GIGI $425

Meet Gigi...a 2-year-old, now 50 pound Shepherd mix<br/><br/>Gigi’s story takes a dramatic turn on the day her previous owner took her for a walk and stopped in front of what would become her foster home. She saw the family’s dogs playing in the yard and casually asked if they “wanted another,” offering to leave Gigi on the spot—no questions, no vetting, no preparation. Thankfully, the foster said yes, because that single moment changed Gigi’s entire life. It’s scary to imagine what kind of yard she may have ended up in if they hadn’t stepped up for her.<br/><br/>When Gigi arrived, she was in rough shape. She was VERY dirty—taking ten baths, including three flea baths, before she was clean. Beneath all the grime, her fosters found a timid, fragile girl who weighed only about 35 pounds. Eating wasn’t something she knew how to do confidently; she’d take a few hesitant bites and then move aside. With gentle encouragement and routine, Gigi learned that meals were safe, consistent, and hers. She has since gained around 15 pounds and continues working toward a fully healthy weight.<br/><br/>Emotionally, she had just as much to learn. Gigi spent her first days keeping her distance—curling up in corners or sitting as far away from people as possible. Her fosters patiently sat on the floor with her, inching closer, showing her she was wanted and safe. They carefully lifted her onto the couch so she could learn that cuddles were for her too. Now, she hops up next to her people on her own, still with a gentle little slink as if checking, Am I really allowed? She is trying so hard, and every day she grows braver.<br/><br/>Once Gigi began to decompress, her personality and surprising skills started to shine. She is clever—she can open latch-style baby gates (ask her fosters how she pulled that off!), and she even figured out the fridge water dispenser. She knows “sit,” “lay down,” and “come,” and though she’s still polishing them, she tries her best. She responds to her name beautifully when she’s alone. Mealtime is where she really shines: she knows exactly which spot is hers and respects the other dogs’ boundaries. Gigi is also a lovely walker, staying close to her foster’s side and pulling only minimally. And for fun, she occasionally “moos” at her people—yes, actually moos. She’s quite the conversationalist.<br/><br/>Potty training has been going wonderfully, and Gigi has been accident-free for several weeks. Outside, she spends most of her time racing around and playing with her foster brothers. The yard is big, giving her plenty of space to zoom, explore, and burn off happy energy as she continues learning good habits.<br/><br/>Gigi currently lives with two larger dogs, a rat, and a 12 year old, but has done great with vistors of all ages. She plays beautifully with the resident dogs and did great during her intake meet-and-greet with small dogs. She is gentle, curious, and learning how wonderful it is to just be a dog.<br/><br/>Gigi has already come so far, and she is still blossoming. She is sweet, silly, sensitive, and deeply eager to bond with her people. Her forever family will gain a loyal, affectionate companion who has overcome a difficult beginning and is now ready to experience joy, safety, and love. Whoever welcomes Gigi into their home will be incredibly lucky.<br/><br/>If you would like to be considered as a potential adopter for one of our great dogs, please go to our website- (SEE PINNED POST) and submit an application. Our application process includes landlord approval and vet checks. Please make sure all of your information is current and accurate, including a valid email address and phone numbers. Inaccuracies and/or incomplete data will delay and/or cancel your application. We strive to process all applications in a timely manner, but with the high volume of applications we are receiving, it is taking anywhere from 1-3 weeks. You may be contacted via email if there are concerns or questions. Once all of your information is reviewed and if your application is approved, you will be notified via email. Submitting an application and receiving an approval does not guarantee you will be adopting the dog you applied for. Once you move to the meet and greet process, you will be contacted by the foster family to further discuss the dog, and answer questions you may have, and if applicable, a meet and greet will be set up at our adoption center. Meet and greets are only set up with approved applicants, and we require all members in the household to be present, as well as any current dogs in the home. Meet and greets take place at our adoption center located in New Berlin. If you are proceeding with adopting a Lucky Mutt, we will require the dog to have a Martingale collar at the time of adoption, to ensure the dogs safety during the transition to a new home. <br/><br/>Current Adoption Fees Are:<br/>$425+tax for puppies to 3 years old<br/>$375+tax for ages 4-7<br/>$275+tax for ages 8 and up<br/>Bonded pairs vary<br/><br/>The adoption fee covers spay/neuter, up to date age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, general deworming, heartworm test, (if over 6 months) and a certified veterinary inspection. Please be aware, listed dog breeds are based on information provided and cannot be guaranteed. Submitting an application for a particular dog does not guarantee that you will be the applicant chosen, we receive several applications for each dog. Our adopters are picked based on the needs of the dog, and the home we feel with best fit based on your responses to our application, vet information and landlord requirements. Approved applicants not chosen for the dog you applied for, will be in active status for a period of six months. We encourage you to watch Petfinder, Facebook and our website for upcoming dogs. Should you see a dog that interests you, please send us a Facebook message or an email with your approval number. Please be patient with us, as Lucky Mutts Rescue is run strictly by volunteers and many of us work full time jobs, have families and also foster dogs. Thank you for considering Lucky Mutts Rescue for your next furry family member!

Meet Gigi...a 2-year-old, now 50 pound Shepherd mix

Gigi’s story takes a dramatic turn on the day her previous owner took her for a walk and stopped in front of what would become her foster home. She saw the family’s dogs playing in the yard and casually asked if they “wanted another,” offering to leave Gigi on the spot—no questions, no vetting, no preparation. Thankfully, the foster said yes, because that single moment changed Gigi’s entire life. It’s scary to imagine what kind of yard she may have ended up in if they hadn’t stepped up for her.

When Gigi arrived, she was in rough shape. She was VERY dirty—taking ten baths, including three flea baths, before she was clean. Beneath all the grime, her fosters found a timid, fragile girl who weighed only about 35 pounds. Eating wasn’t something she knew how to do confidently; she’d take a few hesitant bites and then move aside. With gentle encouragement and routine, Gigi learned that meals were safe, consistent, and hers. She has since gained around 15 pounds

Meet Gigi...a 2-year-old, now 50 pound Shepherd mix

Gigi’s story takes a dramatic turn on the day her previous owner took her for a walk and stopped in front of what would become her foster home. She saw the family’s dogs playing in the yard and casually asked if they “wanted another,” offering to leave Gigi on the spot—no questions, no vetting, no preparation. Thankfully, the foster said yes, because that single moment changed Gigi’s entire life. It’s scary to imagine what kind of yard she may have ended up in if they hadn’t stepped up for her.

When Gigi arrived, she was in rough shape. She was VERY dirty—taking ten baths, including three flea baths, before she was clean. Beneath all the grime, her fosters found a timid, fragile girl who weighed only about 35 pounds. Eating wasn’t something she knew how to do confidently; she’d take a few hesitant bites and then move aside. With gentle encouragement and routine, Gigi learned that meals were safe, consistent, and hers. She has since gained around 15 pounds and continues working toward a fully healthy weight.

Emotionally, she had just as much to learn. Gigi spent her first days keeping her distance—curling up in corners or sitting as far away from people as possible. Her fosters patiently sat on the floor with her, inching closer, showing her she was wanted and safe. They carefully lifted her onto the couch so she could learn that cuddles we