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Check back often. New dogs go up as soon as we get them.

We prefer families with a fenced yard, as most Sp ringers need daily exercise beyond an on-leash walk, and some dogs (usually those pulled from shelters) have been found wandering. This is not an absolute requirement.

Families with toddlers may have a longer wait until we have a dog with proven toddler experience.

We encourage our new families to give their new friend some formal obedience training.

Shelter listed dogs will be adopted through the shelter and are subject to their fees and rules.

NOTE: Almost all shelters list dogs at http://www.petfinder.com They are often adopted straight from the shelter. It's a good idea to search that site at least weekly. Some shelter software only allows them to list "Welsh" Springers. We've not yet seen ANY Welsh Springer in a shelter... they are somewhat rare. We assume the dog is an English Springer. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

In Foster Care

Gracie

Special needs:=blind
Age: Senior (9 years old)
Spayed
Mellow and affectionate
Great with other dogs
Good with kids who will be gentle

This is from Gracie's foster mom:

Gracie is an absolute doll. Very mellow and easy going. She really just wants to hang out and get some love. As she's nine, she's content to just keep watch over the back porch. She's very affectionate and loves to get tummy rubs.

Despite the fact that she's blind she's fairly independent-- she doesn't like to be guided around all the time. Sometimes it's okay and other times she makes it clear (by refusing to move) that she'd just rather find her own way.

Gracie's foster mom has another blind dog and can give you lots of help understanding how to help a dog with this challenge.

Her owner was also a fabulous guy with a big heart and very obviously loves Gracie very much. It was heartbreaking to have to watch him leave her behind (He's moved to Europe and couldn't stand to put her in the 18 month quarantine).

If you could give this special girl a good home, please fill out an application.

If you have an application already, contact Jan

Lady

Sex: Female
Age: 8 years
Size: Medium

Lady was brought into the Saving Grace animal shelter in Winchester, OR with her buddy, a 5 year old Bassett. She's been with her family all her life, and they didn't give any reason for bringing the dogs to the shelter. Lady is spayed, gets along with other dogs, and will be coming into Oregon Springer Rescue's foster system on Sunday. Then she'll be ready for adoption.

Lady is good with children

If you're interested in adopting this girl, fill out an application. If you have an application, contact Jan

Owner Referrals

Owner referrals are posted as a courtesy. All adoption decisions will be between the referring owner and the adopting owner. WVESSA and OSR disclaims any and all knowledge, involvement, and recommendation of owner relinquished and owner listed dogs.

Check out the English Springer Rescue America web site for available dogs in your part of the country. This web site only has dogs available in Oregon or SW Washington State.

CHECK OUT OUR SUCESS STORIES FROM:

2008 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000