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Gia - Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in San Diego, CA, USA

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Nickname
Gia
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
San Diego, CA, 92111, USA

Description

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in San Diego, CA, USA

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $300. Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application. If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an

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Adoption Application. If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application. Meet Gia! Gia is a total baja mutt, we do not know her breed but she looks like a shepherd although she is fairly pettite and almost full grown. She is almost 40lbs and doubt she would reach 45 pounds because of her agile and thin frame but is really a perfect medium breed. Gia has been in San Diego since early September and is currently fostered at casa de ARWOB along with other foster dogs and cats. If you are looking for a very dog friendly dog this girl is a great match. She does great with all breeds and sizes. She LOVES to run at the dog parks and play with friends. She is starting to get the hang of fetch but loves to play with all toys especially any benabones or chewable nyla bones. She is a teen who will enter adult hood soon which means she is just an overgrown puppy at heart! She is crate trained and we cant say she is house trained but if she has access to the yard she is really good and she rarely has an accident inside especially if you have her go outside multiple times to go potty. She has not exhibited any leash reactivity and loves car rides. She can definitely jump baby gates under 4 feet and its hillarious to see her jump OVER her dog friends at the dog park when everyone is running in a pack and being in total chaos, she does it to run away or not crash into another dog which is a very smart move ha ha Gia does live around foster cats and she is not horrible around them but can be a little too much ei in their face which means if the home has cats, it would have to be a cat who is very dog savvy and not intimidated by her moves and fast approachs. Her bestie is of course her brother Goliath since they are fostered together and have a greaty play dynamic BUT she is also good friends with Truffles, frida, Roxy. She is not a big barker but will warn you of weird things going around the house. She is a littel indiferent of people when she first meets them BUT super loving with people she knows. She is a great dog and of course beautiful. Again, because of her age and energy she wil need an adopter who takes dog training seriously so they can instill some basic dog obedience like no pulling on leash, wait, place, etc. Gia is the type of dog who will play at the dog park but is always keeping an eye on you and will follow your lead around. She is absolutely a loyal dog to her human and a good soul on this girl. READY for adoption and currently also searching for a foster. ARWOB is not holding adoption events at this time and if serious and interested in possibly adopting this rescue dog we request adoption applications are submitted on our home page at ARWOB once received we will text or email to schedule a call in the hopes we can move fwd to schedule a meet and greet. We do NOT place holds on rescues, only submit applications if ready to adopt. Typically adoptions are the same day of scheduled meet and greets assuming it goes well and there is a connection between both parties. The adoption process can be quick as soon as the next day or two OR up to a week depending on the rescue inquiring and applicant getting everything in order like landlord approval, etc. If you would like to meet one of our animals, PLEASE fill out an adoption application. Dog Adoption Application Cat Adoption Application PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY please fill out a short questionnaire in addition to the adoption application. Military Questionnaire

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Shedding Amount
Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
OK with Cats
Yes
Activity Level
Moderately Active

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Animal Rescuers Without Borders
Location
San Diego, California, 92171
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1590225
Date Listed
12/03/2025
Date Expires
03/03/2026

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