About Chips

PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Chips will do great in a home with another dog and a fenced back yard for safe play and exercise. As one of our distinguished senior guys, Chips doesn't require a lot of exercise, but he'll need a daily regimen of exercise to keep him healthy and happy just the same. Unsure if he's good with cats; will probably do fine with children but has not been with children in his foster home. CHIPS' STORY: 'Senior dogs have a way of finding the people that need them and filling an emptiness they didn't know they had.' Chips is a 12-year-old (senior) GSP with the sweetest face and a disposition to match. He weighs about 75 pounds and his foster dad says his energy level is medium-to-low, but Chips will sometimes surprise him with the antics of a younger dog, like running back and forth along the fence line with the neighbor's dog on the other side. Chips is already crate-trained and doesn't experience separation anxiety. He also knows multiple basic commands including: sit, stay, come and down. Additional training probably won't be necessary for this gentleman; however, don't let that keep you from taking him for additional training if you'd like. After all, German Shorthairs are very smart and are always happy interacting with their owners. Training is a great bonding exercise and in Chips' case, we're certain you'll be able to teach this old dog some new tricks. Like many GSPs, Chips fits the definition of a velcro dog. When you're sitting and relaxing, Chips will be there with his head in your lap, looking up at you with his big soulful eyes, waiting for the pets, ear rubs and hugs that he loves so much. Chips truly loves attention from his people, but he loves feeding time, too. It's typical for his foster dad to have Chips right next to him like a shadow when he's preparing Chips' food. And if you're not fast enough putting it down for him, he has no problem letting you know he disapproves of your slow pace. You'll see what we mean if you watch the video. If you like to go for walks, Chips will be happy to go with you. He LOVES to go on walks. Chips tugs just a bit on the leash, but not so much that the walk isn't enjoyable. Chips relishes being outside and checking out the comings and goings of the neighbors and he'll occasionally play with a Kong ball. However, this older gentleman GSP is more than happy to seek out the comforts of his favorite pillow when outside play time is over. Chips' foster dad isn't sure if he's good with children because there aren't any children in the home, but because Chips' is a mellow guy, all indications are Chips will be fine with children. Chips' foster dad says, 'Chips is very sweet, friendly, and loving.' Chips has been a 'dream' to foster. He's very low key and has adapted wonderfully to his new environment. If you adopt Chips, since he's a senior gentleman, you'll have some distinct advantages over adopting a younger GSP. We think senior dogs are awesome and Chips is no exception. As a matter of fact, when we brought Chips into rescue, we knew he'd have to undergo surgery to remove a large tumor on his side. We also knew it would be a very expensive procedure for ISR to cover; however, we took Chips in and gave him the surgery he needed. That's how much we believe in this ole boy! ISR has rescued many senior dogs and we're told over and over that adopting a senior dog turns out to be much more rewarding than expected, and we think Chips will prove this point, too. If you're still 'on the fence' about adopting Chips because he's considered a senior GSP, then these facts about adopting a senior dog, namely our sweet Chips, may help you decide. The Iheartdogs Website: (https://iheartdogs.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-adopt-a-senior-dog/) says it best: 'When it comes to adopting a senior dog, you have the privilege of choosing the fully-formed personality that best fits your lifestyle. There are no growing pains and no surprises; you simply bring home your new best friend. Senior dogs may bear a few scars - both physical and emotional - but they don't let their pasts keep them down, no matter how dark they may have been. Dogs have a way of forgiving, forgetting and living in the present. If you give your love to an old dog, you can be sure he will devote the rest of his life to loving you back. Since they've already gotten that wild-youth-phase out of their systems, senior dogs are excellent at performing service tasks like visiting nursing homes and hospitals or participating in reading programs for school children. They are also the perfect BFFs for senior citizens to adopt! When you gaze into the wise and worldly eyes of a rescued senior dog, you will see an animal who knows they have been saved. They don't care where you live, what you look like or what you do for a living; they will dedicate the remainder of their lives to thanking you.' If you are in interested in Chips, please complete the online application at www.ilshorthairresuce.com

Lake County
Gurnee, Illinois 60031