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Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc

Wood Dale, IL 60191

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Illinois Birddog Rescue (IBR), is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and licensed shelter by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. We are dedicated to saving, transporting, vetting, fostering, and adopting homeless American Field bred Pointers and English Setters. Most of the dogs and puppies in our foster care program were strays or owner surrenders pulled from overcrowded shelters and humane societies from all over the United States. Perhaps some weren't winning enough in Field Trials, maybe some became too old to hunt or to have litters of puppies, but many were gun shy. Due to IBR's tick borne disease research, we know that many dogs and puppies infected with Lyme disease and co infections can not scent point as these diseases affect their natural hunting instincts. A dog that can not smell a bird and point is often a dog that will wind up in a shelter or worse- shot dead in a field for non performance. Many of these dogs have never had any flea and tick protection and many come in with heartworm disease due to never having any monthly preventative. WE do know that these diseases are also passed from mother to pup so many dogs are disposed of young as rejects through no fault of their own and once treated- gain back their natural hunting drive and scent pointing abilities. Sadly, all were in danger of being euthanized - never reaching their full potential until we pulled them to safety. We also take in Pointers and Setters from families that have been hit hard financially and are struggling due to the economy. These dogs come in from owners who have lost their jobs, some are facing foreclosure, some are going through divorce and sadly in many cases some have to be rehomed due to their owners passing away. On average we bring in 80 to 100 Pointers, Setters and a few mutts in between every year as funds allow and depending on foster care openings. IBR has adopted dogs on both coasts and several states in between besides Canada. Once an adopter is screened and approved and the adoption is finalized.

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When adopting one of our rescues, we want to make sure both you and the dog will be a good match. Here's how our procedure works: 1. Here is our on-line adoption application: IBR Adoption Application. 2. Your application will be reviewed by all board members and the foster care provider. 3. You will receive a call for a phone interview. 4. If approved, we will then arrange for you to speak at length with the foster care provider and meet the dog you are interested in. 5. A home check will be done to assure the safety of the rescue dog in its new home environment. Because of the intense hunting instincts these dogs posess, we require their forever homes to have safe fenced in yards. 6. Because we want to make sure our dogs live long healthy, happy lives, we will only place our dogs into non-smoking homes. 7. At the time of adoption, the fee will be collected and an adoption contract signed. 8. In the weeks following the adoption a member of our group will contact you and do a follow-up obedience or dietary home visit, if needed. We want to make sure you and your new family member are completely happy and healthy!

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★☆☆☆☆ Debbe 2022-07-26 00:16:55

Today we applied to adopt a beautiful special needs dog. A person named Lisa called within 15 minutes to speak to us. She asked if we are a gay couple, strange question to ask but yes, acted friendly & she was unconcerned about the distance to our home UNTIL we replied we are Republican (which is a very strange dog adoption question). She then replied sorry we're going to pass on you adopting and then hung up on us. Your kidding me? No where on Petfinder or the rescue website does it list that Republicans need not apply or is it because we are a gay couple and using politics as an excuse.