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.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Roman Needs A Home





Name - Roman

Primary breed - Redbone Hound

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 2 years

Weight - approx 45 pounds

House-trained? He is currently boarded so his house training may need some work

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Loves to play

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? He is smart and should learn new tricks fast

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Roman is currently in boarding with a local North Carolina rescue.  He is a sweet dog who loves to play with people and other dogs.  He has alot of energy and needs the commitment from someone who will give him the exercise he craves.  Heartworm negative.


 

Hunter Needs A Home

 




Name - Hunter

Primary breed - Yellow Lab

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Male

Date of Birth or Age - 1.5 Years

Weight - approx 50 pounds (underweight by 10 pounds)

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Typical Hound, Nose to the Ground and easy to get along with other dogs / people

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Needs obedience training

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Lots of energy


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner
  • May not be appropriate for small children - he is not aggressive, just lots of energy


The current rescue says Hunter is a great dog.  He is still young and does not appear to have received alot of training as a puppy.  He will need obedience training.   He is very playful.  He just wants to run and play.  


Bob Barker aka Axle Needs A Home

 



Name - Bob Barker aka Axle

Primary breed - Mixed Breed

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 3 years best guess

Weight - 100 pounds (should be 75 to 80)

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Friendly and playful

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Playful, eager to please


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Bob Barker is currently in a home who cannot keep him.  Instead of surrendering him to the county high kill shelter, his owner has agreed to surrender him to us.  The owner has treated him for heart worm disease, however we will need to recheck in a few months to make sure the disease in completely gone.

Copper Needs A Home

 



Name - Copper

Primary breed - Red Tick Hound

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Male    

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 5 years best guess

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Typical Hound, Nose to the Ground and easy to get along with other dogs / people

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Training needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Sweet, playful, eager to please


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


This boy is a mess.  Likely a former hunting dog, he is malnourished with cuts and sores all over his ears. Copper was surrendered to a rural North Carolina high kill shelter.  He is about 5 years old and gets along with other dogs and people.  Typical of a hound, she likes to sniff and explore.  




Reggie Needs A Home


 

Name - Reggie

Primary breed - Beagle

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Male    

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 5 years best guess

Weight - approx 26 pounds

House-trained? Partially

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Typical Hound, Nose to the Ground and easy to get along with other dogs / people

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Affectionate, Eager for Attention


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Reggie was surrendered to a rural North Carolina shelter because his owners were moving to an apartment that would not accept dogs.  This little boy is Heartworm Positive.  He is a little shy, but also eager for attention once he knows you for a little while.  The shelter says he has been a very good boy and will make an excellent pet.

Hunter Needs A Home

 


Name - Hunter    

Primary breed - Beagle    

Secondary breed - Hound

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 2 years best guess

Weight - approx 35 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Typical Hound, Nose to the Ground and easy to get along with other dogs / people

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? No

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Unusual Bark and Lots of Energy


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Hunter is a HW positive dog who was surrendered to a rural North Carolina shelter.  He has an unusual bark and lots of energy.  Hunter is the perfect size for a family pet.  He is eager for attention and should learn tricks and commands quickly.  

Sammy Needs A Home

 



Name - Sammy

Primary breed - Cattahoula Leopord

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Male    

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 17 months

Weight - approx 60 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Yes, However, he likes to heard.  He does not bite but likes to use his mouth.  Typical of the breed.

Reaction to new people - Playful

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Affectionate, Playful


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Sammy was surrendered to a local groomer by his owner.  She could no longer give him the attention he deserved.  He will try to heard other animals and small children.  In no way is this dog aggressive.  However, he does like to use his mouth to attract attention of others and play.  





Friday, March 12, 2021

Rocky Needs A Home

 



Name - Rocky

Primary breed - Hound Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 3 years best guess

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? No

Crate-trained? No

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Typical Hound, Nose to the Ground and easy to get along with other dogs / people

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Moderate training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Affectionate


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Rocky was surrendered to a rural North Carolina high kill shelter.  She is about 3 years old and gets along with other dogs and people.  Typical of a hound, she likes to sniff and explore.

Brusier Needs A Home

 



Name - Brusier

Primary breed - Aussie Mix

Secondary breed - Husky Mik

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 7 months

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Happy to meet people.  Wants to cuddle

Activity level: Moderate

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, craves attention


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Brusier was surrendered to a high kill county shelter in rural North Carolina.  He is still a puppy so he will need some training, but he is eager to please.  He is very lovable and does well around other dogs.



Jane Needs a Home

 


Name - Jane

Primary breed - Lab Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 6-7 months

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? No

Crate-trained? No

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? No

Reaction to new people - Very skittish, need to give her time to warm up to you.  Possible flight risk

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Needs socialization

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Possible flight risk, needs some time to warm up to new people


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Older / respectful children only


Jane and her sister Jill were surrendered to a rural North Carolina high kill shelter.  They are still puppies, but they both require some socialization to people.  They both love other dogs.  


Jill Needs A Home

 


Name - Jill

Primary breed - Lab Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 6-7 months

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? No

Crate-trained? No

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? No

Reaction to new people - Very skittish, need to give her time to warm up to you.  Possible flight risk

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Needs socialization

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Possible flight risk, needs some time to warm up to new people


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Older / respectful children only


Jill and her sister Jane were surrendered to a rural North Carolina high kill shelter.  They are still puppies, but they both require some socialization to people.  They both love other dogs.  


Letty Needs A Home

 


Name - Letty

Primary breed - Plot Hound

Secondary breed - Hound

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 7 years

Weight - approx 40 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Moderate

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training: Very sweet, eager to follow direction

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 surrendered to one of our rescue partners before taking to the local county high kill shelter.  Letty is good with dogs and kids.  She is spayed and she is heartworm negative.  The owner cited allergies as the reason for surrendering her.