Since 2001, Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue has been dedicated to saving German Shorthaired Pointers in need across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. A small but passionate group of about 25 volunteers makes it all happen, rescuing, fostering, and rehoming around 100 dogs each year.
“We assume GSPs into our care via shelters or owners contacting us,” said Faith Fields, President of the Board of Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue. “We foster to get to know the dog, provide all needed vetting, and determine what would be an adequate permanent home for the dog.” From routine checkups to ACL surgeries, heartworm treatments, and mending broken legs, every dog gets the care it needs, no matter the cost.
Foster homes are the heart of the rescue. Mid-Atlantic GSP covers all medical expenses, preventatives, and even food when needed, so fosters can focus on giving love and stability to dogs in transition.
Because adoption fees rarely cover total expenses, the non-profit relies on fundraisers like its annual calendar contest and ongoing GSP gear sales to help keep its mission going strong.
Each dog in the program is spayed or neutered before adoption. “Every dog in our program is altered as we would love utopia where there was not an over pet population and dogs were not euthanized on a daily basis at shelters,” Field said.
The organization is always looking for new volunteers, fosters, donors, and supporters. Whether you have time, resources, or simply a love for the breed, there’s a way to get involved. Visit mdgsprescue.org to get involved.
For more regional spots to seek out fostering or adoption opportunities for various breeds, see CASPCA.org, GreenDogsUnleashed.org, or MaesMuttsRescue.org.