Flicker was adopted by a wonderful family with three boys and a 14 year old Golden Retriever. He is enjoying his fenced in yard and even sleeping in the bed. What a lucky Pointer!

Xena was adopted in a short four days of rescue. She now has a GSP sister, a Shitzu brother, and a wonderful human family - a happy ending for all.

Hemi went home to his forever home for the holidays. He is starting to bond with his brother Tyson and they both enjoy going to fenced parks to run and play. The "boys" also hang out together on the "dog bed" while their family watches TV.

Shane has found his forever home with a nice family with 2 children. "Shane did great on the trip home and has made himself quite comfortable. He is definitely nosey, he's hilarious!!! We've just been spoiling him rotten since he got here. Thanks, again for what you do :-) We love him....  "

Austin, our black rescue boy, has found his forever home. Austin had spent MONTHS in a rural Missouri shelter being overlooked but ISR found him and now he has a wonderful life ahead of him. Austin, now named Dakota, a strong warrior name, is now a happy GSP in his forever home. He made the drive home by cuddling with each member of his new family. Dakota's house manners have been wonderful and he loves his new toys and bed. He even gave his new mom a kiss goodnight. Thank you ISR for helping us get such an awesome dog.

I wanted to write you and thank you for giving us the opportunity to take care of such a wonderful, sweet, and, yes, beautiful dog.  Goose is everything we could have hoped for and more!  He has quickly gotten used to apartment living, and we think he may, at times, even prefer being so close to us all the time!  We have found the perfect nature preserve, where he runs for at least an hour every afternoon, and he goes for a 1-2 mile walk in the morning.  He absolutely adores all of his toys, and loves to toss them to himself as he prances around.  Everywhere we take him, people can't help but comment on what a beautiful dog he is! He has met both sets of "grandparents" up in Wisconsin, and they all absolutely adore him!  He couldn't get enough of all the sights and smells up there, and the squirrels!  He was in heaven!  In the car, he can't get enough of having his nose at the window, and he rides like a prince. We love him so much, and everyday we are thankful to you all at ISR for saving our beautiful boy!!

Geoffrey has turned into Gio,short for Giove. Gio was adopted a year ago. Here's a little update. Gio is not only doing very well but is the perfect companion to his big brother Champ. They are inseparable in play, rest, and sleep. Gio has turned out to be the seemingly bit younger, clumsier, but larger brother to Champ who is much more nimble and athletic. Although Gio outweighs Champ by 20 pounds, Champ still sets the tone. We count our lucky stars for you connecting us just about a year ago. He is truly a BIG delight not only for us but for Champ.

Jeannie is adjusting beautifully. She's been to a lot of places and enjoys traveling. She loves ice-cubes and isn't a bit afraid when we vacuum ...actually comes up to the vacuum cleaner! (Our other Shorthair HATED the vacuum.) It's so cute that they all have their own unique personalities! 

Sally is doing great. Her tail is up all the time now. She is getting into things and playing with toys just like a puppy. Sally has learned the good things in her life from her cousin GSP, another rescue. Thank you so much for Sally. She is wonderful.

Goose, ISR's beautiful solid liver boy, was adopted by a family in the Chicago area. He came to ISR from Michigan. Thanks to all those in the ISR network, both in Michigan and Illinois, for helping him find his wonderful new home.

Dani, now Lucy, was formally adopted at this year's ISR reunion. Initially a foster, her new family fell in love with her. Since that time, Lucy has undergone a transformation from a skinny, nervous girl to a typical, inquisitive GSP. She is class now and finally will sit rather than go from standing until laying down and is also learning to be a spoiled dog, something that is new to her life. Lucy has finally come home!!!

It's hard to believe that Breeze has only been with us for a month. She has become a big part of our family in a very short time. She adjusted so easily to our daily routines that it seems like we've had her since she was a pup. She loves everyone she meets and is wonderful with children. She loves morning walks around the neighborhood and has made friends with a number of our canine neighbors. She is especially fond of a five month old puppy across the street. She loves the yard and patrols the perimeter in hopes of catching a squirrel. She started doggy classes and during the first class, she wore herself out playing with the puppies that she laid down and slept most of the class. We are so happy that she picked us for her forever family.

We have had Bullitt (Zuni) for a little over a year and we are so lucky to have found him. He is a great dog and loves running in his yard chasing leaves and "bug hunting". He has made many dog friends and spends time with his GSP buddy Axil in Michigan running around. He is very affectionate and loves to cuddle at night. Thanks for all you do for rescues!

Hoag has had a wonderful summer full of new adventures. Hoag enjoys swimming and going to the park to run and play ball. He absolutely loves his GSP sister, following her and being by her most of the time. He also wants any toy that she might have, much to her chagrin at times. Wrestlemania is a daily activity at our home now. Hoag is a big puppy at heart and is enjoying his adolescence. Good thing his new mom used to teach 13 year-olds so he fits right in with her expectations. He is such a sweetheart and is eager to please. When not following his sister, he follows his mom.  We are so glad we found each other. Thanks ISR!!!
 
   

Gordy came in weighing just over 40 lbs but look at him now in just ia few short months.  Gordy absolutely loves his new life as an indoor dog with plenty of attention and a loving family.  He even has a new brother which is so much fun.  Thanks ISR for all you do. 

Two years later Sniper (Prince) has changed his outdoor activity from hunting to swimming.  He swims from the intercoastal waterway to the seawall in New Smyrna Beach and back. It is a distance of about 3 miles and it hardly phases him.  Those webbed feet must be the trick!!! His "sister" is not as ambitious. 

Ruger, our Michigan boy, has also found his "forever" home in the big city.  He is lucky to live next to a dog park and also has some small four-legged friends that live close-by so he will have plenty of fun.  Ruger was so excited to go "home" that he jumped right into the car of his new family as soon as the door opened. Ruger was unsure whether he was with his new family or just another way-point in his life, but after hundreds of walks, countless games of fetch, trips to several exotic dog parks, a road trip to St. Louis, and a lot of love, he is now confident that he is with his forever family. Ruger is polite, affectionate, playful, and a great running companion. Ruger is a great ambassador for his breed and ISR. Whenever Ruger is walked in the city, he always get stopped. People are naturally taken with his handsomeness and outgoing personality and want to know what kind of dog he is and where they can find one like him. His family always tells them to check out the ISR site, as I'm sure there is another great GSP (though maybe not quite as awesome as our Ruger out there in need of a home.

Below is Hudson, previously Berkley, enjoying his favorite spot on the lake - at the end of the pier.  He enjoys standing guard at the boat launch - making sure no deer, squirrels, or beavers come out of the water into his favorite park in which he likes to play.  So far he has not had any interest in fishing for fish on his own.  He really likes the pier on windy days when his ears flap in the wind.  He is also beginning to swim in the tall grassy fields.  He is a real snuggler in the house and enjoys his family and kids.  The picture on the left is from his birthday.  He ate his treats in 20 seconds!!!

Tuttle found his "forever home" with a great family.  His "dad" takes him to class weekly, walks or jogs with his "mom" each morning, and enjoys listening to his "little brother" tell him stories.  He has really settled in nicely and it feels like he has been part of the family forever.

Wow - It's been just over 24 hours and what a new world in which I find myself living ... I'm a "city dog" now and boy it's fun - been to 3 different "dog parks" already (yeah - parks made just for us dogs) and the lakefront.  So far all is going well (well I kinda did run off and was chased a couple blocks) but other than that - I've been on my best behavior.  We went out for dinner last night and hung out (un-eventfully) -- that's good.  I met my "step-brother" Guinness.  We make a fun family.  Think I'll be going to the name "Stout" ... it matches my appearance and compliments my step-brother Guinness's name.
   

We are LOVING our new addition to the family. We named him Roscoe. He has been so good. We took him for a walk at the McHenry Dam and attempted the two mile trail and Roscoe sat down halfway through but got up and finished the last mile with a little coaxing. Roscoe gets walked by dad every morning. One day he spotted a cat and he was off. I was worried that he was gone but I called him a few times and whistled and he came back. He is such a good dog and really smart. We love playing fetch with him with the tennis ball. We were surprised at how good he is with bringing the ball back and dropping it right in front on you. When he sees his leash, he walks in circles around me. I have to tell him to sit to put it on his collar. We all love him. Thank you for all your help. 

The girls took Coco's (Ariel) leash within seconds of walking in the door and held on tight! They were excited to be getting a new dog since their GSP Scout passed away 6 months ago. They also have a little rat terrier, Ollie, who seemed a little nervous and hesitant at first but warmed up quickly. Coco dug into the basket of dog toys right away like she owned the place (there sure were plenty of toys for her to choose from)! Spoiled already. Coco is doing great with her forever family.

Tracker is doing great. He's just a very happy dog. Sometimes too happy! He is either going to get us into better shape or send us to an early grave with all the exercise we get together. Tracker is obsessed with the chipmunks and we have more than our share around here. A good stick can keep him busy for an hour.  He put on 3lbs, for the life of me I don't know how with all the running around he does. He's becoming really good at frisbee and jumps about 3 ft in the air and makes the catch every time. Tracker is not a fan of fireworks though. He spent the 4th on the bed under the covers. He doesn't mind the small stuff but the big booms are a different story. 

We are head-over-heels in love with Ringo. He is everything we had hoped for and more. Ringo is one of the most well-mannered dogs I have ever seen, learns and listens well, and melts the hearts of those who see him when we go on car rides to McDonalds.  Ringo loves to go on runs and walks with us in the evening, laying in the yard watching us doing yard work, and really enjoys sleeping in bed. On Father's Day, early in the morning Ringo helped make a Father's Day card.  Ringo was not sure about the glitter and it got all over his nose. It was a memory never to forget. We are in every way, shape, and form, truly and eternally grateful for the opportunity to become Ringo's parents and it would not have been possible without the volunteers at ISR! Thank you so much.

Hank is such a love bug and loves his people. We cannot get enough of him. He gets along great with our baby and all of the cousin dogs in the family. We cannot express enough what a wonderful dog Hank is and we are so happy to have him as a member of our family. I am sure in the future we will be getting a companion for Hank. Thank you for all the work you do with all these lovely companions! 

Mona Lisa is doing great! It seems as though we have had her for much longer. She loves galloping around the yard and playing with all her new toys. Yesterday, she had her first dog training class. We didn't do too much since she was so distracted by the guinea pigs, kittens, people, and smells. Everyone commented on how beautiful she was and how she has such a great personality. After getting home, she was pooped and took a long nap on the dog bed. I can tell she learned a bit already since she has been pretty good at obeying the commands at home. This morning Mona Lisa went to the dog park. She was still a bit shy but made a couple friends. Surprisingly, she even took a few steps into the pond a couple of times before getting a little freaked out and springing backward.  I'm sure she will conquer her fears with time.

Griffey is a 6 year old owner surrender. His family had too many children and didnt have time for him anymore. He is good with kids and just needs a bit of warming up to. Once he knows you, he loves you. Griffey absolutely cannot live without balls! Griffey's new owner says "I just wanted to say how much I love having Griffey!!! He is a great dog!! I think it is a toss up between who is keeping who more active."

Molly is a shy 2 1/2 year old affectionate girl that was surrendered by her owners. In her new home Molly is doing great. We are in obedience and she has made great improvements. The trainers at obedience love her and believe she was abused. She is in her 2nd round of training and we have signed up for round 3. She still seems nervous, but we're hoping that is just new home jitters. She fits in great and we're so happy to have her in our lives.

Heidi was about 12 months old when she was found abandoned by her owner at the kennel where she was dropped off to be bathed. The owner felt she was not worthy enough to go back and get her. There she sat for a month in a scary place, not understanding why she was there at all until ISR picked her up. Now Heidi has her forever home with a family who is happy to have her. They can't believe how laid back she is and are looking into some classes for her since she does not have good manners on the leash and she thinks it is necessary to jump on the counters in the kitchen. The boys think she is great and are so thrilled to have her.

Izzy was a young mother of 8 pups when we found her. She and two of her puppies, Fredo and Guapo, came into foster care at ISR instead of being sold at a swap meet. Izzy has experienced farm life, motherhood and losing her home for the second time and she was only 1 and a half years old at the time. Her new family says Izzy is a sweetheart! Once she got comfortable with us, we found out that she can actually sing and dance! She LOVES going for long walks and we are very excited that spring is finally here!

Just wanted to give you and update on Pearl (who's nickname is Pearly Berly) I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!! We went home to my parents for Easter and she met the whole family. Everyone couldn't get over how beautiful she is and how well behaved she is for her age. My mom practically cried when I had to take her back to Sycamore with me! She has been such a joy to have around! She has stopped pacing and is settling in nicely. She sleeps with me at night (for a period of time before she gets down and then she has to go in her kennel because she destroyed one of my shoes once). We've started taking her to tennis courts to run some of her endless energy off and it works except it is hard on her paws so we only do it sparingly. We start puppy classes on Thursday. While I was home for Easter my little sister taught her how to do "circles"...it is sooo cute. Her butt hits the floor before she makes it all the way around just to get her treat!

Bosco is doing fine. He met the other two German Shorthairs that my brother and sister have, and they played for hours. He sits when he wants a treat and before we feed him. He has been a barrel of fun and a great dog. Again, thanks for all your help.

Cruise is such a happy-go-lucky guy! He loves every single dog and person he meets. You’ll see him with a non-stop smile on his face, as if he’s saying, “life is SO GOOD now! Before ISR, Cruise was a young stray, captured by animal control while swimming in a pond. We are grateful to ISR every day for bringing him into our lives. He’s finished his beginning and advanced obedience training, and now he fills his days playing with his Shorthair brother, hunting those wily pheasants, and generally enjoying himself.

Max is doing great! He loves to play outside and is fascinated with the water coming out of the hose! He tries to ‘eat’ it. He has fit right in with the family and Sula. What a nice addition!

We brought Hunter home in June of 2007. We had a GSP puppy, Bo and he really wanted a brother. Hunter is the sweetest loveable dog in the world. He loves us and loves Bo. He had to get used to Bo’s wanting to play with him ALL the time! He loves to chase birds in the yard all day long. This is his favorite time of year (spring!) We did have a couple of scares when he got out of our gate and was gone for 4 days. We are much more careful and don’t give him any opportunities to get out, we love him too much to lose him. I think he really loves our home, and as you can see he has made himself very comfortable! He and Bo are important members of our family and we love him! Thank you for bringing us all together!

We love her to death...She sleeps at night quietly on a huge dog pillow at the foot of our bed. She loves to chase the squirrels in the yard. She loves to run up and down the stairs 90 miles an hour. She goes for a walk twice a day. She has 3 warm coats and likes them all. All in all, we love her and feel lucky we have found her (thanks to you). She will have a nice forever life with us.

Huey came to us as a 2 year old bundle of energy. He was extremely playful and loved other dogs. He is having a great time with his new family. Huey had a great Christmas and he is smart now too. He did ok in dog school if you could get his attention--I think he has ADHD. WE love him and he loves us! Thanks

Daisy has the funniest personality. Everything she does requires her making noise, whether it's the funny high pitched noise she makes when she yawns or the loud howling and smacking of the bell on the door when it's time for a walk. We nicknamed her "wags" because her butt never stops wagging! She loves to play with her big brother Dexter. Dexter wasn't too fond of another dog coming into his territory. At the beginning he snubbed her, not sitting on the same couch as her, and walking away when she would come to play. Now they cuddle together and he loves his new playmate! As you can see from the pictures she's quite healthy. When we recieved her she was very underweight, now she's coming in at a whopping 55lbs! Our family just wants to thank the Shorthair Rescue for allowing this wonderful pup to be apart of our family. Everything you do for these animals is amazing! Thanks again!

Kobe was a 2 year old stray that was turned into a local police department. Kobe is doing great. She has put on 12 pounds and I've lost 10. We get along very well and she is smarter than most people I know. She learns very fast. I love her a lot!!!

Nix was approximately 1 year old when he came to ISR. He was originally surrendered to a shelter because the owners did not realize the energy level of a GSP. He was adopted and once again returned. During his third adoption from the shelter, he was treated poorly and chained outside. He escaped and was returned to the shelter who agreed for ISR to take him. As you can see Nix is enjoying life with Wilhelm. The middle picture is of Nixey with Blaze (Blaze was the one who was stand-offish with Nix), the third picture is a daily occurrence; I do my research while the dogs gather around me to sleep. Nixey refuses to relinquish his spot next to me so he just lays on Wilhelm (who doesn't mind at all)!

Zoe has been everything we hoped for and more. She is a reliable companion, a happy family pet and an excellent hunter. She waits by my side each morning ready to go on her morning walk and spends all day darting from the front window to the front door watching squirrels outside in the front yard wearing herself out in the process. She is every bit of the high drive GSP that she was bread to be. She has been a blessing and just a joy as a part of our family and we couldn't imagine ever finding a better dog.. We are truly grateful to Illinois Shorthair Rescue for allowing us to provide Zoe with her forever home.

Heidi (left) loves to play with her friend Bee. She points at everything including Bee.

Fredo was rescued by us instead of being sold at a swap meet by their owners. Fredo was 4 month old who loved to be hugged and petted. Megan is 3 1/2 years old and was left outside for 3 years in a kennel run without any vetting. As you can see both Fredo & Megan are thriving in their new home with their new family. They enjoy their family and each other.

Claire is a shy 5 year old girl who has adjusted to her new home life. She was found as a stray in Kankakee County. Here is Claire and Jabbers.

Indy was found in a field in Indiana where he and his three siblings were dumped. He is a very outgoing little boy. They appear to be between 6-8 weeks old. Here is a picture of Indy and his new brother Dakota.

Mari is a silky BLACK and white, purebred GSP, less than 2 years old. Poor Mari has undergone many changes recently, starting with being taken to a shelter by her owner for having the usual high energy of the GSP breed. Mari has done incredibly well in her new home with two other GSPs males who love to play. They run, swim, run, wrestle, and run some more.

Ella is enjoying the outside and getting dressed up. She is a beautiful 3 year old who previously had formal obedience and had been hunt trained. She loves being around people and gets along with other dogs. She was raised with children, but will not get along with small furry animals. Ella has quite a prey drive and needs a contained yard. She is extremely well mannered and loves to go for walks and get treats.

Janna is an energetic 5 year old who acts like she's 2! She likes to run & can jump very high with the agility of a cat. For this reason Janna Banana had been bounced around from home to home, ending up back at the shelter repeatedly because she had not found the right owner who was able to positively channel her energy & drive. Janna (left) is enjoying life in her new home with Gunnar (right).

Adalgisa as her name dipicts, means "Noble Hostage." You see, this sweet girl was rescued only to find a metal prong collar embedded in part of her neck. Amber learned her new name quickly and has gained a little weight. She is looking very healthy. She has successfully destroyed to her enjoyment two duck toys that honked. She has learned to ring a bell to get outside and is constantly ringing the bell to stalk birds and squirrels. She has made friends with Max who lives behind us and the poodle next door. I don't think the grass will last long along the fence. Now that she knows her name, she is coming when called, and has learned how to heel. The girls love playing with her in the backyard. She is funny in that she wants to be on you not next to you. She will happily sit on your lap when on the floor.

Dice was turned into a shelter because his owners no longer had time for him. This energetic 4 year old boy loves to play ball and act like a puppy. His new owner took these pictures during their first big snowfall. Dice absolutely loves the snow. He attacks it, just like he does with grass. He gets so distracted eating the snow, I literally have to pull him up from it to make him stop. He loves to catch snowballs and eat them. He looks so funny after he digs his face in the snow. He always gets a big glob of it all over his nose...Thank you again for bringing Dice into my life!

Karl is doing great and has gotten even better with his obedience since school. We discovered his love for swimming recently at the dog beach in Chicago. Here is a pic of him enjoying the summer weather at the beach. We love it too because it wears him out!

I am very happy to tell you that four weeks ago we adopted an 8 month old male liver colored GSP from Illinois GSP Rescue. ISR and Tracy from Idaho were, and continue to be, very helpful in advising me and helping me to choose "Racer." I could go on forever about what a wonderful dog he is and how much my boys and I are enjoying owning and working with him.

Grady is solid liver dog, estimated to be about 3 years old. Grady is enjoying his new home. He loves to play with his older brother and is learning to swim nicely. His new family couldn't be happier with him. He gets lots of attention and is spoiled on a daily basis.

This 2 year old little girl's got heart (note the marking on her right side). Too much heart to be happy living outside as a hunting dog so her owner took her to a shelter. Snap disliked living outside so much she'd find a way over the fence just so she could sit at the front door of her home waiting to be let in. In her new home here's a picture of our new girl Jesse with her dad and sister! She is so great - we love her! She is very loving and so fun!

Spencer used to be named (Moe) - - Spencer continues to be a great dog.  He has become expert at catching the frisbee.  That and long walks are his favorite pastimes. We take him to Florida twice a year and he loves to point the big birds down there along with running into the warm gulf waves.  (Lucky Dog)