A pair of adoptable pointers in NE PA

[allan.mclane]

[Moderators, I have no connection to this shelter so please delete this post if it is at all inappropriate for the board]

I just spotted this listing and have no idea if they field-trained, but someone here may be interested:

49610

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34685867

[from a Facebook post:]
(near) SCRANTON, PA: Pretty cute, right? Well, they'd look cuter in your home! 7 year olds Bailey (left) and Stella (right) are English Pointers who are looking to be adopted together. This brother and sister duo are practically attached at the hip. When at the playground with other doggy-kids, they're the siblings who prefer to stick near each other and stay side-by-side. Help us to keep these cuties together, PLEASE SHARE!

Pike County Humane Society wrote, "Stella and Bailey came to another shelter as strays in a populated area. We took them in so they could benefit from the large fenced in area we have. They have been with us for a couple of months now.

These two have spent their whole life together. At seven years old they still have a lot of love and energy. They would benefit most from a fenced in yard as they are very active. They are more independent, not the type to give kisses, but they do demand attention. For example, pushing your hand to be pet. :)

Stella and Bailey run with a group of ten large dogs in our fenced in area, they mostly stick together but will play a little bit with the other dogs. They can't be around any other small animals, their prey drive is too high.

Stella and Bailey must be adopted together with a fenced in yard. We would prefer the adopter to be schooled in a hunting type breed."

To adopt Stella and Bailey, please contact the shelter by emailing pikecountyhs@gmail.com or calling 570.296.7654.

Pike County Humane Society is located at 189 Lee Road, Shohola, PA.

Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 3PM, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4PM.

[Mark Ouellette]

Allan and all,

This type of add is a service to the dogs and hopefully on of our members. Thank you!

Mark the Moderator

[John Taddeo]

Recently this May I had a Gentleman stop by my house and drop off a young English Pointer that some shitbag had badly mistreated and dropped off along the road.. after getting him back to good health and searching for a good home, to no avail, I decided to have him worked with a pro trainer and now own one hell of prospect in a bird dog and a fantastic house dog.. These dogs make great companions and it is a joy to watch them doing what they love to do in the field.. They cannot and will not all be great field champions with style and grace but giving any rescue a chance, you will be surprised what enjoyment they can bring in the field and to your family.. Hope they get a great hunting home.

[Stephen Hodges]

:)Those are great looking dogs, just begging for the correct home. Please if you can consider adopting them and making them great bird dogs...............I bet that is in there genetics................:)

[Mark Ouellette]

Gentlemen,

I moved this thread from members only off topic to the general Parker discussion for the sake of these dogs.

Mark

[Rich Anderson]

If they were picked up as strays how does the shelter know there siblings? If my situation was better I'd drive to PA and get them.

[Bill Murphy]

There are breed specific "rescue" organizations. The one in our area that I know about is a German Shorthair Rescue, but it's a place to inquire. They probably have a list of people waiting for the right dog or dogs.

[Gerald McPherson]

The best bird dog I ever hunted behind came from a dog pound. A big white english setter named Snowball. His pups were also some very fine bird finders.

[Rick Riddell]

Contact pointerrescue.org, I'll throw them an email as well. They are a fantastic organization, we got our boy Danny from them, he's one hell of a bird hound! The Pointer is an absolutely amazing breed if you dont have one and are looking for an easy trainable bird dog its worth the risk in fostering to see if they are a fit for you.

[John Taddeo]

What became of the 2 pups ????

[Scot Cardillo]

For the sake of general knowledge - we considered a GSP from a rescue group some years ago.

My bride inquired about a particular dog and made the mistake of sharing the fact that we are a hunting home.

She was turned away due to the fact that we are a hunting home, considering a GSP ~ from a GSP rescue group :vconfused:

I hope sensibilities within these groups has changed.

[allan.mclane]

I just checked the adoption link and it is still active.

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34685867

As far as I can tell they're located at:
Pike County Humane Society Inc
(570) 296-7654
PO Box 255
Milford, PA 18337
pikecountyhs@gmail.com

It's not that far from Rock Mountain...

I wish I could take them but now is not a good time here. --Allan

[John Taddeo]

I just got into a 3rd month of training with my rescued pointer and I cannot tell you how rewarding it is to see him develop with the incredible instinct that these dogs possess.. I would love to adopt these two but I fear my wife would make me the next one who would be looking for an adoptive hunting home.. The feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment in the field for both hunter and his dog is well worth it Guys and Gals, someone give em a chance to go hunting this fall...

[todd allen]

For the sake of general knowledge - we considered a GSP from a rescue group some years ago.

My bride inquired about a particular dog and made the mistake of sharing the fact that we are a hunting home.

She was turned away due to the fact that we are a hunting home, considering a GSP ~ from a GSP rescue group :vconfused:

I hope sensibilities within these groups has changed.

That's crazy. That's like adopting out a dolphin with the caveat that it cannot go anywhere near a body of water. GSPs live to hunt!

[Scot Cardillo]

You said it Todd..couldn't agree more.

This was several yrs ago and I haven't a clue what the backstory was b/c that was all we needed to hear..it smelled of liberalism gone too far.

I'm glad to hear success stories being told.

[Jeff Kuss]

I had the same problem with Brittany rescue. When I said that the dog would have an outside kennel, I was told not to bother calling them again. This also was several years ago.

[Scot Cardillo]

As stated, I hope that the rescue groups have come to their senses.

We are considering the notion of adding another dog to the stable come spring..we hope a rescue pup is a viable option..good on those whom have done so.

There are far too many good bird dogs left destitute following well meaning ambitions by those whom do not understand the totality of the breed(s).


Such a rough life..

[Rich Anderson]

MD I didn't see you at camp this past weekend when you took the picture of Daisy resting after a run:rotf: No seriously that last picture looks just like her.

[todd allen]

If anyone doubts how important hunting is to German Shorthair Pointers, here are my two, Emma and Allie competing for who gets to wear the e-collar first. The video cuts off right at the end, where Emma charges in, and tries to take the collar away from Allie.

http://vid8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/luckydogx2/Mobile%20Uploads/20160922_083755_zpsjx4ltybi.mp4

[Eric Eis]

Todd that's funny...