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Rescue
The Purpose of the CARE Committee is to rescue Corgis that have been abandoned by their owners and place them in new homes. Dogs in need of rescue are referred to the committee by local animal shelters or individuals and are cared for by the committee until a new home is found. Dogs are evaluated for physical condition and temperament and are spayed or neutered if necessary. New owners are asked to make a donation to the club. If you are looking to rescue a Corgi, the CARE Committee is a good place to start. Our CARE Committee can be reached by calling 209-532-7652.
Adoption Requirements: Please downlowd, print, complete BOTH forms and return to the Rescue Committee.
Adoption Application: (PDF) Adoption Agreement: (PDF)
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3 Rescue Dog(s) currently available - as of February, 2012 |
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This is Fred, a 7 year old red and white neutered male. Fred is a very sweet boy. When he arrived to rescue, Fred could hardly see or breath because he had so much dried debris caked to his nose and eyes. He had terrible skin and needed a dental as well. After taking him to the vet we also found he had a foreign body in his intestines. After some bathing, grooming, dental and surgery, Fred is now "fine and dandy!" and ready to look for his "forever" home. Fred does need some work on house manners since we think he was an "outside" dog most his life. If you think you can make room for this boy please contact our rescue.
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| This is Lissa, a 6 year old Red and White female who received a bit too much "love" (food!) in her prior home. Lissa came to us weighing 48 pounds and was not spayed. We had her spayed and she is now on a strict diet so we can get her to shed some pounds. Lissa is available to a home that would be willing to work with her weight and give her the exercise and diet plan she needs. (It's not that hard, honest! - there's a beautiful corgi under all those lbs!) Please contact us if you are interested in this sweet, loving girl. Lissa came with a housemate Chester (below). We would love for these two guys to go together but would be willing to separate to the right home(s). (To see what a difference weight-loss makes, see our story on Gus the 78 lb corgi below!)
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| This is Chester, a 5 year old tri boy who has the best disposition and seems very easy going. Loves to play and have attention; he's just happy all the time! Chester is ready to go to a wonderful family that wants to love him. He came to rescue with Lissa (above).
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If you are looking to adopt a rescue please email findarescue@goldengatecorgis.org or call 209-532-7652. If you have a corgi to surrender to rescue please email: placearescue@goldengatecorgis.org or call (209) 223-0448 or (209) 263-1474 |
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The history of the Corgi is mystical. Legend has it that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an "enchanted" dog, and certainly this must be true! It is said he was used by the fairies and elves of Wales to pull fairy coaches, work fairy cattle, and serve as a steed for the fairy warriors. Even today those people with keen eyes and understanding hearts may see the marks of the "fairy saddle" in their coat over the shoulders.
Pembrokes have been used by the Welsh as herding dogs, family companions, and guardians of the farm. They continue today to be workers and companions for their owners. It is believed that their ancestry dates back to at least the tenth century. It is unknown whether they are descended from the Vallhunds (Swedish cattle dogs possibly brought to Pembrokeshire by the Vikings) or from the ancestors of the present-day Schipperkes and Pomeranians that were brought to Wales by Flemish weavers.
These dogs were bred by poor farmers who needed a dog that could survive on next to nothing; they do not need a lot of food!
Fat corgis are not "happy Corgis!" (No matter what they say!) With that said, please follow along with our story about Gus:
You can read here about another case of a severely overweight corgi, "Reba." Luckily, it has a happy ending too!
More about RESCUE: If you decided that a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the dog for you, keep in mind what your needs are and how much time you have to spend. Raising a young puppy is a lot of fun but also requires a big commitment in terms of time and training, etc. Older puppies who are past the housebreaking and teething stages, or adults who have "retired" from the show ring also are sometimes available. Puppies are usually sold as pets or show prospects; the latter require an additional time commitment in order to train the puppy for the show ring and keep it in show condition. Ask the breeder to help you decide on the best Corgi for you. When buying any Corgi, whether puppy or adult, you should receive a record of vaccinations and other medical treatment, if any, a pedigree, which serves as your Corgi's "family tree," and an American Kennel Club registration form (unless, however, certain conditions were imposed when you bought your Corgi. e.g., that it be spayed or neutered, in which case registration papers usually will not be provided until the conditions are met). The breeder also should provide you with suggestions on feeding, grooming, and training. It is in your best interest to follow these suggestions - the breeder is speaking from experience and has devoted a great deal of time, effort and thought on what it takes to produce a happy healthy Corgi. As a breed club devoted to the welfare of the breed, we recommend buying from a reputable breeder. Breeders are very familiar with the characteristics and personality of the breed. Visiting a breeder allows you to see Corgis at home and at play and to see first hand how your Corgi was raised. A breeder serves as a continuing source of information when you have questions about training, grooming, feeding, etc.
More Rescue Info: http://www.pembrokecorgirescue.com/
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