Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
History: Our Out of the Cold Rescue Effort was a great success in welcoming over 180+ animals to rescue from rural areas in North Dakota before the cold set in. These animals are all so deserving and thankful to get a second chance in finding a forever home of their own!
Ginger came into rescue already carrying a precious surprise — she arrived pregnant and soon gave birth to three beautiful puppies while in foster care. From the very beginning, she has been an exceptionally devoted, gentle, and attentive mama, watching over her babies with care and love.
A Note from the Foster: 🐻✨ Meet Ginger ✨🐻
Loving Mama • Brave Survivor • Total Sweetheart
When her puppies were just shy of three weeks old, Ginger experienced a tragic accident and was hit by a car. She sustained a broken leg, several lacerations, and significant road rash. Despite everything she has been through, Ginger has handled her recovery with remarkable grace. Over the past month, she has been doted on in foster care and has shown just how trusting and resilient she truly is. Her open wounds and road rash are healing beautifully, and her leg continues to heal with weekly cast changes under close veterinary supervision.
What stands out most about Ginger is her heart. She is an incredibly affectionate dog who forms strong bonds with her people. She loves to snuggle, wants to be close to her humans, and genuinely aims to please. Everyone who has cared for Ginger has been deeply impressed by her sweetness and her calm, cooperative nature, even during medical care. She seems to understand that the humans around her are helping her, and she has been wonderfully participatory throughout her recovery.
Ginger is estimated to be around 18 months old and weighs approximately 18 pounds. Her foster family believes she may be a corgi and terrier mix. She has the short legs and sturdy build of a corgi, paired with the personality and instincts of a terrier. While she is small, her bark sounds like it belongs to a much bigger dog. It is confident and expressive rather than yappy.
Ginger does very well with other dogs in the home and enjoys playful, goofy moments once she’s comfortable. She has been doing great with house training, when taken out consistently, she does her business right away and doesn’t need much encouragement.
Like many young dogs, Ginger can get excited by the world around her. She is particularly enthusiastic about squirrels, passing dogs, and new people, and may bark when she first encounters something unfamiliar. With reassurance and guidance from her people, she settles and continues to show her loving, people-focused nature. This excitement comes from curiosity and engagement, not fear, and is something she will continue to improve with time, routine, and positive reinforcement.
Ginger will be spayed on February 13th and is available as a foster-to-adopt opportunity. Coco’s will continue to monitor her healing, and she can officially be adopted once she receives a clean bill of health.
Ginger is truly special. She is a brave survivor, a loving mama, and a dog who is ready to pour her heart into a family of her own. If you’re looking for a deeply affectionate companion who has already shown incredible strength and trust in humans, Ginger may be the perfect match.
