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Gar recently went on a Dog Day Out and here's what his DDO buddy had to say!
"Hi I'm GAR!
I am...
7 years old
HeartWorm Negative
Med Energy
Easy On Leash
Good Car Rider
Treat Motivated
Toy Motivated LOVES balls
Good With Kids
Dog Reactive
Me and Gar went out on a Doggy Day Out!
Gar was easy to get in and out of his kennel.
He was a bit weary of getting in the car but after some coaxing with a treat he jumped right on in!
He was a VERY good car rider just laid down or watched out the window.
We first went to the park and took a walk he is very easy on leash and will walk next to or slightly in front of you.
He does get excited when taking treats so you have to tell him easy and he will calm down to take the treat.
We then went and hung out for a bit and he was very into playing ball. He loves to run around and hit the ball with his feet and go get it again.
He did meet my 5 year old and was a good boy and didn't jump on him or show any signs of being uncomfortable around a tiny human.
We then went back to the park for a car show and he was very well mannered around crowds of people and would stop for pets every chance he got. We did run into another dog on our walk and as that dog approached he did show a bit of aggression and growled/barked at the other dog so would recommend him to be the only dog.
Over all Gar is a sweet boy who needs someone to love on him give him all the pets and play some ball."
2nd DDO:
"I had the absolute pleasure of taking Gar, a 7 year old terrier, on a Dog Day Out yesterday. We had a great day going to a sniffspot and to Lowe's. Meet my new buddy!
This guy doesn't mind a car ride! Gar will lay down and just cruise with you. When we got to the sniffspot, he was so excited to have all that space to himself that he didn't notice the pup cup waiting for him. He began doing this really cute wiggle walk toward the pup cup. You should've seen it!
After Gar's pup cup, I held up toys one by one as he sniffed and licked a few before choosing his favorite (soccer ball, pictured). I threw it for him and he would bring it back and plop happily on the grass, and chew away. Balls are his favorite! He would do best in a home with lots of durable balls to chew and run after. Gar even enjoyed the herding ball! He didn't quite realize he couldn't chew it, though he didn't give up trying! You should check out the video of his after-chew rollies (there's also a video of his favorite past time: belly rubs!)
After the sniffspot, we went to Lowe's because, let's be honest, I can always make a trip to Lowe's. Gar was so well-behaved, though he did pull on the leash hard when he saw other dogs. He growled at one that got close to his personal space, but after I pulled him away, he continued perusing the aisles like nothing happened. A nice man helped him decide on some cabinet handles, and Gar thanked the man with lots of kisses.
If you would like to adopt a sweet and fun-loving guy, Gar is your man! You can find him at Guilford County Animal Services."
As always, we strongly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter for a meet and greet with potential new family members to be sure it's a good match. If bringing a dog for a meet and greet, please bring proof of up to date rabies, bordetella, and DHPP vaccines.
To meet your future pet, come to Guilford County Animal Services between 12 and 4 any day except Tuesday!
Gar recently went on a Dog Day Out and here's what his DDO buddy had to say!
"Hi I'm GAR!
I am...
7 years old
HeartWorm Negative
Med Energy
Easy On Leash
Good Car Rider
Treat Motivated
Toy Motivated LOVES balls
Good With Kids
Dog Reactive
Me and Gar went out on a Doggy Day Out!
Gar was easy to get in and out of his kennel.
He was a bit weary of getting in the car but after some coaxing with a treat he jumped right on in!
He was a VERY good car rider just laid down or watched out the window.
We first went to the park and took a walk he is very easy on leash and will walk next to or slightly in front of you.
He does get excited when taking treats so you have to tell him easy and he will calm down to take the treat.
We then went and hung out for a bit and he was very into playing ball. He loves to run around and hit the ball with his feet and go get it again.
He did meet my 5 year old and was a good boy and didn't jump on him or show any signs of being uncomfortable around a tiny human.
We then went back to the park for a car show and he was very well mannered around crowds of people and would stop for pets every chance he got. We did run into another dog on our walk and as that dog approached he did show a bit of aggression and growled/barked at the other dog so would recommend him to be the only dog.
Over all Gar is a sweet boy who needs someone to love on him give him all the pets and play some ball."
2nd DDO:
"I had the absolute pleasure of taking Gar, a 7 year old terrier, on a Dog Day Out yesterday. We had a great day going to a sniffspot and to Lowe's. Meet my new buddy!
This guy doesn't mind a car ride! Gar will lay down and just cruise with you. When we got to the sniffspot, he was so excited to have all that space to himself that he didn't notice the pup cup waiting for him. He began doing this really cute wiggle walk toward the pup cup. You should've seen it!
After Gar's pup cup, I held up toys one by one as he sniffed and licked a few before choosing his favorite (soccer ball, pictured). I threw it for him and he would bring it back and plop happily on the grass, and chew away. Balls are his favorite! He would do best in a home with lots of durable balls to chew and run after. Gar even enjoyed the herding ball! He didn't quite realize he couldn't chew it, though he didn't give up trying! You should check out the video of his after-chew rollies (there's also a video of his favorite past time: belly rubs!)
After the sniffspot, we went to Lowe's because, let's be honest, I can always make a trip to Lowe's. Gar was so well-behaved, though he did pull on the leash hard when he saw other dogs. He growled at one that got close to his personal space, but after I pulled him away, he continued perusing the aisles like nothing happened. A nice man helped him decide on some cabinet handles, and Gar thanked the man with lots of kisses.
If you would like to adopt a sweet and fun-loving guy, Gar is your man! You can find him at Guilford County Animal Services."
As always, we strongly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter for a meet and greet with potential new family members to be sure it's a good match. If bringing a dog for a meet and greet, please bring proof of up to date rabies, bordetella, and DHPP vaccines.
To meet your future pet, come to Guilford County Animal Services between 12 and 4 any day except Tuesday!
We recommend that your current pets are up to date on all of their vaccines before bringing home your new pet.
Additional adoption info
All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.
If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.
If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov
Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!
All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.
If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.
If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov
Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!
Go meet their pets
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located at 980 Guilford College Rd. in Greensboro, NC. We are open for adoptions 12-4pm any day except for Tuesdays. For more information please visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com
Follow our Facebook page (Facebook) to find out about our adoption events.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located at 980 Guilford College Rd. in Greensboro, NC. We are open for adoptions 12-4pm any day except for Tuesdays. For more information please visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com
Follow our Facebook page (Facebook) to find out about our adoption events.
More about this shelter
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.
We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.
GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.
We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.
We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.
GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.
We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.
