Gigi

 

Meet the Puppy

Gigi was surrendered to the Humane Society after her parents had to move into assisted living, and they did not have family willing to take her. It’s clear she was very loved and cared for, and perhaps a little sheltered in her family bubble. She is a sweet, shy, soul ready to find her forever home.

Details

Nicknames: Gigi
Age: 6 years old (DOB: 12/31/2018)
Weight: 50lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 50lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: Poodle
Shedding: No Shedding

Kid Tested: Kids 10+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Gigi went from a quiet home with seniors, to a busy home with four resident dogs, a mean cat, and an active toddler! She likes to hang with her fellow dogs, but she is a bit socially awkward, and prefers to stand around them rather than play.

Gigi gets a little overwhelmed by the toddler quick actions and loudness, so while she’s not aggressive, she’d prefer a home with older children! If smaller kids are around, the best thing for Gigi is to respect her boundaries and let her go hang in her room (aka the crate). She’s happy to make space for herself!

Gigi was also spent an afternoon with our trainer, who said she walks great on leash, and has a great temperament!

NeedS

  • Gigi would love a semi active household with plenty of walks and adventures!

  • Gigi would love a chill family to love her!

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of her current trainer to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

Early December - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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