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For more information on dogs in Region 3, contact the foster home listed and copy your inquiry to Regional Rescue
Coordinator Bonnie Foster at
MEGOWNSME@AOL.COM.
This will assure that you will receive a quick response.
To adopt a rescue dog
First...
Fill out the
application for adoption (Word
or
PDF)or contact: Marilee Larson, Rescue Coordinator.
Second...
return your
application via
email to
Marilee Larson.
There are 2 different ways to fill out the adoption application,
one is a word document. Please fill it out, copy and
paste it into an email to Marilee. The other is a
PDF, just fill out and click the email button - it will go
directly to Marilee. Third...
let Marilee know if you are interested in obtaining more information on a dog listed on our site. Every effort is made to keep our listings current, but there may be additional dogs that have just become available. Please
inquire. Our listing pages are currently being reorganized and updated. Please check with Marilee Larson for more information. And finally...
after your application is reviewed and approved you will be
notified when an appropriate dog becomes available for your consideration. You will be asked to sign a contract when adopting an Irish Setter Rescue dog.
These dogs are currently available in Region 3.
FLORIDA
ROSIE is one of the "Mississippi Eight" rescued in March,
2010, after living unattended for a long period of time, running
free in a wooded, tick infested property. All of these dogs were
under-socialized, heartworm positive, and had horrible coat/skin
problems. UPDATE March, 2011 - Rosie says...."just look at me
now!" Take a look at that awful "before" picture...what a
difference a year makes! We never give up on these guys....it
just takes dedicated TLC and the dollars that have been so
generously donated for the MS-8. Rosie is still looking for that
perfect home. She completed her heartworm treatment last summer
and was spayed in August. She has no ongoing medical problems
and now has a negative heartworm status. Her bloodwork report
from March, 2011 was excellent and her thyroid level is good. We
are so very pleased with her progress! She had a dental when she
was spayed. She has no front teeth, top or bottom, and all four
canine teeth are worn down to just nubs. They are sound at the
present time, but they will need to be watched in the future for
possible root abscess. The rest of her teeth are ok. Rosie is
still frightened of people, but does her best to be brave. She's
one of those "love the one you're with" dogs. She'd do best in a
home with a single person. She's good with other dogs, although
she can be a little food and toy possessive with other females.
We're requiring a fenced yard for her...she loves to go out and
run and chase squirrels and butterflies. Rosie has a high prey
drive so may not do very well with cats in the house, and there
are no cats here to test her with. She does very well riding in
the car, and copes very well with all that's done to her at a
vet's office. She's housebroken, and currently has a doggie
door...she takes herself in and out. How old...you ask? She has
a little bit of gray on her face...she could be 8 or 9 years
old. Rosie is in foster care with Bonnie Foster in central
Florida, halfway between Orlando and Ocala. Contact Bonnie at
352-821-2155 or by email at
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Rosie - above (now) - Below at
Rescue last March
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Mississippi
ROSIE #2 was rescued in May, 2011. She is a family member
of the "Mississippi Eight" which now brings the total number of
dogs rescued from that situation to ten. This Rosie had been
living with the deceased breeder's father who is now in a
nursing home. She had better care than the others, but was still
living outside. She is heartworm negative and was kept current
on vaccinations. She presently has some hair loss due to fleas
and a slightly low thyroid...now on inexpensive daily
medication...and parasite free.
Hi...my name is Rosie and I am looking for a home with someone
that will love me and appreciate all my kisses and tailwags that
I so willingly give. I’ve spent most of my life on a tie-out,
and let me tell you, it’s no fun. My foster mom Melanie says I
deserve a home where I can spend those hot summer days in a cool
house, and those cold winter days in a warm house, with a
family, and have a big fenced yard to enjoy. I do love to go on
walks…foster mom says I don’t realize how strong I am...she has
to use a harness because I do tend to pull. I just get so
enthusiastic 'cause you see, it had been years since anyone took
me for walks and I was just on that tie out all the time. So, I
am curious and want to chase everything – birds, squirrels,
rabbits. But especially cats…..yep, I'm really obsessive about
catching those cats, so I will have to find a family that
doesn’t have any. I get along great with my two Irish Setter
foster brothers and love to play with them. But I haven't been
very nice to Peaches, the spayed female Cocker who lives here
too. So, my new home probably shouldn't have any female dogs.
I’m a nice size, and even though I have a few places on me where
my coat is thin, it’s filling in now that I am flea free. Foster
mom tells me every day how pretty I am. She says I have very
pretty eyes and that my coat is very dark and shiny and when it
fills in I’m going to be even more beautiful! She says I am a
princess so I hope that’s a good thing! I don't care about
challenging the 5' fence here, and I have been very good with my
housetraining with no accidents. I love people, I love attention
and to be brushed, I love car rides, and I especially love my
recliner! I’m waiting patiently for my new special family to
love and plant all those kisses on. My birthdate is April 23,
2002. Rosie is in foster care in Meridian, MS. Contact Bonnie at
352-821-2155 or by email
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MISTY
I'm Misty, but I prefer to be called "Her Royal Highness".
My birthday is March 04, 2001 and I have an impressive
pedigree. I'm up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm
negative and on prevention, and crate- and house-trained.
And my feathers are finally starting to grow out! When the
rescue people found out I had diabetes, they wanted the best
for me because I'm such a special girl, so I got to go on a
plane ride from Oklahoma to reach my foster home near
Raleigh. Guess what! My cousin Danny lives there, too!
There are benefits - and disadvantages - of living with a
vet when you have a medical challenge (they can be so-o-o
strict). I'm on a restricted diet (Prescription w/d) and
receive insulin injections twice-a-day. Foster mom also
checks my blood glucose levels - yep, I have my own special
doggy glucose meter. Anyway, my diabetes is under control,
my weight is stable (when I was diagnosed, I weighed 42
pounds - I now weigh a svelte 63) and I'm looking for a
fur-ever home. I'm a sweet girl, and my favorite thing is
to snuggle with foster mom on the couch and have all the
other dogs pay homage (Danny just glares - I think he's
jealous). I'm a talker and will let you know if you're not
paying enough attention to me. I also like to give kisses
to show my appreciation. I enjoy going to the doggy
supermarket - the people there tell me how wonderful and
gorgeous I am. And, of course, I get lots of petting.
Foster mom says my new home should not have kitties because
I'm cat aggressive - but other dogs are OK. I prefer to be
with people, but I need a fenced yard to play and romp in.
My new family needs to give me my insulin and restricted
diet, and take me to the vet regularly to assess how my
blood glucose control is doing. Are you the family for
me?? Contact Bonnie at
MegOwnsMe@aol.com or by phone at
352-821-2155 |
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TENNESSEE
Tracey is a charming female Irish Setter aged 5-6
years old. She is good with other dogs, cats, and
children, however she does enjoying being the "boss".
She is quick to learn, clever, and very obedient. She
has wonderful house manners and is a pleasure to have
around. She does like to take every step her human
does, therefore she will make a devoted companion. She
loves to go for walks and rides very well in the car.
She came into rescue heartworm positive and will undergo
treatment in November, after which she will be ready for
placement. She is also spayed, microchipped and up to
date on all vaccinations. Tracey is in foster care near
Nashville, TN. Contact Gina at
gina@coulter.uk.com
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Texas
Dexter: Senior Male.
Dexter’s family had to give him up due to the strains of a
divorce.
Dexter was 10 in June, 2011
Dexter is offered for adoption by Irish Setter Rescue of
North Texas. Potential adopters should be willing to meet
him in person prior to adoption. Contact
Glenna O'Dell
Dexter is very personable and tremendously sweet and loving.
He is enthusiastic about play and is very playful
with his fellow foster buddies. He loves
to swim and doze in front of the fire.
He is a smart boy who can sit, shake, sing, and will play
dead if you shoot him. He is not necessarily a soft spoken
dog, but he is working in effort to communicate his point.
He loves his toys, so much in fact, that he tries to take
them everywhere he goes including outside. He is ever
hopeful for a good game that he preparedly carries his toys
with him. His timing is not always
suitable, but he is willing to work with you on when to
play. He never misses a chance to be outdoors. Over all,
Dexter would be a great addition to any family, and don’t
let his age fool you, he can be one Fun Loving Dog. He
certainly deserves a great forever home for the time he
has remaining.
Click here to see more about
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Sugar: Senior Female
Sugar
is offered for adoption by Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas.
Potential adopters should be willing to meet him in person prior
to adoption. Contact
Glenna O'Dell
Hello,
my name is Sugar. At least that is what it is now, I don't
remember my old name, nor do I want to. After being lost and
hungry for a long time I ended up in Rescue in October 2009.
Little did I know how much my luck had changed. No more fleas,
missed meals and outside in bad weather, no sir-ee. I have my
own chair, my own bed, my own food bowl, my own toys and my own
collar. Life is good! I say "Thank you" everyday and mind my
manners so my foster mom will continue to be my friend. She
tells me I am a cute little girl and loves it when I wiggle and
bounce. I try to be helpful by keeping stray birds, rabbits,
squirrels out of her yard, and I keep a steady eye on the barn
cats so they don't invade our space. I really like my new canine
friends and Mom brings in others of all sizes now and then, so
far I haven't met a one that I didn't like just fine. I may be
white in the face, but I have lots of energy and really like it
when we go for a walk, or better yet, when Mom takes us on her
bike rides. I have an easy coat to care for, not too long and am
a petite 46lbs. I NEVER make a mess in the house and stay
completely away from things that are not mine. I am a little
more mature than some of the youngsters, but I will show you
everyday how much I love you and how grateful I am to have a
home of my very own. (Sugar was found lost in a Wal-Mart parking
lot and no one would claim this sweet girl. She certainly
deserves a soft couch and plenty of love for the years that she
has left. She will return unconditional love.)
Click here to see more about Sugar.
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Riley: Adult Male
Riley
is around 7 years old.
Riley
is offered for adoption by Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas.
Potential adopters should be willing to meet him in person prior
to adoption. Contact
Glenna O'Dell
Riley
was placed by ISRNTX about 5 years ago and has enjoyed the
company of a wonderful family. Alas, ill health in the family
has made it impossible for them to keep Riley. He is a little
guy with a very, very dark coat. Riley and has exceptional
manners. He roos to talk and he loves to play.
Riley is neutered, up-to-date with routine shots, and is
house trained.
Click here to see more about Riley.
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Rosie
belonged to an elderly gentleman that had to go to a nursing
home, then passed away. She is in Foster care now but needs a "furever
home" WITHOUT cats. She’s great around children, but can be a
little dominating over other dogs, - could be her size – but
without checking her around other females , a home with another
Male dog and no cats would be perfect – or she can be an only
dog – she turned 9 in April – but boy is she a young 9! She
stayed on a tie out all her life but she needs an inside home
now with lots of love- she loves attention! If you are
interested in adopting Rosie,
please contact the ISC Houston
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Brownie and
Charlie are the newest ISC of Houston rescues. Both have
outstanding personalities and love to be with people. They are
well behaved but need a home with a good fence. They are
fantastic about bathing and grooming. These dogs are patient
and great, so fun to have! They seem to have been worked with
and groomed at some point, and will make an easy transition to a
home that understands the basic rules for dogs. They both sit on
command and both know their names, but in true Irish attitude,
only listen when a treat is involved! They have tried the fence
already, and it looks like they got out by going over wherever
they were.
They are good house dogs and they were good travelers.They both
need leash training. Both are neutered, micro chipped, up to
date on all
shots. They are about 2 years old. If you are interested in
adopting one or both of these boys,
please contact the ISC Houston
Rescue Committee Chairman.
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To
contact rescue volunteers in your state, click on the following
links:
Alabama,
Arkansas,
Florida,
Georgia,
Louisiana,
Mississippi,
North Carolina,
Oklahoma,
South Carolina,
Tennessee,
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