Gizmo

Gizmo, also known as Gizzy-Giz or Gizzy, is approximately 10 1/2 years old in these pictures taken June 2009.  His owner gave him up after adopting him 10 years ago the DAY BEFORE he was to be euthanized at a kill shelter.  Now her life has changed and she has to move due to health issues. Poor Gizmo cannot go with her.

His mom said that she wants Gizmo to have someone who will care for him and give him LOTS of attention and some outdoor exercise.  That Gizmo is very quiet and is well behaved indoors.  His demeanor is sweet, not aggressive at all, a lap dog, if permitted, but she trained him not to get on sofas or beds.  He likes to have a cushy bed where where you are, and his favorite toy is the 'monkey man.' His favorite treats are pizza crust and popcorn.  Gizmo enjoys walking with you, with or without a leash, as he will stay with you and responds to hand signals.  He scratches at the door or whines when he wants out and returns to the door when he wants back in. 

She often shaved him and put a shirt on him.  He seems to like that.  His preference in humans has been females, as he has been raised around them.  However, he does not seem fearful or aggressive towards men at all.  Gizmo is not enthusiastic with children but is not aggressive.  Gizmo gets along with cats and dogs.

She closes by saying that 'The person who adopts Giz will have an outstanding, loving companion, and it is my deepest wish that he receives nothing less than the best from his new owner/family.

Gizmo went to the vet on August 8, 2009 for his Rabies, a fecal, and the Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia test.  He tested negative for everything and is now on HW preventative.  Gizmo weighed 23.1 pounds.