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RAY
Rochester, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2008-991MO |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-09-06 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 45 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Raywatch--It’s kind of like Baywatch, but better!
Ray had two potential adopters in last few months, but, sadly, both adoptions fell through. This was not through any fault of Ray's (and both families adamantly stated this), but because both families were surprised at how active he is! SHHH. . . we haven’t told Ray he is blind! Ray’s Forever Home will need to have a fenced yard or a yard that is at least partially fenced. It doesn’t have to be a large area, but he needs his time outside.
Although Ray is active outside, he settles right down and is calm in the house. This is one of the problems in getting a good picture of him. Outside he is running around, and inside he is sleeping!
Ray went on a grand adventure and spent last week at the house of his foster parents' daughter. We were so pleased at how well he did. We are now convinced that his transition to a new home will not be as stressful as we originally thought it might be. His skills continue to improve; walks and car behavior are getting better and better. On his most recent trip to the vet, the vet stated that Ray almost doesn’t qualify as a special-needs dog anymore, because his behavior is so good. He has exceeded all of our expectations and now is ready for his Forever Home. We are so proud of Ray, and we are sure there is the right family out there for him.
Ray is up to date on vaccinations, has a new haircut, and is looking good.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Ray.
Contact: Jane Brandt
lesliejane58@gmail.com .
Posted: 12/23/08
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MAYA
Horace, ND
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| ESRA#: | 2010-709MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-09-05 |
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| Age: | 10 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 38 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
From Maya's family: Maya is a typical Springer, very sweet and lovable. She is extremely well housetrained. She loves to fetch, play ball, and run. She also enjoys curling up and cuddling in your lap for loves. She is better running free than walking on a leash, but she will do fine with a Halti or a Gentle Leader.
Maya would do best with no other dogs; she shares a home with a pug right now and they get along fine most of the time, but Maya is food and toy possessive, so she is looking for a new home where she can be the only dog to be spoiled rotten. She does have storm/fireworks anxiety, and we have medicated her with anti-anxiety medication to help her with her fears. She is not destructive at all. She does not have separation anxiety, and she is fine home alone during her family's work hours.
Maya LOVES the water, and the lake is her favorite place to be. She listens well, Sits, Stays, Lies Down, Shakes, and Comes when called. Her only health concern is a predisposition to ear infections, especially during the summer when she is in the water a lot. She may lick her paws if she becomes bored or nervous.
Maya is fine with school-aged children but not with younger kids. We are looking for a new home for Maya because we have a two-year-old as well as a baby due in one month. Maya is not getting the love and attention she deserves, and her food-possessive behavior makes us nervous with very small children in our home. She has never bitten, but we don't consider her trustworthy around babies and toddlers.
We love Maya very much and have had her since she was six weeks old. We are truly hoping to find a home where she gets all of the love and attention that she used to get before we became busy parents! You will fall in love with her sweet, loving personality, too!
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Maya.
Contact: Kathy Raidt
braidt@minn.net .
Posted: 7/07/10
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ROCKY
St. Charles, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-595KS |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-09-04 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 45 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Rocky is the new guy on the block. He is an amiable, moderately active boy who is looking for a Forever Home. Through no fault of his own, he was surrendered to a shelter, so he is just confused about life right now. He is quiet in a crate.
Do you have a little time and lots of love to help Rocky adjust to a new life? He would really like that! Rocky is up to date with routine shots and vaccinations and has been neutered.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Rocky.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 6/08/10
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WALLY
Carroll, OH
Wally just being himself
After grooming--what a handsome fellow!
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| ESRA#: | 2010-794OH |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-24 |
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| Age: | 8 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Here's Wally, one grateful Springer Spaniel! When the shelter took him in, he had a few nasty wounds on his chest, but he's all healed up now. His future was not looking good, so we are really glad that we were able to rescue him and bring him into a foster home.
Wally is adjusting quite well to family life with five other dogs. He comes promptly when he is called and sits on command.
Wally has a charming, puppy-like demeanor. He would really enjoy being a lap dog! He is crate trained and housetrained. Although he is generally a very mellow fellow, Wally will require a cat-free home.
He has been neutered and microchipped. He is heartworm negative and is up to date on vaccinations, heartworm, and flea and tick preventative. He is ready to start his new life.
Wally is so deserving of a good Forever Home, and he will be a loving and steadfast companion.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Wally.
Contact: Foster home, Stacey Shehin
stacey.shehin@att.net .
Posted: 8/05/10
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MOLLY
New Berlin, WI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-587WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-24 |
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| Age: | 9 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 56 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
My name is Molly. I came to my ESRA foster home because my original family got divorced, and neither Mom nor Dad could find a place that would accept dogs.
My favorite things are people, food, and squirrels, pretty much in that order. I love to snuggle and be near my people, and I aim to please. I have two Springer brothers at my foster home, and we are having a good time together. I used to live with cats, so they are okay. Kids are very nice playmates, too; I helped my mom raise two of them.
I am housetrained and know Sit, Down, Stay, Off, Shake, Come, Roll Over, and Waves. Leash training is going all right; I still get excited and need gentle correction so I remember to Heel. I also need reminders not to jump on visitors when I get excited. I am a quick learner. I am spayed and up to date on all my shots.
My foster family has spoiled me, so I am allowed on furniture. My food manners are getting better, but sometimes I forget that not everything is for me.
I am a very young nine years old. I am very healthy and still have lots of energy and love to share. I can't wait to find my Forever Home! Could it be yours?
Love,
Molly
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Molly.
Contact: Russ and Laura Moldenhauer
rmoldenhauer@wi.rr.com .
Posted: 6/10/10
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TANNER
Des Moines, IA
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| ESRA#: | 2010-214IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-21 |
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| Age: | 1 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Tanner needs you. He feels safe when someone is nearby, and he would feel honored to sleep at the foot of your bed. How lucky Tanner will be to have a Forever Home! He will feel very grateful toward the wonderful human being who blesses him with a home.
He seems to remember something hurtful whenever someone walks past his crate, and he is often fearful. Tanner hasn't known many people who have loved him as much as he has loved them. Maybe he tries too hard. A lick on the hand, a cock of the head--he doesn't even know he's being cute. He's just trying to say, "Thank you. Thank you for loving me back."
Tanner is the kind of dog who feels like a real companion when you go out for a walk. He keeps up with you and wants to keep going. He actually dances in appreciation. Tanner is such a goofy bundle of energy that he might be a little too much for small children, though!
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Tanner.
Contact: Kathy Raidt
braidt@minn.net .
Posted: 4/05/10
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BETTY LOU
Wellington, OH
Betty Lou's first meeting with a cat
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| ESRA#: | 2010-578OH |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-17 |
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| Age: | 5 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Click here to read the story of Ohio's Wildflower Bunch!
I'm Betty Lou, a very shy liver-and-white female. My age is listed above as five, but no one really knows how old I am. The guesses range from three to seven years. It is really hard to know, because before ESRA came along I had been very neglected. As a result of that neglect, I have become a very distrustful lady. When I came to ESRA, my coat was so badly matted that I had to be almost shaved. Now my hair is growing back, and I am starting to look more like the beautiful lady I truly am. I have also been given a clean bill of health after being treated for heartworms.
I would very much like to find a Forever Home that will give me the love that I am able to give back. My foster home has two small children and two other Springers, a male and female. I try to interact with them, but I'm still learning. I am getting braver day by day. I stay close to my foster dad, and I love being outside. I will stay close to home, but an enclosed yard would also be good. If I should wander, simply calling my name will get me back. A little bit of patience on your part will earn you very loving companion.
I am up-to-date on my vaccinations and am spayed. I have been microchipped. I will need monthly treatment with heartworm preventative so that I never have to go through treatment for heartworms again.
If you think I could be your dog, please send an email and ask about me. I'm waiting to give you all my love and affection!
Fondly,
Betty Lou
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Betty Lou.
Contact: Mary Guttieri
mgttri@embarqmail.com .
Posted: 7/28/10
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MILLY
Bloomington, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-728IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-16 |
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| Age: | 14 months |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Tricolor |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Milly is a friendly and sweet Springer who is still a puppy. She has a lot of energy, so a large fenced yard would work best for her. If you are a runner, Milly would love to run with you. She is easily trained. She has learned Sit and is learning Heel. Milly would really benefit from obedience training with her new family because she is very smart. She is mostly housetrained, which is very good since she was in the shelter for so long.
Milly loves to be with other dogs. She loves the dog park, so if you have another dog, that would be perfect for Milly. She is still in the chewing phase of puppyhood, so anything on the floor is hers. She is learning to stay off the bed, but she loves to nap on the couch.
She will stay in a wire crate while you go to work, but she doesn't like it initially. She is good in it, though.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Milly.
Contact: Scott Smullen
ssmullen_31@yahoo.com .
Posted: 7/15/10
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FREDDY
Neenah, WI
My secure place
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| ESRA#: | 2010-780WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-11 |
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| Age: | 3 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Hi! I'm the new kid on the block here, and I'm looking for a family to call my very own.
My foster mom picked me up from the Shawano Animal Shelter where I had been residing for the past month. Everyone there called me Freddy. I was so scared at the shelter that I couldn't stop shaking. I hid in the back of the kennel and was very afraid of all the loud barking, noise, and commotion. Things are so much better at my foster home and my secure place is on my foster mom's bed. I snooze there all day long!
My foster mom has since nicknamed me Froedrick, as in Froedrick Frahnkensteen. She says it's from a movie line, and she laughs every time she says it. I don't get the joke, but since she takes such good care of me I respond to that name when she calls me. She calls me Ricky, too.
It is assumed that I came from a puppy mill on a nearby Indian reservation and then got loose in the city limits and had to fend for myself, which I did not do very well. I was very thin and undernourished when I arrived at the shelter. Since then I have been to the vet, and I am now healthy again. I'm also a much calmer boy after having my neutering procedure. My days of breeding litters for profit are over!
I was not treated very well in my previous life, and I am quick to take cover from any loud commotion or fast movement, but I am learning to trust again. I have gained confidence in just the short time I have been at my foster home. I would do best in a quiet environment with a regular routine. A rowdy, rough home life with lots of commotion would not work so well for me.
I am learning how to be a dog by following the other two dogs in the house, and I love romping, playing, and snoozing with them. They are teaching me that the potty is outside, not inside. I do forget sometimes, and I've had an accident or two in the house, but I'm getting better at remembering. When the other two dogs head out the doggie door to do their business, I copy what they are doing.
I've never spent time in a house before, but I am quickly learning what is acceptable and what is not. I take treats gently from my foster mom's hand, and I love the fenced-in back yard where I can run around and kick up my heels. I don't dig holes in the yard, and I'm learning to play with a ball.
My foster mom will walk me on a leash around the block, but I can't say that I am enjoying that quite yet. I'm very nervous and walk behind her, following her every step. If she stops too quickly, I bump into her legs.
I'm a gentle and timid little boy looking for a Forever Family that likes to snuggle and cuddle. I'm a most excellent cuddler, and I am very affectionate. I need a family that will take my background into consideration in working with me, and also one that clearly understands that I don't come perfectly trained. However, I am very smart and eager to please.
I'm anxiously waiting to meet you and show you what a good boy I am!
Affectionately,
Froedrick F.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Freddy.
Contact: Sunny Caswell
suncaswell@aol.com .
Posted: 7/31/10
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KELLY
Oconomowoc, WI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-627WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-08 |
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| Age: | 11 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 47 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Hi! My name is Kelly and I am eleven years old, but you would never know it because I have more energy than my foster sister, although she is two years younger than I am!
I came into ESRA because my owner, who was ninety-nine years old, passed away. Some family members took me in for a while, but they had dogs of their own and felt that they had too many dogs for their home. They decided I needed a Forever Home where I could get LOTS of attention (which I really like!).
I am healthy, strong, fit, and trim. I am up to date on my vaccinations and am spayed. If you are looking for a Springer who enjoys going for walks and does not pull on the leash but enjoys sniffs along the route, who responds to voice commands and hand signals, and who is not dominant about food or toys, then I am your gal! I enjoy running around outside with my foster Springer sister. I have not lived with any young children, but I am gentle. I can be trusted to roam the house freely, and I am housetrained. I am not crate trained. I don't know if I like cats, as I have not been around any. I enjoy car rides. I love to get back and ear scratches, and I really love cuddling up with you. I even convinced my foster parents to let me sleep on the floor in their bedroom at night after I reminded them that I had slept in my previous owner's room.
I would really love it if I could be in my Forever Home where I could be a member of the family and your constant companion, devoting myself to keeping you company.
Love,
Kelly
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Kelly.
Contact: Foster Home, Silverman/Casper
terries@execpc.com .
Posted: 7/08/10
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ZEKE
Neenah, WI
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| ESRA#: | 2009-1011MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-08-05 |
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| Age: | 11 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Hi, everyone! My name is Zeke, and I am in the market for a new family!
First things first: please don't let my age discourage you from taking me into your home. Although I am eleven years old, I have the energy of a three-year-old. My foster mom will vouch for that fact!
I am a bird dog, and I love the tall grass, bushes, and shrubs. I have a lot of hunting energy left in me, and I desire an occupation. I want to be a useful hunting companion again!
My owner and I hunted together for many years until he passed away, and then I got dropped off at the shelter to be euthanized because I was old.
My foster mom has been taking me to the dog park to run me ragged and tire me out, but that has not happened yet. Boy, did I surprise her! After a visit to the dog park, I wake up the next day without any stiff joints or hips, and no arthritis, and I am ready to run around for another day.
We had our visit to the vet earlier this week and the doctor could not believe my chronological age in contrast to my teeth, health, and energy level. The only sign of advancing age is my cloudy vision. I can still follow birds overhead and chase them, but once it becomes dusk and the sun goes down, I do have a difficult time.
I am neutered and current on all my shots. Since I have spent most of my time in a kennel outside, I am eagerly working on my house manners. I am very comfortable outside, but I must admit that sleeping in the bed with my foster mom is wonderful and much better than being left alone outside!
I am observant and eager to please everyone. I love other dogs and children, but I have no idea what I would do if I saw a cat.
Chasing and returning balls is my current occupation, and I can do it for hours without letting up. I am hoping this is only my temporary work assignment until I can get back out in the woods again.
These pictures are from the shelter, before I got my hair cut. It took them six hours to get the mats out and shave me down to the skin. I must admit I don't look like much right now, but I'll be handsome again when my coat grows back in. My foster mom has yet to take current pictures to post, but I would rather she didn't take any at all, as I've had better haircuts in my life. I have to admit tha it wasn't the groomer's fault that I got a bad haircut. I was so excited and happy to be around everyone that I couldn't sit still!
Is there someone out there who would consider letting me be a hunting companion for a few more years so that I can feel useful again? I eagerly await your reply.
Love,
Zeke
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Zeke.
Contact: Sunny Caswell
suncaswell@aol.com .
Posted: 10/08/09
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LIBBY
Savage, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-727IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-29 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 45 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
If you're having a bad day, five minutes with Libby will change that. Her tail doesn't stop wagging and she seems to have a permanent smile. She was a happy, active girl when brought to a shelter as a stray, but she became sad when no one claimed her. Her smile is back because she loves being part of a family. Since Libby came to us the week of Independence Day, we named her Liberty -- but she prefers the more casual Libby. We're still getting to know Libby, but she has already shared much of her sweet personality.
She is submissive with people, always rolling over for a tummy tickle when you pet her. She is happy to see anyone who has come into the house. She is getting along well with her two Springer foster sisters. Since she is submissive, she would probably do well in a home with another dog but would be equally happy as an only dog. Libby's greatest desire is to be with people. She is enjoying snoozes in the dog beds throughout the house. Libby has also made herself at home several times in a chair in the den, so we are working on the Off command. She does like to jump on you for attention, so she may not be good with toddlers that she could potentially knock down. Her personality is so laid back, however, that she'd fit in almost anywhere.
The vet estimates her to be four to five years old. She appears to be totally housebroken, as she hasn't had any accidents. We are crating Libby at night and when we leave the house. She is the best foster we have ever had in the crate. She goes in without a peep and doesn't stir until morning. If all continues to go well, she'll soon have free run of the house.
Libby dances at the door when she knows we are going for a walk. The vet recommends lots of walks to help her shed the ten to twelve pounds that she needs to lose. Her ideal weight will be around thirty-two to thirty-four pounds. She is on a low-cal food and we are trying to get her outside often to keep her activity level up. She loves to chase the squirrels out of her fenced yard. Libby is very alert and enjoys exploring the yard and her new neighborhood when we walk.
You will notice in Libby's photos that her front right leg has a bend to it. Her vet believes it is most likely a birth defect that cannot be corrected. While Libby would not make a good jogging or hunting partner due to it, there really aren't any other restrictions. She has no idea her leg is different and moves with ease on it since it is all she has ever known. She loves running in her yard and would make an excellent walking companion. However, you might have to get used to people stopping you on your walks to compliment you on what a cute and sweet girl Libby is. She would really enjoy it if you could enroll her in an obedience class to help with her commands, as she really wants to please and would love the extra time with her people.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Libby.
Contact: Debra Ouellette
debrajeanne2004@yahoo.com .
Posted: 7/11/10
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WEBSTER
Jackson, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-755IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-28 |
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| Age: | 3 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 42 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
From Webster's foster mom: This young man is a honey! He was found under a lady's deck. He would only come out to eat when she fed her own dogs. He had obviously been abused. When he got to the shelter he had an eye trauma which the vet said was consistent with a strangulation. He has cuts and scabs all over his body and was so matted that we had to shave him down in various areas. We bathed him twice and conditioned him, then followed that with a blow dry. Look what we found--a handsome boy with a very glamorous tail! He is very soft and loves to cuddle with us. He is excellent with all seven of my dogs, and he walks great both on and off leash. Webster is toilet trained, up to date on all of his shots, and neutered.
When we leave the house we crate him and he does fine. At night he sleeps with us in our bed. I did say I wasn't going to allow that any more, but Webster stole my heart! He has a sweet personality and is very gentle. He was a bit skittish when we touched him around the collar area, but that is getting better every day. As you touched that area he would begin to whimper in a totally heartbreaking way.
Please consider Webster for your family. You will love him. We need good homes for these wee souls so that we can save more of them. This boy is desperate to please his owner, and you will not be disappointed with him. Every day he is healing physically and mentally. He has no unattractive behaviors other than being nervous when you touch the collar area. However that nervousness does not present as aggression, but rather as just a little whimpering, which is diminishing daily. This wee man is a keeper. Don't miss out on the opportunity of providing Webster with a fabulous Forever Home, because he deserves it. You will be so lucky to have him as your own!
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Webster.
Contact: Linda Schofield
linda_schofield2000@hotmail.com .
Posted: 7/19/10
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RUSSELL
Ortonville, MI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-638MI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-25 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
When we first met Russell, he was quite dirty and had lots of mats in his beautiful, long hair. He had lived outside in a kennel and needed a good bath and a grooming--actually lots of them. Look at him now! Isn't he a handsome boy?
Russell is a wonderful dog. His foster mom hasn't discovered any bad habits, and she just adores him. He doesn't get on the furniture. He loves his daily walks, and he is quite the gentleman on them. He plays great with his foster siblings, gets along fine with cats, and loves kids. Russell knows how to Sit, Stay, and Come when he is called. He is very smart and is a very fast learner. This boy just wants to please his people. He loves to ride in the car and never makes a peep. He is just happy to be going wherever his foster mom is going.
Russell does the cutest little dance when his foster mom is getting his food ready. He didn't always have enough to eat, so he gets very excited at feeding time. Even though he lived outside in a kennel and was used as breeding dog by a backyard breeder, he hasn't had any accidents in the house. In fact, he can be left to have full run of the house with his foster siblings when his foster family is gone without getting into any trouble. In Russell's past life he was quite the ladies' man, but those days are over as he has now been neutered. He is up to date on all of his shots.
Russell's best days are ahead of him because they will be spent with you. He will love to sit at your feet in the evenings, go for adventures with the family by car or by foot, and just give you unconditional love for years to come.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Russell.
Contact: Michigan Coordinator, Kim Marvin
sammiebella@hotmail.com .
Posted: 7/04/10
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DJ
Robins, IA
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| ESRA#: | 2008-1208IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-21 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 42 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
DJ has come quite a long way this year. She has not been confined to the small crate where she spent her first three years. She is relaxed and easygoing now, and she shows very little of the anxiety that she used to have.
DJ is loyal and affectionate, walks well on a leash, stays close when off-leash, and comes when she's called. DJ will spend her time indoors lying at or on your feet. Outdoors, she will chase the squirrels and fetch tennis balls. DJ has an intense personality. She is just perfect for the person who wants just one dog, one that has all-around versatility as well as a focused and loyal personality. DJ gets along with other dogs in most situations, but she doesn't share her people, her toys, or her food with other dogs. DJ is easy to care for and would love to be the center of someone's world.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Telephone (319) 393-6327 or use the e-mail address below to ask about DJ.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about DJ.
Contact: Lelia Garner
garnerprouty@yahoo.com .
Posted: 11/20/09
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LEXUS
Lamar, MO
Lexus, left; Remington, right
Remington
Lexus
Remington
Lexus
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| | LEXUS | REMINGTON |
| ESRA#: | 2010-718MO | 2010-719MO |
| Status: | Adopted | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-17 | 2010-07-17 |
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| Age: | 10 months | 10 months |
| Gender: | Female | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 25 lbs | 30 |
| Variety: | Bench | Bench |
Read about bonded pairs and the benefits of adopting these special best friends. Do you have the time to commit to raising a puppy? How about a pair of puppies?
Then hide your slippers and pick up your socks! These two little pistols are Remington and Lexus. They are an eight-month-old brother-and-sister pair.
Remington is the more outgoing of the two and loves to play fetch. Lexus is a little timid and prefers the company of women over men. Remington is the bigger of the pair and likes to steal little Lexus's food, so they must be fed separately. Lexus will just sit and watch her big brother eat it all, because she loves him very much.
This pair was rescued by their ESRA foster family from a horrible situation. They have been well cared for and loved since coming to their foster home. They are both very active and love to play and swim. A home with someone who likes to play ball would be a dream come true for Lexus and Remington. A fenced yard for safe play would be best. The pair has been raised with children, and they love to cuddle at night.
Remington and Lexus are housetrained and crate trained, and they ride well in a car. Their foster family did all the work for you. How great is that?
This sweet pair of pups is full of energy. They deserve a family that has the time to continue their training. They are bright, affectionate, and very active. They are up to date on vaccinations, spayed and neutered, and on heartworm preventive. They are a happy, healthy pair of Springer puppies in search of a Forever Family that they can love. Will that lucky family be yours?
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Lexus.
Contact: 217-871-4341, Heidi Thomas-Dunn
mo_rescue_esra@yahoo.com .
Posted: 7/07/10
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GRACIE
Lake in the Hills, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-329KS |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 5 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Gracie is a sweet, quiet girl. She loves to sleep under the bed, although she does well in a crate, too. She loves all people and has the potential to be a therapy dog. She gets a little bossy with the young boy dogs when they are being rowdy, but she gets along with the older male dogs. She may not be good with other female dogs.
Gracie is moderately active, walks well on leash, and knows some commands. She rides very well in a car and is housetrained. She now has the run of the house. Gracie has been treated for heartworms and has been pronounced cured! She is up to date with routine shots and vaccinations and has been spayed.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Gracie.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 6/07/10
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RUFUS
Flossmoor, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-594KS |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 37 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Rufus was found as a stray. He was starving and was covered with fleas and ticks. He is cleaned up now and has put on some weight. Rufus had never been indoors before he came into rescue, but he is adjusting nicely. He is making progress with housetraining. Rufus has been staying in a crate, but he really hates being cooped up. He does fine in a small room.
Rufus has a very sun-bleached coat, but it should grow out to a dark liver color. He also has a beautiful gait, and his movement is a joy to watch. Rufus is a very friendly, active boy. He gets along with most other dogs. He has been getting carsick, but we expect that to pass as he gets used to going for rides. Rufus is working on manners. When he was first taken to the vet, his ears badly needed to be cleaned. It was painful for him, but never once did he growl or try to bite the vet techs! He is somewhat defensive about his food with the other dogs milling around, but this should not be a big problem. Rufus is up to date with routine shots and vaccinations and has been neutered.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Rufus.
Contact: Anne Solak-Tennant
annesolak@yahoo.com .
Posted: 6/07/10
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DODGER
Justice, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-372KS |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Tricolor |
| Weight: | 32 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Dodger is a quiet, cuddly little boy. He was found as a stray. The shelter staff thought he was such a nice dog that they wanted him to go to a good home, so ESRA was contacted. Dodger is not shy--he's just not pushy. When all the other dogs are demanding attention, Dodger is in the background, waiting to be noticed.
Dodger is a very alert dog. When he is outside, he will bark to warn of people passing by, but he will stop barking as soon as he is directed to do so. In the house he is content in a crate, although has been left to have the run of the house with no problems. He gets along well with dogs and people, including children. He rides well in a car and walks nicely on leash. Dodger is up to date with routine shots and vaccinations and has been neutered.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Dodger.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 6/08/10
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HARLEY
Neenah, WI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-604WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 6 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 63 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Hi, everyone! My name is Harley, but you can call me HD, as in Harley Dog. In my six years, I have been brought to the animal shelter three times, through no fault of my own. But even though I have had a string of bad luck and questionable homes, I am the nicest, most gentle, and sweetest boy you will ever find. I will be your devoted friend and companion for life! In return, I would like to rest assured knowing that I am finally with my Forever Family and will not take another car ride to an animal shelter ever again.
Here is a little bit about me. My first owner had me for five years, ever since I was a puppy. I was kept in a kennel and only used for breeding litters. When I wasn't useful to my owner anymore, I was brought to the animal shelter. The paperwork says that I was full of matts, filthy, and underweight, at thirty-nine pounds.
My second owner only had me for four months before realizing that she didn't have the time for me that she thought she would. I lived with three children for that short time, ages eight, eleven, and thirteen, and I loved them very much. But I took another car ride back to the animal shelter. At least I had been eating better. I weighed in that time at fifty-six pounds.
My third home was for nine months, but the owners realized that they didn't have time for me since they also had a two-year-old in the house. So, back I went to the animal shelter. I didn't get much exercise in that time, as I now weigh sixty-three pounds.
During my lifetime, I have been very much confined to a kennel or a crate, and I have spent more than my fair share of time in a dark, quiet basement by myself. My desire is to be a part of the family and not just hear them from the basement.
I know that I can learn the house rules very quickly with patience and training. My foster mom will vouch for my totally good behavior in the house!
Love,
HD
From Harley's foster mom: I can report that there haven't been any accidents in the house, and HD can be trusted unattended in the house for eight to ten hours with two other dogs for company and the tv or radio on during the day.
HD quickly figured out the dog door, and the three dogs have a grand time playing indoors and outdoors all day. HD gets along very well with other dogs. He has not tried to escape or dig under the fence, and he seems to be very content with his present situation.
Harley was very shy for the first week and barely came out of the basement. He is an obedient dog and will come upstairs when he hears his name called, but he will soon go right back down the stairs again.
HD will need a family with the time to spend with him, compassion for his situation, and understanding of his background and previous life. He is in need of confidence building, as well as lots of tender, loving care. HD is not a damaged dog. He has already blossomed in just the little bit of time that I've spent with him, and he will continue to do so with his new family.
HD is a smart and obedient dog. He is very deserving of another opportunity to find a wonderful home, and to find that family that will take special care of him.
Will you be HD's new family? He's anxious to meet you!
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Harley.
Contact: Sunny Caswell
suncaswell@aol.com .
Posted: 6/16/10
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ANABELLE
Chicago, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-580IL |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 7 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 48 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Here is beautiful Anabelle. With her classic good looks, impeccable manners, and regal bearing, she is truly a natural-born princess. Anabelle is every bit as sweet and beautifully behaved as any Disney princess, and she wants to become the queen of your heart. She will demand regular tributes in the form of loads of attention and frequent cuddling. In return, she will lavish kindness and faithful loyalty on all of her beloved subjects. Do you have room in your castle for Princess Anabelle to reign over your kingdom?
Anabelle has always lived with her mom and dad, along with another Springer, and, more recently, a toddler. She was trained through the Chenny Troupe organization to be a licensed therapy dog, and she learned to work with disabled people. Like many other young families, Anabelle's family has become busier and busier over the years. Now another baby will very soon arrive. Unfortunately for Anabelle, she is not receiving enough attention now, and when the new baby comes, the family will have even less time for her. Her mom and dad have made the difficult decision to to seek another home for Anabelle. She needs a family that has enough time to devote to her. They say she is such a good dog, and they love her very much. They don't want to give her up, but they do want what is best for Anabelle.
Anabelle is very smart and knows how to Sit, Stay, Roll Over, Play Dead, and Fetch, but her favorite activity is getting petted and receiving affection from you. She is a very calm, gentle girl. Anabelle likes to go for rides in the car and to visit parks and the beach. When the family goes for long walks, she behaves well on the leash and doesn't pull. At the beach Anabelle enjoys swimming, but she also sees it as an opportunity to go around to meet the other bathers and to get petted by them. Anabelle is a healthy, mature companion dog who has always been well taken care of and has had good medical care. She does have allergies which are well controlled by inexpensive medicine given every two weeks along with a special diet of rabbit and potato food.
Are you the wonderful family that will make Anabelle the center of your palace and give her the time and care she needs to thrive? If so, her dreams will come true, and her "once upon a time" will become "happily ever after" with you.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Anabelle.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 5/31/10
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SADIE
Oak Brook, IL
Mattress Testing 101
Advanced sofa testing
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| ESRA#: | 2010-582IL |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-16 |
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| Age: | 3 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 60 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
SITUATION WANTED
My name is Sadie, and I'm seeking a full-time position as your loving family companion. Here is a list of my qualifications. As you can see, they are quite impressive!
• Three years experience in rolling over for tummy rubs
• Awarded Certificate of Exceptional Cuteness, 2007-2010
• Graduated first in class for droopy eyes, with honors in sad looks. As you can see, I just have one of those faces! But I really am a happy girl.
• Earned straight A+'s for affection
• Successfully completed advanced course in housetraining
• Led the pack in tail wagging
• Master's degree in cuddling
• Post-graduate course in staying by your side
• Summer internship in playing fetch
• Special commendation for leash manners, advanced
• Experienced mattress and sofa tester
• Excels in hogging the bed and snoring
I am willing to be on call 24/7 and to work overtime, on weekends, and on holidays. I will gladly accept all petting and attention, and I will accompany you on daily walks. I want to be your loyal companion always. Now accepting applications--just be sure to ask for Sadie.
Sadie's family has raised her from a pup. Recently some changes have occurred in the household, and now they have less time to give Sadie the care she needs. Her family has reluctantly decided that Sadie would be better off in a home where she could be the center of attention and get the exercise she requires. Sadie is healthy and fully up to date on vetting. She has been spayed. At sixty pounds, she is a sturdy (shhh! we won't say fat) girl. Therefore, she needs to lose a little weight and will benefit from increased activity in the form of walks, as well as chasing and retrieving balls.
Sadie is a medium-energy girl, very attached to her owners, and she especially loves women. She is rather vocal, so if you like the Springer "Woo, woo," she is the one for you. While Sadie gets along with most other dogs, she would prefer to be an only dog so she can get all the attention. Sadie rides well in the car. She would do best in a fenced yard for safe play and exploration. Like most Springers, Sadie loves to be petted and fed, but most of all she just wants to be with you. If you would like to hire Sadie for permanent placement in your heart, please contact her case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Sadie.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 6/04/10
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TROOPER
Eden Valley, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-724MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-14 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 41 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Trooper is a "Dog of Mystery," but one thing is for sure: he was happy to be released from the shelter! This handsome two-year-old boy is the perfect age. He is past all the puppy behavior, but he is still young enough to have a spirited and enthusiastic Springer personality.
Trooper was found wandering as a stray in the Osage area. He was brought to the Humane Society in Detroit Lakes and given the name Trooper, because he was a trooper to get along so well on his own while he was a stray. His hair was badly matted and he was hungry, but otherwise he was healthy. The Humane Society requested help in placing him because the shelter was full.
Someone in Trooper's past taught him manners, because he is very well behaved. He will Sit and Stay. He is housetrained, and he does not jump up or counter surf. He does not bark when he is left alone in the room. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots. He has no chronic health problems.
Trooper is a very friendly dog. He loves other dogs, he is welcoming with adults, and he gets along with children. He sleeps all night in a kennel. He rides easily in the car, he walks well on a leash, and he enjoys just sitting in the room with the family. In fact, if he is allowed to do so, he enjoys sitting on a lap and being petted. He is still recovering from being on his own, and he loves to be surrounded by his family. Is yours the Forever Family that will surround Trooper with the love and care he so deserves?
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Trooper.
Contact: Ellen Ellickson
ellenshome@meltel.net .
Posted: 7/08/10
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JACKSON
Lodi, WI
Just chillin'
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| ESRA#: | 2010-559WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-13 |
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| Age: | 14 months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 53 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Single Liver/White Male Looking for Some Fun and Love
Jackson is the name, and being a Springer is my game. My personality is my fame! I love playing in the yard while running around with my foster brothers and playing fetch in the park. Tug of war is my favorite game of all because I really like to win!
Playing with other dogs is fun, but I also really enjoy spending my time with just my foster mom or dad. When I see kids, I get really excited, too, because they share my energy level. Every night, as well as when my foster mom and dad are gone during the day, I get my own metal bedroom (a.k.a. kennel) all to myself to relax in. I actually really like this time to myself. Also, every time I go in there I get a treat! Great deal, right? The best part about my home now is all the toys they have everywhere. Those toys keep me very happy and busy.
If you have time to spend with me, I will give you much in return.
Your pal,
Jackson
From Jackson's foster mom: SSSHHH! Don't tell Jackson, but he is going to have a toe removed on June 16. Unfortunately, he came into ESRA with a toe injury. He does not act as if he is in any pain until he is on a long walk. The procedure will prevent him from ever being bothered by that toe again. He will be ready to be adopted as of July 1.
Let me tell you that he has been an absolute pleasure to have in our home. He has not had a single accident in the house. He has a very soft mouth, so he will be great for a family. However, he will need some work to learn more manners. He does walk great on a leash, he knows Sit, and he is working on Stay.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Jackson.
Contact: Kris & Craig Specht
craigspecht@verizon.net .
Posted: 6/10/10
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COCO CHANEL
Jackson, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2009-1350MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-11 |
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| Age: | 12 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 50 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
From her foster mom: This is Coco, or Coco Chanel as she is known around these parts. She is twelve years old, but she still has a ton of life left in her! As you can see in the photographs, she has some eye problems. She has glaucoma in both eyes, and she is receiving treatment for that right now. However, she has very little sight left. Despite being close to blind, however, Coco gets around without much difficulty. I have her off leash and she goes out on her own for short walks and to do her business.
Coco was relinquished by her owner after having lived with the family all her life. Unfortunately, the owners divorced and moved to apartments which did not accept pets. One of the owners was so determined to keep her that he kept Coco in his car for a few months. As it got colder, he realized that he had to relinquish her.
Currently Coco is on thyroxine for hypothyroid. The medication is very cheap. She takes it twice daily, and it is not a problem to get her to take it. She loves to sit with us on the recliner and have her tummy rubbed. However, she is also a bit sassy! When she wants a treat, she barks and "grumbles" at us. We're thankful that she likes ice cubes and carrots, because she is a tad overweight and is therefore on a diet. Coco currently lives with seven other dogs and gets along with them fine. She shows absolutely no signs of aggression toward humans.
Coco is an old diamond in the rough who needs a Forever Home to make her last days fabulous. In return, she will love you to pieces!
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Coco Chanel.
Contact: Linda Schofield
linda_schofield2000@hotmail.com .
Posted: 1/14/10
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ELLIE
Westerville, OH
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| ESRA#: | 2010-639OH |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-11 |
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| Age: | 5 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 50 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Hi! My name is Ellie, and I am looking for a Forever Home. My current owners work away from home for eleven hours a day, so I am home alone in the utility room during that time. I am a very loving and calm dog, but I do have some separation anxiety as a result of being home alone all day. I would do best in a home with another dog to keep me company and an owner who doesn't have to be away from the house for so long at one time. I also would like my new owner to work with me on my separation issues so that I can become more comfortable being home alone when I need to be.
I am spayed, up to date on all of my vaccines, heartworm negative, and on monthly heartworm preventative medication. I know how to Sit, Stay, and do the command Down when asked. I also love walks on my leash, and I walk very nicely. My old house had a fenced-in yard, and I did very well with that, also. I am great with children and have been around them most of my life. I love belly rubs and any loving you can give me!
If you are looking for a sweet, lovable dog and are home more than you are away, I just might be the dog for you! Please send an email if you are interested in me. I am looking forward to finding my Forever Home soon--maybe it will be with you?
Love,
Ellie
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Ellie.
Contact: Mary Guttieri
mgttri@embarqmail.com .
Posted: 6/23/10
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CORA BELLE
Jackson, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-671MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-11 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
From Cora Belle's foster mom: This young lady is Cora Belle. She is a beauty and is a complete love bug! Cora shared a farm with a lab mix and a Saint Bernard. The owner decided he had too many dogs (although we can't understand how that could be!) and relinquished Cora and her friend to the local humane society. This lady is Springer royalty! She has a calm temperament and truly loves people. She is living with us and eight other indoor dogs and is doing just fine.
We live on an acreage, so if a dog can be off leash it's a bonus for us. Sure enough, Miss Cora is one-hundred-percent obedient and sticks close to us. She loves to run and sniff around, but as soon as I call her, right back she comes. She was an outdoor dog all her life, so I am amazed at how well she does in the house, although the mirror in my bedroom terrifies her! She has had one accident, but I took her straight to the door, and since then she has gone to the door when she needs to go out.
As you can see, Cora Belle is drop-dead gorgeous! She has a funny gait due to a previous injury to her left front leg. Apparently she was hit by a car when she was two years old, and a pin was inserted in her left shoulder. I am taking her to the vet in the next few days to have him examine the area and make sure it is in good shape. He will also look at her umbilical hernia to see if it needs to be repaired, although it's pretty small. She will also be spayed and brought up to date on all shots during that visit.
Cora is a fun but calm Springer who is very quickly getting used to the good life indoors. She is lying at my feet as I write this, and she is a snorer! This young lady will make a loyal companion. I think she could also hunt, as I have seen her tracking and, well, springing!
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Cora Belle.
Contact: Linda Schofield
linda_schofield2000@hotmail.com .
Posted: 6/27/10
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GYPSY
Clarksville, IN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-395IN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-11 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
They're calling me Gypsy - maybe because of my history. I belonged to a family who disappeared from the house that I lived in. They just left. I heard someone say it's the new economy.
Fortunately, some good people that live nearby realized that I was hungry and have been caring for me, and they found ESRA. I've now had my vaccinations and been heartworm-tested. The vet seems to think I'm spayed already. The family that's caring for me has figured out that I am a really, really good girl. I know a lot of things. And I am just a very nice Springer that deserves a family that won't ever leave me behind again.
If you could be a faithful family for me, please complete an ESRA adoption application, and contact my foster mom, Rhonda. I'll be waiting for your email!
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Gypsy.
Contact: Foster home, Rhonda Stillman
rjstillman@insightbb.com .
Posted: 4/20/10
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ANNIE
Milwaukee, WI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-603WI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-07 |
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| Age: | 5 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 55 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Hi, I'm little orphan Annie. Well, my name is Annie, and I guess I'm an orphan because I'm now living with a foster family. My former owner said she had to give me up for adoption because I wasn't compatible with her other two dogs. I didn't understand that, since those dogs were my son and his father.
I'm happy to be at my foster home, and I wish they could keep me forever because I love to play with the two dogs they have. We all get along just fine. We all play together, sleep together, eat together, and don't have any problems with food or toys. My foster family can pet me and move my food while I'm eating, and I don't mind a bit. I love mealtime, and I will howl while my family is getting my food ready because I just get so excited! I am housetrained and have never had an accident with my foster family. I know Sit, Come, and Stay, but I haven't really had any training. The people that had me mostly wanted me to have puppies, so they never spent much time teaching me anything. My foster family says that I'm really very smart, so it shouldn't be too hard for someone to train me. Because I do like to chase birds and squirrels when I'm outside, I don't always come when I'm called, so I guess I need more training with that, too.
I am very loving and affectionate. If you rub my tummy and pet me, I'll follow you anywhere. My foster family says that I'm am very calm and gentle and that my personality is wonderful. I will bark if I hear a noise or see strangers walking around outside. I just want to keep my family safe. I love to play with kids and other dogs, but I'm not sure about those cats yet. I can sleep on the bed with my family or on the floor or the couch. I just like to be close to my family. They say I am healthy and up to date on everything, whatever that means, so all I need is a loving family that wants me forever.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Annie.
Contact: Jim Braun
jbraun471@wi.rr.com .
Posted: 6/13/10
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BURT
Robins, IA
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| ESRA#: | 2010-353IA |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-04 |
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| Age: | 15 months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Burt has had a rough few months as a puppy. He did not live in a fenced yard, he liked to chase cars, and he was hit. He had a bad break in his left rear leg. His owner gave him up because of the cost of the surgery. We brought him into our rescue organization and a vet inserted a pin into his leg. It was mending, but it was taking a long time for Burt to use his back leg as expected.
A follow-up vet check helped to explain why Burt continued to be in so much pain. It was discovered that his right rear leg had suffered a break in his accident also! Facing more surgery and higher medical expenses, ESRA has named Burt the newest member of the Special Needs program. Click on his Special Needs icon to read more about him and follow his progress.
When Burt's injuries are well on the way to mending, he will be ready to look for his Forever Home. He is a sweet boy who needs some guidance and patience. Burt does not like to be left alone in a crate or even in the house, so he will need a place where someone is home most of the time. We will also be looking for a home where he is the only dog. Burt needs someone to really care for him, take him to obedience classes, and make sure that his legs mend and become stronger.
Burt is a sweetheart and he needs an angel to look out for him.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
UPDATE 6/12/10: Burt had his surgery last week and is on the mend. Click on the Special Needs icon in the top corner of his listing and read all about how he's doing.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Burt.
Contact: Lelia Garner
garnerprouty@yahoo.com .
Posted: 5/04/10
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SHEP
Brighton, MI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-449MI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-01 |
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| Age: | 5 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 45 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Hello! My name is Shep, and I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am neutered and up to date on all my shots. I am a very good boy who loves to cuddle. My previous family had to move away, and their new landlord wouldn't let me come along. They didn't want to leave me behind, but they knew that ESRA would take very good care of me and find me a brand-new home.
I am a timid guy, but I get along with everyone. I LOVE tennis balls! My foster family discovered this when I saw one through a window and cried until they figured out what I wanted. As soon as I got that ball, I ran and jumped with joy--tennis balls are so much FUN!
I have a foster Springer sister whom I like to hang out with and a resident cat whom I like to bark at. If she would only run, I could chase her, but she's a smart kitty and just stays put. Oh, well.
I am pretty independent for a Springer. I like to hang out with my family, but I am confident that there is no secret escape hatch in the bathroom. I like to ride in the car and go for walks. My favorite thing to do is bird watch. I was a pretty good hunting companion in my younger days, and I love to sniff all the smells in the woods near my foster home.
I am housetrained and crate trained. I would prefer to snuggle up to someone to sleep with, but I will sleep in my crate if necessary. In fact, my foster mom boasts that I am the very first of all her fosters to have full run of the house when she is not home. She always tells me that she is so impressed with how well behaved I am! I just grin because I know I am a good boy.
I would do well in a family with or without another dog. I sometimes like to play with my foster sister, but mostly I like to play alone or just snooze. An older dog would be the best companion for me, as the young pups at the dog park act too crazy and silly. Living with a cat could be a challenge unless the cat was dog savvy. I have a pretty big bark, and I might scare a kitty who couldn't hold its own. I love kids and am very gentle when taking treats. I haven't been off leash outside yet, so a fenced yard would be ideal, as I like to explore. You wouldn't even have to go out with me every time. I am a big boy, and I like to sit outside in the sun and watch the birds.
I hope to meet you soon! I am looking forward to the summertime with my new Forever Family, chasing the tennis ball around.
Woof woof,
Shep
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Shep.
Contact: Stacy Bering
stacy0537@aol.com .
Posted: 5/26/10
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TRACER
Wooster, OH
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| ESRA#: | 2010-586OH |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-07-01 |
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| Age: | 11 months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Hi! I'm Tracer, and I am ninety-nine percent wiggle! I am the happiest dog my foster family has met in a long time. Except, that is, when they aren't home and I am in the crate rather than out playing with them. I want to play ball, play rope, play anything!
I do know how to Sit. It's just hard for me to do that for very long with my wiggle. My foster mom says I'm like a thirteen-year-old boy--all legs and not much brains. She thinks I'll outgrow it. I'm eager to make my people happy and I come to them whenever they want me. Whenever they don't want me, I come, too, just in case they might want me. I am trying to learn about walking on a leash. It's tough for me to move slowly in a straight line. But I'm getting there!
I am very anxious to investigate the cats in my foster home. I'm not mean, but my foster mom doesn't think I'm a really good choice for a house with other small animals. Because of my boundless enthusiasm, I do jump up, which very little children might not like. I'm trying to sit instead of jump--but that's really a tough thing.
My previous family gave me to ESRA because they didn't know how to work with me--they just kept me locked up. But then I got my back leg tangled up and it broke. I had an operation to put pins in it and I had to stay very quiet. That was really hard, let me tell you. The doctor says I will be just fine, and that with regular exercise I will get the strength back in that leg. My foster mom sees it getting stronger and stronger every day.
I do best when I am well exercised. After a good workout, I just collapse in a heap and sleep. A safe yard for me to run and play catch in would be really great. I've had my operation and my shots. I'm current on heartworm medicine and flea/tick preventative. I'm ready to go and have fun with a Forever Family. Is that fun family your family?
Give me a shout-out,
Tracer
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Tracer.
Contact: Mary Guttieri
mgttri@embarqmail.com .
Posted: 6/19/10
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JACK
Eden Valley, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-623MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-30 |
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| Age: | 6 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 50 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Jack is almost too good to be true! He is quiet and obedient, and he never complains. He just looks at you with his deep beautiful brown eyes if he needs a pet or a kind word. He doesn't even bark to go outside; he is just willing to go whenever he is invited.
Jack was relinquished because of a change in his family's living situation. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots. He has no chronic health problems. Jack is housetrained, he sits for a treat, he walks calmly on a leash, and he sleeps quietly on his blanket on the floor all night. He previously lived with two doggie companions, so he gets along well with other dogs. He is not dominant. In fact, he is a little shy. He would make a good dog for an older person because he is so quiet and well behaved. However, he would also be a faithful companion for a family.
Jack does not climb onto the furniture, even when his foster mom pats the sofa beside her, although all the other dogs in the house sit on the sofa! He is fine lying at her feet on the floor. Jack does not counter surf or beg for food. As we say, he is almost too good to be true. He rides fine in the car, he enjoys walking outside, and he loves to sit with his foster family. However, Jack would be happiest to sit with his Forever Family. Will you be the family lucky enough to adopt this wonderful boy?
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Jack.
Contact: Ellen Ellickson
ellenshome@meltel.net .
Posted: 6/15/10
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ANGEL
Kansas City, MO
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| ESRA#: | 2009-552MO |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-30 |
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| Age: | 7 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 40 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Do you know how to mend a broken heart?
This sweet girl is Angel. Angel and her lifelong companion, Max, were surrendered to ESRA by a breeder. They had lived their whole lives as outside dogs. They were given up when they were no longer useful. Sadly, Max, who was almost thirteen years old when surrendered, passed away, leaving Angel alone and brokenhearted.
Angel is now learning how to socialize with her humans. She is most comfortable with her canine foster brother and sister. Angel would do best in a home with a canine companion who could show her the ropes of becoming a loving member of the family. She wouldn't be happy as an only dog.
Angel is very insecure and will need to go to a home that is willing and able to continue helping her build her confidence. She is good with other dogs and seems to like children.
Angel previously lived her whole life outside, so she is now learning all the rules of the house. She still needs a little extra attention when it's time to go outside to potty. She can be crated, but she doesn't like that much unless she is frightened. She is learning to take treats from her foster mom's hand and will now sometimes jump up on the end of the bed to sleep. Angel likes to watch everything from under a rocking chair in her foster mom's bedroom. She feels safe under the chair and can often be found there napping.
Angel has no bad habits in the house and for the most part stays close to her canine brother and sister. She recently got her first grooming and did wonderfully well. Angel is spayed, is up to date on vaccines, and is microchipped for safekeeping.
Do you have room in your heart for this special girl? She just needs a little extra love and attention. If you think you could give Angel the love and security she truly deserves, please consider adding her to your family.
UPDATE, 9/2/09: Angel's foster mom reports that Angel is starting to enjoy the finer things in life, like a warm bed, lying on the couch, and treats. In fact, Angel now comes running to the door when her mom comes home, and she does the sweetest Springer wiggle dance to greet her. Angel is starting to trust and enjoy her people.
UPDATE, 9/30/09: Angel is spending some time visiting another ESRA foster home while her family is on vacation. Her vacation foster mom reports that Angel has had no accidents in their home, and she considers her housetrained. Angel has also enjoyed the company of the other two female Springers living there. She loves women and has warmed up to the lady of the house, but she is still a little shy around men. Angel is well on her way to being a wonderful, loving family pet.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Angel.
Contact: 217-871-4341, Heidi Thomas-Dunn
mo_rescue_esra@yahoo.com .
Posted: 8/04/09
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BERNIE
Arnold, NE
A little mud just means that spring is on the way!
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| ESRA#: | 2010-112NE |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-27 |
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| Age: | 3 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 48 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
From Bernie's foster mom: Gosh, are we having fun with this boy!
Bernie is a great example of a field dog. He loves to be out in the field and work, work, work! Inside, he wants to play ball and is pretty persistent about it. He will cleverly put the ball in places where you cannot ignore it. He has slipped it into the dishwasher, the refrigerator, and the cabinets. I rolled over in bed one morning to find it in my face, with a very happy-looking dog staring at me, ready for me to throw it.
Bernie is good with dogs, people, and even cats. Though he has a ton of energy for play, he settles down in the house. He is at his cutest when he is drifting off to sleep, back legs splayed out, suckling his dog bed. He loves his Kong and plays with it when no one will throw a ball for him. He is invisible-fence trained, will go into a crate, is learning leash manners, and knows basic commands. He is excited about riding in the car, but he eventually settles down for the ride. He is just discovering that he can sit on his foster dad's lap to watch some TV. He does not get up on the furniture or the bed unless he's invited.
This field boy would thrive with a job and an active family. Life is fun; let Bernie help you remember that! Please contact his foster home to learn more about Bernie.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Bernie.
Contact: Julie and Clay Mohr
mohr4you@gpcom.net .
Posted: 3/01/10
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GEE WHIZ
Lake in the Hills, IL
Want to play ball?
Mom calls this my ready-for-mischief look!
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| ESRA#: | 2010-232IL |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-22 |
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| Age: | 8 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 50 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Gee is the star of his own YouTube movie! Click here to see it. Hi. My name is Gee, and I'm happy to be just about anywhere, doing just about anything! You see, most of my eight years were spent in a crate or on a small enclosed porch. So since ESRA found me, I've been making up for lost time. I love walking, playing, meeting people, playing, chasing tennis balls, playing, being free to chase squirrels and birds in the fenced back yard, and just looking out the window. Life is good!
Despite my limited experience in the world, I have many qualities that my foster mom thinks are wonderful:
--I'm completely housetrained.
--My leash manners are impressive. I even know to sit when we stop.
--I don't jump up on furniture or beds, even when nobody's home.
--I never make a fuss when I'm left alone in the house. I always have the run of the house and I never bark, chew stuff, jump up on anything, or scratch anything.
--(Hang onto your collar for this one!) When people are eating, I check once to see what they have, then I walk away and mind my own business!
Here are some other things about me:
--I like to meet adult and teenage people, especially boys and men. I'm not sure about small children who squeal and run or are playing with toys that I think might be mine. So far, I definitely don't like other dogs. I don't know about cats, but from what I've heard, I wouldn't like them either.
--I really, really, really love tennis balls. And while it's okay to play with girls, if I see a guy coming into the yard, I grab my tennis ball and run to him. (Some people call me Mr. Geebody because they think I need a boy, just like Mr. Peabody needed his boy Sherman!)
--I'm not one of those Velcro dogs. Sure, I'll hang out in your general vicinity and nap near your feet, but I may also spend time looking out the sliding glass door or sleeping on that warm spot in on the kitchen.
--And in case you didn't notice, I'm a really handsome guy!
Sincerely,
Gee
From Gee's foster mom: Gee IS handsome. He's also a high-energy, fun-loving boy, as well as a comedian. He loves to play and run and have the best time he possibly can as often as he can. His ideal home would have the following:
--a fenced yard and several tennis balls.
--lots of opportunities for exercise. He gets two long walks every day, and he still has energy left over to play chase, keep away, hide under the blankie, or anything else he can convince you to play with him.
--no small children (without supervision) or other pets. Gee seems to like children, but he is grabby with tennis balls and other toys. So to be safe, any children in the household should be well above that running and screaming age.
--limited time in a crate or confined space. Because he was confined so often before he came to ESRA, he doesn't like to be in a crate. He'll tell you that with his eyes the first time you try to put him into one. He does, however, get into the crate in the car willingly.
--an experienced owner. Gee already knows a lot and is very smart and willing to learn. For instance, he learned within twenty-four hours to wait at the bottom or top of the stairs until people finish going up or down. He has recently learned to drop his inside toys at the door before going out and leave his outside toys outside before coming in. But there are no doubt things he hasn't experienced yet. Strollers, garbage trucks, and lawn mowers all seemed to be new to him. So he'll need knowledgeable hand to help guide him the rest of the way.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Gee Whiz.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 4/28/10
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BUDDY
Justice, IL
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| ESRA#: | 2010-277IL |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-22 |
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| Age: | 4 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 41 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Hi, everybody--
My name is Buddy, and I'm looking for a new family to adopt. I am only four years old, but already I've lost two families. I sure hope number three will be the lucky one that will keep me forever. My first family wanted me for a hunting dog, but I disappointed them. They gave me up because it turned out that I was gun shy. Who knew? (Well, who wants to hunt, anyway? The only thing I want to find is the cuddliest lap on the sofa, all for myself.) Next, I was adopted by a nice family with two children, ages six and eleven. Oh, we were so happy together! But sadly for all, circumstances changed after a while. The family couldn't keep me any more and had to give me up. I miss them so much. BUT, I don't let it get me down. I'm just a naturally positive guy. Now that ESRA is helping me, I'm sure it won't be long before I will find just the right family to love.
So apply soon. I'm all ready to go, and I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Love,
Buddy
Buddy's name fits him well. He's an outgoing, friendly dog, curious and interested in all that goes on around him. While he stayed at the vet 's office when he first came into ESRA's care, Buddy schmoozed and socialized with all the visitors in the waiting room. He was a popular greeter, and he enjoyed working the crowd. Buddy is a handsome liver-and-white fieldie with lots of ticking and a docked tail. A healthy boy, he has been well taken care of, has good teeth, and is neutered and microchipped. Buddy rides well in the car, and he is housetrained and crate trained. The words that describe him are energetic, enthusiastic, affectionate, and kissy.
Buddy will do well in a family with children or other dogs. He should have a fenced yard for safe play and exploration. He needs exercise and lots of attention, and he could use some more practice with leash walking and obedience training.
Buddy is just a happy, all-around nice dog who deserves his own Forever Family. Would you like to be adopted by Buddy?
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Buddy.
Contact: IL Springer Rescue, Anne Solak-Tennant
esra_quad_il@yahoo.com .
Posted: 3/23/10
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MANNY
Justice, IL
Manny
Rudy
Manny loves to run!
Rudy's running, too!
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| | MANNY | RUDY |
| ESRA#: | 2009-1229MI | 2009-1228MI |
| Status: | Adopted | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-22 | 2010-06-22 |
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| Age: | 1 years | 1 years |
| Gender: | Male | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White | Black & White |
| Weight: | 45 lbs | 45 |
| Variety: | Bench | Bench |
Watch Manny and Rudy's video on YouTube and read about bonded pairs and the benefits of adopting these special best friends. • Which shall it be?
• Beautiful black and white?
• Lovely liver and white?
• Can't decide?
• Like them both?
Why choose? With Manny and Rudy, you can have both, plus a double dose of fun and love.
Manny and Rudy are sixteen-month-old litter mates, strongly bonded by affection and shared experiences. Both brothers have sweet, submissive, laid-back personalities. At nap time, they seek each other out and snooze with their bodies touching for comfort. In the house, they love to cuddle and lounge on your lap. Outside, they are playmates, running, chasing, and even body slamming each other in fun. Rudy is the more independent personality. Manny often seeks you out to touch you or to put his head in your lap. He will sometimes rear up on his hind legs and paw you like a horse. Both brothers have cute yodel barks and many playful, puppyish behaviors: enthusiastic jumping, eager treat gobbling, gentle finger nibbling, and affectionate nuzzling. For all their exuberance, they have good house manners for their age and are learning to be little gentlemen who sit for treats and don't counter surf.
Rudy is black and white with a straight coat. Manny is liver and white with a curly coat. Both boys are tall and muscular with long legs. Weighing forty-five pounds each, they are on the thin side and need to put five to eight pounds of meat on their bones. Both are healthy, current on medical care, crate trained, ride well in the car, and are good with other dogs and children. Their first family adopted the brothers as young puppies from a breeder but gave them up to ESRA at ten months of age due to lack of time. The pair was separated while in foster care and then reunited when they were adopted. They went to live in the big city with their new master, spending their days crated, patiently waiting for him to return from work so they could all go for their daily jog. When his hours at work increased, he felt it was unfair for the dogs to be alone so much, so he brought them back to ESRA. The little troupers took the change in stride. Eager for adventure, they jumped right out of the car to join the pack when they arrived at their new foster home. They began to play with the other dogs right away and were not scared or nervous. Their foster mom says that they are always good dogs and will fit into anybody's pack.
Manny and Rudy are looking for a family that has time for them--enough time to give them the attention, affection, and training they need. They will be happiest with a fenced yard where they can run and play in safety. These two little pals have been through a lot together. They have always been each other's security and we never want to see them separated again. So, why not take two? Do you have time for Manny and Rudy? If you do, just call us and say, “Make Mine a Double!”
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Manny.
Contact: Anne Solak-Tennant
annesolak@yahoo.com .
Posted: 12/07/09
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AMOS
Minneapolis, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2006-25MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-21 |
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| Age: | 14 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 50 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Amos is a companion animal. He sleeps all day while you are at work and loves to go for walks when you arrive home. He knows several commands and is attending obedience training now to learn more.
He is good in the house while the foster parents are at work. He is housetrained, of course. He likes to chase cats, so a home without cats is preferred. Amos will roll over for a belly rub anytime. That is his specialty.
He was given up because the owners did not want him anymore. They said he had fleas, but in reality he did not. Amos is a love and only wants to be part of the family. He lives with two other Springers but is looking for his own Forever Family.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Amos.
Contact: Kathy Raidt
braidt@minn.net .
Posted: 3/10/08
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HENLEY
Eden Valley, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-340MN |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-19 |
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| Age: | 15 months |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 37 lbs |
| Variety: | Field |
Henley is a pretty young Springer. But she is not just a pretty face; she is smart, too! She was left outside on her own and was not completely trained before coming into rescue, so she has had to learn a lot very quickly. She is now housetrained, and she will sit on command for a treat. She is friendly with adults, children, and dogs. She barks at cats, but if the cat does not run, Henley will just nuzzle the cat. She barks when she is left alone, but she eventually settles down and is quiet. She is healthy, spayed, and up to date on all her shots.
From Henley's foster mom: At first we kept her in a crate in our bedroom and she slept all night. Now we put her with our female Springer, Hermione, and they sleep all night on the sofa. She loves company, either that of another dog or her human companions.
We have had field-bred Springers that are very serious. Henley is field bred, but she has a sense of humor. One of her favorite games is to get a bag on her head and walk around. She knows she is funny! She also sasses by barking at me. When I say, "Henley, that is enough!" she sighs, flops down on the ground, and looks at me.
Henley had two cherry eyes which have now been surgically repaired, so she looks better and her vision is good. She is still working on her training. She will walk on a leash and sit when her owner stops, but she does pull at her leash, so she needs to learn to walk at the owner's side. She will miss our two Springers, but we know she will make new friends in her Forever Home because she is a very friendly dog.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Henley.
Contact: Kathy Raidt
braidt@minn.net .
Posted: 5/26/10
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EASTWOOD
Brecksville, OH
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| ESRA#: | 2010-428OH |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-19 |
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| Age: | 7 months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 12 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Hi! My name is Eastwood, and I am a very cute puppy--and special, too! I was born blind. My retinas have been detached since birth, so I have never been able to see, but that doesn't stop me from getting around and loving life!
I have been told I am about as sweet a puppy as they come, and I get along very well despite the fact that I can't see. I am working on housetraining now, and although I'm not totally housetrained, I am well on my way. I do well in a crate, also, so when you leave you can put me in there so I stay safe. I am very snuggly, and I love all humans and other dogs. I am very playful, and I like to bark a lot when I play. My foster mom says that she doesn't think my blindness is going to be a problem at all.
I would probably do better in a home with another dog to help me navigate, but that's not necessary if there will be a human home with me most of the time. I will need my new owner to take me to get my eyes examined regularly to make sure I don't develop glaucoma or cataracts due to my detached retinas.
If you are looking for a sweet, lovable puppy that is very special, I might be the puppy for you! I'll be waiting for you!
Love,
Eastwood
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Eastwood.
Contact: Debbie Falko
d-jfalko@sbcglobal.net .
Posted: 5/04/10
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PHOEBE
Holland, MI
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| ESRA#: | 2010-480MI |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-17 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Liver & White |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
This sweet girl is Phoebe. She came into ESRA after being rescued from a shelter during a full moon. Her name was picked because in Greek mythology Phoebe was the Titan goddess of the bright and was associated with the moon. In addition, Phoebe's life will be much brighter when she finds her Forever Home.
Phoebe is estimated to be about two years old. She is now up to date with her vaccinations, and she is spayed. Her coat was quite matted, so she is now sporting her summer skin. In this heat, she is much more comfortable. She had ear infections when she came into our care but has received treatment and is in the healing process. She was very stressed out from being in the shelter, being spayed, and then being at a new home. She also does not appear to have had kind treatment prior to being rescued. All of these issues led to a disruption of her digestive system, so she is on a regimen of probiotics to help correct this. She is in her last week of a month of treatments and is now eating pretty well. Early on, she had a couple of accidents in the house due to the medications and the irregularity they caused. However, for over two weeks now she has been accident free.
Phoebe is very insecure and will need to be placed with a family that is willing and able to continue assisting her to build her confidence. She does not do well with other dogs and therefore will need to be the only dog in the house. She does like her human foster brothers and mother but not the resident Springer nor the former foster Springer who visits occasionally. She has visited Grandma and Grandpa and was extremely polite and attached herself to them for the day. She played with the neighbor girls, aged seven, and liked them.
Phoebe just needs a new outlook on life and to be able to trust the human who cares for her. She has a calm disposition and is very affectionate. She has a very soulful personality, and she tries very hard to please. It appears that she was a broken soul, but she is coming back to herself. She will need a little extra attention and loving to do so, but she has tons of potential. Phoebe would love to be the center of someone's world, and she would make that person the center of her world, too.
Phoebe knows her name now and she knows Sit, Come, Down and No. She will still sometimes cower when you call her to you, but as her trust in people gets stronger, that will go away. She will let you know when she needs to go outside. She does bark and has burn marks on her neck from a bark collar. It is thought that her previous owner left it on her rather than using it properly as a training tool. Phoebe does need leash training, as she behaves as if she has never before been on a leash.
If you think that you could give Phoebe the love and security that she truly deserves, please consider adding her to your family. Her foster mother, Susan, is available evenings to talk to you about her at (616) 355-0810.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Phoebe.
Contact: Susan Cervantes
Susan.Cervantes@sbcglobal.net or
Michigan Coordinator, Kim Marvin
sammiebella@hotmail.com.
Posted: 6/06/10
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KODA
Minneapolis, MN
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| ESRA#: | 2010-507ND |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-14 |
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| Age: | 2 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
We are proud to present our sweet little boy, Koda! With his black hair and adorable freckles to go along with his happy-go-lucky personality, Koda is a wonderful and loving dog. He loves to romp and play outside with his foster sister, but he would prefer to hang out with both humans and dogs! He eagerly awaits kisses, tummy rubs, or a pat on the head when greeting you.
Koda loves people, kids, dogs, and dog-savvy cats. He's a true Velcro Springer, always wanting to be by your side, but if you are not around he will gladly attach himself to the resident dog or follow the kids around. He has the instincts of a great hunter and chases every squirrel, chipmunk, and bunny from the yard!
Koda still has puppy energy and enjoys playing with his soft toys with squeakers. He loves playing fetch, and he shares his toys and affection with everyone. Koda isn't dominant or an alpha dog; he doesn't care where he fits into the family as long as he is being loved. He isn't food aggressive, and he takes his treats gently. Did we mention that he is completely housetrained? Koda has even earned the privilege of having free rein of the house with his foster sister during the work day and at night.
Because he has abundant energy, Koda needs a fenced yard for exercise and safe play. He comes when he's called and can sit on command. Koda will be happiest in a family with children or with another dog for companionship, as well as with someone at home most of the time to give him the attention that he deserves. Koda is ready for a loving home, and we have no doubt that he will be your Velcro pal for a long, long time.
Please note that an approved adoption application is the first step in a more thorough interview process that is designed to match each dog to exactly the right family, and that the final decision rests with the dog's case manager.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Koda.
Contact: Kathy Raidt
braidt@minn.net .
Posted: 5/28/10
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ACE
Springfield, MO
Hey, look--I can take myself for a walk!
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| ESRA#: | 2010-524MO |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-11 |
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| Age: | 6 months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 11 lbs |
| Variety: | Mix |
"Sugar and spice and everything nice, / Frogs and snails and puppy dogs' tails . . ." Yes, that's right! Here is a Springer/border collie puppy with a long, flowing black-and-white tail. He's as cute as a button.
Boy, does Ace have a story to tell. In his short life he has already proven himself loyal and full of courage. Ace and his mom somehow found their way onto a very busy street. Ace's mom was hit by car, and he stayed by her side, guarding and protecting her until helped arrived. Sadly, however, Ace's mom didn't survive. Ace was taken to Animal Control.
Thank goodness an ESRA volunteer heard about Ace and went to the shelter when no other family was found to claim him. The shelter was a very scary place. Ace doesn't ever want to go back there, but fortunately those days are behind him now. Ace is a typical loving puppy who needs a family with the time and patience to train him and keep him safe forever.
Ace still needs to complete his puppy vaccinations, and there is a $100 neuter deposit, which is refundable upon proof of altering.
Get your application in fast! As cute as Ace is, he'll find his way into someone's heart and home quickly.
PLEASE NOTE: Since one of Ace's parents was a herding dog, he would NOT be a good hunter.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Ace.
Contact: 217-871-4341, Heidi Thomas-Dunn
mo_rescue_esra@yahoo.com .
Posted: 5/21/10
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JESSIE JANE
Wooster, OH
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| ESRA#: | 2009-1194MO |
| Status: | Adopted |
| Date: | 2010-06-10 |
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| Age: | 3 years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Color: | Black & White |
| Weight: | 26 lbs |
| Variety: | Bench |
Little Miss Jessie Jane has come many miles since becoming an ESRA gal in November, 2009. Her journey began in Missouri, where she seems to have come from a puppy mill background. She and her sisters found their way into a rural shelter, and from there they went into the care of the ESRA team. Jessie Jane has been the least socialized of the group, and she has worked hard to learn to live comfortably with people.
Jessie now seeks out the company of her foster mom, and she enjoys cuddling up to her. She has started play bowing to her foster mom, and her tail now wags much more than it used to. Jessie walks quite nicely on a leash, and she really enjoys her outings. Yet Jessie is frightened by unexpected noises and rapid movements. She will seek a safe hiding place. A sign of her growth is that she quickly returns to see what she missed. It takes a bit of time for Jessie to trust new people.
The ideal home for Jessie would have a well-adjusted canine companion. Jessie would be safest in a fenced yard. A family committed to working on extending Jessie's socialization through obedience training would help Jessie continue to grow.
Please read the
Adoption FAQ
and get an Adoption Application
approved before inquiring about Jessie Jane.
Contact: Mary Guttieri
mgttri@embarqmail.com .
Posted: 1/07/10
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