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My name is Gabby!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Rural Dog Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20316228-24-0028

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Female, 2 years old, 68lbs

Good with: Dogs

Not tested with: Cats, kids

House trained: Yes

Energy level: Medium

Noise level: Some 

Hey there, I'm Gabby, the bubbly mixed-breed pup with a hop in my step and a heart of gold! With my soft speckled white and tan fur and soulful yellow/brown eyes, I'm quite the charmer. Despite a shoulder injury in my past, I've mastered a unique hop-like gait that sets me apart from the rest. When it comes to manners, I've got them down pat - no accidents in the house, and I prefer to savor my meals rather than scarf them down.

Now, let's talk about my absolute favorite thing: morning walks! There's nothing that gets me more excited than exploring the world outside. Walks don’t have to be limited in time or distance, as far as my foster mom can tell: I have the same energy and enthusiasm as any other dog. I'm a social butterfly, but sometimes I can get a tad too enthusiastic, especially around smaller or senior pups. I prefer smaller playgroups and may get overwhelmed in crowded dog parks.

My second favorite thing has to be car rides. I don't care where we're going: I will enthusiastically hope up into the car and sit calmy in the back seat looking out the window, smelling all the smells. Just don't roll the window down all the way or else I might try to hop out! I love going on any and all adventures. I'm the perfect companion to bring anywhere.

Despite my injury, I'm quite the active pup! I love playing with toys, and you might catch me zooming around the yard with one in my mouth. I also love a good game of fetch and will always bring the toy/ball back to you. I might even surprise you with how high I can jump! I even recently mastered going up and down a full flight of stairs!

When it comes to affection, I'm all in! I absolutely adore cuddles and scratches: but I never beg for them, just gladly accept them. I'll also keep you company while you work from home while I lounge on the couch. Separation anxiety? Well, I might whine a bit when you leave in the crate, but with a distraction like a tasty treat and some background noise, I'll be just fine and quiet down quickly.

Oh, and there's one thing I'm not too fond of: bikes. They make me bark and lunge, but cars and trucks? No problem at all! I could use some training on basic commands like "sit" and "down" and also some leash work. I am overly interested in squirrels and other small animals, and my gate makes it harder for me to regulate my speed so as a result, I pull a little bit, but with some time and training I can be a leash walking pro!

So, if you're looking for a well-mannered, affectionate companion who's always up for an adventure, look no further than yours truly, Gabby. I can't wait to hop into your heart and home!

My foster guardian says: Gabby is the absolute sweetest pup and is the perfect mix of active outside but calm and affectionate inside. Despite the injury, her bunny-like gate makes her the star of the show on walks and at the dog park: people think it’s absolutely adorable and I’d have to agree. If you’re looking for a sweet little mix breed, look no further than Gabby!

Likes: Toys, bones, scratches, sunbathing, morning walks, lounging on the couch

Dislikes : Bikes, lots of dogs at once

My ideal home: I am pretty flexible and would be happy in a variety of homes!

Adoption Application : http://bit.ly/adoptrdr

Foster Application https://rdr.formstack.com/forms/foster_app



My adoption fee includes:

  • Spay/Neuter Surgery (unless I'm too to young!)
  • Overall wellness exam
  • Current on all core vaccines (including DHPP & rabies)
  • Microchip
  • Current on flea & tick and heartworm preventatives

 

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April 27, 2024, 2:39 pm
Rescue
Rural Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20316228-24-0028
Contact
Phone
Address
719 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Applications can be found at www.ruraldogrescue.com/application

2.

Interview

An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview

3.

Meet the Pet

At anytime during the process you can meet our dogs at our adoption event. We do not have a facility and are 100% foster based.

4.

Home Check

A quick home visit to make sure the dog you've chosen is a good fit and answer any other questions you might have.

5.

Approve Application

Once approved and the adoption fee is paid, you can take your new family member home!

Additional adoption info

Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.

Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!

To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit http://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/

Adoption Application: http://bit.ly/rdradoptapp
Foster Application: http://bit.ly/rdrfosterapp

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents

Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.

More about this rescue

Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.

Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!

Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.

We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.