Gilligan's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Gilligan

Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 2-3 years old

Sex: Male

Breed Type: English Setter and Papillion

Color: Black & White Setter coat

Size: approximately 24 inches tall

Weight: 33-35 lbs

Personality

High/Low Maintenance: High maintenance

Temperament: Loving, fun, playful

Energy Level: High when he is up but sleeps quite a bit
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Velcro Dog, loves attention, but plays very well by himself

Riding in Car: OK but barks

Playful with toys? Very playful with toys, doesn’t destroy them. He is just learning what they are and loves the toy box.

Birdiness: no

Interactions

Adults (Males-Females): Adults, great with male or female

Little Kids: Not with his special needs, is playing too rough, still learning

Other Dogs: Non aggressive, can’t read messages from other dogs, but loves all.

Plays with other dogs? Hasn’t learned that quite yet but is interested in exploring it lately, our home doesn’t offer to much learning experience with this area.

Cats: unknown

Visitors/Strangers: Pretty good, sometimes scared.

Inside House: Yes, is definitely a family pet and family member

Outside in the Yard: Likes the yard but can’t stay out unsupervised for very long.

Training

Commands: Has learned sit and down

Tricks: Looking adorable, cuddling

Potential as Hunting Companion: NO

Agility: Lisa thinks he would be great at this, YES, YES!!!

Housebreaking: Yes, needs someone to be attentive to his need to go out because he is very good when there is a routine.

Crate Training: Yes, barks when he wants out, but he likes his crate and feels safe there.

Leash Walking: Needs the training, we are trying to work on this

Off-Leash/Recall: NONE, needs a secure yard.

Health

Appetite: Fantastic, very food motivated

General Health: His health is great now, he had heart worm – all gone now.

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Will need to be maintained on good food and supplements as he has had a hard life.

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: Gilly is the most adorable, fun, loving, playful boy. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and is so grateful for love and attention. He cuddles and gives so much love your heart is filled.

Type of Family/Home for best placement: A home with a loving gentle dog, or no other pet would be best. Humans who have some understanding of brain firing limitations and a ton of patience. Someone who wants to cuddle and has time for giving Gilly attention.

Special Requirements/Needs: Supplements that support brain functions, patience and understanding neurological issues.

Fence Requirements: Yes, has no name recognition or recall at this point.

Additional Comments: Gilly would be perfect for someone who was either alone or has time to devote to him and his continuing recovery. He is so much fun to watch as he explores his exposure to everything. He loves to cuddle and he is just learning to play with toys. He is exploring playing with our dog, but she is so big, it frightens him when she starts running. IBR saved this dog’s life and he loves living it, I can’t wait for him to have a furever home to continue growing and healing.

Penelope's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Penelope

Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Breed Type: Pointer
Color: Lemon and white
Size: Medium
Weight: 41 pounds

Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Low maintenance
Temperament: Somewhat timid but sweet
Energy Level: Low to medium – low in the house

Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Wants to be nearby but isn’t pushy about it
Riding in Car: Quiet and well-behaved but drools some at first; minimize food intake before long trips
Playful with toys? Somewhat – likes Nylabones
Birdiness: Shows interest but doesn’t appear to have had formal training

Interactions
Adults (Males-Females): Does not seem to have a preference, but does not like loud, aggressive people, bonds strongly to those who care for her
Little Kids: Limited interaction – would likely not enjoy loud, highly active children but very good with respectful children
Other Dogs: Very good with males, fine with most females
Plays with other dogs? Yes
Cats: Fine
Visitors/Strangers: Shy but warms up quickly
Barking: Barks occasionally at play outside and when she is the last to be let out of her crate or needs to go out
Inside House: Low activity level; prefers laying on soft surfaces near her people and other dogs
Outside in the Yard: Low to moderate activity with other dogs; will follow people around in yard, enjoys lying on deck in warm sun
Away from Home: Limited experience, but has been very good at vet, parks, and festivals – respectful, well-behaved

Training
Commands: Working on “sit,” knows “no,” “leave it,” and “off”
Tricks: None
Potential as Hunting Companion: Unknown, but likely not high
Agility: Possibly
Housebreaking: Very good in house, goes to door
Crate Training: Enters crate willingly, spends evenings and work days in crate
Leash Walking: Very good, walks on left side on very loose leash
Off-Leash/Recall: Not tried yet


Health
Appetite: Very good
General Health: Still underweight but gaining
Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Has allergies to grains, thrives best on raw diet

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: Very sweet and laid-back in the house, attractive, intelligent, bonds strongly to her family, eager to please
Type of Family/Home for best placement: Quiet home with other dogs – especially loves males; patient, mild-mannered owners willing to help build her confidence in new situations
Special Requirements/Needs: Does best on raw diet, needs confidence building
Fence Requirements: Respects 4- and 5-foot fences, no attempts thus far to climb, jump, or dig
Additional Comments: Penelope is a beautiful Pointer who has experienced a rough start in life resulting in her being somewhat timid in certain situations, but she is a bright, sweet, affectionate little girl who is blossoming into a wonderful companion.

Nina's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Nina

Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 3
Sex: Female
Breed Type: English Pointer
Color: Orange & White
Size: Small
Weight: 48 lbs.

Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Low
Temperament: Loves to be petted
Energy Level: Low energy level
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Velcro Dog
Riding in Car: Good
Birdiness: No

Interactions
Adults (Males-Females): Good
Little Kids: Good
Other Dogs: Good
Cats: Good
Strangers: Good
Barking: No
Inside House: Calm
Outside in the Yard: Stays close to the house

Training
Commands: Sit
Tricks: Excellent Climber and digger
Potential as Hunting Companion: No
Agility: Unknown
Housebreaking: Good
Crate Training: Good-Crate trained
Leash Walking: Good
Off-Leash: In the yard with an e- collar on she stays close to the house/Outside of our yard she would bolt

Health
Appetite: Good
General Health: Good
Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Daily Exercise

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: Snorts
Type of Family/Home for best placement: A home with an invisible fence
Special Requirements/Needs: Lots of Love
Fence Requirements: INVISIBLE FENCE

Freckles' Profile

Foster Dog Name: Freckles

Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 1 1/2
Sex: Male
Breed Type: English Pointer
Color Lemon and White
Weight: 45 lbs. approx.

Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Grooming low
Temperament: Silly
Energy Level: HIGH
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Lap Dog
Riding in Car: Good in the car
Birdiness: Very birdy

Interactions
Adults (Males-Females): Great
Little Kids: Friendly/Probably better for older kids due to his high energy level
Other Dogs: Good
Cats: Good
Strangers: Good
Barking: Occasionely
Inside House: HIGH energy
Outside in the Yard: HIGH energy

Training
Commands: Wait, Come, Cage
Potential as Hunting Companion: Unknown
Agility: Unknown
Housebreaking: Good
Crate Training: Good
Leash Walking: Pulls
Off-Leash: Good Recall with food rewards

Health
Appetite: Good-eats twice a day plus treats
General Health: Good

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: He is such a happy boy and just wants to run and be loved.
Type of Family/Home for best placement: An active home with older kids
Special Requirements/Needs: Love
Fence Requirements: He is invisible fence trained, but would do well with a regular fence as well

Additional Notes: He was scared of the noise of Drums recently-can be sensitive to loud noises. Freckles is still in the puppy chewing phase. He chews his toys and rawhides, your favorite blanket, shower curtains...you name it. A watchful eye is helpful in redirecting this boy.

Rosie's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Rosie

Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 8 yrs old (Birthday in April 1999)

Sex: F

Breed Type: English Pointer

Color B&W

Size: medium

Weight: 44lbs

Personality

High/Low Maintenance: Low maintenance as long as it is not raining....

Temperament: AWESOME with kids and cats
Energy Level: Loves to Run and Loves to Laze... Happy just to be in a family!
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: VELCRO!!!!
Riding in Car: LOVES IT!
Birdiness: Could not care less...but did chase some butterflies around when we were in MI last summer.

Interactions

Adults (Males-Females): Great now with both--used to be a little man-shy, but now she is a downright flirt!
Little Kids: GREAT! But they still have to be able to be respectful of "Rosie's ouchy legs."
Other Dogs: Rosie is fine with our Weim, and did great with a lot of the fosters--esp puppies, but she did not care of the labs that came visiting, so it depends on the dog
Cats: GREAT!
Strangers: Very open and loving.
Barking: Barks when appropriate (someone at the door or something) ...she mostly "roo-roos."
Inside House: A couch potato.
Outside in the Yard: A yard potato. Likes to dig a "bed" in the dirt under the swing set and lie there where it is cool. But she has learned to stay out of my gardens by voice control.
Away from Home: Rosie is just grateful to be in on the fun. She travels very well.

Training

Commands: No, sit, down, "paws up" (to allow on the couch or bed) Get out of the garden! :) Get out of the garbage! :) Doing much better at "stay" --we use the word, "wait" with an "ok" release.
Potential as Hunting Companion: zero--extremely gun shy
Agility: She would enjoy it, but she does have hip dysplasia in one hip, so it would be somewhat limited.
Housebreaking: Good
Crate Training: Good, except during thunderstorms
Leash Walking: Is fine with the English Slip Lead or other type of harness

Health

Appetite: Very healthy--no teeth, but she still wolfs down that kibble!

General Health: Rosie has one bad hip and one bad knee. She gets sore sometimes, but in general does very well.

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: She will need to stay on joint supplements.

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: Rosie is grateful and dedicated. She is so happy just to be in a family. She is loyal and loving.

Type of Family/Home for best placement: She would do best in a lively home but would bond well with one or two adults as well. She has a strong sense of family but is still open to meeting new people especially if they will give her belly rubs too!

Special Requirements/Needs: Her new family will have to continue working with her on her extreme nervousness during thunder storms.

Fence Requirements: 4ft is fine. Due to her hip issues, she does not jump.

Shirley's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Shirley

Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 2

Sex: Female

Breed Type: English Pointer

Color: Liver & White

Size: small to med

Personality

High/Low Maintenance: high

Temperament: sensitive to other dogs

Energy Level: medium, very persistent when she wants attention

Riding in Car: awesome

Lap/Velcro or Loner: Definite lap/Velcro dog

Birdiness: good

Interactions

Adults (Males-Females): great

Little Kids: a home with older kids would be recommended, as little kids are sometimes too much for her.

Other Dogs: good, but doesn't always want to share attention

Cats: unknown

Strangers: welcomes and wants attention from them

Barking: very little

Inside House: couch, chair, bed- cuddles

Outside in the Yard: needs fence, will run out front door if not latched promptly

Away from Home: does well on leash, loves to go on runs/walks.

Training

Commands: sit, stay, off, down, kennel, come

Tricks: none

Potential as Hunting Companion: unknown

Agility: unknown

Housebreaking: not reliably housebroken, especially since routine changed with adults going back to work. Currently working on reinforcement of potty training with help of crate

Crate Training: perfect

Leash Walking: good

Off-Leash: might totally ignore you while chasing birds

Health

Appetite: good, will do anything to get food unattended

General Health: excellent, still on meds for worms, very soft coat

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: none

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: cuddles, does not lick people

Type of Family/Home for best placement: might be best as a single dog, with older children. She would love a home where she's not home alone for too many hours

Fence Requirements: regular chain link or wood fencing will do fine for her