The following are dogs that were adopted from the Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue in 1999.
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Journey (JoJo) — Adopted
on December 27, 1999
Journey was a tiny, little, fluff ball
with two little black eyes. It didn't take long for this little
one to find a home. We weren't sure if he was mixed with Keeshond
or another breed because he was so very fluffy, yet he grew
into quite a handsome boy and eventually was sporting the normal
German
Shepherd coat.
Andy — Adopted
on November 26, 1999
Andy was a big, muscular boy with a lot
of energy. He was thrilled to move out to the country and have
room to run and play with doggy and human friends alike!
Sergeant — Adopted
on October 27, 1999
Sergeant
was a gorgeous male that was short and thick. He was very much
the epitome
of the German breeding
program. His rich coat color and quiet demeanor made him a
choice pick for the family that adopted him.
Cammie — Adopted
on October 2, 1999
Cammie arrived
at the rescue with a rusted crate full of mud and a face full
of old, deep scars. This dear
girl, with her half floppy ears, just wanted to be safe, clean,
and warm. At an adoption fair, she found her chance with a
wonderful family that provided here with a brand new, huge Great
Dane crate
in their beautiful home and manicured/landscaped back yard.
Grizzley — Adopted
on October 2, 1999
Grizzley
(Griz, or WD-40 or 30-weight, as he was lovingly called) found
his way to
the rescue when his
owners surrendered him from the back of a pickup truck that
was just full of open oil containers. He was soaked to the skin
with
motor oil. Six baths in trusty Dawn dish soap and there was
a dog under all of that oil! Griz was also adopted by the family
who
adopted Cammie, because he was so young and playful for the
kids.
We can be sure they won't transport him in a filthy pick-up
full of oil!
Mama — Adopted
on September 25, 1999
Mama
(Mother Theresa) was a beautiful white female. She received
a name that reflected her duty to her family. She was bred
intentionally by her owner, who dumped her and her 4 boys at
the pound because he didn't want them anymore. The young puppies
and mom hadn't had a clean home, let alone any food, for a
very long time. Mama was literally the worst case of skin hanging
on bones that the rescue had ever seen, and believe it or not,
she actually had some milk for her pups! She was literally killing
herself to feed her puppies. Since most females with pups facing
distress will abandon or kill their pups to prevent such neglectful
conditions, she was a gem of a special dog to behave like that.
When we bathed all of them, the water ran red with old dried blood
from the thousands of fleas we washed off and finally killed of
with Advantage flea medication. We thought these dogs were tan
in color. We were surprised a few baths later when they were all
very much white (except Frito, he slightly red tinged)! The pups
were thrilled to be weened onto endless bowls of puppy food and
Mama was given free feed of all the Eukanuba she wanted. Along
with love and exercise, she blossomed into the most angelic and
beautiful creature. Her perfect adoptive family said she was "the
one" right away when they met her. Before they even knew the
story, they commented on her angelic quality.
Kota
Red — Adopted on September 22, 1999
Kota
Red was a very impressive sable male with intelligent eyes.
He drew us into his thoughts, that mainly
included "let's play!" He found a great home with an active gentleman
who loved to throw a ball as much as Kota liked to fetch!
Holly-Belle — Adopted
on September 9, 1999
Holly-Belle was a sweet
female,. She was the last of four females that were being visited
by a family interested in adopting a Shepherd. The family was
having a tough time deciding, because they had liked all of the
girls they had played with that day. Five minutes into their
visit with Holly-Belle the father came out and said that she
was the one.
Update: Holly-Belle became the
friend and guardian of that family's children within a week and
lives a happy and loved life now.
Van Gogh — Adopted to God on
September 9, 1999
(passed away due to epilepsy)
Zeus — Adopted
on August 24, 1999
Zeus was a handsome black/red
male. He was a playful male that got in more trouble with the
ladies than any dog we have ever known! He liked to sneak up
on them and give them a tiny nip on the butt, and he paid for
that trick a couple times. Who better than a single male vet
student to adopt him! Together they are a great pair, and we
have a feeling Zeus helped his human with the human ladies, at
least better than he did himself for the doggie ladies.
Update:
Zeus weekends at his grandparents who have many, many acres to
run and play and other dog pals to play with. He is living exactly
the life that would fit a pup like himself.
Grace — Adopted
on August 22, 1999
Grace came to the rescue looking frail
and thin, but proved to be quite the tough girl. She did
well with love, food, and exercise. She filled out and acted
and looked like the top dog we always knew she was!
Dapper — Adopted
on August 21, 1999
(renamed Nicholas
by his new family)
Dapper (a drug bust
pup) had been bred to be mean and protect illegal drugs. Fortunatly
he came around
quite nicely after a few weeks of gentle love. He was adopted by
a wonderful gentleman who was a classical musician and soothed
Dapper into a happy life.
Kali — Adopted
on August 14, 1999
Kali was a pretty plush-coat, white female.
This happy ball of fluff always wanted to be a lap dog. She
like to hang close to her friends and was very active. Here picture
is of a rare lounging moment!
Update: Kali happily resides
in a home where she enjoys being bossed around by a mini poodle
and a gang of cats. They apparently they all keep each other
entertained!
Radar — Adopted
on August 10, 1999
Radar
was a small, little pup with the biggest ears, even for a Shepherd!
His name reflected his ears. He eventually wind up growing
into his ears and became quite an attractive young dog.
Nicki (Juno)— Adopted on July, 28, 1999
Nicki (renamed
Juno by her new family) was an arranged
marriage that worked our beautifully. Her new male companion
had been lonesome as a single Shepherd living with two
greyhounds. The two Greyhounds did their quick laps around the
yard and then
lounged in the yard, just as he was warmed up to play.
His human daddy came to visit the rescue in search of a female
friend for
this poor guy. Now they all run out together and when
the Greyhounds begin to lounge, the two Shepherds can keep on
playing! A balanced family finally!
Dally — Adopted
on July 5, 1999
Dally (a drug bust pup — see
Dapper) was a little one that went to a nice big family.
Hami (Casper)— Adopted
on May 15, 1999
Hami
(renamed
Casper by his new family) (one of Mother Theresa's babies — see
Mama) was a little scapper beat starvation and severe illness
to charm his way into a family and grow to a nice sized, well
nourished,
young dog.
Dakota — Adopted
on May 2, 1999
Dakota was a beautiful German Shepherd
that picked her parents out. They were at the pet store to
buy cat food for their kitty, and they resuce was having a pet
showing that day. Dakota pulled a bit on the leash, walked over
to a man and sat on his feet. They weren't looking to adopt a
dog at all, but a few well timed leans and kisses to mom and
they were hooked! Some dogs are very proactive about finding
their new homes!
Update: Dakota has been doing
extremely well and goes to work with dad quite a bit. She now
has a new human "puppy" to protect and raise!
Tanya — Adopted
on April 13, 1999
(renamed Rennie
by her new family)
Tanya was very reserved,
quiet, and well behaved. She was just what the doctor ordered for
her new daddy.
He was looking for an uncomplicated woman and she fit the bill!
She's forever devoted and she doesn't ask for half of anything!
They have been inseparable, and we've been thrilled to run into
them, happy as ever!
Frito — Adopted
on March 17, 1999
Frito's
(one of Mother Theresa's kids — see "Mama")
little red head had endearing ears and a personality to boot. He
was very loving and couldn't get enough attention and play time.
He loved a good rope toy and playing with his new dog housemate.
Aspen — Adopted on March 17, 1999
Aspen was a regal male.
This rich balck/red male was a sight to see!
Update: Aspen's
quiet demeanor and gentleness went a step further when he began
to warn his mom of impending seizures. Somehow, he picked up
on her body's messages, once even physically grabbing his mom's
roomate for help when his mom had a seizure in the tub! Dogs
are amazing creautures and they continuously remind us of their
endless devotion to a loving owner.
Daphney — Adopted on February
27, 1999
Daphney was the perfect example of a German Shepherd (with
a handful of silliness and a dash of fun). She was
a beautiful girl who was happy to make her place in a family with
two kids and a neighbor dog to play with!
Buddy — Adopted
on February 12, 1999
Buddy- Here is a Buddy came
into the rescue as a walking skeleton (see picture on left) and
sweeter than you could ever dream. He became a well nourished
at over 100 pounds. He stood the tallest of any male Shepherd
the rescue has ever assisted. He must have had an uncle that
was an Irish Wolfhound!
Update: Buddy is loved and cared
for now, with no worries about when his next meal is coming.
He is perfectly content to crash on the floor and sleep most
of the day away!
Sonya — Adopted
on January 22, 1999
Sonya was a sweetheart of an older girl.
She had huge ears and a bigger heart! We never want to know what
all these dogs have been through, but we know they are so happy
to have even the basic care and love of a meal and a warm place
to sleep. Sonya found a nice home to live out her life and didn't
hesitate to help herself to some homemade beef stew! Sonya was
such a pretty Shepherd and her eyes were much more content after
she found her new home.
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