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The following dogs are currently available in Region 4: For more information on dogs in Region 4, contact the foster home listed and copy your inquiry to Regional Rescue Coordinator Marilee Larson at mlarson@volcano.net 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.
California "Bambi" is a 7-month old female Irish Setter. She and her litter mate were surrendered to an animal shelter in Central California. Both were very ill with Parvo virus and scheduled to be euthanized. Thanks to our friends at Homeward Bound, who rescued both from their fate at the shelter, they were brought to Irish Setter rescue. After receiving many days of intensive treatment for Parvo virus, "Bambi" has recovered and is ready to find her forever home. "Bambi" is currently intact but we are arranging to have her spayed prior to adoption. She has recovered fully from the Parvo virus and has received all of her necessary vaccinations. She is in good health and is now an active, energetic young Irish Setter. She is housebroken and leash trained. She is friendly towards adults, children and other dogs (unknown about cats). She is small and will most likely be a petite adult (approximately 40 lbs.) when full grown. "Bambi" had a rough start in life, but she's now a healthy, active girl seeking a loving family. She would do well in a home where she can receive ongoing training, exercise, lots of love and attention, and play time. She is a sweet, fun-loving little girl who has a zest for life. "Bambi" is currently in foster care in San Francisco. If you are looking for a sweet girl to be your life-long companion, "Bambi" would love to meet you! Please call Paul Armbruster at (208) 683-2765 or e-mail to DOOFIETEAH@earthlink.net.
"Tenasy" is a 3-year-old, spayed female. She was rescued from an animal shelter in Chico, California. Her coat was in poor condition, she was nervous and anxious, was not housebroken and had no training or social skills. After weeks in foster care "Tenasy" is now calm, housebroken, leash trained, comes when called and knows how to sit. Her coat is growing back and filling in. She is healthy, microchipped and current on vaccines. She gets along well with dogs and is respectful of cats. She is very people-oriented and loves to be around adults and children. She is a classic "velcro" dog and remains close to the people around her. She has separation anxiety and does not like to be left alone. "Tenasy" would do well in a home where there is a stay-at-home person and/or another dog to keep her company. She has been known to escape or bark when left completely alone. She needs a home where she can have lots of love and attention and constant human companionship. "Tenasy" is in foster care in the San Francisco Bay area. If you are looking for a sweet, gentle girl to be your constant companion and best friend, "Tenasy" would like to meet you. Please call Paul Armbruster at (208) 683-2765 or e-mail to DOOFIETEAH@earthlink.net.
Murphy 4.5 year old male. Neutered and up-to-date on shots. Murphy is housebroken and crate trained. Gets along well will all dogs from teacup to great dane. Friendly loving guy with a very typical "Irish Personality". In the few weeks he has been with us we have seen a major improvement in his coat with the better nutrition. If your looking for a young boy that just wants to be your buddy Murphy is your guy. He loves playing at doggy day care with other dogs and is very fond of his tennis ball. If you are interested please contact Jill Smith for an adoption application. Murphy is located in Southern California. E-mail: SNFLWRKATE@AOL.COM or phone 951.685-8747
"Devin" is a two-year old male, field Irish Setter. He is neutered, heartworm negative and up to date on vaccines. "Devin" is house broken and crate trained. "Devin" was surrendered by his owners. He is young and active. His high energy level was too much for his owners. "Devin" is sweet, healthy, gets along with other dogs and loves people! He craves attention, is very affectionate and enjoys being petted. He prefers to be around people and other dogs rather than be alone. He is playful and likes chew toys. He is house broken and sleeps in a crate. However, he will need some training! He has little to no house manners, counter surfs for food, and jumps on tables, chairs and people. He can walk on a leash but likes to pull. "Devin" would do well in a home with a large yard where there is lots of room to run. He would do best with an active family who has time to work with him on basic training and exercise him daily. Although he is very social with people, a home with small children is not recommended since he jumps on everyone he meets. If you have experience with young Irish Setters, and have the time and patience to devote to training, this sweet and energetic little guy would like to meet you. "Devin" is currently in a foster home in San Francisco. Contact Marilee
"Kelly" is 9 years old. She is beautiful, very sweet and well behaved, is house trained and crate trained. She is spayed and current on all of her vaccinations. "Kelly" was surrendered to rescue by her life-long owner. Her owner was unable to devote the time and care that Kelly needed due to the health needs of a family member. Consequently "Kelly" has several health needs of her own. She has endured pain and discomfort from severe ear infections in both ears, spondolisis (arthritic bridging) of her spine, as well as arthritis in both rear knees, and serious dental problems. Since her surrender into rescue all of her health needs have been addressed. She has had major ear surgery to address a serious infection in one ear and a deep cleaning in the other. She is currently taking antibiotics for the infection, and we anticipate a full recovery. Her dental needs have been addressed. She required dental surgery and almost all of her teeth have been removed. As soon as she is fully recovered from the surgery she should no longer have any further dental issues. She is eating well, however she will require soft food. She was experiencing bladder control problems, but with medication, her bladder issue is under control. She has been prescribed Prion and Cranberry juice extract. She may need to be on Prion for the rest of her life, but she might be able to be weaned from it and only use the extract. Time will tell. Finally, she is taking both Rymadol and Tramadol, as well as some joint health supplements, to treat her spondolisis and arthritis. She is much improved since being on these meds and was able to take an hour long walk. When she first arrived in rescue she wasn't able to get up without pain. She will most likely need to stay on one or the other of the arthritis meds and the joint supplements for the rest of her life. "Kelly" has endured the pain of these ailments for quite some time. Amazingly she has a calm, pleasant and positive attitude. She enjoys rides in the car, short walks, comfortable beds, and as much attention as she can get. She has a wonderful spirit and we hope she will find a kind, gentle and loving person to keep her company and give her the love and affection she deserves. If you are looking for a real sweet girl to be your gentle companion, and you can commit to the care that "Kelly" needs (NorCal Irish Setter Rescue is willing to help with medical costs), she would love to meet you! Please call Paul Armbruster at (208) 683-2765 or e-mail to DOOFIETEAH@earthlink.net.
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