Grateful Dogs Rescue Blog

Gus is a delightful Dachshund mix. He is about two to three years old, with a heart of gold – but Gus behaves and looks older. He's gentle, shy at first, but quickly warms up and gains confidence with people around him. This friendly dog will thrive in a home that will give him lots of exercise, TLC and love. A calm environment is preferred for Gus, he loves cuddling under blankets in bed, and a backyard with a doggy door is a huge plus (loud or sudden noises frighten him, and he will bark if he is afraid or feels unsafe (i.e. rain/thunder/lightening, street noises, mail carriers). At about thirteen pounds, Gus is mostly house-trained. He would be fine with other dogs, but would need to be in a home with older children, due to his shyness.

 

Gus is high-spirited, attentive, gentle and playful, dependent on others, and very people-centered. Gus would not do well if left home alone for long periods, but would love lots of exercise, occasional cheese and playtime. All Gus needs is another chance, and he will be your best friend forever. To foster Gus, fill out an application at http://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/Foster-application

When Pawtrero Bath House and Feed Co. and City Dogs / Bernie's Grooming hosted a Grateful Dogs Rescue adoption event in March, we met Gretchen Burley who came out to the event to learn about Grateful Dogs Rescue and make a film report for her college project. Here is the resulting video she sent us.

Shot and edited by Gretchen Burley – a Multimedia Communications major at the Academy of Art University. 

Angus is a happy, very handsome guy who weighs twenty-one pounds and is about two years old. Grateful Dogs Rescue moved him from the San Francisco Animal Care and Control shelter to a boarding situation – but now he is in a foster home and they might or are likely to adopt him. We're so happy for Angus.

 

Come out to Stern Grove Dog Park and meet small dogs who are currently in foster care with Grateful Dogs Rescue volunteers and who are looking to be adopted. Sunday, April 1st from 11:00 - 2:00

For more info on the San Francisco Chihuahua Meetup, go to http://www.meetup.com/sfchihuahua/

Grateful Dogs Rescue has benefitted from the Pet Food Express "My Mutt" program and many GDR adopters have been proud to have their dogs and donations highlighted in the Pet Food Express stores via this program. Via the Pet Food Express website, we're pleased to share details of the program with you here.

 

The “My Mutt” program helps pet rescues and pet shelters throughout the Bay Area. It’s actually a simple process and makes a great gift for a family member or friend.

All you have to do is make a donation of at least $250.00 to a non-profit rescue or shelter of your choice (donations must be within the same calendar year as the My Mutt application)  . This would be in addition to adoption fees. Your donation should be sent directly to the organization that you are supporting, not Pet Food Express. We just need proof of your donation via a receipt .

Pet Food Express will hire a professional pet photographer to arrange a photo shoot of your adorable critter.
When you choose an image, we will blow up the photo to poster size and will put it on display in the store of your choosing. You get to see your “celebrity” pet every time you shop for food and supplies. Next time you are in one of our stores, you can check out all the wonderful pictures of people’s pets on the walls and in the windows.

“Number one, people love seeing their pets larger than life on the walls and in the windows of the stores. Not to mention, people love sending their friends and family to the stores to see their baby’s photo!”, Shani Russell, Web master for Pet Food Express, said. “Number two, it also brings donation money directly to the shelters that are always in need of funding.”

Partnering with Northern California Pet Adoption, these photos are our way of celebrating these wonderful animals and also a means of helping the rescue organizations and shelters who do the tireless front line work of finding homes for animals in need.

Those who donate $250.00 or more will see their poster displayed in the store for six months, and for a donation of $500.00 or more, the image will be up for a year.

Contact mymutt@petfoodexpress.com for more information or visit the Pet Food Express website at http://www.petfoodexpress.com/giving-back/make-your-pet-a-star/

To donate to Grateful Dogs Rescue via PayPal, go to http://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/DonationsToGratefulDogsRescue

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Grateful Dogs Rescue is going to be holding an adoption event at Treasure Island Flea. A fun event with a beautiful view. Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 26th/27th and check back on the website for further details as the event date gets closer.

Treasure Island Flea is an urban open-air market held on historic Treasure Island in San Francisco showcasing local Bay Area designers, collectors, makers, artists, crafters, specialty food purveyors, local wineries and entertainment.

It's the perfect venue to treasure hunt with family and friends for the unique and unusual, eating some of the best specialty foods in the Bay while enjoying spectacular skyline views of San Francisco from bridge to bridge. 

Espirt Homes: Perfectly situated in the heart of Dogpatch.

Esprit Park features a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom flats and townhomes in a quaint enclave of San Francisco known for its tree-filled streets, friendly neighbors, easy transportation options and uniquely sunny weather. Come discover the rest for yourself. Homes for sale from the $500,000s.

Check out their latest blog post  that talks about the Grateful Dogs Rescue adoption event coming up this Sunday. http://espritpark.com/2012/03/05/throw-a-dog-a-bone-or-better-yet-a-home-on-march-11/

Forget the bone, and throw your dog a home – while you are in the neighborhood, be sure to take a look at their pet-friendly digs at Homes on Esprit Park.

Luke is a small adult male poodle/cockapoo mix who is currently in foster care with a Grateful Dogs Rescue volunteer but is looking for his forever home.

Luke is so cute! He is a sweet and affectionate little guy with a lot of love to share. He is about about severn years old and is most likely a poodle mix, weighing about twenty pounds. Luke has a lot of energy and loves going to the dog park everyday to chase balls and to run, run, run!

When at home, he will cuddle up right next to you when he feels safe, but he needs to get to know you first, which may take a little bit of time. Little Luke gets anxious when left alone (he can be destructive and crating isn't an option), so he really needs a special someone who can devote some time and effort to help him feel safe and loved. It will be worth it as he is truly a wonderful dog who will give you so much love in return. A guardian who is home often or someone who can take him along, a dog walker/trainer, would be ideal.

He is very good on leash and is a super intelligent little dog. Luke loves other dogs; in fact a home with another small dog would be imperative as it makes him very happy to have a doggie friend and helps with his anxiety. In his foster home he lives with a small terrier and they play together all day! A home without children is required.

Click here lto see other available dogs. Grateful Dogs Rescue incurs substantial medical and other costs in rescuing our dogs. In order to recoup some of these costs, GDR must charge an adoption fee. The adoption fee for Luke is $200.

If you are interested in adopting Luke, please complete our online adoption application and a Grateful Dogs Rescue volunteer will get back to you. Adoptions are local, confined to the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you are interested in making a donation to sponsor this dog, please click here.

We're sharing this post from PetFinder.com as this is a common question that comes up when people are considering adopting a dog from Grateful Dogs Rescue.

I can get a free pet, so why pay an adoption fee?
 According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (via the ASPCA), approximately 65% of pet parents in the U.S. get their pets for free or at low cost, and most pets are obtained from acquaintances or family members. The NCPPSP also reports that pets acquired from friends make up more than 30% of pets surrendered to shelters (read the article here).

 While getting a "free" pet may seem like a bargain at first, you're then responsible for veterinary costs that shelters and rescue groups usually cover, including:

    •   Spaying/neutering $150-300
    •   Distemper vaccination $20-30 x2
    •   Rabies vaccination $15-25
    •   Heartworm test $15-35
    •   Flea/tick treatment $50-200

    •   Microchip $50 (Read more about what your adoption fee covers.)

These costs can total from $305.00 – $635.00. Grateful Dogs Rescue covers the cost of these type of expenses which it has to raise through donations and fundraising events. The adoption fee rarely covers the total cost of the veterinary care required for each dogs.

If you would like to donate to Grateful Dogs Rescue, go to this link and make your donation via the PayPal link (you do not have to have a PayPal account - you can use your credit card) http://www.gratefuldogsrescue.org/DonationsToGratefulDogsRescue