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My name is Gia!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22076913

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

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Meet Gia!

update 12/21/25
We desperately need a FOSTER (temporary home) for Gia. We don't understand how such an amazing dog who is STUNNING (honestly she looks like an artic fox)has not had a single adoption application. She is a great dog and a joy to have at casa de arwob, however, we also have too many foster cats at casa de arwob and Gia needs a home with NO cats. She doesn't attack but is very focused pn them and chases when she can in the house out lf excitement, we don't want her teaching that to the new arwob foster dogs so they don't learn bad manners around cats. A home with no cats is best for Gia and she would love a home with any other type of dog as she is fantastic with them all Or could just have humans, either works. Foster or adopter is needed asap for this loyal good dog. 

Gia is a total baja mutt, we do not know her breed but she looks like a shepherd although she is fairly pettite and almost full grown. She is almost 40lbs and doubt she would reach 45 pounds because of her agile and thin frame but is really a perfect medium breed. Gia has been in San Diego since early September and is currently fostered at casa de ARWOB along with other foster dogs and cats. 

If you are looking for a very dog friendly dog this girl is a great match. She does great with all breeds and sizes. She LOVES to run at the dog parks and play with friends. She is starting to get the hang of fetch but loves to play with all toys especially any benabones or chewable nyla bones. She is a teen who will enter adult hood soon which means she is just an overgrown puppy at heart! She is crate trained and we cant say she is house trained but if she has access to the yard she is really good and she rarely has an accident inside especially if you have her go outside multiple times to go potty. She has not exhibited any leash reactivity and loves car rides. She can definitely jump baby gates under 4 feet and its hillarious to see her jump OVER her dog friends at the dog park when everyone is running in a pack and being in total chaos, she does it to run away or not crash into another dog which is a very smart move ha ha

Gia does live around foster cats and she is not horrible around them but can be a little too much ei in their face which means if the home has cats, it would have to be a cat who is very dog savvy and not intimidated by her moves and fast approachs. Her bestie is of course her brother Goliath since they are fostered together and have a greaty play dynamic BUT she is also good friends with Truffles, frida, Roxy. She is not a big barker but will warn you of weird things going around the house. She is a littel indiferent of people when she first meets them BUT super loving with people she knows. She is a great dog and of course beautiful. Again, because of her age and energy she wil need an adopter who takes dog training seriously so they can instill some basic dog obedience like no pulling on leash, wait, place, etc. 

Gia is the type of dog who will play at the dog park but is always keeping an eye on you and will follow your lead around. She is absolutely a loyal dog to her human and a good soul on this girl. 

READY for adoption and currently also searching for a foster. ARWOB is not holding adoption events at this time and if serious and interested in possibly adopting this rescue dog we request adoption applications are submitted on our home page at ARWOB.org once received we will text or email to schedule a call in the hopes we can move fwd to schedule a meet and greet. We do NOT place holds on rescues, only submit applications if ready to adopt. Typically adoptions are the same day of scheduled meet and greets assuming it goes well and there is a connection between both parties. The adoption process can be quick as soon as the next day or two OR up to a week depending on the rescue inquiring and applicant getting everything in order like landlord approval, etc. 
 





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December 21, 2025, 3:13 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22076913
Contact
Alondra Gomez, R.V.T.
Address
P.O. Box 712444, san diego, CA 92171
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process:
1) Adoption Application filed by applicant (visit the applications page to fill one out!)

www.ARWOB.org/info/adoption

2) A play date between applicant and rescue (dog or cat)

3) Home checks to ensure the safety of our rescues

4) Adoption Contract and ID from applicant

5) Adoption fee

Adoption application

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Schedule a time and date according to foster parents and potential adopters work schedule.

Can meet at fosters home, adoption events or come to the adopters home.

Visit our home page at www.ARWOB.org to learn more of the times and locations of adoption events or to call us to schedule a playdate either at your home or ours to meet our adoptable dogs and cats. Email, call or text us!

More about this rescue

The A.R.W.O.B. group is based in San Diego, CA and operates mostly in Mexico as well as Southern California and will come to the aid of any animal in need which crosses our path. Our belief is to do what we can in order to “Make a difference in their lives.” From experience we have observed and feel the companion animals of Mexico are in the greatest need and accordingly we focus much of our efforts in Baja, Mexico. However, we certainly extend our help to our north of the border critters by accepting relinquished family pets, exiting both dogs and cats from the shelters of San Diego and of course by working in conjunction with other animal rescue groups in the community

Visit our website www.ARWOB.org to learn more about us.

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