Gemma

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to: elenahtar@gmail.com

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE:

http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/

LOCATION: Foster home

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Elena, elenahtar@gmail.com

ADOPTION FEE: This pup's adoption fee is $475. This fee INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!

ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35 lbs

KNOWN WITH DOGS: Gemma is living with a dog now and they do really well together

KNOWN WITH CATS: We do not currently know how they she is with cats but does bark/howl at them when she sees them outside.

KNOWN WITH KIDS: Gemma does well with the child in the home and she is a hit at the bus stop but probably best for kids over 5 due to her energy level

KNOWN COMMANDS: sit, down, and comes most of the time when called

KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: Gemma settles in nicely in her crate at night and during the day if the foster leaves the house. she is house trained.

KNOWN LIKES: Affection, walks and treats, toy, laying in the sun

KNOWN DISLIKES: she will bark and howl at squirrels, cats and fox

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Gemma is a very sweet, playful, happy dog. She enjoys all kinds of toys and bringing them with her when she lays in the sun.

Gemma loves being with her people - human or dog. She will grab a toy and play with it on the floor in the kitchen while we are cooking or having breakfast. Gemma enjoys laying next to or on top of her people. She has long legs, so space to stretch out and be comfy is important to her. She loves being petted.

Gemma walks beautifully on a leash and very much enjoys sniffing around the neighborhood, meeting new people and animals.

Gemma eats her kibble like a young lady who went to finishing school for manners. She is NOT a resource guarder. She does like to eat near her people or resident dog. Otherwise, she takes a few bites and runs to the kitchen to see what's happening.

Gemma has LONG legs and loves to run. She is FAST. Think greyhound. She has a long, lean body and knows how to move quickly. . A fenced in yard with space to run and play would make Gemma very happy. A dog park also would.

Gemma is still a puppy so will jump when gets excited and the foster is working on that with her. She will occasionally pick up something to chew but is easily distracted if given something else to chew instead.

HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:

Spay/Neuter

First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings

Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees

Current on heartworm preventative

Current on flea/tick preventative

EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:

Free first exam with:

Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided)

Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)

A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities

BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.