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Ginger

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large

About Ginger

Elkton, MD

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Ginger’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Ginger's Story

Dog name: Ginger<br/>Gender: Female, spayed<br/>Age/weight: ~4 yrs/ 78 lbs<br/>Breed: Chocolate Lab mix<br/>Heartworm status: Neg<br/>Medications/Injuries: Flea and tick, thyroid med twice daily I just put in her food, probiotic vitamin.<br/><br/>Dogs? She is good with other dogs but definitely doesn’t need one and actually would be best matched with another dog that doesn’t mind her energy level at introduction. She is definitely trying to figure out the pecking order with my pack. She’s identified the alphas but will try to assert dominance with the others. She barks incessantly when meeting another dog and won’t stop until she is able to play with them. Her last meet and greet didn’t go to plan because the resident dog was not about her enthusiasm.<br/><br/>Cats? Yes. My cat is very elderly and she is fine with her.<br/><br/>Other animals? Unknown<br/><br/>Good with people? She loves people. As her thyroid has gotten corrected and she has lost weight she has started jumping on new people when she meets them. We are working on that.<br/><br/>Good with children? Yes. She’s been around my grandchildren of varied ages for a couple days.<br/><br/>House trained? Yes, fully house trained. She had a bout of diarrhea in the middle of the night last night and was kind enough to do it in the walk-in shower. Made quick work of clean up.<br/><br/>Crate? Definitely does not like it. She will go in just fine and is not destructive, but will bark the entire time she’s in it. Poor girl barked for 4.5 hours straight one time. She really does not need one. She is not destructive and besides counter surfing is a very respectable member of the household.<br/><br/>Energy level: Low end of medium. Throw the ball for her twice a day for 15–20 minutes each and she chills the rest of the time.<br/><br/>Travel well? AMAZING! Goes right to sleep and seems to enjoy rides.<br/><br/>Favorite toy/play: Fetching. Seeing a ball is like “crack” to her. Likes to chew on bones.<br/><br/>Leash trained? Needs work. Definitely a puller and reactive to anything that excites her.<br/><br/>Fence required? Fence is nice because of her love of fetching. Would be nice but not required.<br/><br/>One thing I specifically want to call out is her growl/grumble when you move your feet/legs while she’s sleeping or comfortable. She has never snapped or raised a lip, but her grumble will escalate to a growl. For an owner that is not dog savvy, I can see this little quirk being intimidating or viewed as aggressive. I’ve started to not allow her on the bed at night to try and stop the behavior. She allows me to pull her off with no issue, but will persistently try to get back on. I call it her apology tour.<br/><br/>Otherwise, she’s a really sweet, low-maintenance girl.

Dog name: Ginger
Gender: Female, spayed
Age/weight: ~4 yrs/ 78 lbs
Breed: Chocolate Lab mix
Heartworm status: Neg
Medications/Injuries: Flea and tick, thyroid med twice daily I just put in her food, probiotic vitamin.

Dogs? She is good with other dogs but definitely doesn’t need one and actually would be best matched with another dog that doesn’t mind her energy level at introduction. She is definitely trying to figure out the pecking order with my pack. She’s identified the alphas but will try to assert dominance with the others. She barks incessantly when meeting another dog and won’t stop until she is able to play with them. Her last meet and greet didn’t go to plan because the resident dog was not about her enthusiasm.

Cats? Yes. My cat is very elderly and she is fine with her.

Other animals? Unknown

Good with people? She loves people. As her thyroid has gotten corrected and she has lost weight she has started jumping on new people when she meets them. We are workin

Dog name: Ginger
Gender: Female, spayed
Age/weight: ~4 yrs/ 78 lbs
Breed: Chocolate Lab mix
Heartworm status: Neg
Medications/Injuries: Flea and tick, thyroid med twice daily I just put in her food, probiotic vitamin.

Dogs? She is good with other dogs but definitely doesn’t need one and actually would be best matched with another dog that doesn’t mind her energy level at introduction. She is definitely trying to figure out the pecking order with my pack. She’s identified the alphas but will try to assert dominance with the others. She barks incessantly when meeting another dog and won’t stop until she is able to play with them. Her last meet and greet didn’t go to plan because the resident dog was not about her enthusiasm.

Cats? Yes. My cat is very elderly and she is fine with her.

Other animals? Unknown

Good with people? She loves people. As her thyroid has gotten corrected and she has lost weight she has started jumping on new people when she meets them. We are working on that.

Good with children? Yes. She’s been around my grandchildren of varied ages for a couple days.

House trained? Yes, fully house trained. She had a bout of diarrhea in the middle of the night last night and was kind enough to do it in the walk-in shower. Made quick work of clean up.

Crate? Definitely does not like it. She will go in just fine and is not destructi

How To Adopt

Ginger was listed as adoptable by House of Hope Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Ginger?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with House of Hope Animal Rescue. 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 Ginger 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 House of Hope Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ginger?
If you've submitted an inquiry, House of Hope Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ginger, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to House of Hope Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
House of Hope Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
House of Hope Animal Rescue is foster-based. We are not a shelter and do not own a kennel where our dogs are kept. All of our dogs are in foster homes. Once your application is approved, your adoption coordinator will assist you in scheduling a date and time to meet dogs you are interested in at their foster homes. You must be willing to travel to the foster homes to meet potential dogs. Thanks for your understanding. APPLICATION PROCESS All potential adopters are required to complete an adoption application. That can be done online or you can download and complete then mail or email it to us. Once your application is received, we’ll call your references, including your Veterinarian. All of your pets must be current on vaccines and on preventatives.? Once all references are checked, we will get in touch with you to schedule a phone interview to go over your application and our adoption procedures. You may be contacted via email, so please keep an eye on your inbox, junk, and spam folders. Please know that we will reach out to you as soon as possible, but it can take up to 14 days depending on the volume of applications we are receiving. Please be patient with us.? After the phone interview we will set up a time for one of our volunteers to conduct a home visit. This is to ensure that your home is a safe environment for a dog and is the final step in the approval process.? Once your application is approved, you are ready to begin meeting dogs! Because we want each dog to go to the right forever home, it is not guaranteed that you will be approved for the dog for which you applied. In this case, we will work with you so that the right match is made for everyone involved. House of Hope spends a lot of time getting to know each dog so they can be placed with a family they are appropriate for as well as a family that is appropriate for them.?

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