Gigi is a 6 month old, 20 lb Doodle mix with all the sweetness, bounce, and joy you’d expect from a young pup who loves life and everyone in it!
Quick Facts:
Name: Gigi
Breed: Doodle Mix
Age: 6 months old
Weight: 20 lbs.
House-Trained: 90% there!
Crate-Trained: Yes (shouldn’t be left too long in a crate though due to her age)
Good with Dogs: Yes (she would love active, playful doggie playmates!)
Good with Cats: Yes (she likes to play with the cats in her foster home)
Good with Kids: Yes – likely best with older, school aged kids who she can’t knock over with her bounciness)
Energy Level: Very High
Fence Required: No (but will need plenty of exercise)
Dog’s Location: Fremont, NC
About Gigi’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Gigi is a Poodle “Doodle” mixed breed. The “Doodle” is typically a bright, social, and affectionate dog with a fun blend of intelligence and playful energy. They’re often quick learners with expressive personalities, and many love being included in family activities, outdoor adventures, and anything that keeps their minds and bodies engaged. Their mix of Poodle smarts and the temperament of their other breed often creates a dog who is both people oriented and eager to participate in daily life.
Their ideal home is one that offers consistent exercise, mental enrichment, and plenty of companionship, since Doodle type mixes thrive when they’re active and connected to their people. They do especially well with families who enjoy training, exploring, and maintaining predictable routines. With structure, patience, and opportunities for play and adventure, a Doodle mix becomes a joyful, devoted, and wonderfully engaging family companion.
What to Love about Gigi:
Gigi’s playful, social, and happiest when she has another active dog or older kids to romp around with, making her a fantastic match for an energetic, adventure ready family! Gigi adores other dogs and would thrive with a canine sibling who can keep up with her enthusiasm. She’s also great with cats, though her playful nature means dog savvy cats are the best fit. As a typical puppy, she’s still learning her leash manners and tends to pull because she’s excited to go, go, go — but she’s eager to learn and loves being included in whatever her people are doing!
She’s doing wonderfully with her potty training for her age and just needs continued patience and consistency, she’s 90% there! Gigi is crate trained, though she shouldn’t be left for long stretches because she gets sad when her people leave and wants to be part of the fun. She doesn’t require a fenced yard as long as she gets plenty of exercise, but she would absolutely love one to run and play in. With her friendly nature, love for all people, and joyful puppy energy, Gigi is ready to become the perfect family companion for a home that’s excited to guide her, love her, and take her on all of life’s adventures!
Gigi’s Glorious Highlights:
• Playful puppy energy — loves to run, romp, and play with active dogs
• Dog social sweetheart — thrives with another young, energetic canine sibling
• Kid friendly companion — great with older kids who can handle her enthusiastic bounce
• Cat friendly player — does well with dog savvy cats who enjoy gentle play
• Adventure ready girl — perfect for an active family who loves outings and exploring
• Working on leash manners — pulls from excitement but eager to learn
• Potty training progress — doing great for her age with continued consistency
• Crate trained cutie — settles in her crate but prefers not to be left too long
• Fence optional — doesn’t require a yard but would love one to zoom around in
• Loves everyone she meets — friendly, outgoing, and has never met a stranger
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
