About Izzy

PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: Izzy is good with other dogs, but not frisky dogs who will pester him all the time. Family with older children. Unsure if good with cats. Will need to continue medication for low thyroid function. Best in a home without multiple stories and stairs. IZZY'S STORY: Izzy is the cutest older GSP gentleman ever! He has the sweetest face and eyes that tell you right away he wants to be loved and to give love in return. He's almost all liver colored, is about 11 years old and weighs about 55 pounds. We're not sure what Izzy's life was like before coming to ISR, but we do know he was 'dumped' at an unmanned oil station and after about a week someone contacted animal control to have him picked up. Izzy couldn't have been happier to see a kind person to save him from his situation. Izzy currently lives with 3 other GSPs and peacefully co-exists with them as long as they don't get too rough with him or accidentally hurt him by bumping into him. When they do he simply snaps at the air and barks just to let them know they need to be more careful. Izzy hasn't shown any aggressive behaviors toward the other dogs or his people. He's a quiet guy and hasn't really shown too much interest in playing with the other dogs in doggy play. He will, however, play a low-key game of fetch once in a while as long as it's with a toy that doesn't bounce around too much. Izzy shows moderate prey drive and would probably give chase to a squirrel or small animal if he didn't have to run too far or fast to get it. However, if he can get a squirrel up a tree he doesn't mind sitting for a bit and giving the squirrel a piece of his mind by barking at him and letting him know he better stay right where he is! Since he's a senior fellow his get up and go isn't what it used to be��%BD��%BD%BD'��%BD��%BD%BD|but don't let Izzy's age fool you! He still has a a lot pep in his step and enough energy to go for short leash walks each day. Izzy does suffer from some orthopedic issues as a result of his age and shouldn't be permitted to run long distances, play fetch for too long, or even be expected to jump into or onto higher places (SUVs, trucks, tall furniture, chairs, beds, etc.). He's not fond of stairs but can do them if needed. Izzy loves people and will do well in a home with older children who won't be rough with him and who will understand he requires gentle petting and gentle ear rubs. Cuddling with someone or being near enough to get a lot of attention makes this boy very, very happy. His foster mom says Izzy thinks that if you're sitting down your doing so specifically to pet him��%BD��%BD%BD'��%BD��%BD%BD|constantly. Just like most of Velcro GSP dogs. If he needs to go outside and you don't notice his cues, he'll do something just a 'bit naughty' to get your attention��%BD��%BD%BD'��%BD��%BD%BD|like nibble on a plant or pull a paper off the table. He makes sure he's close enough to you that you'll notice and when you do, he immediately heads to the door. Izzy is a bit slow to adjust and accommodate to new surroundings, but when he finds out how much he's loved by the people he's with, he's as loyal and loving as they come. Once he settles in he's pretty laid back and quiet, but if he's unhappy or bothered by something he'll bark to let you know somethings amiss. Training Izzy to commands won't be a high priority for his new family as he already knows 'come,' 'sit,' and 'no.' He's also food motivated so if his new family does need to help him adjust to new surroundings and boundaries, treats and food will be the perfect motivator. One of the things that Izzy's foster mom has found incredibly cute about this guy's personality is his love of having his head under a blanket. He absolutely LOVES his blankets! If you're looking for him and can't find him, be sure to look under the nearest blanket. That's likely where you'll find him. His foster mom says they really should have named him Linus because he's so attached to a nice warm blanket. A quiet home life is what Izzy is best suited for. A family that has a relatively quiet home with older children (or none). He might make an ideal pet for an older couple (or single person) who are looking for a loyal, loving pet to share their lives with. He won't do well in a home with a lot of loud/fast activity and where a family is gone all the time. After all, if his new family is gone all the time he won't be able to share what is so perfect about him��%BD��%BD%BD'��%BD��%BD%BD|the love he has and wants to share with a family that looking for the same thing. If you're ready to enjoy a lot of love and loyalty from this sweet boy, please complete our Online Adoption Application at www.shorthairrescue.com. It's the quickest and best way for us to learn of your interest. Izzy is located in Midland County.

Midland County
Michigan