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Gretchen

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Pit Bull Terrier

About Gretchen

Columbus, OH

Breed

Pit Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

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

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Gretchen'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.

Adoption Fee

$300

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Gretchen's Story

Meet Gretchen!<br/><br/>Gretchen came to us as a stray that was found wandering an apartment building, but no one claimed her. She is one of the skinniest dogs we've ever had here ( the second most skinniest dog we've taken in this year), and you could count every vertebra down her very long tail!<br/><br/>Gretchen is a very sweet girl who craves human attention and interaction. She is around 6 months old and is still eating her way back up to a healthy weight. She is currently around 28 lbs. Gretchen has a delicate fur coat, so much that she doesn't even have fur that grows on her abdomen. She feels like velvet when you pet her! She did not have a very good start to life, as it is obvious that she was never taught any basic manners or housetrained. She is, however, very food motivated (who would have thought?!?!) and is learning very fast. She does well with other dogs, and she has been around a very confident office cat and did well, but she is very high energy at this age, so we do not recommend her to a home with cats until she learns more manners.<br/><br/>Gretchen is vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and has been dewormed. We believe she is around 1 year old. She is still recovering from happy tail- a condition in which the tip of the tail bleeds due to wagging it so hard against surfaces- but is at the very end stage of the scabbing and she has not opened the wound in a few weeks now. She also has a special eye that likes to wander and look the other direction at times, but there's nothing medically wrong with it, she just has 180-degree eyesight! <br/><br/>Requirements for Adoption:<br/>Sorry, but we only place our dogs in the Columbus area. <br/>Must be over the age of 24 to adopt.<br/>Your resident pets must be spayed/neutered.<br/><br/>Adoption Process:<br/>We do not have an application. Adoptions are pet-adopter driven.<br/>To meet our pets:<br/>Call our office at 614-471-9000 or click on the pet that you are interested in and send an email. We will be happy to discuss the adoption process with you and set up a visit at the time of contact. The foster dogs are in foster homes and most of the cats reside at our office.<br/><br/>The adoption process includes a lease manager reference (if applicable), a veterinarian reference, and a home visit.<br/><br/>The pooches that visit your home will not be left there at the end of the visit. We take them back home with us so your family can discuss to ensure he/she is a good fit for your home.<br/><br/>There is an adoption agreement and adoption fees as follows:<br/> $300 for Dogs<br/> $100 for Cats <br/><br/> All pets are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm tested (dogs), fiv/leukemia tested (cats), & micro-chipped.<br/>Known medical conditions are discussed at the time of inquiry.

Meet Gretchen!

Gretchen came to us as a stray that was found wandering an apartment building, but no one claimed her. She is one of the skinniest dogs we've ever had here ( the second most skinniest dog we've taken in this year), and you could count every vertebra down her very long tail!

Gretchen is a very sweet girl who craves human attention and interaction. She is around 6 months old and is still eating her way back up to a healthy weight. She is currently around 28 lbs. Gretchen has a delicate fur coat, so much that she doesn't even have fur that grows on her abdomen. She feels like velvet when you pet her! She did not have a very good start to life, as it is obvious that she was never taught any basic manners or housetrained. She is, however, very food motivated (who would have thought?!?!) and is learning very fast. She does well with other dogs, and she has been around a very confident office cat and did well, but she is very high energy at this age, so we do not recommend her to a home with cats un

Meet Gretchen!

Gretchen came to us as a stray that was found wandering an apartment building, but no one claimed her. She is one of the skinniest dogs we've ever had here ( the second most skinniest dog we've taken in this year), and you could count every vertebra down her very long tail!

Gretchen is a very sweet girl who craves human attention and interaction. She is around 6 months old and is still eating her way back up to a healthy weight. She is currently around 28 lbs. Gretchen has a delicate fur coat, so much that she doesn't even have fur that grows on her abdomen. She feels like velvet when you pet her! She did not have a very good start to life, as it is obvious that she was never taught any basic manners or housetrained. She is, however, very food motivated (who would have thought?!?!) and is learning very fast. She does well with other dogs, and she has been around a very confident office cat and did well, but she is very high energy at this age, so we do not recommend her to a home with cats until she learns more manners.

Gretchen is vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and has been dewormed. We believe she is around 1 year old. She is still recovering from happy tail- a condition in which the tip of the tail bleeds due to wagging it so hard against surfaces- but is at the very end stage of the scabbing and she has not opened the wound in a few weeks now. She also has a special ey

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How To Adopt

Gretchen was listed as Adoptable by Columbus Dog Connection
How can I adopt Gretchen?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Columbus Dog Connection. 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 Gretchen 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 Columbus Dog Connection for details on the pet.
When can I meet Gretchen?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Columbus Dog Connection will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Gretchen, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Columbus Dog Connection, and they'll be happy to help!
Columbus Dog Connection's Adoption Policy
Requirements for Adoption: Must live in the Central Ohio area. For rescues/shelters across Ohio, visit: ColumbusDogConnection.com/RescuesShelters.html Must be over the age of 24 to adopt. Your resident pets must be spayed/neutered. Adoption Process: We do not have an application. Adoptions are pet-adopter driven. To meet our pets: Call our office at 614-471-9000 or click on the pet which you are interested in and send email. We are happy to discuss the adoption process. The foster dogs are in foster homes and most of the cats reside at our office. The adoption process includes a lease manager reference (if applicable) , a veterinarian reference, and a home-visit (in-person or virtual). If you've never owned a pet, part of our adoption process requires that you call several vet offices to compare services, prices, and availability. Questions to ask include: How many doctors are at your practice? Can I request to see a specific Vet or would I be scheduled with first available? What are your hours? How much is: annual exam, heartworm test & tablets, an x-ray, vaccines, a non-emergency office call? Do you recommend vaccines every year or every three years? (every 3 yrs as suggested by the AVMA) The pooch that visits your home will go back home with us to allow your family to discuss and ensure he/she is a good fit for your home. There is an adoption agreement and adoption fees are as follows: $300 for Adult Dogs (6yrs & younger) $200 for Senior Dogs (7 yrs and older) $80 for Cats All pets are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm tested (dogs), fiv/leukemia tested (cats), & micro-chipped. Known medical conditions are discussed at time of inquiry.

Gretchen is from Columbus Dog Connection

[Columbus, OH]

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