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Gemma - Pending Adoption
Mixed Breed Spaniels (Medium)
ADOPTION FEE:
$275.00
AGE:
3 years, 6 months
GENDER:
Female
SIZE:
Medium
WEIGHT:
63 lbs
PRIMARY COLOR:
White
SECONDARY COLOR:
Orange
SHOTS UP TO DATE:
Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS:
GOOD WITH DOGS:
Yes
GOOD WITH CATS:
Yes
GOOD WITH KIDS:
Yes
HOUSETRAINED:
Yes
HYPERALLERGENIC:
Not Sure
Meet Gemma!
Gemma is the total package: beautiful, sweet, easygoing, and happiest when she's spending time with her best friend, Paige.
This gorgeous girl is believed to be a Spaniel, Lab, and Great Pyrenees mix, around 3 years old, and currently weighs about 64 pounds. She's working on shedding a few extra pounds and is already making great progress toward her ideal weight of around 57-60 pounds.
Gemma's story is a little unique. Paige was adopted from our rescue in December 2024, and shortly afterward her adopters welcomed Gemma into the family through another rescue organization. Over time, the two girls became inseparable companions, following each other from room to room, exploring the yard together, and sharing life's daily adventures.
Recently, their owners made the difficult decision that having dogs was no longer the right fit for their lifestyle. They returned Paige to our rescue and, with the permission of Gemma's rescue, asked if we would take Gemma as well so the girls could stay together. Of course, we said yes.
Since arriving in foster care, it has been clear just how much these two adore one another. They are happiest side by side, and while we understand that finding a home for a bonded pair can be more challenging, we would love to see Gemma and Paige adopted together if the right family comes along.
Gemma is an incredibly easy dog to live with. She is fully house-trained, does not need a crate, and has excellent house manners. She's a laid-back girl who enjoys lounging around the house, soaking up the sunshine in the yard, and spending time with her people and Paige. While she still enjoys playing from time to time, she's generally content to relax and enjoy the simple things in life.
Gemma gets along well with other dogs and is around dogs of all sizes on a daily basis. She also lives successfully with cats. The only quirk we've observed is some barrier frustration or barrier guarding. If she is behind a gate and another dog comes directly up to the gate and into her space, she may bark. However, this behavior is limited to the barrier itself, and she does very well with other dogs when not separated by a gate.
If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate companion with wonderful house manners and a calm personality—or better yet, if you're open to welcoming both Gemma and Paige into your home; you'll be hard-pressed to find a sweeter pair. (***Adoption Fee will be discounted if adopted together)
Gemma has so much love to give and is ready to spend the rest of her life with a family who will appreciate the loyal, easygoing companion she is.
Steps To Adopt
Read the adoptable’s bio above, including their adoption fee Go to RARErescue.org and read our ADOPTION PROCESS page under the "Adopt" section Complete the DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM (located on our website RARErescue.org) We understand that it is important to you to find the right fit for your family. We feel the same way! The DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM is important and REQUIRED for this reason. All of our Adoptables are:Spayed/neutered; Up to date on vaccines; Heartworm tested if six months or older (& kept on heartworm preventative and treated for heartworms if positive when entering our program): Microchipped prior to adoptionBREEDS: We are not breed experts. The breed(s) listed for each adoptable are best guesses or suggestions.PLEASE NOTE: We are a non-profit organization without municipal or government funding. Veterinary/Medical expenses are constant for an animal rescue. Our adoption fees not only help to provide vetting and care for the animal being adopted, but they also help to cover heartworm treatments and other treatable ailments that many animals, that would otherwise be euthanized, need in order to be made available for adoption.Please understand that adopting an animal is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to that animal and there will be veterinary expenses throughout their life that can often cost several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars (without pet insurance), especially without annual checkups and preventative care. As a potential family for this pet you are responsible for their safety and that includes keeping them on your property.***If you are not in the middle Tennessee area, transport can potentially be arranged to approved homes, depending on distance and local adaptability. We normally do not allow adoptions outside of 1.5 hours driving distance.