Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Gemma – The Perfect Mix of Spunky & Sweet! Hi there! I’m Gemma, a middle-aged, goofy pup with just the right balance of energy and relaxation. Not to brag, but I’m pretty much the total package for anyone looking to add a loving new member to their family! Life in a warm home is my absolute favorite—snuggling with my people, playing with friends, lounging on comfy couches, and, of course, enjoying delicious treats. I’m fully potty-trained and crate-trained with no issues, and I always let my people know when I need to go outside. One special thing about me? I’m deaf! But don’t worry—I’m super attentive to my people and watch them closely to understand what’s going on. In fact, here’s a video of me learning obedience hand signals. And another video of me showing off my obedience skills! My favorite toy is a tennis ball, and I love chasing it, bringing it back, and sometimes playing a fun game of keep-away! Here’s a video of me playing fetch and another video … I love playing! And here’s a video of me with a squeaky tennis ball! I’m incredibly sweet and love everyone I meet. Cuddling is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’ll happily snuggle up with anyone who lets me get as close as possible. Right now, I live with a family that has young adult children and two senior dogs. While they aren’t always up for playing, I don’t mind—I keep myself entertained, play with my people, or just relax and watch the world go by. We do enjoy our walks together and live peacefully as a pack. When I meet dogs in public, I can get a little overstimulated (pulling, barking, whining), so I do best with slow introductions to new animals. My foster family was told that I’ve also lived with cats and kids in the past, and I was a very good girl with everyone. Now, I’m searching for my forever family—could that be you? Gemma is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals. Click here to watch a video of Gemma.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 10, 2025, 10:53 am
