Greetings Pat, I haven’t touched base in awhile. I think of you often, every time I realize how fortunate I am to have Jorge. (George) He’s truly been a wonder and a blessing. He’s adapted perfectly to his new environment and he’s got me trained up pretty well.

In February of 2025 my husband and I experienced an adoption with Gundogz Rescue. The gist of it went like this…Gundogz Rescue matched us up with Scout who was being fostered in Oregon. We live in Michigan. Yet within a few days, Scout was making his cross country journey to his new forever home, all thanks to a volunteer.

If you are in the tough situation of having to rehome your hunting dog please know that they will be in the best hands at Gundogz. Pat and his wife were so kind and answered all my questions without judgement. Christine was so sweet and understanding during the transportation all the way from Texas to Washington!

I reached out to Patrick with Gundogz back in early September to rehome my English Springer Spaniel Athena. Athena had bad habits that made her not a great fit for our family.  We knew she deserved more than what we could offer her. After speaking with Patrick and expressing the issues we were having he agreed to helping us find her a good loving home.

We just adopted a Springer Spaniel from Gundogz Rescue. It was a smooth and happy experience. We wanted an older dog as we are seniors but still love the companionship of a bird dog, their energy and dedication to their people. Pat found us exactly what we wanted.

I cannot say enough positive things about working with Patrick and his helpers out in the field. After my husband passed away, I needed to find someone who would adopt his hunting dog and relieve him from a life in the kennel. He was placed in a wonderful home and environment and I’m forever grateful to Gundogz Rescue.

I adopted a black lab named Church from Gun Dogz Rescue about 10 months ago, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. The bond I’ve formed with him is stronger than anything I’ve ever experienced with a dog (coming from someone who’s spent their entire life with dogs).

Gundogz Rescue is a blessing to anyone in a position to rehome their dog.  Hands down the most professional and ethical service anyone could ask for. How thankful I am for you all!

Hey Pat. Brad and Linda sent me an email on Gunny today and it warmed all of hearts knowing he is in such a great place. This could not have worked out better. Thanks for your help and the great experience with your organization. 

Hi Pat, just wanted to say thanks again for all of your help with mochi. She’s been doing great pointing chukar on the hikes we’ve taken her on, and she’s been wonderful around our toddler. Really appreciate everything you and your organization do.

Thanks again for working with me. I think what you are doing with Gundogz is great! I was a skeptic when we first talked, but now I am converted. Getting these dogs back into the field where they belong doing what they love is a tremendous gift to the dogs….keep up the good work!

We contacted Pat Nordquist and immediately had a great connection. His knowledge and love for hunting dogs was remarkable. We have a GSP and love the breed! Not long after, he contacted us, and we met Pepper. She is so sweet, full of love and energy. A great addition to our family. We highly recommend Pat, and are so grateful for his service.

Talk about coming across something you thought was too good to be true! I was dead set on adopting a rescue dog, and my husband was zoned in on owning a hunting dog. By the grace of God, I came across Gundogz Rescue online.

When we found ourselves unexpectedly needing to re-home our beloved pet, GunDogz rescue was an answer to prayer for our family. I had been searching for a new home for months, but nothing felt right. Our German Wirehaired Pointer, Cash, is a high energy dog that needed someone who understood his needs.

We are so grateful to have found Gundogz Rescue. Our black lab, Jake, is a great hunter and retriever, but I am no longer able to hunt. Gundogz Rescue found a perfect home for him. We contacted them, and they found a potential new owner, who contacted us.

I was looking for a dog, a hunting buddy along with a dog that would love to grow with my family, and I was happy enough to find Goose. He loves our budding family as well as chasing birds (and playing with the kitten). If it wasn’t for GDR I would have been another season without my best friend.

I had an exceptional experience with Pat and Gundogz Rescue. Pat is not just a true gentleman, but he has also become a dear friend. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and eagerly anticipate working with them again in the future.

After losing my beloved black lab Jessie to cancer at only 4 years of age, my wife came across Gundogz Rescue on the internet. I immediately contacted Pat and was very impressed by the questions he asked and how he would only send a dog to the very best home.

I wanted a hunting dog—a dog of my own who could excel in the field and seamlessly integrate into our family life. This became a reality when we adopted Buster, a remarkable hunting dog who exceeded our expectations in every way.

My first experience with Gundogz Rescue was a perfect 5 stars. Initially, after sending the contact form, I was apprehensive as to what I was getting into. Previously, I had purchased a 3-year-old English Cocker, Pepper, who was the best companion an owner could have. I enjoyed her so much that I purchased a pup, Gracie, who is equally as special.

My story starts with my dog Magic going in for a routine checkup, and I had to put Magic to Sleep on November 27th, 2022. I am still heartbroken from his death. He was misdiagnosed, and his autoimmune system was killing his immune system. Cancer spread quickly. I was totally devastated. I am a 70-year-old man who has seen and experienced much in my life,

This is for Patrick Nordquist and for anyone else who needs to know how good a person he is. I recently rescued a German Shorthaired Pointer that I found curled up under a bench in eastern Oklahoma. I already had three dogs and couldn’t keep him. I started posting on social media and asking friends to take him, but got no responses.

My family and I wanted to give a testimonial for Gundogz Rescue and the level of thoughtfulness that the organization puts into finding the right home for their dogs. Prior to reaching out to Gundogz Rescue about a potential adoption, we had lost two family companions to cancer in the last year and were looking to fill a void that those two had left.

Greetings, Pat! We would like to thank you for the opportunity to take in “Benton” (a.k.a. Bentley)! He is a beautiful copper-mahogany Labrador! Your adoption program is a true blessing to the hunting dog community! The logistics of connecting this fine specimen with us, from Washington state to Wisconsin, seemed a bit daunting, but we got it done!

4 weeks ago, Patrick told me about Cooper. He is a beautiful Golden Retriever with an unbelievably affectionate nature. I feel so lucky to be his person. Pat was a great help and comfort to me when, over time, my beloved Springer Spaniel pup started having seizures. 5 months had gone by, and I was still grieving for her. I contacted Pat to ask if he ever takes in dogs that are not good for hunt training.

We have a 9-year-old son with autism. We tragically lost our german shorthair puppy after an unknown illness and shortly before that lost our older dog. Our son had a very difficult time with these losses; however, he did not do well with some of the behaviors associated with the puppy phase. We looked to Gundogz Rescue to try to find a dog that was through the most difficult puppy phases,

When I first learned about Millie in Georgia, I knew I would drop anything to drive down from Massachusetts to pick her up myself, and every minute and hour in the car with my new pup was more than worth it. My fiancé and I have wanted a dog since we have been together, but we were never sure which dog would be the right fit.

I started the wonderful journey that is hunting with a well-trained pointing dog in 1994. Over that time I have gone through the heartache of losing your best four-legged friends many times. Recommendations from other “dog people” carry a lot of influence on me, especially those that I admire and trust.

Last year, we found ourselves hunting with an old dog who could no longer run all day and a year-old puppy who was not yet fully trained, and we realized we needed another dog. We wondered if there might be an adult dog somewhere out there that was looking for a home, a dog that might fit in between our two dogs. The question was how to find her.

Thanks again for all you did for Hank! My youngest still misses him a lot, but I keep telling him he’s doing what he was created to do . . . hunt!
*Our family had a lab that was getting quite old and we knew we didn’t have a lot of years left with her. Our vet recommended getting another dog to help ease the pain when her time was over, so we got Hank, a Pudelpointer.

We are in the third week of having her, and what a dog, the fit couldn’t have been any better. The reports that you gave us during your evaluation of her training, abilities, and mannerisms are right on the mark. Now I understand the advantage of your system of evaluating a dog before putting them out for adoption. Tikka surely doesn’t know or act as if she is 12 years old,

Thank you for all the help you gave Millie and me.  I know she is in great hands and will be well taken care of. You have assisted me in ways you’ll never ever know! I can’t wait to see Millie flourish and become the bird dog she was always meant to be. I hope her new owner/family loves her as much as we did!

As the breed warden for a small breed club, I received word that one of our club’s dogs had been surrendered to Pat. I contacted him immediately to offer a network of connections to help get the dog placed into an appropriate home. Pat worked with me through the entire process and with full transparency. In the end, the dog ended up back with the breeder

We are so happy we found Gundogz rescue and are part of a wonderful foster program. Pat’s love of dogs and knowledge and training of dogs shows in everything he does. Pat helps us every step of the way and is always available with his time and energy to make sure that every dog he takes into his program is successfully placed into a forever home where the dog will thrive.

I would like to say thank you for selecting me to have Maddox as my companion, friend, and hunting partner. I know it’s called Gundogz rescue, but in all reality, he saved me. I am excited and looking forward to this coming fall when I can put his talents on display. I leave work excited to come home and work with him, he knows our routine,

Pat, thank you for bringing Conan into our lives! The work you are doing is truly special. You, Jerry, and Jo are wonderful people, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. We will be in touch at every turn and landmark. Natasha and I will be seeking out a NAVHDA chapter near us to strengthen our bond with Conan and hone his abilities.

Thank you to Pat and the entire Gundogz Rescue organization for handling a difficult situation with care and class. From the beginning, I felt like we were kept close to the process by hearing great stories through phone calls, photos, and videos; no question, this helped me achieve some closure and even brought me a lot of joy along the way.

Pat – I wanted to take a minute to say thank you! Working with you and your organization has been a great pleasure. You took the time to learn our needs and wants and recommended the perfect dog for us – Dutch. He is a wonderful addition to our family, and I’m sure he will be a great partner in the field. Your description of his traits and training was spot on.

Early this Summer we made the heartbreaking decision to part with our 4-year-old GSP. Bred as a field dog, he had been living with a pack of other hunting dogs when we adopted him as a one-year-old. He had never lived in a house and had received very little training. While we have always had dogs, we had never owned a highly bred field dog like this and did not know what we were getting into.

Our family had been looking at getting a hunting dog and felt we had limited options due to living in Southern California and having a heart for animal adoption. When we came across the website, we honestly thought Gundogz Rescue was too good to be true. Pat was immediately responsive to our inquiry and took an interest in getting to know us before recommending Duke.

I adopted a Pointer, “Guns and Noses Ace (Ace)” from Gundogz Rescue. I have been hunting Pointers since 1978. I already have a 4 ½ yo Pointer “Ranger”, but saw Ace on the internet and had to inquire about him. I spoke with Pat Nordquist about Ace and had to do some research and due diligence to be sure I was getting a good dog.

After losing the family hunting dog unexpectedly a year ago, we could tell something was missing. Gundogz Rescue to the rescue!  We’re a hunting dog family again, thanks to Pat Nordquist, and we are very thankful to be loving and training our GSP puppy. The first time we fetched him, he showed a natural retrieve. Can’t wait for fall!

I want to thank Pat from Gundogz Rescue for making a very hard thing for me to do as comfortable as it could have been. He had Annie evaluated to see what a good home needed to be like for her to be happy. And then he came out himself and watched her.

Just got home, all worn out. Jag is absolutely amazing! He’s a bird-finding machine, and I think an even better retriever. One bird flew a few hundred yards where we couldn’t see it, and by the time we pulled the Garmin out, Jag was on his way back with the bird in his mouth. We can’t thank you enough, Pat! Jag is amazing in every way!