Bella
Hello, I’m Bella! I’m about nine years old, but you wouldn’t know it because I’m really active and strong. We don’t know about my first four years, but the last five years I spent as the beloved pet of my male owner. He passed away and his family couldn’t keep me, so I came to...
Rosie
Hello! My name is Rosie, and I’m a 1-year-old solid liver GSP looking for my forever home. I came into rescue from a loving home, but unfortunately my owner could no longer care for me due to personal medical reasons. I already knew some commands like come, sit, and down. Recently I learned“shake”and I’m making...
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...