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! 

Snow Day Part 2

Here's a couple more pics of brown heads in the snow :)

Snow Day

Here are some pics from the big snowstorm on Dec. 26. Enjoy!



Surveying the situation



Bundled up for our walk



Burrrrrr









Snow is about Sadie high, give or take a few inches






Brown Head aka Sadie




Meet Mizpah

Mizpah at the SPCA

Mizpah, a 6 year-old GSP mix, hasn’t had an easy life. He was taken to the Atlantic SPCA after a kind lady noticed he was tied to a tree with no food, water or shelter. He’s been neglected for most of his life, but despite all he’s been through he has a heart of gold.

Mizpah's old life

Mizpah made it to the SPCA but was put on the euthanize list due to over crowding. Luckily he was pulled and now is in foster care. Just when things were looking up, the vet noticed a tumor in one of Mizpah’s testicles. After he was neutered the tumor was sent to be biopsied. Luckily it came back benign and he is cancer free.

Even though he’s had a rough start, Mizpah is a sweetie pie. He’s been very submissive to the two dogs at his foster home and loves to play with. He has no food aggression and loves treats. He wasn’t house broken at first, but his foster mom worked with him. And after two days he hasn’t had any accidents since! He’s a fast learner. Now when he needs to go he will cry or pace by the door.

Sadie and Mizpah hanging out

All Mizpah wants is to have his head rubbed. He will try to hide toys and bones, probably because he wasn’t fed often and saves it for later. Mizpah is a little crazy on the leash. He’s just really curious and sniffs whatever he can.  It's all very new to him and with each walk he improves. Mizpah doesn’t know his name but if you clap or try to call him, he will come. He was nervous with the crate at first and barked non-stop. Now, when he first gets in he may or may not bark, and if he does it’s for a minute or two. Each day he’s improving, but above all, Mizpah just wants attention and affection. He doesn’t try to jump on furniture or counter surf. He’s learned a lot in a short time and is even working on his "sit" command. Mizpah hopes to find a family of his own that will treat him right and most of all, love him.




Big Foot, Sadie and Mizpah relaxing, life can be good

 

You can check out Mizpah on Pet Finder at:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18745845-Mizpah-German%20Shorthaired%20Pointer-Dog-Hillsborough-NJ

Sissy Adopted!



Sissy with one of her pups


Sissy became my foster a few days before Christmas.  She's a sweet 3-year-old GSP from Iowa.  Here is Sissy's story from her Pet Finder profile:


"Hi! I'm Sissy. I'm a 3 year old female GSP. I'm from Iowa and my story is sort of sad. I'm one happy girl now that I've found my way to this rescue group and into one of their foster homes. Life really IS good!

My owner loved my mate more than me and after I had a litter of puppies, the puppies and I were left to fend for ourselves. I was thrilled with the deer carcass he gave us for one meal, but apparently, animal control wasn't and that's how we came to rescue. I never imagined my life could be so different. My two puppies already have wonderful homes so now it's my turn.

I love attention. I'm very sweet, caring and love to be rubbed and scratched all over. I like meeting new people and making new friends.

In my foster home, I live with two other dogs and I'm fine. Before I made it to NJ, I was in another foster home with 3 cats and 2 smaller dogs and I was fine with them all too. I'm very playful and love toys of any kind when I'm inside. Outside, I enjoy running around the yard and hunting in holes and under sheds - who knows what treasures I may find!

My foster mom really loves me. She said someone is going to be very lucky to find a special girl like me. She saw that I was the best mommy to my puppies. Even when I was super tired, I would entertain them, play with them, keep them clean and love them. Now she wants to find someone who will do the same for me. She says I deserve it!"

Sissy

Because Sissy was neglected, she has a habit of hiding food.  While I watched her, I would find small piles of kibble or treats in the most unexpected places.  I found tiny piles under the pillows on my bed, in the coach, under rugs and in her crate.  After not being fed, I understand. 

Despite having plenty of food, it can be hard to break old habits.  As time passed, she did hide less and less.  I never minded finding the piles.  At times is was funny and I had a good laugh, however, I wanted her to feel safe.  I think she did feel safe and loved, but you never know.  It's hard to break a habit you relied on for survival.     
 

I;m happy to report Sissy found her forever home in January of 2011.  Sissy was a pleasure to have and her foster brother and sister miss playing with her in the snow.  We love you Sissy and wish you the best!
 

 

Dakota Adopted!

Dakota, what a marshmellow

Dakota came to the rescue along with three other dogs from a “Puppy Mill.” This is why you should NEVER purchase a dog from a pet store because it keeps people like this in business.


Here is an email the rescue received for helping with the GSPs that were confiscated:

“This morning the last 4 GSPs from the South Dakota seizure of over a year ago, flew out of Sioux Falls to safety & homes. These dogs were in legal limbo in the shelter here and without your time, energy, homes (& money) they would have been back living in barn silos as the court had given them back on a technicality.

There were actually more than 200 dogs involving several breed rescues, and after 9 months of legal proceedings and several months of headaches with travel arrangements, since no one gave up, a very large miracle happen. If you need something done, go to a rescuer. You can move mountains and say, 'what should we do tomorrow.'

Thank you all so much - woof :)

If you can only hear silence from the middle of the country, it is because the extra building the dogs were in is empty !!”

Big Foot and Dakota

Dakota came to me without even a proper name. She was known as “G42,” a 3-year-old femal GSP that weighed 44 lbs.  Since she came to me I thought Dakota was a fitting name, not only because you should never forgot where you came from but also because it’s pretty.


G42 became Dakota, and what a personality this pup has. She’s a typical GSP with one of the shiniest liver coats I’ve ever seen. When I first got her I wasn’t sure of her behavior because she did come from a puppy mill. It only took a few days to house break her and she has no food or toy aggression issues with her fellow dog friends. In fact, she loves the company. Dakota gets along great with other dogs whether it’s playing or lounging.



Sadie, Dakota and Big Foot, attached at the hip...literally


 
But in due time, Dakota was adopted to her forever family in October of 2010. She now lives with her GSP sister, Dulce, and her human companions. We’re very happy they’ve found each other and are doing well.


We love you Dakota and wish you the best.

Dakota and Dulce enjoying the good life

Big Foot Adopted!



L'Oreal Because Your Dog Deserves It Too Event 2010 



I adopted Big Foot in the Fall of 2010 despite two other families being interested in the old fellow.  Older dogs can be hard to place and even though there was interest, I fell in love.  My dog Sadie and him get along great and have been the perfect additions to my family. 



Squirrel!!!!



I love all my fosters and have fond memories special to each one of them, however, from day one Big Foot made his foster house his home.  This has been one of the best decisions of my life besides joining EGSP Rescue.  If it wasn't for them, I would have never fostered Big Foot or any of the other dogs I've come across.  For that I am forever grateful to the rescue.  And as for Big Foot, I couldn't ask for a better rescue.  

Taking a ride to the vet...uh oh 



I wish I had an ice cream cone instead....