Bongo
This is Bongo! He’s about a year old and was surrendered to a shelter when his people moved and couldn’t take him with them. He’s a stunning solid black boy with a few small white markings on his chest and toes. Bongo is an all-around great, neutral boy. He’s good with other dogs, loving to...
Cooper
Introducing Cooper! He’s 9 years old and has most perfect energy and activity level for a GSP. He’s a gentleman in the house and enjoys jogs a few times a week. Cooper came to rescue because his family moved to a place where he has to spend too much time indoors with people who are...
Halloween Candy Litter
Our Halloween Candy litter is ready for their forever homes! These pups were born August 18 and are GSP crossed with Treeing Walker Coonhound. We have three males and three females. All six puppies are black and white patched and ticked with full tails. They are smart and energetic (and sweet), and their foster homes...
Gulliver
Meet Gulliver!! This young boy is around 2 years old, and – you guessed it! – he loves to travel. He came to rescue after being dumped in a Kentucky campground where he was spotted for several days until the warden picked him up. He’d been on his own for a while, and he was...
Ember
Ember is a beautiful black and white girl. For a 3-year-old GSP, her energy level is very nice. She enjoys leash walks and jogs daily but doesn’t require several miles to settle her down. She’s well-behaved in the house and quite cuddly with her people. She just wants to be where you are. She’s a...
OSR Assists in Rescue of GSPs seized in Mechanicsburg, OH
On Fri, Mar 27, the Ohio Dept of Agriculture served a warrant on a home in Mechanicsburg, OH. On the premises were 137 dogs, living in deplorable conditions. There were 35-40 German Shorthaired Pointers seized, and close to 100 Beagles. These dogs have been living a life in filth, with little to no sunlight, not...
About GSPs
Thinking about adopting a GSP? If you are considering adopting your first German Shorthaired Pointer, be forewarned – this is not the breed for just any family! GSPs are highly energetic, athletic and intelligent dogs. They can also be wonderful companions, cuddlers and bed hogs, but only if their exercise needs (both physical and mental)...
About Us
Ohio Shorthair Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to placing rescued German Shorthaired Pointers in Ohio and parts of Indiana and Kentucky into new homes. We are funded by donations, fundraisers, and adoption fees, every cent of which is used to pay for the care of the GSPs in rescue. Evaluations No matter where...