Gio Fund is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal welfare fundraising organization serving the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. Incorporated in Morris County, New Jersey in March 2011, our founders and volunteers are dedicated to raising the much needed funds to help at risk dogs receive shelter, food and medical care.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Perry Needs A Home







Name - Perry

Primary breed - Pitbull Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 7-12 months

Weight - approx 32 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Highly Active

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training: Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Sit

Can jump fences? Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

  • Walks Well on Leash
  • Does will in car
  • Playful
  • Affectionate
  • Eager to Please
  • Even Tempered
  • Goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

He has lots of energy, still needs training to help with all of his puppy energy.  Perry is super sweet and loves people.  Very food motivated which helps with teaching commands.  Does great in a crate, loves toys and balls.  He is very curious and loves to explore.  His current fosters are working with him on training and walking.  He is very gentle with his treats, but will need a fenced in yard.  Completely up to date on shots, HW negative and neutered.

 

Friday, November 11, 2022

Buddy Needs A Home



Name - Buddy

Primary breed - Pitbull Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 2 Years

Weight - approx 45 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Has Anxiety Issues

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Very Active

Likes to vocalize: Will bark

Obedience training: Somewhat

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences? No

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Playful

• Affectionate

• Eager to please

Very High Energy


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Has Anxiety Issues, Needs Someone Who Works From Home or Is a Homemaker


 

Buddy is currently in long term foster in North Carolina.  We are unaware of his HW status.  If you are interested in adopting Buddy, please visit www.ehrdogs.org and ask for him by name.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Moose Needs A Home










Name - Moose    

Primary breed - Pitbull

Secondary breed - Hound

Gender - Male   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 10 months

Weight - 40 pounds

House-trained? No

Crate-trained? Partially

Good with cats? Previously lived with cats, he is very curious of them

Good with small/young children?  Previously lived with a special needs child which is why he was returned.  Older / considerate children only

Reaction to new people - Cautious and Friendly

Activity level: Highly Active

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training:  Has some basic training / Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Yes - sit, stay, wait for food, basic leash skills

Can jump fences?  unknown, he is still a puppy

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: Walks well on leash most of the time, does well in car, playful, affectionate, eager to please, goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: older / considerate children only, not appropriate for an apartment and may be too much for a first time dog owner

Moose lived with a special needs child during the last year.  The situation did not work out due to Moose's high energy and need for training.  However, we are confident that Moose will flourish in a structured environment which allows him playtime balanced with training.  Will you be the one to adopt Moose and give him the time and training he needs?

Winston Needs A Home





Name - Winston

Primary breed - Hound

Secondary breed - Mixed Breed

Gender - Male   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 2 years best guess

Weight - approx 45 pounds 

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children?  Unknown

Reaction to new people - Cautious

Activity level: Unknown

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training:  Unknown

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: Walks well on leash, timid / shy, skittish, even tempered, gentle

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: Unknown


Winston is heart worm positive.  Has started initial 30 day oral medication treatment.  Oral antibiotics and steroids are scheduled to be finished in the first week of February.  It is unknown if this little boy has ever lived indoors.  He has been living in a vet's office for the last 4 weeks.  He is very scared, but seems to warm up quickly to anyone who gives him attention.  Will you be the person to give Winston the family he has never known?



 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Daisy Needs A Home



This is sweet Daisy. We believe she is a boxer mix. She definitely has a boxer personality and likes to give hugs. She is obnoxiously affectionate.  She is approximately 5 years old. Spayed. UTD. She is heartworm positive.

This girl has been through so much. Dumped by owners. Surrendered to a kill shelter and left to die. She was out of time when one of our rescue partners pulled her but wasn’t able to find a rescue for her right away. Our rescue partner has had her for several months and she has done great with most dogs big and small.  However, she can be selective at times due to being attacked by another dog. 

Her major issue is regular inappropriate urination.  Our rescue partner has done an abdominal Ultrasound to rule out a mass (Looked normal), bloodwork to rule out Cushings or Addisons (again normal). At this point the vet believes it is either Diabetes Insipidus or psychosomatic. She is currently on meds for diabetics insipidus (there is no test. With er the meds work and that the diagnosis or they don’t).

She is the sweetest dog and deserves to be able to run and play outside and nap on the couch. Unfortunately she isn’t able to do that in the foster home with the other dog who attacked her. Instead, she has to be kept separated for her own safety.  She has so much love to give. 

Daisy is currently located in Eastern North Carolina.  A meet and greet can be arranged for a serious adopter who understands what is involved and would be willing to work with her to overcome her medical issues. 

Name - Daisy

Primary breed - Boxer

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 5 years

Weight - approx 45 pounds

House-trained? See description above

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Moderately active

Likes to vocalize: Will bark

Obedience training: Has some basic training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences? No

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Obedient

• Playful

• Affectionate

• Eager to please

• Even-tempered

• Gentle

• Goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

• Appropriate for a first time dog owner

Can be dog selective


 

Daisy is currently in long term foster in North Carolina.  She is Heartworm Positive.  If you are interested in adopting Daisy, please visit www.ehrdogs.org and ask for her by name.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Sheba Needs A Home

 




Name - Sheba   

Primary breed - Hound

Secondary breed - Lab

Gender - Female   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 8 months

Weight - 33 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Yes

Good with small/young children?  Yes

Reaction to new people - Cautious

Activity level: Slightly Active

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training:  Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: timid / shy, affectionate, gentle, goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: should do well in mostly any home

Sheba was surrendered to a rural kill shelter in North Carolina as a puppy.  She has lived her life there, but is hopeful that someone will see her posting and give her a chance.  Our rescue partner pulled her from the kill shelter before she was scheduled to be euthanized.  Sheba is timid at first, but longs for attention and love.  Will you be the one to adopt Sheba and give her the time and training she needs?


Jack Needs A Home





Name - Jack    

Primary breed - Hound

Secondary breed - Hound

Gender - Male   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 1 year

Weight - 38 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Yes

Good with small/young children?  Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Moderately Active

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training:  Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: playful, affectionate, eager to please, goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: should do well in mostly any home

Jack was surrendered to a rural kill shelter in North Carolina as a puppy.  He has lived his life there, but is hopeful that someone will see his posting and give him a chance.  Our rescue partner pulled him from the kill shelter before he was scheduled to be euthanized.  Will you be the one to adopt Jack and give him the time and training he needs?