed in a multi-dog family.

In November we got a bite and someone was very interested.  I am happy to announce that Polly has found a family, and a doggie sibling, Roxanne!



Polly in her Forever home with her doggie sister Roxanne

It goes to show that sometimes things are just not meant to be, but that never means it's time to give up.  That's why rescue does what it does.  Not every match is perfect the first time but we will do our best to find a loving home for both man and dog.

Here is an update from her Mom:

"Polly is doing wonderfully well! She's still a bit of a naughty pants, but I love her to death! She is such a joy. I don't think I could have gotten a sweeter dog. She is very much a mommy's girl. She has slimmed down considerably. The previous home must have had a full bowl at all times...if there is food Polly will eat! She is "Polly the Amazing" in the woods. I can't let her off the leash in a residential neighborhood or she'll take herself for a walk. In the woods she cruises up and down the hills and checks back in constantly. Thankfully, she sounds like a herd of elephants no matter where she is plus she can't blend with her bright whites. She loves to sink in the mud and skim water off the top ("Dog in a Bog"). She wouldn't swim though. I think if I swim she will. She lets little kids do anything to her. She has been a wonderful dance partner to one of my friend's daughter! Her and Roxanne get along very well except if Polly tries to go for Roxy's bowl at meal times. She does seem to have learned!

Thanks, Rachael"



Roxanne and Polly



We wish Polly and her family all the best :)

  

Sorry for the Delay

It's been a year since my last post and I have some wonderful updates to share.  Both Polly and Olive have been adopted and moved into their forever homes!  Their stories coming soon.  In the meantime enjoy this fun video of a man and his best friend, Dog :)

Meet Dog and his owner! They're truly a unique pair. Gary traded a beer for Dog on a hot day in California. I think Gary got the better half of the trade.

Enjoy!

German Shorthaired or English Pointer?

Looking at Oliver the more I think about the more I'm convinced she is an English Pointer.  She may be a GSP mixed with an English Pointer, but if so, the English side is definitely dominate. 



GSPs can be white factors just as Big Foot was, however, Olive has that little something extra that makes her special.

Comparing these two it's easy to see that Olive probably would rather take afternoon tea than attend Oktoberfest. 

Either way she's still a pointer in the end, and boy does she point!  She even pointed at my neighbors sitting outside one evening.  Olive is a funny dog and boy does she love to play.  Her and Sadie don't mind they're different and have no problem playing all day even in the 100 degree weather.

 

German or English, you decide.

Why won't Sadie play with me in the house?

Olive is one playful pup! She tried to get Sadie to play in the house but she wasn't so sure.  Maybe because Sadie knows better.  Not too much roughhousing ladies. Save it for outside.  Olive's one funny pup and what a cutie too!

Meet Olive!

     Olive

Olive came to me as a stray found in the Mount Olive area.  She is a very sweet girl with a puppy personality.  She is tiny and I put her around a year old.  Olive is only about 35-40 lbs and does fine in the bath and doesn't mind being held.  

   

She is excellent about her crate.  She doesn't complain and goes right in.  She is learning everyday and right now she is learning sit, how to walk on a leash and tying up loose ends as far as house breaking goes.  She's about 90% there and has only had two accidents in the full week she's been here.  Not too bad.

Olive is very playful and gets along with other dogs.  At the kennel she didn't mind being around cats.  She is up to date with her vetting and is waiting for a forever home.  She really is a sweet dog and with a little structure and time she will be a great family pet.  She does have a lot of ENERGY.  Anyone looking for a lazy dog look elsewhere.  Olive loves to play and run around.  She's a smart little thing and with some training she'll be great.

She is a very happy pup.  We believe she is a GSP mix, possibly with an English Pointer.  She's always wagging her tail and ready to play.

Check back for updates and video.  You can find out more about Olive on her petfinder profile at http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20157837 or check out rescue's newest blog at http://egspr.blogspot.com/2011/07/meet-olive.html.

Waggin' Along

Polly is a GSP with an undocked tail.  A docked tail for a GSP is cut to
40% of the original length a few days after birth. This is to prevent injury if the dog hunts or runs in underbrush later in life.


Growing up I only had dogs with docked tails and never got to experience a full one.  I have to say, her long tail adds to her cute personality.  Often I will hear random knocking noises to find that it's Polly's tail hitting against walls or sweeping across the floor.  Enjoy a video of this sweet pup and her waggin' tail.