My name is Gibb!

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Meet Gibb!  This sweet pup was abandoned and left alone in the home when the family moved out.  When he came into our care, his fur was dirty and matted, stained with urine and feces, he had fleas and was malnourished  The mats so bad on his feet, the groomer needed a scalpel blade to cut them out.  Afterwards she saw how inflamed and swollen his feet were! 

Despite everything Gibb has endured, he has shown no aggression!  As a matter of fact, he was giving his foster mom little kisses the same day he arrived at her home.  Gibb seems to have a gentle spirit.  He is submissive, but insecure and lacks confidence and stays close only to those he trusts.  He takes time to warm up to new people and new environments. He is easily startled, which seems to indicate he may have been living in a chaotic environment.  Gibb does have separation anxiety, which over time in a stable environment may resolve itself, but it will take time.  Because of this, he isn't a good candidate for an apartment.  Also, his adoptive family must not coddle him or treat him like a baby, as this will only reinforce separation anxiety.  We also don't recommend placement in a home with children because of his skittish behavior.  

Gibb is potty trained and keeps his crate clean.  In a new environment he may mark or have potty accidents until acclimated to the routine and environment.  He is very comfortable in a crate, sleeps in it all night and willingly goes in it to rest during the day.  When happy, he has a cute behavior of grabbing a toy and bringing it to you, then taking it to his bed like a cuddle buddy. He is reportedly good with other dogs his own size.  He plays well with his foster mom's Bichon. We don't know how Gibb is with cats.

Gibb was at the vet for an exam and vaccines.  The vet estimated his age at about 3 years old.  No health issues were noted.  Gibb is UTD on vaccines, microchipped and neutered.  

Please do not apply unless you have the love and patience to allow Gibb to progress at his own pace.  

Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue microchips all dogs and cats before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the shoulder blades and are another form of identification should the animal get lost. The microchips are registered to    Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue. The adopter's information is added once the adoption is complete. The adopter is responsible for a $19.99/Year registration fee or a $45.00/Lifetime registration fee to change information.    Dogs and Cats still need to have collar with tags should they get lost.