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.

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Marley Needs A Home

 





Name - Marley

Primary breed - Beagle

Secondary breed - Hound

Mixed Breed - Yes

Gender - Female   

Spayed/Neutered? No

Date of Birth or Age - 14-15 years approx

Weight - 37.8

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with small/young children?  Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Not very active

Likes to vocalize: Quiet

Obedience training:  Unknown

Does the dog know any commands? Unknown

Can jump fences?  No

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: Marley only has 3 legs, she eats well, but will likely spend the majority of her days napping.  Her leg was amputated due to cancer and the cancer will likely come back.  We are treating this dog as a hospice case.

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: Gets along with other animals and people

Marley was surrendered to a rural southern county shelter with a huge cancerous mass on her leg.   She was saved prior to being euthanized.  

Marley is heartworm positive.  There is no plan to treat for heartworm considering the cancer.

She is scheduled to be sent to Morris County, New Jersey on July 20th / 21st.

Snoopy Needs A Home

 












Name - Snoopy

Primary breed - Shepherd Mix

Secondary breed - Shepherd Mix

Mixed Breed - Yes

Gender - Male   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 4 Years

Weight - 52.6

House-trained? Unknown

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: Some

Obedience training:  Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands?  Unknown

Can jump fences?  Unknown

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: Does well in crate, obedient, playful, goofy

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: 

Snoopy was listed as a stray at a rural southern county shelter.  He was saved prior to being euthanized.

Snoopy is heartworm positive.

He is scheduled to be sent to Morris County, New Jersey on October 15th / 16th after Heartworm treatment.  Doxy ended on 8/14/21, HW treatment scheduled for 9/13/21.  He is currently in foster in Bladen County, North Carolina


Lady Needs A Home

 









Name - Lady

Primary breed - Mixed

Secondary breed - Mixed

Mixed Breed - Yes

Gender - Female   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - 2 Years

Weight - 34

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? No

Good with small/young children?  Unknown - Active, may knock over small children - not aggressive

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Highly Active

Likes to vocalize: Some

Obedience training:  Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? No

Can jump fences?  No

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

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: Older / considerate children only, appropriate for first time dog owner, seeking active owner, she would make a great jogging partner

Lady was listed as a stray at a rural southern county shelter.  She was saved prior to being euthanized.

Lady is heartworm negative.

She is scheduled to be sent to Morris County New Jersey on August 13th / 14th.


Rosey Needs A Home

 






Name - Rosey

Primary breed - Hound

Secondary breed - Hound

Mixed Breed - Yes

Gender - Female   

Spayed/Neutered? Yes

Date of Birth or Age - Shelter states 3, but may be older

Weight - 40.7

House-trained? Unknown

Crate-trained? Unknown

Good with cats? Yes

Good with small/young children?  Yes

Reaction to new people - Friendly

Activity level: Slightly Active

Likes to vocalize: Quiet

Obedience training:  Needs Training

Does the dog know any commands? No

Can jump fences?  No

Dog has the following behaviors/personality traits: Walks well on leash, obedient, affectionate, even tempered, gentle

Dog has the following compatibility qualities: Appropriate for apartments with walks

Rosey was listed as a stray at a rural southern county shelter.  She was saved prior to being euthanized.

Rosey is heartworm negative.

She is scheduled to be sent to Morris County New Jersey on August 13th / 14th.