Irish Setter Club of Houston Rescue Program

 

 

Adopting A Friend

All of our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, heartworm tested and treated if necessary, and micro chipped or tattooed for permanent identification. We require that all of our dogs be house dogs, as Setters do not do well being outside-only dogs.

If the placement does not work out, we require that the dog be returned to our program. 

  

"If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life."


Roger Caras

 

 

 

"Logan - Rescued 3/18/2010"

 

Logan is a three year old youngster looking for the perfect home. He was advertised on the internet, with a "get him today or he will be euthanized tomorrow" line. So a good Samaritan pushed herself into high gear, brought him to her home, and then contacted us for help.

Stopping to smell the roses or lounging on the couch is not for Logan who would be happiest as a running partner or who could turn out to be the best half of your agility team.  Logan is discovering a whole new world, and we have no doubt he will learn his lessons well. He is enthusiastic & playful, intelligent, happy and sweet with a personality that embodies "rollicking". We have no doubt he will bring both good times and laughter into your life.

If you are interested in adopting Logan, please follow the easy three-step process below.

 

 

 

 

"Mitch - Rescued 8/11/2010"

Mitch is a 2-3 year old male.  He was rescued from the Montgomery County (Texas) Animal Shelter.  Since his rescue he has had a lot of contact with people, he is very bonded to people.  He gets along well with other dogs...

He doesn't appear to be too motivated by food, he eats his dinner, but really should be eating more (he's a bit underweight).  He loves to go outside, plays but shows no signs of trying or wanting to escape any barriers.  Otherwise, he stays by the back door to come in.

We believe he has had some obedience training.  He has the sit, stay and down perfectly. 

We have been working with him on lead training and he's doing much better.  He is a very powerful guy, but works well with a training collar a few quick jerks and he was back walking with me.  His disposition is very sweet and calm.  He's not really rowdy, although he loves to play catch with a ball.  When we first met him that day at the Shelter, we were horrified by how terrified he was....but, by a few hours of having him home his steady progression from fear, shaking, drooling, etc has been wonderful.  He now just goes with the flow and is working hard to fit in and be a member of the family.  He is quick to learn and adjust, seems intelligent and not high strung or overly nervous.   His whole goal in life seems to be focused on his human family....enjoys other dogs but is so ready to bond and be with people. He comes right away when called and reacts to correction quickly.  He also is quite birdy and loves chasing squirrels.  We believe he was someone’s well-treated pet.  It's just tragic that he's been put thru so much at such a young age and he deserves and will be grateful for a happy, stable home.

If you are interested in adopting Mitch, please follow the easy, three step process below.

 

Please send any questions, inquiries or comments to the Rescue Committee Chairman

If you are interested in adopting a lifelong Irish Setter friend, here is the

THREE STEP PROCESS:

STEP 1:  Read everything you can find on the Irish Setter breed.  Discuss the adoption commitment carefully with your family and friends.  We want our placements to be "forever homes" and a good match for both you and the rescue dog.  Irish Setters are not "gifts" or "surprise Christmas or Birthday presents".   Adopting a Rescue Irish Setter is a process we take very seriously.

STEP 2:  Carefully read our Rescue Contract.  It details both your responsibilities and ours in the placement of a Rescue Irish Setter.  You will be required to sign this contract as a part of the adoption process.

STEP 3:  Complete and submit our online Rescue/Foster/Adoption Application. This will give us the necessary information to insure that the rescue dog will be in a good forever home and will be a good match for your situation.  Someone from our Rescue Committee will then contact you to answer any questions and to schedule a home visit.

Please note that we charge a fee for the placement of a Rescue Irish Setter (typically $150.00 but sometimes higher in special cases).  This helps to defer our veterinary costs.

Read why "Old Dogs are the best Dogs"

We're always in need of funds to cover the immediate expenses of our Rescue Program and will gladly accept any donations.

 Please help a Rescue Irish Setter with your secure online donation today?

 

A RESCUER’S CREED

I shall be a believer of all that is good in man and of all that is deserving in animals. I shall plead for their lives, campaign for their safety and uphold their right to a natural death. I shall seek out the injured and the maimed, the unloved, and the abandoned and tend to them in their last days. I shall not forget their place in the hierarchy of life, nor that we walk in each other's paths. I shall bear witness to the wonder they bring into our lives and to the beauty they bestow upon our souls. I shall renew their spirits when they are waning, bind their wounds when they bleed, cradle them when they whimper, and comfort them when they mourn. I shall be near them in their hour of greatest need - a companion and friend when the time has come. I shall watch over them and console them and ask that the angels gather them in their arms. From the creatures of the earth I shall learn the fruits of compassion and undying love, and I shall be called the beloved of God. In their company I shall indeed be blessed.

Susan M. Pearson

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