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Gina (nicest dog in the world!) Great Dane & Bull Terrier Mix Ithaca, NY

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • White / Cream, Brown / Chocolate

About

Coat length
Short
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with
Children.
Prefers a home without
Other dogs, cats.

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Meet Gina (nicest dog in the world!)

***Gina is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Gina's current owner, Rainbow of Hope Rescue, who will make all decisions about Gina's placement. To apply for Gina, fill out an online application at http://cayugadogrescue.org/wp/adoption-process/ and the rescue folks will forward it to Rainbow of Hope!

Hello! My name is Gina and I am the sweetest couch potato you will ever meet!
Quick Facts:
o Breed: Great Dane/Bulldog mix
o Gender: Spayed Female
o Age: 8 years old
o Size: 60 pounds (my head is half of that!)
o Dogs? Some yes, some no!
o Cats? Sorry, no!
o Kids? Yes, 6+ and gentle!
History
I was surrendered to a high kill shelter, from a family who was looking for less commitment in their life. Saddest day of my life. But, don’t you know that sometimes you get lucky and just when things are the worst ever, then the best thing happens! Volunteers rescued me from the high kill shelter, less than 12 hours before I was scheduled to be euthanized, because I was their favorite dog in the whole shelter! Then Rainbow of Hope Animal Rescue got me on the doggy underground railroad transport, and I got a ride all the way from Georgia to NY! What an adventure, and what nice drivers! Since I am selective about the dogs I get along with, I couldn’t head into a foster home, so I’ve been staying at a kennel since March. It’s ok though…I have become a favorite of the owner and all of the staff!
Personality
I am always smiling! And my tail is always wagging! My whole body wags and smiles, actually! I am just such a happy-go-lucky girl! I had a deep loss when my family abandoned me, and I do have some sadness in my eyes from that, but I decided to put that behind me and find joy in every moment of the present, and that’s working out really well!
I love to give kisses (although not necessarily on the first date!), I love to be petted, I love to be talked to, I love to have little snuggles... I just really deeply love people. I can’t help myself—even when I go to the vet, I greet every single person that comes into the waiting room, every assistant, every vet, and every technician! Nobody can believe I don’t have a home yet because I am so incredibly, deeply, fabulously, and joyfully sweet.
I am also very gentle! And extremely laid back--a true couch potato, This is partly because I have arthritis but mostly because I have a deeply gentle, calm, sweet nature, and really just love to sit with my person! The person who brought me up from Georgia, the director of Rainbow of Hope Rescue, visits me and I know the sound of her car (I totally do!) and I have a specific little excited/delighted/excited/happy “little dog” bark I use when I hear it! Nobody can believe that bark is coming from big ol’ me! I do have a “big dog” bark too—but you’ll know that I’ve bonded with you when you hear my little dog bark! Truth be told, I don’t bark much at all—which makes my little dog and big dog bark utterly endearing, apparently!
I walk wonderfully on a leash, usually allowing the leash to be completely loose because I generally don’t want to leave your side. The only time I may pull even a little is if I see a little critter like a squirrel. But if you say “leave it,” I will! I only do short walks because of my arthritis, and I never jump up on people (that’s rude, isn’t it?). Instead of a long walk or hike, let’s just sit on the grass while you pet me! I also like to ride in the car and of course I ride very well. I don’t jump into the front seat or even push my way on to the center console. I sit in the back seat looking out the side window, very patiently (like I do everything).
I love those hollowed out chew bones with frozen peanut butter in them! Oh my gosh, I sit there and delightedly chew and suck on them with my tail wag-wag-wagging the whole time!!!! I’m short and stocky and walk with an enthusiastic swagger, wiggling my butt a bit excessively which makes everyone laugh!
I’m highly food motivated and know the command “sit.” I am pretty smart and want my person to love me, so I could easily learn “down” or “shake.” I’m just a big gentle couch potato! Please come and love me—and I will love you back tenfold.
Cohabitation
I am great with all people of any ages, if you are nice and kind and happy—I am over the moon to meet you and become your best friend!
I am also very good with children, I am so gentle and laid back! However, because of my arthritis, I probably shouldn’t go to a home with too many children or young children that could jump on me in their excitement, and also because I actually like a pretty chill (not too noisy, not chaotic) environment best!
I am NOT dog aggressive. When we are out on leashed walks, I ignore other dogs that we come across or see. No lunging, no barking, none of that nonsense, I’m a delight to walk, I am no trouble at all. I made friends with a male hound dog that I made the trip up from Georgia with--we played together and were often lose together at the kennel, no issues at all. I also met a little dachshund at the vet that I really liked! But sometimes when I do nose-to-nose or nose-to-butt greetings, I get nervous and a little barky/growly. I need to meet new dogs slowly and thoughtfully. I would be very happy to be your only dog, but if you have 1 other dog who is nice and not pushy, and you introduced us slowly by taking us for side by side walks with no butt sniffing and no nose-to-nose smelling allowed until I got more comfortable, it might work out beautifully!
I am afraid of (and kind of don’t like) cats. You see, I went to a home where they had a cat to see if those folks could foster me, but their kitty swatted my nose and scratched me! Now I look for cats to be sure I get to them before they swat me again!
Favorite Activities
1. Laying with my person, giving hugs and kisses (but no kisses on the first date!)!
2. Chewing a peanut butter filled hollowed out bone!
3. Riding in a car (with my person)!
4. Going to a park with my person, maybe at the lake or just a quiet place where I can sit with my person and enjoy the sunshine and light breeze! Or watching a movie on TV curled up on the couch or in bed with you!
Medical
In general, I am super healthy!! I do have significant arthritis in my front and back legs, and in my elbow and hips. It is being managed uite well with monthly Adequan shots and some daily pain medication. Because of this, I can’t go to a home with a lot of stairs, and I will continue to need medications for life (the meds cost between $50-$100 a month). As long as I get those, I do well! I can get in and out of the car on my own—and up on a bed to sleep with my family! Long walks are out, but short daily walks are great for dogs (or people) with arthritis, so let’s do that! I also have what they call “Happy Tail” which means that I wag my tail so hard, that if there are hard things near it (like the walls of my kennel here!) I end up banging it and giving myself sores. That should be better when I am in your house, as I won’t be hitting it on walls all of the time!
I have all of my vaccines, am on monthly heartworm preventive, and dhad a dental cleaning with a few extractions! So I’m ready to love and be loved!!!! And I promise--you will never be as loved and appreciated as you will be by me!
Summary
I am a big, sweet, gentle, loveable teddy bear! Despite the rejection I have suffered, I am not afraid to love again, not one bit! Since I am such a deeply warm, loving, friendly, happy, and joyful dog, I would love to be adopted by a person who is like that too! People are often surprised that while I am a big girl (55-60 pounds), I am so very gentle and laid back. I don’t need people that are home “all the time” and I by no means need to be the center of attention all the time. Let me curl up with you while you read a good book, watch some TV or watch a pretty sunset from the porch, and that will be enough. If you are interested in adopting me, please email Susan Ford at Rainbow of Hope at sford@stny.rr.com.


If you are interested in adopting me, fill out an online application at http://cayugadogrescue.org/wp/adoption-process/ and the rescue folks will forward it to my current owner!

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  • Great Dane
  • Adult
  • Female