Gemma
Adoption Status: Pending
Gender: Female
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Est DOB: 01/2025
Weight: 58 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Yes
History: Gemma needed a second chance at a good life and arrived to rescue with the help of Lightshine Rescue whose efforts are focused on a rural reservation in South Dakota where resources are low and she arrived to rescue expecting a litter of gems…we mean puppies who are now officially ready to start their journeys in finding forever homes of their very own. This is an A+ family of pups!
A Note from the Foster: Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my profile. I would love to tell you a few things about myself. You see....I had a family and something happened and I wasn't able to stay with them. They had to leave me behind. I found my way to Coco's Heart Dog Rescue and I had a hidden surprise (10 surprises to be exact)! I was pregnant!!
I have had my babies, they are weaned and ready to look for their new homes just like me! Foster Mom says I was an amazing mom. Patient, attentive and dedicated. I really do love being with my babies, but I love being able to run and play even more! I love to chase the ball, chew on toys and snuggle on the couch.
I walk very well on a leash and am quiet in the kennel. I love going on car rides too! I'm a great copilot, but don't ask me for directions if we get lost. I am potty trained too! I have been such a good girl that I have been allowed to sleep on a dog bed in Foster Mom's room at night and it's the best! If I do need to go in the kennel I don't mind that either. Foster Mom says I'm an easy keeper.
If you are looking to add a four-legged friend to your family I hope you'll choose me!
Adoption Fee: $510 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
