Our Rescues
WHENEVER YOU ADOPT A RESCUE, YOU SAVE A LIFE
MEET OUR ADOPTABLE GRIFFS
The sweet Griffs shown here do not necessarily represent all who will be available. The nature of our rescue operation means that we must always be on the alert to bring animals in need into our program. All must be vetted and cared for in a foster home, where we give them any treatments necessary and explore their personalities. Your future fur-baby may be in the queue. Your application will allow us to make the right match.
TED
ID: 3751
LOCATION: Indiana
MEET TED!
#3751
Ted is a 10 year old mix. We believe he is a Griff - Shih tzu mix.... a Shiffon!
He is a VERY happy boy who loves people and animals alike. Ted is a sweetheart!! Treats and tummy rubs are his favorite. Ted does great with the foster dogs and cats in the house. His foster mom says he really likes cats!
Ted will sleep through the night in his crate, but he also loves sleeping in the big bed or in a dog bed in the bedroom.
ZIGGY
ID: 3738
LOCATION: Pennsylvania
MEET ZIGGY!
#3738
Ziggy 3738 is quite the gentleman who came into rescue at almost 13. His mom was no longer able to care for him due to her declining health. But don’t let his age fool you…..he is still very spry. He can jump on and off the couch with ease. He was a bit aloof at first but now he is happy to share the couch with you and have you pet him. Thus far, he is not a lap dog but that could change with time. He is well housebroken and will let you know by barking if he needs to go outside. He mastered the dog door relatively quickly and enjoys going outside with the other dogs in his foster home. If only one word could be used to describe him it would be “sweet” and Ziggy would fit in well in most home environments.
Ziggy was vetted in early June and is very healthy and up to date on his shots. He is heart worm negative and takes preventative and he is microchipped. He had a dental and a few teeth were pulled but he recovered quickly. He weighs around 17 lbs. and that seems right for his overall size. He in being fostered in Pittsburgh.
If you are interested in adopting Ziggy please fill out our adoption application and contact Vicki at vboneill@optonline.net
Gigi
ID: 3668
LOCATION: Iowa
MEET RUDI & GIGI!
#3667 & #3668
Little Gigi is 10 lbs. of sweet girl who will be turning 11 in June. This sweet girl came in to rescue as an owner surrender with another dog who was quite a bit older than her. He is no longer with us – but she is not suffering his loss. Gigi is a little shy at first but warms up quickly and then is tuned in to everything you do and she loves it when you talk to her.
Gigi is an irresistibly cute as a button smarty pants with perky little ears, very independent, and curious about everything and anything. She may not be a typical velcro Griff, but she will definitely keep you laughing, with her antics, however a watchful eye is needed while scampering about the house as this little table cruiser and can get in to things if you leave a cabinet open – she has her foster mom trained! She is very food oriented and she wants your attention on her. She rules the roost and her foster brothers will let her have whatever she wants. She has never been aggressive to anyone and gets along fine with everyone. She is camera shy and if she sees you get out your phone she will not perform!
Think of a perpetually active, entertaining pre-schooler, and you get an idea of life with Gigi, yet she also loves quiet little chats with her foster mom, and adorably tilts her head back and forth as she listens intently. Gigi will use the potty pads that are down in her foster home but does most of her business outside.
Gigi is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped, and she is heart worm negative. She takes heart worm preventative. Gigi is crate trained and leash trained. Gigi is being fostered in Beacon, Iowa. If you are interested in adopting Gigi – please complete our adoption application and contact Vicki at vboneill@optonline.net
Cassidy & Jessie
ID: 3715 & 3716
LOCATION: Pennsylvania
MEET CASSIDY & JESSIE!
#3715 & #3716
Meet Cassidy (M) and Jessie (F) a brother and sister bonded pair of “grande” griffs who came to NBGR via a breeder surrender. Cassidy weighs in around 19 lbs. and Jessie is around 18 lbs. They are big but there’s just more of them to love! C&J have just turned 8 years old.
These two are real sweethearts. They are pretty good on the housebreaking in general although they don’t like going out in the rain and have been known to have accidents on rainy days. They are good eaters and probably could learn some tricks as they do love their treats! They get along great with other dogs and even like kids.
Cassidy and Jessie sleep in the big bed with their foster parents. They are good in the car and on walks – although Cassidy is missing part of one of his paws (we were told since birth) so he can be a little slow at times – but his foster mom says he is a trooper.
These two thrive on love and attention and they really enjoy time out in the big yard. These guys will be a great addition to any family – maybe yours?
Jessie had her teeth cleaned recently – Cassidy’s teeth are good. Both are up-to-date on vaccines, on heart worm preventative, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. If you are interested in adopting Cassidy and Jesse please complete our adoption application on line at nbgr.org. If you have already completed an application please contact Vicki at vboneill@optonline.net to let her know you are interested in C&J. Cassidy and Jessie are being fostered in Levittown, PA.
NASH
ID: 3765
LOCATION: Florida
MEET NASH!
#3765
Meet Nash, the newest pup with NBGR. Nash is 8 months old and 15 pounds now so he will be a very grande griff when he is mature! He is a happy go lucky guy that loves everyone he meets. Nash is a very active boy who would be best suited for an active home. Nash needs someone to work with him on manners but he is eager to learn.
Nash will only be placed in a home with a fenced yard as he has lots of energy and needs the space to run free. He loves all dogs that he meets but does not realize his size and he would do best with a pup his size or larger as a companion to play with. He also loves all people including older children. He is still learning his manners so smaller children (under 5) would not be a good fit.
Nash will be finishing his vaccines, getting neutered & microchipped soon and is anxious to meet his forever family. Nash is heartworm negative and takes heartworm preventative.
Nash is doing great on his potty training-he is 90% there. With a little consistency and effort we think he will be all the way there.
Nash is being fostered in the Tampa, Florida area.
If you are interested in adopting Nash, please complete our adoption application at NBGR.org. If you already have an adoption application on file please reach out to his adoption coordinator Darlene Shipman at mom2bcka@aol.com.
PAWS OF WINTER
In the ‘winter’ of their lives, older Brussels Griffons need care and security. Loving homes provide the dignity and quality of life each deserves. Because each one is precious. SM
We are committed to senior and special-needs Griffs
Over time, NBGR has taken in an increasing number of senior and special-needs dogs. Whether they have been abandoned by uncaring owners or puppy mill operators who don’t need them when their breeding days are over -- or they have been surrendered by heartbroken owners who can no longer care for them -- we take them in.
Like us, dogs require increasing medical attention in their senior years; and like us, their medical expenses can soar. The largest expense in the NBGR budget is, by far, the Paws of WinterSM program.
These sweet seniors and special-needs dogs still have a lot of life -- to enjoy, to share with us. It simply costs more to sustain and protect them and their quality of life. We are committed to making that happen for them.
If you agree, please help.
If you can you help with a donation…Thank goodness for you. Your support keeps us from having to turn away a senior or special-needs dog.
We call these dogs our “Forever Fosters”. They are not adoptable, and a change in their environment could affect them negatively, so we have settled them into special foster homes. Their foster families will care for them for the rest of their days, and NBGR will pay all their expenses.
To help provide for Paws of Winter dogs, please click here.
GIZZY
ID: 3609
Location: Ohio
GUSTAF
ID: 3509
Location: Ohio
JACK & JOE
Location: Virginia
MEET JACK & JOE!
#3713 & #3714
Jack and Joe have found their forever home in Virginia.
These two gents are sweet guys who came to us in late August because their owner had passed away. They have now been groomed, neutered, had their teeth cleaned, been microchipped, and they have been brought up-to-date on vaccines and had their heart worm tests and they are now on heartworm preventative.
Jack is 15 and weighs about 17.5 lbs. and Joe is 13 and weighs about 13.5 lbs. Jack is a friendly fellow and now that his teeth are clean he gives lovely kisses when you pick him up and he loves to cuddle. Joe is a little more worried and not so cuddly – but they are still settling in. They need someone who can be around for them – as older guys they need to get outside on a regular basis.
Sometimes a dog comes in to rescue and we determine that the dog might not be adoptable – like an older senior dog or a dog with health problems. When Jack and Joe first arrived we thought that might be the case with them. These older dogs need a loving home to spend the rest of their lives in so they become part of our Paws of Winter program – where a foster home agrees to keep the griff for the balance of his or her life – and NBGR pays the expenses.
If you think fostering a rescued Paws of Winter Griff might be for you, please fill out our foster home application at nbgr.org and contact Vicki at vboneill@optonline.net Senior dogs are the best!
We hope you will consider joining our team of amazing volunteers!
MIKEY
Location: Kansas