About Ohio Shorthair Rescue

Ohio Shorthair Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit Ohio GSP rescue committed to finding permanent, loving homes for German Shorthaired Pointers that come to us from pounds, shelters, humane societies and owner surrenders. We are a network of volunteers, foster homes, transporters, and GSP enthusiasts located throughout Ohio and parts of Indiana and Kentucky.

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We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization - all donations are tax-deductible. Please consider donating to help us rescue and rehome GSPs in need. Any amount, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.

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Bongo

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

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

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

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

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...