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Meet Gigi, a beautiful girl with a gentle spirit looking for her forever home! Gigi is very patient when waiting for meaty treats – sitting nicely for them. She's a fetch pro, loving tennis balls and happily letting you take them back. With a little time and patience, Gigi will thrive in a loving home where she feels secure and cherished. At the shelter, she is trying her hardest to stay housebroken. Gigi has had dog meets at the shelter and seems tolerant in short interactions but most likely prefers to be the one and only dog in the home; she would also prefer an adult only home. She is urgently looking for placement with an adopter, foster, or rescue partner who will provide tennis balls and yummy meaty treats for her to enjoy!
Videos:
Sweet Gigi and her toy https://youtube.com/shorts/RwO9UA9lLcs?feature=shared
King Paw, Winston, and Gigi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooejKN8BBAc
Gigi and Winston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlVj4C3adc
https://youtube.com/shorts/HMe4MRvKrB0
https://youtube.com/shorts/G_p2VhI-qOo?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/OxgoihQmX5E
Behavior notes:
Per day trip 1/4: I took Gigi on a day trip today and had the best time! It took a little bit for Gigi to fully warm up and let her true personality show but once she did she was a true love bug! As long as you give her a few stuffed animals and a tennis ball she will be a happy pup. She loved to nibble on her stuffed animals and run after a tennis ball. She also enjoyed getting in some good pets and cuddles. She is well mannered and food motivated so she would be able to teach any new commands easily!
1/3/25 Per volunteer: Took Gigi out for a group of volunteers - she was super friendly and did great with them. She greeted and solicited attention from all 7 of them and eventually laid down and wanted full body rubs. She even sat for treats and took them gently.
1/1/25 volunteer notes: Wish I was seeing Gigi under different circumstances, but she was as delightful as ever! She's easy to leash/walk, and loved running & playing fetch in the yard with me, and getting pets all over. She especially seems to like soft toys. She also nicely sniffed a dog thru the fence. Going back to kennel was easy as well, and she wasn't reactive to her noisy neighbors.
12/31/24 volunteer notes: Gigi is an absolute heart melter. She was so easy on the leash, no pulling, and very gentle. I got to spend some time outside with both her and another volunteer. At first she was slightly shy, but all it took was a few minutes outside playing with a toy and checking out the play yard that brought some life back to this beauty’s eyes. She enjoys lots of scritches and squeaky toys! Genuinely one of the easiest dogs I’ve handled here and she deserves a life long, loving home!
12/30/24 staff notes:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Gigi
KNOWN HISTORY:
Owner surrender/ stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
In the kennel, Gigi was laying on her bed with soft eyes and got up when she saw the leash. She came up slowly and was easy to secure. Once secured she dragged her legs and body out, doing a stretch.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING:
In the room, Gigi was her super friendly, gentle and cuddly self. She immediately went for a stuffed animal and laid down suckling on it. She was wagging her cute tail and when called came right up to me. She took a treat very gently and sat patiently for them. She allowed all handling and was super cuddly and loving.
PLAY:
Engages in play – lost interest and went abc to a stuffed animal
TOYS:
Loves anything stuffie related
12/28/24 staff noted: Gigi is extremely friendly and solicits attention from everyone. She is calm and doesn't jump up on people.
On 11/12 per staff: During Gigi's dog meet she remained fairly aloof and avoidant. She was tolerant towards the other dog in small spurts but did not have any desire to interact and at times would snap or growl at the other dog before trying to walk away again.
On 11/9 per staff : Volunteer let me know that she took Gigi out today for the first time and she seemed to be a little stressed and while walking around the parking lot, she began to mildly leash bite. The volunteer was able to manage it and get her back inside and to her kennel.
On 11/5 per staff: So playful again today! Wiggly girl and became friends with a new volunteer very quickly. No guarding at all with toys. Very easy to handle!
On 11/3 per volunteer: Gigi was very easy for leashing! She was snorting at me while I was leashing the dog next to her and I just had to walk her. She's a wiggly playful lady who loves pets! Very gentle and easy to handle. Right when we got out to the play yard she picked up a tennis ball and brought it to me. She didn't really drop it, she just chewed it in my lap. Playful girl! No guarding, she was fine with me picking the ball up in front of her or reaching for it in her mouth. She Loves treats and takes them gently! Doesn't know any commands from the looks of it. Very easy on leash and no issues going back inside!
On 11/2 per volunteer: Gigi is doing great despite having just come out of a very long PCR testing (no walks for 5 days). Usually dogs are very stressed after being confined for so long but this girl kept her good manners. She is potty trained but is particular about where she goes, grass and dirt only for this proper lady! According to Gigi, only bad dogs pee on the street. Gigi knows commands and is good at fetch, you can even take the ball from her mouth although she prefers to trade. Unfortunately Gigi has some itchy skin that is making her shed excessively. Being itchy, she loves to be scratched and even does little stomps for butt scratches.
On 10/28 per staff: Gigi was initially neutral towards Stella Bella during their meet, was pacing and exit searching and not showing much interest in Stella. Stella was persistent and followed Gigi while attempting to sniff her face. After several attempts, Gigi snarled at Stella. As soon as Stella moved away, Gigi resumed ignoring her. Gigi preferred to keep to herself and was not interested in meeting the other dog at that time, possibly due to stress level.
On 10/28 per staff: Gigi was very stressed outside for her dog meet- she kept pacing in circles around me and exit searching. She did greet the other dog a couple times sniffing and then quickly disengaging, however later on when interacting with the other dog again she would snarl and then walk away. Would like to do another dog meet once she has settled in more.
On 10/28 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Owner surrender
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Gigi was on the other side for cleaning, lying on her bed asleep. She got up when called with soft eyes and a neutral body. She allowed very easy leashing.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the eval room, Gigi was pacing around and whining a lot. She was very anxious, pacing near the doors and near the gate. She came up to the handlers a couple times and gave a couple of wags. She never solicited affection but did allow some handling before walking away again. She is very gentle and prefers meaty treats/human food and sat very patiently for it. She allowed all handling and remained neutral and tolerant.
PLAY
No interest
TOYS:
A pro at fetch, loves tennis balls, and lets you take them
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Green
VIDEOS:
Gigi loves playing tug: https://youtube.com/shorts/_17kjBpwltQ?feature=shared
Gigi and Stella Bella: https://youtube.com/shorts/tLXSgNdCY0A?feature=share
Gigi rolling around: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AT6VfhOcnmc?feature=share
Gigi loves her tennis ball: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xGGWrFvldVQ?feature=share
Gigi loves to play: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WQeDWotMu0c?feature=share
Petting Gigi: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I1ax-YmSFWk?feature=share
Asad and Gigi fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/26RCZOjbCH0?feature=share
Asad and Gigi meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/3_KZZMISFIs?feature=share
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
Meet Gigi, a beautiful girl with a gentle spirit looking for her forever home! Gigi is very patient when waiting for meaty treats – sitting nicely for them. She's a fetch pro, loving tennis balls and happily letting you take them back. With a little time and patience, Gigi will thrive in a loving home where she feels secure and cherished. At the shelter, she is trying her hardest to stay housebroken. Gigi has had dog meets at the shelter and seems tolerant in short interactions but most likely prefers to be the one and only dog in the home; she would also prefer an adult only home. She is urgently looking for placement with an adopter, foster, or rescue partner who will provide tennis balls and yummy meaty treats for her to enjoy!
Videos:
Sweet Gigi and her toy https://youtube.com/shorts/RwO9UA9lLcs?feature=shared
King Paw, Winston, and Gigi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooejKN8BBAc
Gigi and Winston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlVj4C3adc
https://youtube.com/shorts/HMe4MRvKrB0
https://youtube.com/shorts/G_p2VhI-qOo?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/OxgoihQmX5E
Behavior notes:
Per day trip 1/4: I took Gigi on a day trip today and had the best time! It took a little bit for Gigi to fully warm up and let her true personality show but once she did she was a true love bug! As long as you give her a few stuffed animals and a tennis ball she will be a happy pup. She loved to nibble on her stuffed animals and run after a tennis ball. She also enjoyed getting in some good pets and cuddles. She is well mannered and food motivated so she would be able to teach any new commands easily!
1/3/25 Per volunteer: Took Gigi out for a group of volunteers - she was super friendly and did great with them. She greeted and solicited attention from all 7 of them and eventually laid down and wanted full body rubs. She even sat for treats and took them gently.
1/1/25 volunteer notes: Wish I was seeing Gigi under different circumstances, but she was as delightful as ever! She's easy to leash/walk, and loved running & playing fetch in the yard with me, and getting pets all over. She especially seems to like soft toys. She also nicely sniffed a dog thru the fence. Going back to kennel was easy as well, and she wasn't reactive to her noisy neighbors.
12/31/24 volunteer notes: Gigi is an absolute heart melter. She was so easy on the leash, no pulling, and very gentle. I got to spend some time outside with both her and another volunteer. At first she was slightly shy, but all it took was a few minutes outside playing with a toy and checking out the play yard that brought some life back to this beauty’s eyes. She enjoys lots of scritches and squeaky toys! Genuinely one of the easiest dogs I’ve handled here and she deserves a life long, loving home!
12/30/24 staff notes:
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: Gigi
KNOWN HISTORY:
Owner surrender/ stray
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
In the kennel, Gigi was laying on her bed with soft eyes and got up when she saw the leash. She came up slowly and was easy to secure. Once secured she dragged her legs and body out, doing a stretch.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls moderately
HANDLING:
In the room, Gigi was her super friendly, gentle and cuddly self. She immediately went for a stuffed animal and laid down suckling on it. She was wagging her cute tail and when called came right up to me. She took a treat very gently and sat patiently for them. She allowed all handling and was super cuddly and loving.
PLAY:
Engages in play – lost interest and went abc to a stuffed animal
TOYS:
Loves anything stuffie related
12/28/24 staff noted: Gigi is extremely friendly and solicits attention from everyone. She is calm and doesn't jump up on people.
On 11/12 per staff: During Gigi's dog meet she remained fairly aloof and avoidant. She was tolerant towards the other dog in small spurts but did not have any desire to interact and at times would snap or growl at the other dog before trying to walk away again.
On 11/9 per staff : Volunteer let me know that she took Gigi out today for the first time and she seemed to be a little stressed and while walking around the parking lot, she began to mildly leash bite. The volunteer was able to manage it and get her back inside and to her kennel.
On 11/5 per staff: So playful again today! Wiggly girl and became friends with a new volunteer very quickly. No guarding at all with toys. Very easy to handle!
On 11/3 per volunteer: Gigi was very easy for leashing! She was snorting at me while I was leashing the dog next to her and I just had to walk her. She's a wiggly playful lady who loves pets! Very gentle and easy to handle. Right when we got out to the play yard she picked up a tennis ball and brought it to me. She didn't really drop it, she just chewed it in my lap. Playful girl! No guarding, she was fine with me picking the ball up in front of her or reaching for it in her mouth. She Loves treats and takes them gently! Doesn't know any commands from the looks of it. Very easy on leash and no issues going back inside!
On 11/2 per volunteer: Gigi is doing great despite having just come out of a very long PCR testing (no walks for 5 days). Usually dogs are very stressed after being confined for so long but this girl kept her good manners. She is potty trained but is particular about where she goes, grass and dirt only for this proper lady! According to Gigi, only bad dogs pee on the street. Gigi knows commands and is good at fetch, you can even take the ball from her mouth although she prefers to trade. Unfortunately Gigi has some itchy skin that is making her shed excessively. Being itchy, she loves to be scratched and even does little stomps for butt scratches.
On 10/28 per staff: Gigi was initially neutral towards Stella Bella during their meet, was pacing and exit searching and not showing much interest in Stella. Stella was persistent and followed Gigi while attempting to sniff her face. After several attempts, Gigi snarled at Stella. As soon as Stella moved away, Gigi resumed ignoring her. Gigi preferred to keep to herself and was not interested in meeting the other dog at that time, possibly due to stress level.
On 10/28 per staff: Gigi was very stressed outside for her dog meet- she kept pacing in circles around me and exit searching. She did greet the other dog a couple times sniffing and then quickly disengaging, however later on when interacting with the other dog again she would snarl and then walk away. Would like to do another dog meet once she has settled in more.
On 10/28 per staff: BEHAVIOR EVALUATION:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Owner surrender
KENNEL PRESENTATION:
Gigi was on the other side for cleaning, lying on her bed asleep. She got up when called with soft eyes and a neutral body. She allowed very easy leashing.
LEASH SKILLS:
Pulls minimally
HANDLING:
In the eval room, Gigi was pacing around and whining a lot. She was very anxious, pacing near the doors and near the gate. She came up to the handlers a couple times and gave a couple of wags. She never solicited affection but did allow some handling before walking away again. She is very gentle and prefers meaty treats/human food and sat very patiently for it. She allowed all handling and remained neutral and tolerant.
PLAY
No interest
TOYS:
A pro at fetch, loves tennis balls, and lets you take them
COLOR LEVEL & ANY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Green
VIDEOS:
Gigi loves playing tug: https://youtube.com/shorts/_17kjBpwltQ?feature=shared
Gigi and Stella Bella: https://youtube.com/shorts/tLXSgNdCY0A?feature=share
Gigi rolling around: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AT6VfhOcnmc?feature=share
Gigi loves her tennis ball: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xGGWrFvldVQ?feature=share
Gigi loves to play: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WQeDWotMu0c?feature=share
Petting Gigi: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I1ax-YmSFWk?feature=share
Asad and Gigi fence meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/26RCZOjbCH0?feature=share
Asad and Gigi meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/3_KZZMISFIs?feature=share
ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent
All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
Stop in today! No appointment needed to view animals up for adoption! Details at https://acctphilly.org/how-to-adopt/
For animals located at the shelter, you can stop by between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140
**Please bring photo ID with your current name and address**
If you are interested in a pet who is in foster care, reach out to the foster directly to schedule a meet and greet using contact information listed in the animal’s online bio. If no contact information has not been provided, email foster@acctphilly.org and a staff member will facilitate communication between the foster parent and interested adopter.
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LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
LOOKING TO ADOPT?
Email: adopt@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/adopt
Adoptions hours:
Monday -Sunday: 10am - 6pm
(please arrive by 5:30 pm for adoptions)
INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?
Email: foster@acctphilly.org
Visit: http://www.acctphilly.org/foster
Foster care hours:
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 8pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm
We are located at:
111 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
More about this shelter
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
The Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider. ACCT Philly is an independent, 501c3 nonprofit organization, contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide animal control services. Our animal control officers provide service over 142.6 square miles to the city’s more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly’s facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 17,000 of the city’s animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.
In addition to animal control and sheltering, ACCT Philly is open 365 days a year for pet adoptions. ACCT Philly also supports a foster care program where community members provide temporary homes for sheltered animals and one of the (if not THE) most extensive rescue partnership program in the country where approved rescue partners accept ACCT Philly animals into their adoption programs. Under contract ACCT Philly’s Animal Control Officers provide animal control services and code enforcement. Other exciting ACCT Philly programs include a food pantry for low-income pet owners, a vibrant volunteer program, trap-neuter-return for community cats, a unique Pen Pal program to assist dogs at risk … and so much more!
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