Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Kady Hammer (KadyH@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.sweet boy ISO fresh start and love!GILLY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Gilly and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (July 28th) from 12-3 pm at the Petsmart in Silver Spring (12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904)! Name: Gilly Best Guess for Breed: Collie/Shepherd mix Best Guess for Age: 4 years as of May 2024 SEX: Male Approximate Weight: 42.6 lbs Gets Along With: Gilly does well with other dogs. Because Gilly is shy, he needs to go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog. We would be cautious placing Gilly in a home with children under 12 years old because young kids can often scare shy dogs with their level of energy or noise. Children would need to be supervised closely to not leave doors open and should never walk the dog without an adult holding the leash. We would be happy to discuss this more in depth with any applicant. Currently Living at: DC area foster home. Special adoption considerations: Gilly is from a hoarding/cruelty situation, and was very scared at rescue. Because Gilly is shy, he needs to go to a home with a confident, welcoming resident dog. We would be cautious placing Gilly in a home with children under 12 years old because young kids can often scare shy dogs with their level of energy or noise. Children would need to be supervised closely to not leave doors open and should never walk the dog without an adult holding the leash. We would be happy to discuss this more in depth with any applicant. Gilly is Looking For: For a loving home that delivers all the sweet things his rescuers whispered in his ear.... 'You're safe now, sweet boy. The life you deserve starts now. You get lots of love, quality kibble, a cushy dog bed - and a warm lap if you'd like too. You're safe now, sweet boy.' Gilly was rescued from a hoarding/cruelty case and landed in a massive south Texas shelter that routinely has 1200-1500 animals in their care; his chances of being adopted in that area are, well, low to nil. Once he arrives in the DC area, he likely will be nervous in new environments. He is eager to get his own humans - ones who get that he might need extra support during his adjustment and give him all the love and patience he needs. And ones who take him for sniffy walks and all those adventures he's been missing out on - he's in his prime and has lost time to make up for! And what do his humans they get in return? An incredibly sweet and loving dog with an enormous stockpile of adoring gazes and loyal companionship to offer the humans in his new chapter. What do you say? Will you help him write it? What My Foster Says About Me: Gilly has been settling into his foster home for a few weeks now and has been making great strides. He is a very sweet boy who craves attention and loves cuddling on the couch once he gets to know you. He will lean his whole body against you and nudge you with his head asking for pets. While he is happy just chilling on the couch most of the time he does enjoy getting some energy out by playing in the yard with our other dog or you and getting his zoomies out. He enjoys chew toys and and is learning to walk well on a leash. He will require some grooming due to having a doodle/poodle type coat that he is growing out beautifully after he was shaven down during his rescue. He is very good about going potty outside. The only time he has barked is when new strangers come into the house so he will make a good guard dog alerting you to strangers. He still sometimes takes a bit to be comfortable in new situations and can be nervous but that is understandable coming from a hoarding case. Gilly has so much love to give and would make a great companion! Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog . Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org ! July 26, 2024, 4:45 pm
