July 7, 2024November 3, 2024
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Gema – Fostered
Gema
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 6-7 Years
Estimated Weight: 17 Pounds
UPDATE - 28 OCTOBER 2024: Gema is doing very well. She has gained weight and her fur has turned from tan to white as it has fallen out and grown back in. She is still hesitant about many things. She is housetrained. I think she would dearly love a housemate dog to run and play wrestle with. She loves to go for long walks many times a day. She has separation anxiety and howls when left alone but she has stopped chewing my stuff. I do hide the remotes and make sure all electrical cords are tucked behind furniture. She has no interest in toys except a couple she runs with in the yard. She is deathly afraid of thunder - I couldn't find her one day when it started. She was hiding on the middle shelf of the shoe rack in my closet. She will need someone patient and understanding. She is fine with kids. I don't know about cats.
UPDATE - 3 AUGUST 2024 (from foster mom): This sweet little girl has had her cherry eyes repaired and is ready for a permanent home. She loves to go for walks. She sleeps in the bed and enjoys lots of tummy rubs. I could not get her to eat dry food and she's very thin, so I have been feeding her canned food and chicken. She has loved every dog we have seen no matter their size. She is very afraid of loud trucks and motorcycles and sirens and thunder. She doesn't seem to understand when these noises are coming from the TV. She can get into things, so her adopter will need to toddler proof their home. I think once she feels secure she will settle down and be a wonderful companion.
UPDATE - 13 JULY 2024: Gema is now in a foster home. She is available for adoption, but we still need to schedule her to have her cherry eyes fixed. More soon!
NEW - 7 JULY 2024: Gema is a little beagle girl who is very sweet but needs to have cherry eye surgery. She was a stray at the King George Animal Shelter in Virginia, so her history is unknown. She will be available soon.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.
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About Array
- Breed: Gema
- Age: Mature (6-9)
- Gender: Female