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The GSPCO Rescue group is made up of volunteers who work to rescue GSP's that have been lost, placed in shelters, or are in danger of euthanization. Occasionally, we assist GSP owners when they wish to avoid placing their GSP in a shelter. The Oregon GSP tries to place rescue GSP's and arrange for veterinary and foster care.  We would like to emphasize that we are not a dumping ground for unwanted pets or animals returned to breeders - breeders must be responsible for their own litters.

We do not place aggressive or undesirable GSP's. We only foster GSP's which may not fare well in shelters or are endangered, and which we believe have the potential to become a good family pet, and possible hunting companion.

Our rules for placement are similar to most shelters: the GSP must have all of its shots and, if intact, must be neutered/spayed within 30 days. We usually have the adoptive family handle this (proof is required). If the GSP does not work out, it must be returned to GSP Rescue.

Our ideal effort is referring people who call us to shelters so that the relationship may be between the shelter and the adoptive home. We only foster animals if the need is clearly extreme.

We believe that the GSP is a special breed with special needs and that we who own them can offer a service by screening prospective families. We want to work with you to see that there are no GSP's left in shelters.