Age: Approximately 1.5 years

Sex: Female (Spayed)

Breed: Mixed Breed

Weight: 13 kg (28.6 lbs)

Energy Level: 5/10 — A wonderful balance of playful and calm.

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Rescue Story

Gia was rescued from a kill shelter in Korea just before her scheduled euthanasia.

After her rescue, she moved directly into a boarding foster environment, where she has continued to impress everyone with her calm, adaptable personality and sweet nature.

Although we don’t know what her life was like before entering the shelter, Gia has remained incredibly resilient and has embraced every new experience with quiet confidence.

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Personality & Temperament

Gia is the definition of a well-balanced companion.

She enjoys playtime and spending time with people, but she also knows how to relax and quietly enjoy everyday life.

She isn’t overly energetic or overly reserved—she naturally finds a happy balance between the two.

She loves people and forms strong bonds with those she trusts. While she may not immediately run up to greet strangers,

she isn’t fearful or shy. Instead, Gia prefers to quietly observe new people before deciding they’re her friend.

Once she feels comfortable, her affectionate personality begins to shine.

She’ll gently come over for pets, nuzzle close, touch your face with her nose, and happily give kisses.

Watching her confidence grow is one of the sweetest parts of getting to know her.

New environments can make Gia a little cautious at first, but she adjusts quickly.

Given a day or two and a little patience, she settles in beautifully and begins acting as though she’s always belonged.

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Socialization

Dogs: Excellent with other dogs. Gia has wonderful canine social skills and enjoys being around them without being overly pushy.

Cats: Has not been tested.

Children: Neutral around children. She has shown little interest and remains calm when around them.

People: Friendly with both familiar people and strangers after a brief introduction.

She enjoys human companionship and affection.

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Training & Home Life

Outdoor potty trained

Walks nicely on leash

Comfortable with stairs

Travels very well in the car, including long-distance rides

Quiet when left alone and typically spends her time resting

No separation anxiety observed

Rarely barks and is not reactive to outside noises

No bite history

No resource guarding or food aggression observed

Gia has not received formal obedience training yet, but she is intelligent, observant, and eager to understand her surroundings.

She learns routines quickly and has all the qualities to continue thriving with positive reinforcement.

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Food & Daily Routine

Gia eats twice daily and has a healthy appetite.

She is not a picky eater and enjoys treats while remaining calm and polite.

She takes treats gently and has never shown guarding behaviors around food or snacks.

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Health

Spayed

Fully vaccinated

Heartworm negative

Monthly parasite prevention

No known allergies

No previous medical concerns

Gia is currently in excellent health and has no known medical issues.

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Ideal Home

Gia’s easygoing personality makes her an excellent fit for many different homes.

She could happily be an only dog, where she can soak up all of her family’s attention, or she could live with another friendly, compatible dog.

Her caregiver notes that she especially enjoys playing with dogs who match her personality and energy.

Because of her adaptable nature, intelligence, and stable temperament, we believe Gia would also be a wonderful choice for first-time dog owners.

Like many rescue dogs, she’ll appreciate a family that allows her to settle in at her own pace.

Rather than expecting immediate affection, giving Gia the time to build trust naturally will allow her sweet, loving personality to blossom.

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Why You’ll Love Gia

Gia isn’t the loudest dog in the room.

She won’t demand attention or constantly ask to be the center of everything.

Instead, she’ll quietly become your shadow.

The gentle kiss on your hand.

The little nose boop to your cheek.

The peaceful companion beside you after a long day.

Gia is the kind of dog whose love grows deeper with each passing day—and once she gives you her heart, it’s yours forever.