Region 3 rescue dogs

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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.

North Carolina
I'm Bella and I’m 9 years young. I've had multiple litters of puppies – but no more of that nonsense 'cause I've been spayed. I'm current on vaccinations, house- and crate-trained, heartworm negative (on monthly preventative), and microchipped. I have hypothyroidism, so I'm taking daily hormone replacement and doing well. I have a delicate build, weigh about 55 pounds, and a have a cute ridge of hair running down my nose. Don't let the gray on my face fool you – I am an active girl who loves to play, pounce, and share what I'm thinking. Foster mom says I'm a real sweetheart, even though I talk back. I like to snuggle and be petted. I will gently remind you that I'm there and if you're not doing something with that hand - 'PET ME'! I like playing and wrestling with other dogs. I also do OK with kitties. I've had a bit of a rough time – I had to have surgery to remove 6 tumors from my mammary glands and had 2 teeth extracted too. Thank goodness the rescue people were there to take care of me! I'm looking for a family that will give me all the petting and snuggles I need, routinely check me for lumps, provide a couch for naps, and have a nice fenced yard for romping around in. Bella is in foster care near Raleigh, NC. Contact Bonnie. MegOwnsMe@aol.com

 

BAILEY's birthdate is 3/10/2001, champion pedigree from SC. He's recently been diagnosed with diabetes which is now regulated with twice daily vetsulin injections. Bailey is in foster care with Vet Vicki near Raleigh, NC.  Contact Bonnie Foster at  MegOwnsMe@aol.com  or by phone at 352-821-2155.

 

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
KEGAN KEGAN's birthdate is 1/15/08. He is very much a puppy - and a typical Irish boy. He's go-go-go. He likes to stand in the middle of the yard and watch the birds. He and his brother Korie are best pals - they wrestle and romp a lot. Kegan did very well at the Irish Setter Club of America National Specialty show in PA in June - he was in the car for 7 hours (crated), behaved well crated in the hotel room, stood nicely for grooming and getting a bath, and was very social with meeting lots of new people. He had not had much leash experience before the show - but he did great. Looks like he is a quick learner. Kegan is a sweet boy - likes to give gentle kisses; but can get wound-up and jump up on people. He's crate trained - he's only loose in a small area of the house when I can closely supervise him. He and Korie think everything is a toy for them - especially towels, which they steal and play tug with. A littermate of Kegan's has severe hip dysplasia - she had a femoral head osteotomy (FHO) on one leg when she was 6 months old. That's why Kegan's and Korie's hips were radiographed while they were asleep for the neuter - it's not something we routinely do, especially for dogs that are walking fine. Kegan has a bit of swagger (is it anatomic or attitude??) but has shown no mobility problems or pain. He then went for a consult at the NC State Vet School - they did Penn Hip radiographs. While Korie's hips are fine, Kegan has hip dysplasia - the femoral heads are slightly flattened and he has reasonable coverage, in his hip joints, but there is laxity. We were prepared to have surgery done - but they recommended to manage his hips medically, since he was asymptomatic, with supplements, keeping him lean, minimizing jumping (ha - guess they never dealt with a young Irish boy!), etc. So, he's not a candidate for doing agility or tossing Frisbee. Swimming would be good. The orthopedist thought that if arthritis became a problem, he would need a total hip replacement - but who knows what will be available in the future. He's had no problem with his right eye since the entropion surgery - when I picked him up, tears were pouring out of that eye. He was so terrified when I got him that he would not get out of their car - I had to pick him up and carry him to mine. And he had no idea what a leash was. He's come so far since late October - and deserves a home that will shower him with attention and affection.  In foster care with Vet Vicki near Raleigh, NC.  Contact Bonnie Foster at  MegOwnsMe@aol.com  or by phone at 352-821-2155.
KORIE ....KORIE is a sweet boy with a beautiful dark red coat (DOB: January 15, 2008). He weighs about 65 pounds, is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on monthly preventative, and microchipped. Korie is a bit reserved with strangers and it takes him some time to warm up to new people. But once he does, he is affectionate and loves to be made over. Korie received a lot of attention at the Irish Setter National Speciality Show in Lancaster, PA in June - and did very well in all the new situations he found himself in. Korie loves running and playing with the other dogs. One of his favorite past-times is pouncing in mud puddles! He is a bit of a thief and will steal towels and such off the counter. Korie is looking for a family with a nice fenced yard, that will spend lots of time with him, and has experience with young, energetic Irish boys. It would be best for Korie to have another young dog to play with. Korie is in foster care near Jacksonville, NC.  Contact Bonnie Foster at  MegOwnsMe@aol.com  or by phone at 352-821-2155.
Texas
DYLAN
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Dylan is active, but sweet boy around 5 years old. We've been told that he loves children and would play with them all day. He sleeps on the bed, rides in cars and loves to chase squirrels . He is ready for the right family, and a home with a pool would be heaven to him.  He will even flop and play in the 3" deep wading pool water.
Dylan 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
Molly was abandoned by her owner and had no place to go until she found ISRNTX. She is a special needs girl because she is blind. She had glaucoma and cataracts that went untreated long enough to destroy the optic nerves in both eyes. Surgery has been done to correct the pain from the glaucoma. She will not regain any sight, but will have prospects of a much longer, pain-free life ahead.
Meanwhile, we are working to teach her how to get around new surroundings and she's learning fast. In the weeks since she came into foster care, she's learned 3 different foster homes including one with stairs! She's definitely one of those dogs that will reward 10 times more than the effort spent.
Molly loves being with people and is very sweet and silly, too. She loves children but would probably do best w/o toddlers underfoot.
Molly is offered for adoption by Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas. Potential adopters should be willing to meet her in person prior to adoption.
Contact Glenna O'Dell
Dexter: Male.
Dexter's family is going through a divorce and can't keep him any longer. He is very sweet. He likes swimming & laying in front of the fire... knows sit, shake, sing, and will play dead if you shoot him.
Dexter turned 8 years old in June.
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
Ginger IV: Female.
Ginger's family is going through a divorce and can't keep her any longer. She is very sweet. She likes swimming & laying in front of the fire... knows sit, shake, sing, and will play dead if you shoot her.
Ginger turned 7 years old in January.
Ginber is offered for adoption by Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas. Potential adopters should be willing to meet her in person prior to adoption.
Contact Glenna O'Dell

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