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, April 23, 2021

Buddy Needs A Home

 




Name - Buddy

Primary breed - Plot Hound Mix

Secondary breed - Unknown

Gender - Male    

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 3+ years best guess

Weight - approx 55 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Yes

Good with small/young children?  Yes

Reaction to new people - Likes everyone he meets

Activity level: Somewhat 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: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Buddy's owner was in a serious car accident and his family is no longer able to care for him.  Buddy gets along with other dogs, cats and kids.  He is sad and confused but seems to adapt well to new environments.  He will make a great addition to your family.  



Kali Needs A Home

 




Name - Kali

Primary breed - Pit Mix

Secondary breed - Pit Mix

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 3.5 years

Weight - approx 45 pounds

House-trained? Yes

Crate-trained? Yes

Good with cats? Yes

Good with small/young children? No

Reaction to new people - Kali is being surrendered because she has bitten a small child in the home.  She adores an 8 year old who looks after her, but she has bitten a 2 year old several times.

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: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs.  Good with cats.


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner - no small children please


Kali is being surrendered because she has bitten a small child in the home.  She adores an 8 year old who looks after her, but she has bitten a 2 year old several times.  Before living in this home, she was tied up in a yard and given very little attention.  Will you be the one who gives Kali the safe home and possible training she deserves?

This is a cross post only.  Kali is currently in the Wilmington, North Carolina area.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Nana Needs A Home






Name - Nana

Primary breed - Pit Mix

Secondary breed - Pit Mix

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 5+ years best guess

Weight - approx 55 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Very Sweet, Desires your affection

Activity level: Somewhat 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: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Nana is a pit mix who was surrendered to a high kill shelter in rural North Carolina.  The shelter was full and dogs were about to be euthanized unless we made space.  Nana is good with other dogs and people.  A real lovable companion who will make a family very happy.  HW status not yet known.


Queenie Needs A Home






Name - Queenie

Primary breed - Pit Mix

Secondary breed - Pit Mix

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 4 years

Weight - approx 50 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Very Sweet, Desires your affection

Activity level: Somewhat 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: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Appropriate for first time dog owner


Queenie is a pit mix who was surrendered to a high kill shelter in rural North Carolina.  The shelter was full and dogs were about to be euthanized unless we made space.  Queenie is good with other dogs and people.  A real lovable companion who will make a family very happy.  HW status not yet known.


 

Kinston Needs A Home







Name - Kinston

Primary breed - Black and Tan Hound

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 8 months

Weight - approx 65 pounds will get bigger

House-trained? No

Crate-trained? No

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? He is not aggressive, but he may knock a child over.  Older kids would be prefered.

Reaction to new people - Big boy with lots of energy.  Sweet and gets along with other dogs

Activity level: Very Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs - very active - still in puppy years


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Needs a person willing to spend the time training him.  He is big and doesn't realize his own strength.  However, not a mean bone in his body.


Kinston is a big puppy who doesn't know his own strength.  He was likely bred as a hunting dog in rural North Carolina.  His owners appear to have adopted him as a puppy and didn't realize he would get so big.  He is a lovable dog, but needs someone who can train him during his puppy years.   HW status not yet known.  

 

Sycamore Needs A Home







Name - Sycamore

Primary breed - Hound Mix

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Male

Spayed/Neutered? Neutered

Date of Birth or Age - 4 Years

Weight - 53 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? No

Reaction to new people - Affectionate

Activity level: Very Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Training still needed - flight risk

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  Yes

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: 

• Loves to play with people and all dogs


Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

  • Needs a fenced backyard and someone who can train a flight risk dog.  He can go under and over fences with ease


Sycamore is 4 years old, 53 pounds and very loving.  He is a flight risk being able to go under and over fences with ease.  He requires lots of exercise and training.  Experienced dog owner would do best with him.

He was originally found at a campground emaciated.  Apparently he was left alone in a desolate forest.  He is now up to date on shots and has put on some weight, but this boy needs lots of training.  He is currently being fostered in North Carolina.  His current fosters are older and cannot keep up with his energy level, but they will hold him until the right home is found.


 

Cherry Needs A Home





Name - Cherry

Primary breed - Treeing Walker Hound Mix

Secondary breed - Hound Mix

Gender - Female

Spayed/Neutered? Spayed

Date of Birth or Age - 1-2 years old

Weight - approx 55 pounds

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children? Unknown

Reaction to new people - Very Sweet.  Seeks your attention

Activity level: Active

Likes to vocalize: Yes, Will Bark

Obedience training:  Training still needed

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

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


Cherry is a very sweet hound mix who loves to play.  She currently has a medical condition called cherry eye in both eyes.  We will be performing a surgery to remove the growths before she is transported to New Jersey.  She is also heartworm positive.