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.

Friday, February 26, 2021

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - April 10th, 12 noon to 4:30pm


Join us for our first Bocce Ball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, April 10th, 12 noon at Empie Park, Wilmington. Our friends Patti and Mark Bassett are hosting a fun tournament to help us raise money to save more animals. We will have food, drinks, 5050 tickets as well as a silent auction. Lessons are available before the event. Dogs welcome!

Special early bird registration pricing is available if you purchase your tickets online.  Additional reduced pricing for those registering teams of 4 or more.

Click HERE to register for the event.  We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Lady Needs A Home



Name - Lady

Primary breed - American Bulldog Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 10 years

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? No

Good with small/young children? Older children preferred

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Good with people, not good around other animals

Does the dog know any commands? Yes

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Playful


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Needs a home where she is the only dog, no cats or small children


Lady is currently in North Carolina.  This is a cross post.  Please contact us for details.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Oliver's Pantry Pet Food Pickup Day - Saturday, February 27th, 2021 from 10am to 12noon


Our next Oliver's Pantry pickup date will be Saturday, February 27th, 2021 from 10am to 12noon.  Please complete the application below to apply for free pet food.  We will only be giving away dog food on this date.  Please contact us at 910 782 8222 or oliverspantry@giofund.org with questions.


Oliver's Pantry Pet Food Application

Friday, February 19, 2021

Roxie Needs A Home

 


Name - Roxie

Primary breed - Pit Bull Mix

Secondary breed - 

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 1 year

Weight - approx 34 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Needs some training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Playful


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Owner is moving and cannot take animals with her.  Will you be the family to give Roxie a new home?

Dash Needs A Home




Name - Dash

Primary breed - Shepherd Mix

Secondary breed - German

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 1 year

Weight - approx 38 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Needs some training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Playful


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Owner is moving and cannot take animals with her.  Will you be the family to give Dash a new home?

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Max Needs a Home



Name - Max

Primary breed - Husky

Secondary breed -

Mixed breed? No

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 1 year

Weight - approx 44 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Older children would be the best fit

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Typical Husky, Wants to have a conversation with everyone

Obedience training: Needs some training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Very playful and vocal


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Max is currently being fostered in Eastern North Carolina.


Max (Maxi Moo) is a sweet 1 year old husky (mix?) with limitless energy; he is current on vaccines, neutered and HW+.  Max enjoys chest and belly rubs and will look straight at you while chewing on things he is not suppose to just for attention. He needs more leash training, but loves meeting new people on walks. Max plays rough with his housemate husky, but gets high remarks when he attends dog day care. His previous owners said he was good with kids, but he never quite learned where his teeth are and will accidentally bite the wrong thing or person while playing, therefore older kids are recommended. Max is house trained, likes to help cook in the kitchen, playing with shoes and loves to destroy toys just for the squeakers.  Will you be the one to give Max his own forever home?  

Maddie Needs A Home


Name - Maddie

Primary breed - Treeing Walker Hound Mix

Secondary breed - Hound

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 5 to 7 years best guess

Weight - approx 46 pounds (underweight)

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active, Loves to go on walks

Likes to vocalize: Will bark

Obedience training: Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Typical hound, nose is always to the ground


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Maddie was picked up as a stray and wound up at the local kill shelter in rural South Carolina.  She was most likely a hunting dog that was bred over and over and then left in the woods to fend for herself.  Maddie is heartworm positive and spayed.  Will you be the one to introduce her to your couch to live out her senior years? 

Monday, February 1, 2021

Diego Needs a Home




 Name - Diego

Primary breed - Lab Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Unaltered

Date of Birth or Age - 5 years

Weight - approx 49 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active, Loves to go on walks

Likes to vocalize: Will bark

Obedience training: Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Gets very excited when he meets a new person, very happy dog


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Diego was picked up as a stray and wound up at the local kill shelter in rural North Carolina.  Diego has heartworm positive and not yet neutered.  He was about to be euthanized due to his medical status.  He has had a rough life, but his eyes are still filled with joy.  Will you be the one to show Diego what a real home is?

Bark Twain Needs A Home

 


Name - Bark Twain

Primary breed - Cattle Dog Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Mixed breed? Yes

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Unaltered

Date of Birth or Age - 3 years

Weight - approx 38 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Active, Loves to go on walks

Likes to vocalize: Will bark

Obedience training: Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Very sweet with everyone he meets


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Appropriate for first time dog owner


Bark Twain was surrendered to the local kill shelter in rural North Carolina.  This poor boy is heartworm positive and not yet neutered.  He was about to be euthanized due to his medical status.  Will you provide Bark Twain with the loving home he deserves?