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.

Oh My Golly Miss Polly

And then there were two...

Polly

When I first received Polly as a foster I had three dogs all together.  Shortly after Roxie arrived.  Since that time Big Foot has passed and Roxie was adopted.  That leaves Sadie and Polly, my two ladies.  Polly is still up for adoption and waiting for her forever home.

That Crocodile never stood a chance

Silly Polly

She is a short sweet lady that probably has some hound in her.  Just look at those feet!  That brown head screams GSP and those paws are all hound.  She has a heart of gold and is very mellow.  And did I mention her tail, it's not docked.  I've never had a dog with a full tail and I must say, I really like it.  Sometimes when she lays down or sits I can still hear the tail wagging. 

I'm waiting...woof

If you or someone you know is looking for a loving, easy going companion Polly just might be your perfect match.  For more information check out http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19084950.



Roxie Adopted!

Miss Foxie Roxie was adopted Saturday, June 11, to a family in Northern, NJ.

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Not only does Roxie have her own Mom and Dad, now she has a brother too!  Roxie's new brother, Dutch, is a 1 and 1/2 year old GSP.  The family is doing well and love their new edition.  

What hams, Dutch and Roxie

Roxie and her bro

 We love you Roxie and are so proud you finally found your forever home.  We wish Roxie and her new family all the best!

Some parting words of wisdom from Miss Roxie :)

Yappy Hour

Summer rolls around and Yappy Hour at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park is inevitable.  I have heard about this take on happy hour last year but never made it until now.

We initially went for a walk on the boardwalk but from the picture below you can see why we quickly headed straight to the bar.

We went to the boardwalk during Memorial Day weekend and they just so happen to have Yappy Hour.  We were some lucky dogs :)

Sadie's ready for a cold one

Cooling off

The outside deck features a tiki bar, sandlot for the dogs to play, plenty of seating throughout, and water for the hounds to drink and swim in.  The entire area is gated and there is even a security guard to keep the peace. 

Sniffing the sand with new bar buds

rear view

I did sit, where's my beer? I'm about 35 in dog years.

Me and my buddy

For more information on Yappy Hour visit http://www.wonderbarasburypark.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/WonderBarYappyHour. 

It's a dog-good time.

Sadie and Roxie's day at the dog park

Enjoy video and pictures of our day :)

Roxie scoping out the digs

Sloppy Sadie



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Sadie and Rosie. 

Roxie and Polly

Enjoy photos of these lovely foster ladies.





xoxo





Polly's ready for her close-up



Sadie and Roxie napping

All Dogs go to Heaven

Big Foot after he got into a fight with the garbage can. 

With a heavy heart I report that Big Foot passed away on Friday, May 13th around 8 p.m.  Early in the day he had a high fever of 105.5 and was taken to the vet.  Later in the evening it was agreed to move him over to Garden State Animal Hospital for overnight observation since his fever only decreased to 104.  Unfortunately, he passed shortly before he was suppose to be transported.

On the way home after being pulled from the Cape May shelter.  He was tuckered out from a busy day and fell fast asleep.   

Big Foot was old, we'll never know how old, but he was a senior dog.  He had two tick diseases that included Lymes.  He was treated with antibiotics twice since I had him and it did help with his stiffness.  Big Foot had his good days and his bad days.  Some days he slept a little longer and others days he wanted to play a little longer.

Big Foot at the L'Oreal event in August.  I just couldn't adopt this handsome boy out.

Even though I had Big Foot as a foster in August and then officially mine mine in November, it was the best nine months with a dog I've ever had.  I wouldn't change it for anything.  Instead of dwelling on the short time we had together, I remember all the fun we had together.
   

Me and my 69lbs lap dog.

I know he's up in doggy heaven hunting birds, rolling in dirt and chasing tennis balls.  It's true when they say rescue dogs know they were rescued and in return, they rescue their owners.  Thank you Big Foot for an amazing time together.

"We'll meet again,

Don't know where,don't know when.

But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day." ~ Vera Lynn

 

Big Foot, I miss you and will always love you.  Godspeed my brown headed companion.

  

Big Foot VS The Girls

Here's some pics and a video of the girls versus the boy, Big Foot.  Enjoy! 

Roxie and Sadie vs Big Foot

Almost gotcha!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Hi fellow brown head enthusiasts.  I have posted a video below so enjoy and have a great Cinco de Mayo!

Meet Polly Pocket Prissy Pants



Polly

Polly Pocket is a GSP, but I suspect some hound dog in this one.  Polly was found tied to a pole at a gun club in NY and picked up by animal control.  The shelter staff loved her, but then Polly was heartworm positive and couldn't afford to treat her. Once again Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue came to save the day so she wouldn't have to be put down.

 The shelter dubbed her "Polly Pocket" because she's a little lady and is on the shorter side.  Polly's been spayed, updated on all her shots and was treated for heartworms.  She enjoys the outdoors and walk well on a leash. Inside, Polly is mellow and loves to follow her foster family around. When they rest, so does she.  Polly is housebroken, crate trained, comes when called and knows "sit." 

Polly did not get along with other dogs at first.  I call her prissy pants because she's a typical girl - she gets moody.  It might have been the heartworm treatment but she's become less moody.  By moody I mean she likes her space.  She would growl at her foster brother and sister if they hovered over her while she tried to nap, which I don't blame her.  Who wants a brown head hovering over them while they're trying to sleep.  I would state that Polly isn't good at first meetings when it comes to dogs, she needs to warm up to them.  Once she does them it's all gravy. 

While she was treated for heartworms she began to be more and more curious about the other dogs.  She would cuddle up next to them to sleep and when they would wrestle in the yard she wanted to join in.  However, since she was treated for heartworms she couldn't play for three weeks but now she can.  She likes to play tug-a-war and chase the tennis ball.

Polly and Sadie laying out in the sun getting their tan on.

Polly is very mellow so she would do well in a less active family or for an older couple.  She would be fine with an active family too.  Polly could live in a home with one other dog, however she would definitely have to meet them first and get acquainted.  She's a cutie that wags her tail all the time and is waiting for her forever home. 

 If you like Polly Pocket Prissy Pants email gsprescuenj@hotmail.com for more info.

Meet Miss Foxie Roxie



Roxie

Roxie's story begins with her being picked up as a stray back in MI.  While she was in foster care she was spayed and brought up to date on her shots.  Roxie was obviously used for breeding purposes and was probably dumped on the side of the road because whoever owner her was done breeding her, hence why she had a mammary tumor.  Roxie had it removed and it was benign. 

Roxie was transported to NJ where she is now in foster care with me.  When I first had her she was a tornado.  She jumped all over the place and couldn't figure out the whole home setting.  Since she's a stray I don't know what her living situation was like before, but I don't think she was indoors much.  I also had just received Polly and at that time, Polly was not dog friendly. 

Roxie headed to Camp Bow Wow where she charmed the camp counselors and made many friends.  Once Polly was settled I picked Roxie up and tried to re-introduce the two.  Roxie is a very social dog, Polly on the other hand was not.  Polly needed time to warm up and now they get along fine.

Roxie is very smart.  She learned "no" rather fast.  She was a major counter surfer but hardly does it anymore.  She also knows "sit," "stay" and "down."  She does well on a leashed and gets super excited when she sees the leash.  She knows it's walking time.  Roxie is also an excellent car rider.  She bounces around for about five minutes and from then on she either goes to sleep or lays across the back seat looking out the window.

Napping with Big Foot

Roxie is high energy but don't let her fool you, she's really good at taking naps.  She will run five miles with you or watch a movie without interruption.  The only thing she request is that she be close.  Where I sit, she needs to be right up next to me, typical Velcro GSP.  She just wants to be loved and she is.  I love Roxie and she is just as sweet as can be.  She even found me a present in the yard the other day.  And by present I mean a dead bird.  She points often and she's leggy.  When she runs she's very gazelle like.  Despite her prey drive she has yet to even attempt to jump the fence.  I think she likes it here so she'll wait for the critters to come into her yard.       

Roxie has been a pleasure to have so far (excpet for the first day lol).  She's obviously been through a lot and I would really like to see her go into a family as a second dog or an active family.  She's friendly with all ages of people and dogs.  She's just a sweetheart and needs a family that's going to treat her right.  She deserves it.   

If you're interested in Miss Roxie or have any questions please email gsprescuenj@hotmail.com.    

Roxie and Polly

Meet the newest memebers to our foster family

 Roxie and Polly

Big Foot, Sadie, Polly and Roxie

More updates to follw on these two new ladies.  Profiles for Roxie and Polly can be found at Petfinder.com.

Mizpah Adopted!

Mizpah was adopted by a loving couple in NYC.  Mizpah's now living it up as a city dog during the week and a country boy on the weekends.  We love you Mizpah and we wish you all the happiness at your forever home.

Mizpah the Look-Out

Where to hide my toy hmmm

I'll admit, when I heard Mizpah's name I wasn't too fond of it.  I thought to myself, how did such a neglected dog get a name like Mizpah and what does it mean? Obviously the owner took more time picking out a name then providing food or water.

According to the Dictionary.com Mizpah means watch-tower; look-out.

Mizpah has been the look out of the family and the toys.  He can be sleeping and pop one eye open if he hears a noise.  He's a look-out alright. 

For now I call him Mizpah, buddy or friend.  I don't think he knows his name but he comes when spoken to or when called out in the yard. 

Mizpah is very good at hiding toys, unfortunately all the other doggies find them. 





Hiding spot



Big Foot found it!



Mizpah will carefully hide a toy in the shrubs, under leaves or under a pile of rocks.  One afternoon we were outside and I heard a brushing sound.  I looked around to find Mizpah by the fence covering his toy with rocks.  He worked very hard to only have Big Foot rip it out a few seconds later.  Sometimes he'll hide a toy or a bone under my pillow or on the coach.  He doesn't jump on the furniture but when it comes to hiding toys, there are no boundaries!