My name is Winston, and I am waiting for my Forever Home. I am a well-behaved boy, and my foster mom says that somebody out there is going to be very lucky to call me theirs.

I know my basic commands, and my foster mom says that I have good leash manners. My foster parents let me roam the house while they are at work, and I never make messes. I don't even like to sit on the furniture. I would rather lie on the floor near my humans' feet. Being a good boy gets me lots of love!

My foster home, which is a farm, has three other dogs and two cats. I ignore the cats and livestock, but if I had the chance, I would like to eat those chickens!

I love belly rubs, ear scratches, and, most of all, water! I have my very own pool because I love water so much. I run and dive right in and roll around, biting at the waves I make. My foster mom says I am more like a puppy than a five-year-old. I even look like a puppy with my big, sad brown eyes and sweet face. Can you be the one to love me forever?

Kisses,
Winston

Hi, I'm Bentley! I came to ESRA from a shelter, and I have a feeling that my life is only going to get better from here. I now live with my foster family on a farm! There are many dogs and cats to play with here, and I LOVE to play.



My foster mom says that I'm a gentleman. That must be a good thing because it gets me all sorts of love and attention. My stubby tail never stops wagging! I especially like having my coat brushed. I show my appreciation with tons of kisses and snuggles after I am made handsome.
 
I would love to find a cozy, warm home just like my foster home. I do well with companion animals, and I absolutely LOVE kids! I would prefer a fenced yard so I’m not tempted to chase the squirrels.
 
Could you be the special Forever Family I'm looking for? If so, please contact my case managers right away at the e-mail address below.

Waiting and hoping,
Bentley

Do you need some "Happy-ness" in your life? If so, I can help, because I am looking for a new home!

I lived for eleven years with my retired dad, my dog friends, and the cat. Suddenly, however, my owner could no longer take care of me. For a few months I was lovingly cared for by a young couple who had to work all day, but they learned that I suffer from separation anxiety and crate anxiety.

In my foster home, I have canine buddies. I don’t have to interact with them; it is simply comforting to have them in the house with me. I do need to have some canine friends at home with me, and I would prefer that at least one of my people be at home with me as well.

I am up to date on all of my shots, and my senior blood profile is in the normal range. The vet was pleasantly surprised that a senior my age had no joint issues or arthritis.

The vet also mentioned that because of how I grew up, I obey the person in power, so he recommended doggie school. That sounds like fun to me! I know some basic commands, and I am highly food motivated, so it should be easy for me to learn more commands. My foster mom is working on leash etiquette because I am known as a puller on leash. (I prefer the term leader.) I'm also described as a fun, loyal, loving, healthy, strong, and goofy boy!

If you think we sound like a good match, please contact my case managers right away. I'll be waiting!

Love,
Happy

--His name is Happy for a reason: he is consistently joyful and delightfully goofy!

--Sometimes Happy's head gets ticklish, and he rubs his head on one of the dog beds while making happy sounds.

--Happy will be your shadow, but not one that you would trip over. He is a great comfort as a true Velcro Springer.

--He is loyal, loving, and obedient (as long as he knows you are the boss), and he can be the biggest mush.

--He smiles! He can do a left smile, a right smile, or a full smile.

--Though Happy doesn't require a lot of time outdoors, we do recommend a fenced yard so that he can sniff, explore, and safely wander to his heart's content.

--Happy is used to being the alpha, so a confident owner who provides lots of positive reinforcement will go a long way toward helping Happy adjust to his new environment.

--Happy would do best in a home with just adults or adults with older children.

Hi! My name is Susie, and I have lost my family, so I am looking for a new home. They say I am an "easy keeper" because I don't cause any trouble. I am not a hyperactive dog, as some Springers are. I like other dogs, and I walk easily on a leash. I don't bother the cats.

I have passed my wellness exam, and I am very healthy and happy. My teeth are really white, so the vet thinks I am six or seven years old. I did lose my hearing, but I am learning hand signals, so I'll be trained when I come to you!

I like people, of course, and I would just require a daily walk to keep my girlish figure. Wouldn't you like to go walking with me? If you would, please contact my foster home at the e-mail address below. I look forward to meeting you and impressing you with my beauty and wit.

Love,
Susie

Hi, everybody. I'm Bo, and I really need a Forever Home! I used to have one, but I took off one day and I got lost, so I had no idea how to get back there. Luckily for me, though, someone called the nice people at ESRA, so now I'm safe again. It's great to have people taking good care of me!

I know I may be a little bit of an older guy, but I enjoy going for walks and investigating the yard. Don't worry--I won't wonder too far away from your side. I'm a Velcro dog! My house manners are perfect, and I get along with everyone.

I love to be groomed and trimmed! Is it time to be brushed?

Kisses,
Bo

My name is Landon. I was a stray who came from a high-kill shelter in South Dakota, but that's all I can tell you about my past. I'd really rather focus on my future, because I'm looking for my Forever Home! I have light brown eyes, adorable freckles, and perfect white teeth. I have the typical high energy level of a young dog, along with lots of enthusiasm.

I love other dogs, and I try to get them to play with me. I also really enjoy retrieving tennis balls. Due to my exuberance, I might do best in a family with older, dog-savvy children. I like to chase cats, so I need a cat-free environment. I am something of an escape artist, so it would be best if my new family had a fenced yard.

I am looking for a family who is willing to continue my training, including taking me to a basic obedience class and giving me other opportunities to work off some of my youthful energy. I am still in the process of earning run-of-the-house privileges. I have some issues with separation anxiety, but my foster family is working to help me feel more comfortable about being kenneled while they are gone.

If you are looking for a loyal, faithful companion to join your family, I'm the one! I promise to entertain you with my wiggles and shower you with Springer kisses.

Love,
Landon

Hello! My name is Dottie, but my foster parents call me Dippin' Dot! I have been in foster care for some time now due to my vision impairment. But if you met me, you wouldn't even know I had a disability, because I get around great in the house and yard.

I love car rides and going on walks. I'm completely housetrained and kennel trained. I love hanging out on the couch with my foster parents. I get along with most dogs, but I do prefer to be the top dog in the household.

I am ready to find my Forever Home. Although I admit that I'm spoiled rotten at my foster parents' home, I'm ready to be adopted and settled in. Please consider me as your new companion. You won't be disappointed!

Love,
Dottie

I am an older boy who does not consider himself so. I am your buddy and best friend. If we take a walk together, I will follow you anywhere. Where will you take me?

Fondly,
Maverick

Hi! My name is Sam. I'm somewhat short for my breed, and at fifty pounds, I'm a little on the stocky side. I am calm, loving, and always ready to plop down and take a nap. I'm extremely loyal, and I'm a good listener. I know several commands, including Sit, Lie Down, and Shake. I'm housetrained and prefer to sleep alone, but I have been found to sneak onto furniture at night to get more comfortable. I don't counter surf. Although I very rarely bark, I will alert you if someone is approaching the door, and my bark is nice and strong. I don't require constant attention, but I do love to go out for walks or play in the yard. In the summer, I enjoy an occasional dip in a kiddie pool.

I'm not very comfortable around children I don't know, and I have been known to growl if a toddler gets too close--not because I'm aggressive, but because I get nervous around them. I've also been known to growl at or fight with my sister Tess if there is a bone or other dog toy in the house, but outside I'm not as resource protective.

I have very short ear canals, and as a result I have a constant ear infection. My current owners have been told by numerous vets that my ears may require surgery to clear them up once and for all. Until then, they require a lot of attention in the form of daily cleaning.

I would be best suited to a household without small children. I am not a super-active dog, but I love walks, and I occasionally have bursts of energy during which I love to just run and run and run. I will be a loyal, loving, obedient, and kind pet for someone who is willing to give me plenty of affection.

Love,
Sam

My name is Tess, but I'm also known as Tessa. I'm short for my breed, but I have a big, warm heart. I have the sweetest temperament in the world, and I absolutely cannot get enough affection. I love snuggling, getting belly rubs, and generally being close to people in any way I can. I am good with kids of all ages, and I will take any abuse a toddler can dish out without responding harshly. However, in my early days I was crated for an entire year with my sister Sam, and as a result I have trouble with my hips, especially after playing in water or running too hard. Therefore, it's best if small children are not allowed to be rough with me or crawl on me. It can hurt my hips, and I'd hate to snap at someone out of pain.

I also seem to have been mistreated by a former owner, and I have a tendency to cower and urinate on the floor if I feel threatened, especially around men I am unfamiliar with. I give clear signals of my distress, so once you get to know me, you'll learn what sets me off and you'll be able to recognize my agitation. I can usually be calmed enough to be coaxed outside before I go on the floor.

I have pain medication that I can take if my hips are hurting, but my current owners have been told by numerous vets that I will eventually need more serious medical attention: x-rays, medication, and possibly surgery.  

I love to eat, and I have been known to chew open empty containers, lunch boxes, and even plastic spice jars just to eat what's inside. I'm also interested in trash cans, so I need to be kept away from them if I'm left home alone.

I'm a very playful, gentle, and sweet dog. I absolutely love playing in the hose and in kiddie pools during the summer, and I love walks and just being outside in nice weather.

I would be best suited to a home in which I will get a ton of attention, and in which I will be treated very gently. As I said, I love kids, but they have a tendency to be rough with me, which isn't good for my hips. I would thrive in a house with an older person who is willing to spend a lot of time doting on me. In return, I will be the sweetest, most loving dog you could ever imagine! Do you have room in your heart and your home for me?

Springer kisses,
Tess

Hello, friends! My name is Jerry, and my past is a mystery. However, I like to say that my life really started this past fall when ESRA rescued me. I feel like a five-year-old, but my body has aged a little faster than my mind. I love life, and I tend to be a little silly just because I feel that life is worth living and celebrating!

I love to play with toys and sleep by the side of my foster mom's bed. I am housetrained and have no need for a crate. Mom has a padded dog bed for me, and I love it. If you are looking for a sweet, kind, loving, silly dog, then I might be just right for you! Contact my foster mom at the e-mail address below to find out more about me. I'll be waiting!

Love,
Jerry

My name is Sophie. I lived with my first family for nine years. When the family's small children, ages one and three, were nearby, they made me nervous. I tried to stay clear of those little ones, but no matter where I hid, they would locate me. My people sadly realized that I would be less nervous in a family with no children, so I moved to Pennsylvania to live with my foster family.

Moving in with my foster family has been a great experience. There are no children here, so I can relax and be my lovely, sweet, affectionate self so much more easily!  I live with two resident Springers and a border collie. I like to be a part of all the activities, but I do not play much.

I do get nervous when the other dogs play rough. When they wrestle, I demand that they stop. I also bark at unfamiliar noises to try to make those stop--so many noises are strange to me!

Do you know what doesn't make me nervous? Being brushed! I also really enjoyed the recent holidays because I got attention from a lot of different people. Also, cats don't make me nervous--I would love to chase them if I were allowed! But apparently people get nervous when I'm around cats, so I'm not allowed near them. I've been told I won't be going to a home that has cats.

My original family spent a lot of time training me. They even sent me to dog trainer when I was young. I can Sit, Roll Over, and Shake. I was crate trained, but I have not been in a crate in a very long time.  When we go to bed at night, I sleep on my mat with my blanket.

Recently I visited the veterinarian, who said that I am in good overall health. I need to take a pill twice a day for my low thyroid. I also take fish oil each day to help my dry skin. Some days I have a little bit of stiffness, but it is hardly noticeable. I can run very fast and for long distances. I have lost a bit of excess weight by going for long walks in the country each day. When I am on lead, I sometimes need to be reminded not to pull. My foster mom tells me that I have good off-lead manners. 

If you have a place in your home and your heart for a loving girl who just needs some gentle affection and TLC, please contact my case manager right away. I'm waiting patiently to meet you!

Springer kisses,
Sophie

Hi! My name is Marti, and I would describe myself as happy and playful. I wasn't always this way. Would you like to hear my rags-to-riches story? I was a sick and skinny dog who was picked up by the dog pound in Zanesville, Ohio. Then a wonderful lady worked with the dog warden to get me some medical tests and arrange to have me placed with ESRA.

At my foster home I met the two resident male Springers, who have been very nice to me and have made me feel welcome here. But after just a few days, I was having trouble breathing, so I had to go back to the vet. The vet said I had pneumonia. Ugh, more medicine. After that, I hoped I would feel better, but I didn't, really. I was drinking a lot of water and sleeping a lot, so my foster mom took me back to the vet for more tests. The diagnosis was diabetes. Now that I am receiving treatment, I am really doing well! I eat, drink, and sleep just like my foster brothers. I have also gained a much-needed ten pounds.

I feel so much better now, and I'm ready to find my Forever Family! If you'd like to meet me, contact my foster mom at the e-mail address below.

Love,
Marti

Hello, my name is Snickers! I am a very funny and very active Springer puppy, and I am looking for my Forever Home. I was born just seven months ago and have already had one home that I thought would be forever, but unfortunately the people who had me also had another puppy, and two puppies were just too much. One of us had to go, and I guess I drew the short straw.

I have settled in very nicely at my foster home, and I get along great with my foster brother and sister. In fact, my foster brother and I play really hard in the backyard and chase each other all over the place. At first, my foster parents kept me on a long leash so that I could not run away, but I have proven that I will stay right in the yard and keep myself safe, so now I can play freely and have lots of fun!

In the house, I have had no accidents. I have even asked to go out several times when the urge hit me. I am pretty timid when it comes to meeting new people, as I was when I met my foster parents. Now, however, I don't let them go anywhere without me! I know how to sit, and I run very happily right to my foster parents when they call my name. I sleep at night in my crate, and while I am not enthusiastic about that, I quiet down quickly and sleep all night. I also have my meals in my crate so that my foster brother and sister do not steal my food.

Because I'm a puppy, I will require lots of attention. I get along with other dogs just fine as well as with children. I haven't been around any cats, so I cannot tell you how I would do with them. I really like to chew on things, and I have gotten into big trouble for that a couple of times already here in my foster home. So if you are interested in adopting me, I think you should know up front that I will require a certain amount of patience, and you will really have to watch me in the house.

If you have a place in your heart and your home for me, I will be a faithful companion that you can count on forever!

Puppy kisses,
Snickers

Hi, there! My name is Susie, but my foster mom calls me Susie Q or sometimes just Q, because I'm such a cutie (get it?).

I was dropped off at the shelter because my owner needed to move to another state for cancer treatment. The shelter was noisy and confusing, and the nice people there knew that a foster home would be a better place for me, so they contacted ESRA. I'm adjusting well to my foster home, and I get along well with the other dogs that live here.

I'm an active, adventurous, and lovable senior girl. I am up to date with vaccinations. I am heartworm and fecal negative, and I have had a thorough vet check which I passed with flying colors! I do have some hearing and vision deficits and a few fatty tumors, but at my age, I guess that's pretty normal. I don't let any of those things keep me down.

I am always happy to see my people when they come home, and my tail is always wagging. My favorite things are being outside, snuggling, napping, and eating. I will need a family that understands how to work with my hearing and vision issues. I can hear loud and high-pitched noises and feel vibrations. I don't see well in low light or in the dark, and my peripheral vision isn't good. It will take me a while to learn my new surroundings, so I would appreciate it if you blocked off stairs. I may get stuck in a corner or bump into a few things, but after a few days I should have everything pretty much figured out. My foster mom put an essential oil on my dog bed and a different one on the front door, so now I can find those places in the dark. This helped me learn how to let her know when I need to go outside. I don't respond well to verbal commands or signals, but I respond well to touch and being gently placed in a sit/down position.

I love, love, love to go outside! I chase after the dogs that live at my foster house, and when we go for a run around the field, I can keep up with the younger kids. There are so many cool things to smell and discover. I love to wander and follow my nose to the next new smell, so you will need to be outside with me or have me on a leash. I would come when you called if I could hear, but my foster mom hasn't found a noise that I consistently respond to, so she is always close by if I am not leashed. If you have a fenced yard, that would be perfect!

I am definitely a Velcro Springer and will be at your feet whenever possible. I guess I can be a tripping hazard sometimes, but I just want to be near you! I probably wouldn't be good in a house with small children or elderly people.

I am quiet and rarely bark except when I am excited at meal times or if I want attention. I stay off the furniture and sleep in my own bed at night. I am completely housetrained, and I behave well when I'm left alone at home.

I have lots of love to give, and I can't wait to find my Forever Home and share that love with my new family!

Springer kisses,
Susie