Please ensure you understand and can meet the needs of this dog before applying.

● Energy level: high

● Potty training: trained

● Fenced yard: nice to have

● Shared walls ok: yes

● People: older kids+

● Dogs: most

● Other: heartworm treatment

Overview

Looking for a spirited companion with personality plus? Mini black beauty Gerta might be your perfect match!

Gerta is a bright, super interactive 4-year-old who weighs in at a petite 17 pounds. She came to Little Paws as an owner surrender and is now ready to find her forever family who can appreciate her endless entertainment value and zest for life.

Environment

Gerta is a high-energy girl who needs walks and play every day. She's fully potty trained and loves walks while being great on a leash, making those daily adventures a pleasure. While a yard would be nice for her to enjoy, it's not a necessity. She's also adaptable to apartment living since she's not too noisy, making her suitable for homes with shared walls.

She's uncomplaining about her crate when necessary and is very content when left to her own devices, making her a good companion for people with regular work schedules.

Pets & People

Gerta is initially shy with new people but warms up nicely with proper introductions. She does well with older children on a case-by-case basis, but homes with crawlers and toddlers aren't recommended. With other dogs, she gets along wonderfully with male dogs and larger female dogs, though smaller female dogs are not a good match for her.

Around food, Gerta can be a bit snatchy, so careful treat-giving is advised. Her most endearing quirk? She's incredibly demanding for cuddles in the absolute cutest way possible!

Health

Gerta is currently undergoing treatment for heartworm and will be entering the second month of her three-month protocol soon. Her adopters will need to be committed to seeing her treatment through to completion.

For car rides, she does fine on shorter 15-20 minute journeys, but requires anti-nausea medication for longer trips.

Location

Gerta is available for adoption from Fairmont, West Virginia. Please email sydneypringle@yahoo.com with any questions or complete an adoption application at the button above. The adoption fee for Gerta is $375.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Good with Some Dogs (No small dogs), Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Playful, Affectionate, Not good with small dogs