Adoption/rescue program?

[03mossy]

Does anyone know of a good hunting dog adoption or rescue program out there? I would like a haunting dog, but wouldn’t mind skipping the puppy phase. Something located in the Midwest preferably but it wouldn’t be a dealbreaker if it was further away.

 

[Antares]

All Points West GSP Rescue in Colorado is excellent. Primarily GSPs but other bird dogs too.

 

[Donjuan]

I follow second chance bird dogs on Facebook. However, I went to copy the information and it says the owner has paused the page until March 1 so I don’t know what’s going on there. It seemed like a good rescue outfit but you don’t always get the whole story online

 

[KurtR]

I follow second chance bird dogs on Facebook. However, I went to copy the information and it says the owner has paused the page until March 1 so I don’t know what’s going on there. It seemed like a good rescue outfit but you don’t always get the whole story online

I think i read they had to many dogs and were working through getting some ready for adoption.

Op what kind of dog are you looking for

 

[sndmn11]

@03mossy are you looking for a started/complete hunting dog, a cull dog off a breeding program, or a genuine "rescue" it may or may not hunt?

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

RE: Second Chance I watch his stuff on occasion. I don't mind the guy at all. Just saying someone wanting a German bred "rescue" dog with known issues........might be in a great deal over their head. I would suggest strongly against it.


All about helping and homing a dog in need. Just maybe look a different direction or go a different route. These are often too much dog for a semi Pro

 

[Customweld]

There are a couple of Wirehair Griffon and German Wirehair rescue pages on the FB. The Griff page is pretty active.

 

[03mossy]

@03mossy are you looking for a started/complete hunting dog, a cull dog off a breeding program, or a genuine "rescue" it may or may not hunt?

I guess I’m thinking mainly rescue, but I’m open to other suggestions.

 

[03mossy]

As for type of dog something along the pointer or spaniel lines.

I have always had big male labs because I mainly hunted ducks and want to go a bit different direction this time since this dog will be mainly grouse hunting and a general woods companion.

 

[2Stamp]

American Brittany Rescue is another great organization.

 

[sndmn11]

I guess I’m thinking mainly rescue, but I’m open to other suggestions.

I think most of the breed organizations have their own rescue organization.

https://www.gspca.org/programs/rescue/

Rescue | Find Loving Homes — AWPGA

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English Springer Rescue America

English Springer Rescue America, Inc. (ESRA) is a national referral and foster care purebred placement organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

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American Brittany Rescue

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Dedicated to the rescue, rehoming and rehabilitation of at-risk, purebred Boykin Spaniels.

Boykin Spaniel Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of at-risk, purebred Boykin Spaniels.

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Vizsla Rescue | Vizsla Club of Northern California | CA

Help homeless Vizslas find loving homes. Adopt or surrender a dog today! Minimum donation of $350 supports rescue efforts.

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Rescue is a weird looking word

I have had success in calling breeders and asking if they ever rehome dogs once they have aged out of their programs, or if they are large enough, sell dogs that aren't suitable for breeding. I've been surprised how many do this, but I have also been surprised at how much higher of a price folks want for a dog they are deeming disposable.

I don't doubt that one could get a great companion at one of the above rescues, but I don't know if I would bank on it being a good hunting buddy.

 

[406flyfish]

I have personally not heard good things about 2nd bird dog chance from a few rehoming dog organizations..

 

[Jim1187]

I hope you luck out but like other posters, rescues may or may not be inclined to hunt. Of course you can be unlucky that way with a dog you've trained from a puppy.
My yellow lab became gunshy his second season with me, and took 2 years to get him to not hide just seeing someone pick up a gun but he never got over his fear of gunfire. It's unfortunate cause he is birdy as all get out and has a great nose. He's a great companion though and his short comings are my fault as a trainer. He's 7 now so gets to come on hikes, swimming, chasing birds and deer out of the yard and I try to give him as good a life as possible. He is a bit of a couch/ bed hog.

 

[sndmn11]

I have personally not heard good things about 2nd bird dog chance from a few rehoming dog organizations..

Do share!

 

[MTPipeliner]

Lazy Hearts Kennel – erman Shorthaired Pointers Weimaraner Breeders Glendive Montana

I’m not sure if Nancy with Lazy Hearts Kennel currently has any rescues but I know that at some times she does so you may want to check with her. I believe that it’s usually German shorthairs that she’s had as rescues but may also have some other pointers.

 

[Donjuan]

Do share!

 

[KurtR]

I hope you luck out but like other posters, rescues may or may not be inclined to hunt. Of course you can be unlucky that way with a dog you've trained from a puppy.
My yellow lab became gunshy his second season with me, and took 2 years to get him to not hide just seeing someone pick up a gun but he never got over his fear of gunfire. It's unfortunate cause he is birdy as all get out and has a great nose. He's a great companion though and his short comings are my fault as a trainer. He's 7 now so gets to come on hikes, swimming, chasing birds and deer out of the yard and I try to give him as good a life as possible. He is a bit of a couch/ bed hog.

Dogs don’t become gun shy there was an experience to created that. It usually people hunting young dogs with a bunch of guns or some one who is heavy on collar pressure that the dog associates with gun fire.

 

[Jim1187]

Dogs don’t become gun shy there was an experience to created that. It usually people hunting young dogs with a bunch of guns or some one who is heavy on collar pressure that the dog associates with gun fire.

I'm aware, as I said his short comings are my fault. Just trying to show that even with a known quantity we can make irreparable mistakes. Didn't want to sidetrack the thread.

 

[BigE]

Each rescue organization is a world unto itself. Some are great, most are trying to do good. Some aren't always true to the words they use just like most things involving people. There is also a lot of mild or even overt animosity between different rescue organizations and rescue people. Some of that is just misguided or misplaced. Some people make it their religion, so that leads to the sentiment that all others can't be as good as ours.
When you say Midwest, are you around southeast Michigan?