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VIZSLA RESCUE Every year, many Vizslas are surrendered to shelters and rescue groups for a variety of reasons – sad but true. The reasons given range from the tragic (death of an owner) to the ridiculous (owner changed the décor and the dog no longer matches – yes, we’ve heard that excuse!). The VCA National Rescue Committee (vcarescue@yahoo.com) oversees a network of volunteer coordinators (listed by state) who rescue unwanted Vizslas from their owners or shelters, and then foster them until an owner can be found (in the case of missing dogs) or they are placed in new forever homes. Also listed are rescue coordinators for some of the local Vizsla clubs and independent Vizsla Rescue organizations around the country. If you are unable to reach to person nearest you within 2-3 days, or they are unable to help you, then please scroll down and find the nearest VCA Regional Coordinator, or contact our VCA National Rescue Committee Chair, Kate Payne at vcarescue@yahoo.com or call 713-863-8607, for further assistance. But first, before you get started, let me tell you a bit more about how our Rescue group functions. 
First and foremost, VIZSLA RESCUE IS NOT A SHELTER. We have no central location where dogs can be
kept, or where you can browse for a dog. All rescued Vizslas are fostered in volunteers’ homes (thus the reason for contacting
the volunteer nearest you). These volunteers open their homes and hearts to the dogs until a loving forever home is found.
They take applications and screen them, and then have people come and visit with the dogs in their homes. They spend many unselfish hours educating potential adopters about the breed which a number of them have lived with from 25-50 years! So,
yes, they do know more about the breed that a “best dog for you” sort of book, website or TV program.
We accept only pure-bred Vizslas into our program. Please read the following about shelter dogs listed as Vizsla mixes. Our volunteers are very dedicated, BUT, THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS. We have no paid staff to respond immediately whenever someone calls. Our volunteers work hard to handle cases in a timely manner, but they do have jobs and families that must be worked around. If you do not hear back after a reasonable amount of time (2-3 days) then please feel free to email the VCA National Rescue Committee Chair at vcarescue@yahoo.com, or call at 713-863-8607, and she will get back with you. If the matter is urgent and you cannot reach a local coordinator, then contact the VCA National Rescue Committe Chair or the regional coordinator for the area. It causes undue confusion to contact a number of different volunteers. We work together and share information with other volunteers around the country, so any of us can provide a referral to another group for you if necessary. WE DO NOT HAVE A LIST OF ALL DOGS AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTRY. The local coordinators might be aware of what neighboring groups might have available and can direct you to a volunteer in a nearby state. RESCUE IS A SERVICE FOR THE DOGS. While we may, just coincidentally, help you find the dog of your dreams, our primary concern is placing the right dog with the right owner. Therefore, dogs are placed on a “best fit” rather than a “first come/first served” basis. RESCUE IS NOT A WAY TO FIND A PUREBRED DOG (ESPECIALLY PUPPIES) FOR LITTLE OR NO MONEY. Our volunteer groups all have adoption fees, which vary based on the region of the country and how much was spent at the vet to get the dog ready for adoption. If you are really looking for a puppy, rescue is not a low-cost alternative. Our volunteers can generally direct you to someone in your area who knows which responsible breeders might have a litter planned. WE DO NOT HAVE an endless supply of very young females (under the age of 1 year old), perfectly-behaved, completely housebroken, good with kids, cats, small furry animals, birds, etc. The typical rescue dog is much more likely to be an untrained adolescent who needs structure in his/her life. Occasionally we have seniors that need just a special warm place on the couch to spend the rest of their lives. Vizslas are slow to mature, and they bond quickly with new owners. YOU WILL NEVER FIND BREEDING STOCK THROUGH RESCUE. All rescue dogs are spayed or neutered before placement. RESCUE (whether a rescue group or a shelter) SHOULD BE A LAST CHOICE OPTION, NOT A QUICK WAY OUT. Sometimes, what is needed is for the dog to be trained. Our rescue volunteers are usually willing to talk with you and help you determine the appropriate training method, or help you find a trainer or behaviorist in your area. We do have a public education chair we can refer you to who can suggest some excellent training books for specific problems you are dealing with. To learn more about ways to support Vizsla Rescue, visit the VCA Welfare Foundation page. You may volunteer for Vizsla Rescue by writing me at vcarescue@yahoo.com. There are many areas of the country that are in dire need of additional volunteers ****************** Click here for a listing, by state, of rescue volunteers. Whether you wish to adopt, notify us of a Vizsla in need, or re-home your Vizsla, please be sure to include you name, location and phone number in your email or phone call. ****************** The following groups are non-affiliated with VCA rescue: Independent Vizsla Rescue Organizations *not affiliated with the VCA* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is our list of regional coordinators. If you cannot reach your state coordinator within 2-3 days, or if there is not state coordinator for your area, the please contact the appropriate regional coordinator, or write the VCA National Rescue Committee Chair, Kate Payne directly. VCA Regional Coordinators
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