Gilligan's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Gilligan

Physical Appearance

Approximate Age: 2-3 years old

Sex: Male

Breed Type: English Setter and Papillion

Color: Black & White Setter coat

Size: approximately 24 inches tall

Weight: 33-35 lbs

Personality

High/Low Maintenance: High maintenance

Temperament: Loving, fun, playful

Energy Level: High when he is up but sleeps quite a bit
Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Velcro Dog, loves attention, but plays very well by himself

Riding in Car: OK but barks

Playful with toys? Very playful with toys, doesn’t destroy them. He is just learning what they are and loves the toy box.

Birdiness: no

Interactions

Adults (Males-Females): Adults, great with male or female

Little Kids: Not with his special needs, is playing too rough, still learning

Other Dogs: Non aggressive, can’t read messages from other dogs, but loves all.

Plays with other dogs? Hasn’t learned that quite yet but is interested in exploring it lately, our home doesn’t offer to much learning experience with this area.

Cats: unknown

Visitors/Strangers: Pretty good, sometimes scared.

Inside House: Yes, is definitely a family pet and family member

Outside in the Yard: Likes the yard but can’t stay out unsupervised for very long.

Training

Commands: Has learned sit and down

Tricks: Looking adorable, cuddling

Potential as Hunting Companion: NO

Agility: Lisa thinks he would be great at this, YES, YES!!!

Housebreaking: Yes, needs someone to be attentive to his need to go out because he is very good when there is a routine.

Crate Training: Yes, barks when he wants out, but he likes his crate and feels safe there.

Leash Walking: Needs the training, we are trying to work on this

Off-Leash/Recall: NONE, needs a secure yard.

Health

Appetite: Fantastic, very food motivated

General Health: His health is great now, he had heart worm – all gone now.

Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Will need to be maintained on good food and supplements as he has had a hard life.

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog

Special Qualities: Gilly is the most adorable, fun, loving, playful boy. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and is so grateful for love and attention. He cuddles and gives so much love your heart is filled.

Type of Family/Home for best placement: A home with a loving gentle dog, or no other pet would be best. Humans who have some understanding of brain firing limitations and a ton of patience. Someone who wants to cuddle and has time for giving Gilly attention.

Special Requirements/Needs: Supplements that support brain functions, patience and understanding neurological issues.

Fence Requirements: Yes, has no name recognition or recall at this point.

Additional Comments: Gilly would be perfect for someone who was either alone or has time to devote to him and his continuing recovery. He is so much fun to watch as he explores his exposure to everything. He loves to cuddle and he is just learning to play with toys. He is exploring playing with our dog, but she is so big, it frightens him when she starts running. IBR saved this dog’s life and he loves living it, I can’t wait for him to have a furever home to continue growing and healing.

Penelope's Profile

Foster Dog Name: Penelope

Physical Appearance
Approximate Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Breed Type: Pointer
Color: Lemon and white
Size: Medium
Weight: 41 pounds

Personality
High/Low Maintenance: Low maintenance
Temperament: Somewhat timid but sweet
Energy Level: Low to medium – low in the house

Lap/Velcro Dog or Independent/ Loner: Wants to be nearby but isn’t pushy about it
Riding in Car: Quiet and well-behaved but drools some at first; minimize food intake before long trips
Playful with toys? Somewhat – likes Nylabones
Birdiness: Shows interest but doesn’t appear to have had formal training

Interactions
Adults (Males-Females): Does not seem to have a preference, but does not like loud, aggressive people, bonds strongly to those who care for her
Little Kids: Limited interaction – would likely not enjoy loud, highly active children but very good with respectful children
Other Dogs: Very good with males, fine with most females
Plays with other dogs? Yes
Cats: Fine
Visitors/Strangers: Shy but warms up quickly
Barking: Barks occasionally at play outside and when she is the last to be let out of her crate or needs to go out
Inside House: Low activity level; prefers laying on soft surfaces near her people and other dogs
Outside in the Yard: Low to moderate activity with other dogs; will follow people around in yard, enjoys lying on deck in warm sun
Away from Home: Limited experience, but has been very good at vet, parks, and festivals – respectful, well-behaved

Training
Commands: Working on “sit,” knows “no,” “leave it,” and “off”
Tricks: None
Potential as Hunting Companion: Unknown, but likely not high
Agility: Possibly
Housebreaking: Very good in house, goes to door
Crate Training: Enters crate willingly, spends evenings and work days in crate
Leash Walking: Very good, walks on left side on very loose leash
Off-Leash/Recall: Not tried yet


Health
Appetite: Very good
General Health: Still underweight but gaining
Ongoing Medication/Maintenance needed: Has allergies to grains, thrives best on raw diet

Foster Parent Evaluation of the dog
Special Qualities: Very sweet and laid-back in the house, attractive, intelligent, bonds strongly to her family, eager to please
Type of Family/Home for best placement: Quiet home with other dogs – especially loves males; patient, mild-mannered owners willing to help build her confidence in new situations
Special Requirements/Needs: Does best on raw diet, needs confidence building
Fence Requirements: Respects 4- and 5-foot fences, no attempts thus far to climb, jump, or dig
Additional Comments: Penelope is a beautiful Pointer who has experienced a rough start in life resulting in her being somewhat timid in certain situations, but she is a bright, sweet, affectionate little girl who is blossoming into a wonderful companion.