I’m trying to help out a good buddy who is down-sizing his life and moving to South Carolina. He has made the gut-wrenching decision that his dogs will not make the trip.
Bruce’s story is inspirational. For the past 25 years, he has rescued German Shorthairs from the brink of certain death, granting them a new lease on life and in turn, transforming them into top-notch bird dogs. Now we need one more rescue to complete the circle.
“Sam” and “Diamond” are two of his finest. They are 7 year old males, currently living in Connecticut, both of whom possess the classic GSP disposition; affectionate and playful until they hit the uplands-- then it’s all business.
They are close to medium working dogs, intense pointers who also back and retrieve. I’ve had the pleasure of hunting pheasants behind these two for the past several years and have many fond memories of their statuesque points and heart-pounding, double points. Both are very biddable and while they do wear training collars out hunting, thanks to Bruce’s diligent, obedience training they respond promptly to voice commands.
These are not high-octane, field trial ‘rockets’ that will bolt as soon as they’re off the leash. Quite the opposite, in fact. Thanks to an invisible fence, these dogs have lived outside their entire lives and spend nights in a slick, kennel set-up that’s all part of the deal. They are a joy to be around and like most rescues, have a zest for life in knowing they by-passed the exit for the Rainbow Bridge. If not for my wife’s acute, late-in-life allergies we wouldn’t be having this discussion.
And don’t be at all fooled by Sam’s pre-mature greying. He’s ripped like an Elhew and will run hard, all day long!
The best case scenario would be to keep the pair together. Although not litter mates, they have been inseparable for the past 5 years. Naturally, Bruce would prefer they go to a hunting home.
So here’s your chance to adopt two, mature, fully trained hunting companions (without all the hassles/ angst of puppydom) ready to rock this season.
The dogs, the kennels and their supplies are FREE to the right person.
If interested, please email me at cambo6789@gmail.com and I’ll connect you with Bruce.
Let’s try to make his one last rescue a reality.-----SC
I took a side trip after visiting family in Maryland over Fathers day and drove up to Connecticut to get them. I reached out to Steve when this post originally popped up, and then talked to him again at Hausmann's about adopting these two. Long story short, things worked out and timing couldn't have been better with my trip to MD. I spent Fathers day with Steve and Bruce and the dogs, getting acquainted. Many thanks to Steve and Lisa for feeding me, and for helping me to break down their Kennels and load up their dog houses in the 6x12 foot trailer I hauled up there and back. Monday morning was tough for Bruce, having to let go of these two, but I reassured him they are going to stay together, and will certainly be spending a lot of time in the field. What should have been a 10 hour drive ended up being 14 with traffic, but we made it home and the dogs are adjusting just fine. My son is in love with them, and they're acclimating well to the heat and humidity of the south. Needless to say, I'm really looking forward to the start of hunting season.
