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MIKKI!!



Hi, my name is Mikki, and I'm searching high and low for a wonderful home to call my own.

A while back, I found myself in the middle of a busy city street -- unable to finish crossing, unable to go back to where I started. I didn't know what to do! Suddenly, a van stopped, the door opened, and a lady called me in. I don't talk much about my life before that day...

But that's OK, 'cause now I have a new life! I get to run and play on my foster family’s farm -- it's great! I know lots of great obedience commands, and my foster mom is teaching me new things every day. I'm good in the house, and I'm also very good in my kennel. I just love people -- I REALLY like to snuggle close and try to be a lap dog! And I love to give big, sloppy kisses too! I enjoy car rides, especially if I am where I can see all the action.

I'm about 5 years old (I don't remember for sure), and my doc says I'm a healthy happy girl. I'm lots of fun, and I'm not so much of a lady that I can't be silly sometimes (as you can see from my picture). I have brown fur on my ears, and a few brown speckles, but mostly I'm soft, white fur. While I am good with most other dogs, I'd prefer being in an only dog home.

So, if you have room in your heart and your home to help me, please call my friend Terri at 517-663-2258 after 7pm and before 10pm weekdays, and she will get you an application. I will always have a kiss for you, and I'll do my best to make you smile every day.

For more information on Mikki, please contact:
Terri Doerr
517-663-2258 (evenings after 7:30 pm are best)

News

MI GSP Rescue is a small yet very "connected" group. We have some of the BEST volunteers between Kansas & Michigan, pulling dogs from shelters, transport driving , fostering, and what ever else they can to help us to get these wonderful dogs to safety. They are a great source of support and help for us. Of course we are always in need of drivers, fosters, and donations.

If you see a dog you're interested in, or have a dog in need, please be patient when contacting us - we will get back to you, but it can take a few days, as we are all busy with the our own lives as well as the dogs. While we are not online daily, we do check email at least once a week, and will respond accordingly. You also can call - evenings are best, and you will need to leave a message for a return call. We do not take blocked caller ID calls. If you need faster assistance, please consider the following resources:

The GSP National Rescue Website

Contact GSP National Rescue

German Shorthaired Pointer
Rescue of Michigan


Thank you

*******FOSTER HOMES DESPERATELY NEEDED*******

A note from Terri Doerr of MI GSP Rescue:
I have opened my heart and home to GSP'S in need, by volunteering my personal time, resources, and money to help them. Most needy GSPs come from shelters and pounds from which they often must be rescued immediately and with very short notice to avoid euthanization. Still others come to me from homes where they were not prepared to commit to a dog, let alone an ambitious & outgoing GSP. Most all of these dogs require health care, reconditioning, training, and above all alot of love, patience, and attention. They are in desperate need of a loving and permanent home, a family to belong to, and a purpose in life.

In order to be able to continue our task to help these needy canines, we require help nationwide from people like you. Help can be provided in so many ways and we are always looking for people to help foster these terrific dogs, do animal control patrol for us (so that we know right away when a GSP comes in to a Animal Control), help with home visits, vet reference checks, take digital pictures of the GSP's in need, help with transportation, etc. Monentary donations can be made directly to our vets where we generally have a "standing" rescue bill. Donations can be made to Traveling Vet / 116 W. Knight St. / Eaton Rapids / MI / 48827. Be sure to mark MI GSP Rescue in the memo area or in an included note. Any other items you wish to donate (blankets, beds, etc) can also be shipped to the same address.

Donate a Bed We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our dogs to sleep on since they are so good for our dogs. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.click here.

Adopting a friend

If you are a warm, loving family that has a home with a fenced yard, and you want a dog to live in your home as a part of your family, then please take some time to look over the dogs that we have listed, read their bios, look into those sweet faces, and see if one of them might be right for you. Since our dogs are on at least their 2nd home, the minimum following criteria must me met before we will place one of our rescues in a home. Please understand that while some may think our criteria is too strick, it only for the safety of the dogs that we put these items in place.

Beginning basic criteria to adopt on of our GSP's is as follows; Prior to being placed in a warm and loving home, all of our dogs are vetted (neutered, fully vaccinated, Heartworm negative and on Heartguard preventative, on Frontline for fleas & tics (during the appropriate seasons), and Avid microchipped,

If you meet or exceed our requirements, then PLEASE drop us a note or call. We would be happy to provide you with an Adopter questionaire application to get your adoption process started.

Since adopting any dog is a lifetime decision and commitment, there are lots of questions that you should ask yourself prior to adopting. If you are wondering if a German Shorthaired Pointer is the right dog for you, then I would suggest going to www.dogwise.com or www.amazon.com, and purchasing Nancy Campbell's book titled; "An Owners Guide To the Pet German Shorthaired Pointer". This is an easy read book that will help you make such an important decision about this lifetime committment of having a dog friend.

German Shorthaired Pointers - GSP's as they are often referred to, are not for everyone. While the GSP is a dog that is a loving and loyal family companion, it is also a dog that can be a tireless hunter - one that is versatile enough to hunt any and all game. Lack of research into the breed often leads them to end up in rescue. They require family attention and time. They need a place to run, stretch and think. The GSP is a mentally active as well as physically active sporting breed that is not going to be content to just sit at your side while you are busy all day, just lay on the rug doing nothing, or only go for short walks that are inspiring to you - it will not be to them. GSP's are a fun and humorous breed that bring with them alot of laughs if you have a sense of humor (a must with this breed), as they are a bit of a prankster for laughs and attention. However, they do require MUCH exercise and being with their person/family. Without these very things, GSP's can be come easily bord and result in destructive actions such as barking, constant whining, digging, escaping, and chewing. They are generally great with kids, other dogs, and some with the right training, can even live happily along side a cat - but not always - often cats and other small creatures (small dogs, ferretts, etc) can be seen as prey. Obedience training will also make life with a GSP (or any breed actually) much easier. If you are in need of a recommendation for a good Positive Reinforcement Trainer, just drop me a note, and I will assist you in locating one near you. As with any dog or pet, proper introduction to kids and teaching kids appropriate behavior around dogs in general, is essential. It is NEVER recommended to leave any dog unattended with an infant or small child.

Now that you've read a little about our rescue and the breed I love so much, feel free to look at some of the many GSP's who are currently looking for homes. And be sure to visit our "Happy Tails" section to see all the great dogs that have found wonderful and loving home thru rescue.
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter


MI GSP Rescue

Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: 517-663-2258
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