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Gigi

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Gigi was born on 23.02.2025. She is a Zwergpinscher-mix girl who had a stroke of luck in her misfortune. Sold over the internet to a fraudster, Gigi was seriously injured there, and fortunately she was taken in by us. Both of her broken elbows were expertly operated on in early June at the Grußendorf Animal Health Center in Bramsche. Now the bouncy little girl has recovered wonderfully from the procedure and is eager to finally start living! Gigi weighs only 1.6 kg and will presumably not get much above 2 kg later on. She is therefore very delicate and tiny. Gigi is not neutered, but she is vaccinated and microchipped. Her foster mom describes her as follows: "I, Gigi, am rather wary to anxious around strangers when they want something from me. With my primary caregiver (currently my foster mom) I am open and cuddly; my foster dad is okay too, but I just like women better. I walk well on the leash. Outside I am rather self-assured and curious; strangers still seem odd to me, and I tend to yap if this isn't curbed. I orient strongly on my current pack, and I would wish for a small dog already living in the household. My new people should bring experience with small dogs. I'm not fully house-trained yet, but we are practicing diligently (the weeks of restricted activity after my surgery made practice difficult). I am very active and love to play. I need plenty of occupation, including mental stimulation, and I always want to be part of things. We do not want Gigi to become a 'handbag dog' and a pretty accessory! She should have a great, fulfilling and free dog's life, with muddy paws after walks. That includes good training, and gladly a visit to dog school. Since her basic trust has suffered somewhat due to her early experiences, we wish for dog-experienced people for her. Any second dog in the household should be confident and social. Children from teenage age onward are fine. Gigi does not yet know cats. Who would like to show Gigi the big world and give her a home forever?"

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Gigi Gigi wurde am 23. 02. 2025 geboren. Sie ist ein Zwergpinscher-Mix-Mädchen, das Glück im Unglück hatte. Übers Internet an eine falsche Frau verkauft, wurde Gigi dort schwer verletzt und fand zum Glück Aufnahme bei uns. Ihre beiden gebrochenen Ellenbogen wurden Anfang Juni im Tiergesundheitszentrum Grußendorf in Bramsche fachmännisch operiert. Nun hat sich das quietschlebendige Mädchen super von dem Eingriff erholt und will endlich anfangen zu leben! Gigi wiegt nur 1,6 kg und wird später vermutlich nicht mehr als 2kg haben. Sie ist also sehr grazil und winzig. Gigi ist nicht kastriert, aber geimpft und gechippt. Ihr Pflegefrauchen beschreibt sie wie folgt:Ich, Gigi, bin bei Fremden eher misstrauisch bis ängstlich, wenn sie was von mir wollen. Mit meiner Bezugsperson (aktuell mein Pflegefrauchen) bin ich offen und verschmust, mein Pflegeherrchen finde ich okay – aber Frauen mag ich wohl einfach lieber. Ich gehe schon gut an der Leine, draußen bin ich eher selbstbewusst und neugierig – Fremde finde ich weiterhin komisch – neige auch zum Kläffen, wenn man dies nicht unterbindet. Ich orientiere mich sehr an meinem aktuellen Rudel, einen bereits vorhandenen kleinen Hund würde ich mir wünschen. Meine neuen Menschen sollten Kleinhundeerfahrung mitbringen. Ich bin noch nicht ganz stubenrein – das wird aber fleißig geübt (durch die wochenlange Schonhaltung nach der OP war es schwierig zu üben). Ich bin sehr aktiv und spiele gerne, brauche viel Beschäftigung, auch kopfmäßige Auslastung und möchte gerne immer mit dabei sein. Wir möchten nicht, dass Gigi zum ‚Handtaschenhund‘ und netten Accessoire wird! Sie soll ein tolles, erfülltes und freies Hundeleben mit Dreckpfötchen nach dem Gassigehn haben. Dazu gehört eine gute Erziehung, gerne auch der Besuch einer Hundeschule. Da ihr Grundvertrauen aufgrund ihrer frühen Erfahrung etwas gelitten hat, wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene Menschen für sie. Der vorhandene Zweithund sollte souverän und sozial sein. Kinder ab Teenageralter sind ok. Katzen kennt Gigi bis jetzt nicht. Wer hat Lust, Gigi die große Welt zu zeigen und ihr ein Zuhause für immer zu schenken?

Size
Tiny
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten
Living with Gigi
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten · BochumLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

About Gigi

What life with Gigi looks like

Gigi is a very small young adult mixed breed animal waiting at KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten in Bochum.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Gigi far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

Bochum, Germany — browse more animals in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gigi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gigi?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gigi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gigi if I live in another country?
Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Gigi already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten directly what is included and what Gigi still needs.
What happens if Gigi isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with KIS Ruhr – Katzen in Schwierigkeiten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gigi and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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