German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New Mexico

We are a small group of volunteers who are devoted to our beloved GSPs and are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of purebred GSPs in New Mexico. We do not have a shelter to visit because each dog we rescue goes to live in a private foster home where they are vetted and learn some basics about being a great companion. We focus on rescuing dogs from shelters in New Mexico. Each dog is fully vetted and micro-chipped while in foster care. People who are interested in adoption must fill out an adoption application. After the application and references have been checked, a volunteer will visit you in your home. We strive to make matches between GSPs and people to provide companions to homes that are prepared to welcome a GSP. Once the application and home visit have been completed and approved, an adoption contract will be signed. We try to stay a part of the dog's life and provide back-up support when needed. Please contact us for more information on GSP Rescue and adoption.

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http://gspnm4.wix.com/gsprescuenm

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Email
gspnm@yahoo.com

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GSP Rescue of New Mexico is a small non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of purebred German Shorthaired Pointers in NM. We take in purebred GSPs from shelters and occasionally owner-surrenders when we have resources/foster homes available.

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So you're ready to adopt a GSP!
Here's what to expect...

Thank you for considering German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New Mexico for finding your new best friend! Rescue will do everything we can to assist you in selecting a dog that's right for you. There are certain protocols that you will need to go through in order to adopt a dog through Rescue.
*First of all, you need to complete an adoption application questionnaire. You can contact us to have one emailed to you.
*After you have submitted that application, it will be reviewed and a rescue representative will contact you via email and/or phone.
*Next, rescue will need to set up an appointment with you for a home visit. In the home visit, a Rescue representative comes to your home and checks for things like adequate fencing for the dog, where the dog will live, where it will sleep, exercise area, discover how much interaction the dog will have with his/her new family and general dog-friendliness. (Adequate fencing is at least 5 foot chain-link, 2-3 inch metal or wooden (solid) fencing and gates with locks. Invisible fencing is not adequate because it does not protect the dog from in-coming animals/humans.
While rescue does not discourage hunters from adopting a GSP, there are conditions that apply to those who wish to hunt their dogs. The dog must always be adopted as an in-home companion first and no guarantees can ever be made regarding a rescued GSP's willingness or ability to hunt. If the dog has the ability to hunt and does so as an extra activity, then it is a good thing for both dog and owner.
*Rescue also will call references as provided by you on the application (i.e., vet, landlord, personal).
*After the home visit and approval, you get to select your new dog with the advice of a rescue representative. A binding Adoption Contract is signed by the Rescue and the Adopter.
*You can also expect a home visit or email/phone call from rescue shortly after you've adopted your new canine companion just to make certain that everything is going alright.
Adoption donations/fees are used to help offset the costs of spaying/neutering, routine shots, heartworm checks and preventatives and/or treatments, microchips, boarding, paying for shelter fees, and any other care/medical treatment the animals may have needed. The average cost to provide proper vetting for a dog prior to adoption is about $333.00. The adoption fee amount runs from $300 upward. The fees may vary depending on the dog.
Transportation is the responsibility of the adopter. In the adoption agreement, it clearly states that if for any reason you can no longer care for the dog at any time, it must be returned to the GSP Rescue of origin, and not surrendered into a shelter. Again, transportation is the responsibility of the adopter.
Thank you for opening both your heart and home to a needy GSP! If you are ready to consider adoption, please contact us. If there are not currently any dogs available, you can ask to be pre-approved and go through the application process for adoption of future dogs that may fit your home and life-style.

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German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New Mexico

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