Our “JC” was adopted through GSP Care of Ohio in 2003. He was sweet as could be. He loved running around the big yard with his “brother” golden retriever Henry (who passed in 2007). Another of his favorite buddies was a possum who visited the bird feeders. JC never quite got the hang of riding quietly in the car because he would get too excited about going somewhere. In 2007 he lost vision in one eye to glaucoma, then became completely blind in 2009. Despite his disability, JC was an amazing little guy who continued to live a happy life with his family. As long as he could stretch out on his back on his favorite sofa and take long walks outside, he thought life was good. He blessed us with his company for 8 years. We lost him to congestive heart failure in June 2011 and miss him terribly. But we believe he is running and playing and seeing once again while he waits for us at the rainbow bridge.
Memorial: Duncan – Adopted May 2004
After losing our 14 year GSP, we were looking for a dog to help us heal our hearts. I called Pam Kennedy and she suggested Duncan who was in rescue and 3 years old. My teenage daughter was really struggling with our recent dog lost. When we went to see Duncan, he ran right up to her like they were old friends. We knew our fate was sealed. He had boundless energy and a zest for life. He was impetuous, demanding, entertaining and we loved him deeply, He provided endless hours of entertainment and comfort. He was a beautiful boy, and he knew it. He loved to dress up for Halloween and Christmas. His main passion was attempting to remove all rocks from Lake Erie. He spent hours digging in the water, carefully plucking them out and placing them on the beach. Then when he was 9, my son, who jogged with him, noticed that he didn’t quite keep up the way he once had. After a vet exam and X-ray, we discovered that his lungs were full of cancer. Within a month, we were forced to say our final goodbyes. This brave boy took it all with dignity and grace. About two weeks after his passing, I was driving and missing him terribly wondering why he was taken so soon, when I saw a woman walking a very elderly lab slowly up the street. He was very gray and hobbled, and it occurred to me that Duncan would have been miserable as an old feeble dog. His vanity, charm and endearing personality had always attracted people to him, and I smiled. I believe his mission for the six years we were blessed to have him was to remind us that you have to embrace life everyday like it may be your last. Duncan we thank you for choosing us!
- Annette
Success Story: Samuel – Adopted Aug 2011
We adopted Samuel in August 2011. We were looking for a very specific dog who would be perfect for our six-year old alpha female shorthair, Maxine. Rescue was very careful to place us with the right dog and it has been the perfect match. We lost our other dog, Checkers, to a brain tumor in July, so there was a very deep void in our family. As you can see from the picture of Samuel and Maxine, Maxine has found a new best friend and so have we! Samuel truly is a big hunk of love and I have said from the time we picked him up in Ohio that I had to ask who rescued who?! Adrianna told me that she knew they had placed Samuel with the right family because when he got in our car to come home with us, he never looked back…..and neither have we…..we all are together for a reason and are happy to say that Samuel is at his forever home!!! Thanks again to all of the great people at GSP Care of Ohio…you all are amazing!!!
- Stephanie (Vandergrift, PA)
Success Story: Ollie – Adopted Jan 2005
Shortly after moving to Ohio we lost our first GSP to kidney failure, We were devastated, but we needed a dog to make our family complete. When we contacted GSP Care of Ohio, we were told that a great dog had recently been received and was being fostered while he was being treated for heartworm. Olliie’s foster mom described exactly what we were looking for. When we talked to the vet, she described how he trotted around the exam room playing with a towel despite the fact that he was sick with heartworm and significantly underweight. That is why GSPs are our breed. Such amazing spirit! We brought him home in January of 2005 and he has been an integral part of our family ever since. He helped us through the loss of our first dog and while we gave him his forever home, he truly rescued us! We are so grateful to GSP Care of Ohio for giving Ollie a second chance. We could not imagine our lives without him!
- Beth (Hudson, OH)
Success Story: Eli Biscuit – Adopted Feb 2009
After losing our 14.5 yr old male GSP (a former rescue that we fostered and then adopted through this group) we were fortunate to find Eli Biscuit through this site and by working with the wonderful volunteers that lead this organization. “Biscuit” was found late in 2008, alone, critically ill, and severely underweight. A kind and generous city employee got him to the right place where this group could heal this big lovey’s body and heart. He was then placed into a loving foster home where he re-learned how to be a social dog. His temperament, behaviors and attitude were evaluated, so that when we went to visit him with his soon to be sister “Rita” and my children, I knew exactly what to expect. We took him home a week later. He has continued to be a healthy happy dog, and an incredible watch dog for the children when they play outside. Though he loves sunning by the front door and an occasional counter surfing adventure, he loves being with his family most of all. Sneaking under the covers of the master bed at night is his favorite prank. There is not a more grateful, kind, dog soul out there, and we are forever lucky to have him with us!
- Melanie (Plymouth, MI)
Memorial: Pete – Adopted November 2002
My “Sweet Pete” was adopted around Thanksgiving of 2002. He was a very special part of our family. He came to me by accident. I was his transport to a family that decided they did not want him. I fell in love in less than 24 hours. He had a long road in life. He battled heart worm right after he came into my home, atypical Addison’s disease and finally a throat sarcoma. My heart broke the day he left our family on May 20, 2011. He was my best friend and constant companion. I was blessed to share my life with such a wonderful and loving animal.
Success Story: Mandy – Adopted 2001
Still Kicking and Nipping! Mandy was my first rescue dog. She is a fiesty girl that was born in May of 1998 and came to live with me in 2001. She still runs our house and loves to let the younger dogs know she is still queen of the couch. We adore her and she is spending her senior years very spoiled and cherished. She requires lots of medical attention due to her Cushing’s disease. She loves going to her acupuncture and hydrotherapy appointments weekly.
Success Story: Mia – Adopted March 2005
I adopted Mia in March 2005. She instantly captured my heart. She was a little timid and shy at first but, as she has gotten to know me, she has opened up. She is liked by all who meet her. She has a very gentle spirit that people seem to identify with. I am very grateful to GSP rescue for giving me the opportunity to add such a wonderful companion to my life.
Success Story: Woody
On behalf of the Henry Family I would like to thank you folks for being there for Woody. ( now known as Quincy) . What a wonderful breed. He has already given us soooooooooo much pleasure love and dedication. We have a older dog Roxanne a (black lab) who has accepted Quincy and shares sleeping quarters and bones. We also have a Chocolate Point Siamese Cat. Quincy and Zeus(the cat) are great buds. Quincy plays with the cat and will get bored and walk away. Zeus takes offense to this and will attack Quincy from behind and bite him on the hind quarters as to say lets play!!!!!! To Funny!!!! We have three children who all are involved from walking daily to feeding.
Success Story: Tangy
Tangy was with our rescue almost a year before her special family came along. We almost lost her a few days after she came into our program. But she beat the odds and boy are we glad she did. Her new dad is teaching her to channel her desire for birds and listen to him at the same time. Her mom says that she has a real taste for remote controls. 
Tangy has made herself at home and stolen their hearts.