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Win is not as cat safe as we had hoped. We need a new cat free foster home for him ASAP. If you can help, please call Lisa at 630-694-1359.

Little Winberie was in danger of euthanasia in an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma until we found a foster home for him in Troy, Michigan . Here is what his foster mom says : "This poor guy has had a rough start- he was abandoned when his owners moved away and was left to starve and die. Through the generous help of volunteers, good Samaritans, and IBR, Win received the veterinary care he needed. He had ticks and worms and was half starved. Now he is a happy lovable guy. He is UTD on shots, de-wormed and getting antibiotics. Last week through a great coordinated effort Win was flown from his temporary foster in OK to a permanent foster home here in MI. Unfortunately we soon discovered that Win is not cat friendly. He has never hurt a cat, that we are aware of, but he is not allowed to be around our cats because he chases and points at them. This has been a very stressful situation as we want to be able to give all our pets (and our foster) the time and attention they need and deserve. It is not fair to keep them locked up. Win is a great dog otherwise. He is pretty much completely house broken- a few accidents at his previous home and no accidents here. He also potties right away when you let him outside. Win's favorite thing is just to be near you. He lays in the kitchen while we make dinner and loves to spend the evenings chewing on a bone. His favorite thing to do at the end of the day is to curl up in your lap and fall asleep. He thinks he's a lap dog. Thankfully he's basically a mini pointer- only about 35-40 lbs (and most likely full grown) so if you sit on the floor he has no problem curling up there.If you're on the couch he'll lay his head on you lap and start to tip over as he drifts off. Its too cute. Win also has a lot of energy (like most bird dogs) so he'd like to have a yard to run around and another dog to play with. He gets along with both big and small dogs. He loves walks but does best with a gentle leader so he doesn't pull too much. When crated Win is quiet and sleeps through the night without problems. He also does fine being crated during the day. No separation anxiety at all and no barking or whining. If you think you could help this guy out and foster him please email me. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. So many people have helped him come this far, please someone help him until he finds his forever home!!!!"

Due to the fact that these dogs have come from shelters or abuse or neglect situations, and unless we have tested these dogs on upland birds and feel they are confident and ready to work as a hunter with families where they will be trained with kindness and patience, we will only adopt to pet homes.

All adoptions include vaccinations, fecals and deworming, microchips, spaying or neutering, collar, leash and an information adoption packet. All dogs and puppies are also tested for Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever via a $100 blood test. On average nearly 83% of our incoming dogs and puppies from the Midwest are testing positive to one, two or all three tick borne illnesses. If caught early- these diseases are highly treatable. Infected Dog and Deer Ticks are all over the Midwest and United States and these diseases often go missed yet are epidemic. Left untreated- dogs may suffer horrible painful joints, brain damage, chronic allergies, and if the disease progresses- death.

All IBR dogs in foster care are learning to be crate trained, housebroken, socialized with other dogs and loved on by their human foster parents. Adoption fees are used to cover vetting expenses and special need dogs' vetting care. Our adoption guidelines also require non-smoking homes and safe fenced in yards.

If you are interested in adopting this pet through our rescue organization, please fill out an online adoption application.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal so we can continue our work helping save these homeless hunters and other abused and neglected dogs and puppies! We have a long way to go and any amount --big or small--will make a huge difference especially if the dog or puppy is in an area where they use gas chambers to euthanize.
We see the worst that humans can do to defenceless animals- but with your donation- we will be able to do more to end the suffering of many frightened dogs and puppies.

Shop for 2010 custom calendars, mugs and T-shirts at our Café Press fundraising website and choose merchandise featuring Pointers, Setters, Hunting Dogs or Friendly Mutts. All of our calendar stars are rescued dogs that would have been euthanized in shelters across the Mid-West had IBR not stepped in to save them. Your support does make a difference!!

Help offset the high cost of our vetting bills via the Petfinder.com Sponsor-A-Pet link. Illinois Birddog Rescue has always prided itself in not turning away any sick and injured dogs; animals that most shelters would have euthanized. We have saved many dogs with heartworm, tick borne illnesses, broken legs, missing legs, blind dogs, a new deaf puppy, dogs suffering from Parvo and especially senior dogs that may need expensive health care to help them get ready for adoption. In February of 2006, in one weekend, we brought in 20+ dogs from the Boat Mountain Tragedy, and that depleted our emergency funds.

Your donation will not go unnoticed. In addition to helping save lives, when you donate your name will be added to the Illinois Birddog Rescue Donations and Rescue Sponsor List.

Become an IBR foster home and help give a rescued dog or puppy a second chance at a new happy life. The work and dedication of the current IBR foster families can be seen by clicking HERE! You are not just fostering a dog, you are joining a birddog family! If you would like to become a foster home and join our enthusiastic group of birddog lovers, please fill out an online foster home application.

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Monetary donations can also be mailed directly to IBR, PO BOX 364, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc is a 501c3 not-for-profit charity licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.