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Gerdy

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Gerdy

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tortoiseshell

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Funny
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Declawed:
No

Gerdy’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$75

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Gerdy's Story

Meet Gerdy, a young tortoiseshell queen with plenty to say—and she’s not shy about it! Walk into a room? Gerdy’s chatting. Walk out? She’s still chatting. This girl has thoughts, opinions, and the cutest little “chirp chirp” when she’s watching birds at the feeder. 🐦 Gerdy is FIV+, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit! She’s full of personality, curiosity, and charm. If you’re looking for a talkative companion who will keep you company (and keep the conversation going), Gerdy’s your girl.

Meet Gerdy, a young tortoiseshell queen with plenty to say—and she’s not shy about it! Walk into a room? Gerdy’s chatting. Walk out? She’s still chatting. This girl has thoughts, opinions, and the cutest little “chirp chirp” when she’s watching birds at the feeder. 🐦 Gerdy is FIV+, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit! She’s full of personality, curiosity, and charm. If you’re looking for a talkative companion who will keep you company (and keep the conversation going), Gerdy’s your girl.

Meet Gerdy, a young tortoiseshell queen with plenty to say—and she’s not shy about it! Walk into a room? Gerdy’s chatting. Walk out? She’s still chatting. This girl has thoughts, opinions, and the cutest little “chirp chirp” when she’s watching birds at the feeder. 🐦 Gerdy is FIV+, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit! She’s full of personality, curiosity, and charm. If you’re looking for a talkative companion who will keep you company (and keep the conversation going), Gerdy’s your girl.

Consider Gerdy for adoption?

How To Adopt

Gerdy was listed as ADOPTABLE by Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Gerdy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Gerdy is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Gerdy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Gerdy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc.'s Adoption Policy
Complete an application and an adoption counselor will call and schedule an appointment for you to meet the animal(s) you are interested in. Our adoption hours are Wednesday/Friday Noon to 5pm, Thursday Noon to 6pm, Saturday Noon to 4pm.

Gerdy is from Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc.

[Des Moines, IA]

Our Mission
Animal Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter that reduces the number of special needs cats and dogs who are euthanized by providing care, temporary shelter, and promotion of positive long-term pet guardianship. As a no-kill rescue, we manage our intakes based on our available resources and adoption demand. The more community...
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Adoption Policy
adopt@animallifelineia.org
(515) 285-7387
Today's hours: 12pm - 6pm
Visits by appointment only

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