OUR RESCUE PROGRAM

The Vizsla is an eye catching animal. Its pleasing coloration, short hair and body size lend interest to would be pet owners. The American Kennel Club has placed the Vizsla in the sporting group. The word SPORTING should be the first clue of the breeds nature to a prospective pet owner. Sporting dogs are generally athletic, energetic and most come with pray drive.

Vizsla's can be very creative, energetic and sometimes are called Velcro dogs. They don't take to harsh training methods. They tend to mature slowly, and like children, Vizslas need constant supervision.

There are sites on the "Net" which offer incomplete information about the Vizsla. There are always special situations owners have concerning their animals. We became aware of an alarming number of unwanted Vizslas.

In 1992 The Texas Gulf Coast Vizsla Club, Inc. (TGCVC) realized the need and founded a rescue program. Our rescue program operates by a set of written guidelines adopted by our club. Our procedures are accepted by other rescue organizations throughout the area. The TGCVC rescue program accepts only purebred Vizslas or dogs that closely resemble our breed standard.

Our boundaries of operation are set by our parent club (The Vizsla Club of America). Our program is designed to provide foster care and permanent placement of abandoned and unwanted Vizslas. Dogs come to us from the streets, shelters and owner surrenders.

We gather and assemble as much information as possible about an animal before it is accepted into our program. Once accepted, the animals health issues are addressed and cared for. While an animal is in our foster care its personality and behaviors are observed and any issues addressed. All animals accepted into our program must undergo a sterilization program.

The TGCVC rescue program is manned by the generosity of our club members and others who love the breed. Funds to cover operating expenses come from raffles, donations and adoption fees.

Not every dog is good for every family. Home, desires, and life style of adoption families are evaluated and if accepted are placed on our our waiting list. When a dog is ready to leave foster care, we place it with what we feel is the appropriate family. In hopes that each placement lasts a lifetime and we strive to remain in contact with adopting families to resolve any issue that might arise.

Puppies take a tremendous amount of supervision and training. In our hustle bustle society many people who wish to have a dog just don't have the time to donate that a puppy deserves. It's been our experience an older dog can adjust and quickly become part of a family.

The information contained in this web site is compiled from the experience of many long time Vizsla owners and breeders. We offer this experience to help you decide for yourself if the Vizsla is really a breed for you.

For additional information on adoption, contact;

Peggy Ross at 281-356-7350

Kate Payne at 713-863-8607(evenings)