GRETCHEN

Beagle | Tarrytown, NY

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About

Meet GRETCHEN

  We would like to tell a very important story about a very special older puppy named Gretchen.  Here is her story.   Back in September of last year 2024, a litter of puppies was born in a very poor rural area of Tennessee.  There were 9 puppies born and over the course of 3 months all of them died except for Gretchen and her brother Gremlin.  Some people discovered the neglectful conditions that the puppies were living in and took home the last two who were alive.  They kept the puppies in a crate most of the time in the basement of their home.  A woman contacted me about these puppies asking for help.  I had no fosters for about 2 months  and they stayed with the new lady who took them off the neglectful property and at least kept them warm and dry and fed well. Eventually Critter Cavalry Rescue was able to take Gretchen and Gremlin from that place and put them in separate foster homes. We expected these poor brother and sister pups to be emotionally shut down and shy.  But instead these puppies were a tad shy for a few days, but quickly opened up with love and great confidence after living inside and free of the crate.  Gretchen has been in a foster home with a disabled lady who lives in an apartment.  Gretchen is taken out on a leash but not able to do a lot of running around freely. Recently over several weekends, Gretchen has attended a Puppy Yoga class at the local YMCA.  She was the most confidence, friendly and loving puppy in the room.  She danced amongst the yoga participants with great joy as she went from person to person to give kisses and make new friends.  She has been the most outgoing and delightfully happy girl that has run from person to person to give them kisses and say hello.  Everyone there were total strangers to her, but NOT for long.  She has a happy attitude all the time and wags her ¾ stubby tail with great enthusiasm and happiness.  She is so smart and Gretchen is so happy to be in the world.  This girl is so easy to be around and we see her as quite capable of living in a non-fenced yard but with a watchful eye and a human always outside with her.  She will be a great girl and has an eager RECALL response when you call her.  She just wants to be with HER humans.    She is living with 4 inside cats and does beautifully.  She  meets new dogs with only the sweetest friendship, a big smile and her stubby wagging tail.  She plays nicely and not rough in any way.  She will snuggle on the bed, the sofa or wherever she is invited.  She would be wonderful with children of any age.  She is not a steamroller type of young dog.  She is 8 months and weighs 25 pounds and should not exceed 30 pounds when fully grown and a mature adult.  Maybe less.  She is as tall as she will get but could add muscle as she matures. Her breed is just a mix.  Her personality is one of confidence and adventure.  She is not a skittish dog in any way and that is a miracle.  This girl was not raised with a good start in life but she has overcome all of it and risen above the poor and neglectful beginnings.  She is healthy and spayed and microchipped and had all her shots.  She is ready for a new forever life with someone she can make happy every day.  She also rides well in the car but could use a seatbelt so she doesn’t try to help you drive.   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or [email protected]

Adoption Process
All potential adoptors must complete the application request form on any dog. Before placing a dog with an adoptor Critter Companion conducts a vet check to ensure proper health, gets the dog up to date on all shots and neuters the dog.

Contact
Critter Companion Rescue
(615) 668-5334
[email protected]
https://www.crittercavalry.com/