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Meet Gina 🐾
Gina is a resilient and sweet 7-year-old pup looking for a loving, patient home. While she’s had a tough past, her gentle nature shines through, especially when she’s around other dogs. Chelsea is more comfortable with canine companions than humans and thrives in a home with other dogs to guide and support her. She’s still learning to trust people, but with time, patience, and understanding, she’ll blossom.
Important Disclosures for Potential Adopters:
Heartworm Positive:
Gina is currently heartworm positive and being treated using the Moxy/Doxy protocol. This alternative method avoids the painful injection treatments but may take longer (up to a year) for her to test negative.
Next Steps:
After adoption, you can choose to continue this protocol or discuss injection treatments with your vet (cost estimate: ~$1,000).
Regular monthly administration of Advantage Multi is essential, along with strict activity restriction until she tests negative.
Plan for a heartworm test in 3-4 months to monitor her progress and determine when she can safely resume normal exercise.
Eye Condition:
Gina has some scarring on her cornea and iris, which has remained stable since her last check-up in July.
Recommendations:
A veterinary ophthalmologist could provide more specific guidance on her eye health, prognosis, and treatment options.
While the scarring is chronic, there is a possibility her cornea could be more vulnerable to ulceration.
Behavioral Notes:
Gina experienced some behavioral changes while in her previous home, including reduced responsiveness and forgetting boundaries.
What We Know:
Neurological exams and bloodwork have ruled out underlying health issues like liver or kidney disease.
These changes may stem from anxiety or stress related to her puppy mill background.
Personality Traits:
Gina is more comfortable around dogs than people, and she’ll thrive in a home with other calm, social dogs.
She’s still fearful of people and needs a patient adopter to help her feel safe. Currently, she allows petting but only when gently approached.
Gina Ideal Home:
A calm, quiet environment with other friendly dogs.
An adopter who understands her need for patience and is willing to give her the time and space to adjust.
Someone committed to managing her health needs and providing regular vet care.
Gina has so much love to give and will be a loyal companion to the right family. If you think you can provide Gina with the safe and supportive home she deserves, please reach out to learn more about her! 🐶❤️
Meet Gina 🐾
Gina is a resilient and sweet 7-year-old pup looking for a loving, patient home. While she’s had a tough past, her gentle nature shines through, especially when she’s around other dogs. Chelsea is more comfortable with canine companions than humans and thrives in a home with other dogs to guide and support her. She’s still learning to trust people, but with time, patience, and understanding, she’ll blossom.
Important Disclosures for Potential Adopters:
Heartworm Positive:
Gina is currently heartworm positive and being treated using the Moxy/Doxy protocol. This alternative method avoids the painful injection treatments but may take longer (up to a year) for her to test negative.
Next Steps:
After adoption, you can choose to continue this protocol or discuss injection treatments with your vet (cost estimate: ~$1,000).
Regular monthly administration of Advantage Multi is essential, along with strict activity restriction until she tests negative.
Plan for a heartworm test in 3-4 months to monitor her progress and determine when she can safely resume normal exercise.
Eye Condition:
Gina has some scarring on her cornea and iris, which has remained stable since her last check-up in July.
Recommendations:
A veterinary ophthalmologist could provide more specific guidance on her eye health, prognosis, and treatment options.
While the scarring is chronic, there is a possibility her cornea could be more vulnerable to ulceration.
Behavioral Notes:
Gina experienced some behavioral changes while in her previous home, including reduced responsiveness and forgetting boundaries.
What We Know:
Neurological exams and bloodwork have ruled out underlying health issues like liver or kidney disease.
These changes may stem from anxiety or stress related to her puppy mill background.
Personality Traits:
Gina is more comfortable around dogs than people, and she’ll thrive in a home with other calm, social dogs.
She’s still fearful of people and needs a patient adopter to help her feel safe. Currently, she allows petting but only when gently approached.
Gina Ideal Home:
A calm, quiet environment with other friendly dogs.
An adopter who understands her need for patience and is willing to give her the time and space to adjust.
Someone committed to managing her health needs and providing regular vet care.
Gina has so much love to give and will be a loyal companion to the right family. If you think you can provide Gina with the safe and supportive home she deserves, please reach out to learn more about her! 🐶❤️
4881 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Tue-Sat 11-6
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Tue-Sat 10-6
4881 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Tue-Sat 11-6
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Tue-Sat 10-6
More about this shelter
Life changing. It's hard to imagine life without your pet once you find them. Here at Forsyth Humane Society, you can be a life-changer too. With our goal of increasing the save rate of all shelter cats and dogs in the county from 36% to 90% by 2023, FHS is committed to changing the future of animal welfare in our community.
Partner with us and change a life.
Life changing. It's hard to imagine life without your pet once you find them. Here at Forsyth Humane Society, you can be a life-changer too. With our goal of increasing the save rate of all shelter cats and dogs in the county from 36% to 90% by 2023, FHS is committed to changing the future of animal welfare in our community.
Partner with us and change a life.
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