Gilbert is receiving extra TLC
Gilbert is sponsored on behalf of Pumba, “a dude with a tude”. Pumba welcomed Ellie, a sister from a different Mister and a Save Me Dog rescue, into his home to share his mom, his sister, Kenzie, his beds and his toys. Pumba touches the hearts everyday of those who love him. A gentle soul who loves to be with his mom, curled up in one of his beds at her feet while she works. Like most dogs Pumba loved Covid as he had more “mom time”.
Hello, my name is Gilbert, coming all the way from Tennessee this year to meet my family. I have been waiting over 250 days for you so please hurry up and find me. We have so much to do together. I had my first birthday in foster care so I am about a year old (DOB August 2022) and I act like a puppy.
Foster mom has nicknamed me wiggle bum because my tail is always wagging. I am the cutest guy with eyes that will melt your heart. But don’t be fooled, I have my quirks. People think I have terrier and Chihuahua in me but I am more than that, I am a Tennessee Special. I am a little dude with “tude” who loves toys and exploring the yard, chasing the squirrels and other wildlife, chatting with the neighborhood dogs and having quiet time with my people. I am very snuggly and want nothing more than to cuddle when you are reading or watching TV. I will be happiest to be your shadow all day long and follow you everywhere so you don’t get lonely. I do like people and walks but may need time to be comfortable when I meet new people, letting me smell them out and decide if I like them or not works best. I love to give kisses and more kisses, and get kisses back too. If you ask me, I’m the most handsome, special boy ever.
I love food and it is especially helpful for training to offer me a treat. I know some commands like sit, lay down (when I feel like it), place and have good recall. I am house trained but I don’t always ask to go out. I am still learning things like not jumping up and that it’s okay for me to be on my bed rather than on the furniture with you. Because I am very quick and agile, baby gates are no match for me although I am learning I am not supposed to jump them, it doesn’t mean I won’t try. I am crate trained and I stay in my crate while foster mom is out and at night. I bark when you put me in my crate. If foster mom says “bye bye” or “good night”, I realize I have to stay in the crate and will settle. Because I have a big bark, an apartment/condo setting isn’t for me. Before I came to Canada, I had a run in with a car and hurt my leg so they had to amputate it. It doesn’t slow me down though, I still run really fast in the backyard. Because of this, foster mom and I are working on my leash manners to help me learn that I don’t need to chase cars.
Foster mom has two small dogs and several cats. I try to get the dogs to play but they don’t want to play and I can play rough. If they tell me “no”, I don’t listen and continue to try to get them to play. For this reason, I am better as an only dog. I chase foster mom’s cats if they run so a home without cats is better. I have caught one of her cats and I didn’t hurt her but foster mom says she would never trust me alone with them.
The last thing you need to know about me is that I don’t share my things or my people well with other dogs or other people. I will warn you that I am uncomfortable by curling my lip or growling so I need a family that understands dog language and will listen to me if I tell you I am uncomfortable. My new home will need to help me with that including having a trainer help set me up for success by helping me learn it’s okay to share sometimes. I like kids but because I am jumpy and nippy, kids must be over 12 years old. If you like walks and hikes that would be great too, because I can sure keep up.
So, now that I told you about me, hurry up and get that application in cause I can’t wait to start our life together.
Save Me Dog Rescue recommends that Gilbert be adopted by experienced dog owners and into a home where he can be the only pet. As well, Gilbert’s new home should include the following:
• have no children or grandchildren and can focus on his training
• is willing to bring in a trainer immediately who can educate them about how to prevent resource guarding and help them become leaders so that he doesn’t resource guard them or high value chew items
• has no other dogs so that they can focus on Gilbert’s training
• is committed to providing leadership and structure
• understands dog body language
For more information on Gilbert, please contact Cathy at CathyAtSaveMe@gmail.com
** Adoptions within the province of Ontario only
