Adoption Area: East Tennessee
Gertie needs:
- A patient owner who will let me warm up on my own timing
- Someone home at least part of the day – I love people companionship
- Another dog or 2 to hang out with
- Fenced in yard
- Laid back house with children over 10
Hello, my name is Gertie. I am a sweet 6-year-old, 11-pound female Chihuahua mix. I am looking for someone to make me feel safe and loved in a forever home.
I came to SBRET from a very bad hoarding situation where I was found neglected along with 70 other dogs. I think you will understand from my background that when I arrived at my foster parent’s home, I was very worried, and I needed time to get to know them before I felt safe enough to interact. This is why I will need a few days to warm up to you and I will probably stay in my crate (with the door open), so be patient. I will be worried at first until I know you will take good care of me and then, I will be SO ready to come to you for cuddles and pets.
Even though I have opened up and have enjoyed being with my foster family, I’m still working on a few things. A fenced-in yard is required because until I trust you, I will not like a leash or harness, although I now wear one every day and am now enjoying walks around the neighborhood. Once I trust you (and it won’t take long) and know you are my parent, I will stick right with you inside and out but of course, in a fenced yard or on a leash. Another thing I’m working on is riding in the car. I ride in a doggie booster seat and although I’m getting more comfortable with being in the car, I sometimes whine as I can be a nervous Nelly,
I wasn’t well taken care of in the past, so I will require baths with medicated shampoo for a while just until my skin is back in tip top shape. This will not be a long-term thing and my shampoo is very affordable. Overall, I’m a really good girl that is loving, cuddly, and will always be happy to see you. I just need a short time to show you what an awesome pet I will be!
I’m up to date on my flea/heartworm preventions and my vaccines. I am spayed and microchipped. I’ve had a dental checkup and my teeth are in great shape. My adoption fee is $175.
