GSCA Rescue & Adoption Program

The Gordon Setter Club of America’s Rescue program is a network of regional Gordon Setter rescue programs from across the United States. These nonprofit programs are run independently by volunteers from each regional Gordon Setter club. Availability of dogs varies from region to region. The ages of the dogs tend to range from 8 months to 10 years, and dogs are spayed or neutered as a condition of placement.

The dogs available for adoption through rescue come from several different sources. Some we find in animal shelters. Some are turned over to our programs because of a change in family circumstances such as a divorce or job transfer, or because the owners were not prepared for the energy level of a young Gordon. Occasionally, when a true rescue dog is not available, we also assist GSCA breeders in placing adult dogs whose homes did not work out, because most offer a lifetime return policy. The rescue dogs and potential owners are carefully evaluated to insure the best possible placement for each dog.

If you’re interested in adopting a rescued Gordon, look through our listing of Gordons available for adoption or check out regional listing of Rescue Contacts and contact the rescue program closest to you.