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Resources

Articles

About the GSP
What you need to know about living with a German Shorthaired Pointer

Animal Planet: German Shorthaired Pointer Guide
Find out more about the GSP

Related Links

National German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue
An affiliate of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America

Great Plains Pointer Rescue
We make it a POINT to help! Serving Nebraska and Iowa.

Summit German Shorthaired Pointers
The Peak of Excellence

Animal Care Center
The best veterinary care in Castle Rock

Valhalla Kennels and Gun Dogs
If you’re looking for an excellent place to train your dog that’s only 30 minutes from Denver, you’ve found it.

Colorado Gun Dog Association
Improve your hunting skills and develop your dog’s instinctive abilities year round.

Sparkle Bark
Providing high quality grooming and customer satisfaction.

Training and Behavior

Canine Dimensions
In-home dog training that specializes in behavior modification, problem solving and obedience training.

Recommended Reading

German Shorthaired Pointer: Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
Information for non-specialist owners

The German Shorthaired Pointer: A Hunter’s Guide
A hunter’s guide to the selection, care, training and handling of America’s most popular pointing dog

Run, Rainey, Run
A memorial to an unusual hunting dog, by his owner, an associate editor of Field and Stream magazine.

Simon the Pointer
Black-and-white drawings and a simple, radiant text follow the inspirational life of a faithful dog that never lets his dreams interfere with his responsibilities as he grows from puppy to full-grown dog to his final illness and death.

TESTIMONIALS

"We couldn't be more happy that we picked Mile High GSP Rescue; the process was thorough and we know it means Molly is a lifelong fit for us." - Steve and Katie

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"The adoption process was easy and professional. Post-placement follow up and education were offered as well. All in all, it was a great experience." - Robert​

CONTACT US

Email: milehighgsp@gmail.com

Phone: (720) 373-7274

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I agree to foster the above named dog for Mille High GSP Rescue until he/she is adopted by a family/owner who has been approved by Mile High GSP Rescue.


I understand and agree to adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances, whether local, county, or state


Foster Parent’s Responsibilities

I agree to pre-arranged home visits by Mile High GSP Rescue.

While having the above named dog in my care, I agree to provide

❖ safe, indoor shelter

❖ daily food and fresh water

❖ socialization with people and other dogs

❖ appropriate daily exercise

❖ a secure fenced-in area for at-home exercise

❖ housebreaking, if and when necessary

❖ positive reinforcement to correct inappropriate behaviors

❖ off-leash training, using an e-collar when necessary

❖ veterinarian visits, if and when necessary


Mile High GSP Rescue does not take financial responsibility for damage

to property belonging to a foster family or person. We will counsel,

trouble-shoot and provide resources if a dog starts to display significant

behavior issues.


It is important for fosters to recognize that they are fostering dogs, not people and that, especially under stress, some dogs can display stress-related behaviors. Please call the rescue when your behavior modification

strategies aren’t working and you need some alternative strategies.


Veterinary Care

I understand that veterinary care and procedures will be paid for by Mile

High GSP Rescue only with pre-approval of those procedures and care.

I understand that it will be my responsibility to take the foster dog in my care to veterinary appointments for basic vetting as well as for any vetting needs that arise unexpectedly (such as but not limited to illnesses, accidents, emergencies)If the medical procedure or care needed is a result of negligence or mishandling of the foster dog, I will be financially responsible for the veterinary care. In addition, Mile High GSP Rescue will be financially responsible only for the rescue dog’s vet bills. Should my own pet(s) need medical attention due to interaction with said rescue dog (e.g. dog fight, contracted ailment), I am responsible for my own pet’s(s’) medical bills.

General Care and Well-being of Foster Dog

While the above named dog is in my foster care, I will provide a loving,

nurturing home environment for him/her, just as I do or would with my own

dog. If I mistreat, neglect or abuse the dog in any way, Mile High GSP Rescue will immediately remove the dog from my care.


The above named dog will reside in my home, not outside as a residential dog. Mile High GSP Rescue will provide a leash and collar for the foster dog who will be placed in my care. Rabies and I.D. tags will also be provided. It is my responsibility to insure that the foster dog will wear the collar with attached tags at all times. Mile High GSP Rescue will also provide food for the dog while he/she is in my care.


If I leave town or am otherwise unable to care for the foster dog for a short period of time, I will notify the rescue which will help to determine the best temporary home for the dog.


If the dog is lost or stolen, I will contact Mile High GSP Rescue immediately.


I agree to provide the rescue with photos of this dog as well as offer input in the writing of his or her bio to help the rescue find the most appropriate,

loving home for this dog.


Adoption of Foster Dog

Mile High GSP Rescue has the sole responsibility and right to adopt the above named foster dog to a new owner. I may not rehome the dog independently of the rescue. The rescue will, however, ask for my input and recommendations when placing the above named foster dog in a new home.


If, after fostering the above named dog, I want to adopt the dog, I will become one of the potential adopters. If the rescue decides to adopt the dog to me, I will pay the adoption fee established by Mile High GSP Rescue. In lieu of a full adoption fee, I have the option of adopting the foster dog while continuing to foster dogs for Mile High GSP Rescue. The Rescue and I will make that decision jointly and the rescue will determine the adoption fee.

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Home Inspections (to be filled out by the rescue at a later date)

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