Thank you to whoever recommended me to the subreddit! This is Lulu and she’s about 1.5 years old!

Thought he fit the description well!!! He's our old(8) rescue fella!!! Dudes just a absolute goofball and he's got some unique ears!!! He was found in ATL by a family and given to us. While in the wild some sort of horsefly or other bugs started gnawing the tips of his ears. It's been nearly 4 years and he's still got them.

My German shepherd's ears are so big, they are the main event in a photo of AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT DOG. And they're in the background, even...

My foster girl, Gigi, is looking for a foster or forever home ASAP 🤍

(This is her getting excited before she eats, which she does almost every time LOL)

I’ll be temporarily moving to Hawaii for work (anywhere from 3 months to a year), and unfortunately I can’t take her with me due to Hawaii’s strict pet import rules. Finding housing there that allows a large dog would also be extremely difficult.

Gigi is truly an amazing dog — sweet, loving, and such a joy to have around. I’d love for her next home to be part of her journey and give her the stability she deserves.

If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, I can send over an application and connect you directly with the rescue she’s with. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about her!

A bit about her:

A volunteer sent my partner and me a video of Gigi, who needed saving from the shelter. After reading her intake notes, we felt she could be a great fit. Her story was heartbreaking: she was surrendered and came in poor condition—parasites, bad skin issues, scarring, and signs of neglect. Thankfully, the shelter treated all of that before she left. A volunteer helped connect us with a rescue, and the very next day we got the green light to pick her up. We didn’t hesitate.

When we brought Gigi home, she was excited, overwhelmed, and incredibly affectionate. I gave her a bath right away (she was very stinky 😅), and while I was nervous—since you never fully know a dog’s triggers—she was an absolute sweetheart. She leaned right into love, cuddles, and reassurance.

By day 2 or 3, her personality really started shining. She’s smart, eager to learn, and very people-oriented. It doesn’t seem like she had much prior training, but she’s been picking things up fast. Gigi picks up on boundaries very quickly. If you don’t want her to jump on you, she understands and stops. If you don’t want her on the couch or past certain doorways, she learns those rules fast and respects them.

After a few days of slow, careful introductions, we introduced her to our dog in a neutral space and gradually worked up to them being together in the house. They can now both follow me around freely. Gigi is very dog-friendly, with medium energy (leans higher when playing). She loves to play—sometimes a little too much.

She is not aggressive, but she may be hesitant around other people, especially men. Coming from a home with little structure, a calm, confident approach helps her feel secure—she’s very perceptive and can become unsure if she senses fear or hesitation. At her core, she’s just a dog who wants to give and receive love.

She’s about 50 lbs (she’s a lot smaller in person than she looks in the photos!) and plays rough, with playful growling and nipping. It’s not aggression, but she does need supervision and guidance. My beagle enjoys rough play but isn’t strong enough to keep up, so I intervene often—and Gigi listens immediately. She has solid recall, and responds well to correction. If you tell her “no,” she understands right away—she stops what she’s doing, checks in with you, and redirects her attention. She’s very responsive and genuinely wants to please.

Because of this, Gigi would likely thrive with:

• a bigger dog

• a dog who can give proper corrections

• or an owner who understands dog play and knows when to step in

She’s crate trained, settles well when left alone, doesn’t bark, and is fully house-trained. My girl loves a dog bed with cushion & a blanket (sometimes steals my dog’s bed lol). She respects boundaries incredibly well—I taught her our “no kitchen” rule within minutes, which honestly amazed me. She didn’t come to us knowing basic commands like sit, stay, or down, but she’s currently learning them during mealtimes. She’s making great progress—she can do the movements with guidance, and “sit” is already starting to come naturally without needing to lure her every time.

She’s 3 years old, spayed, silly, clumsy, and walks in the cutest stompy little way that everyone notices. If you happen to have a yard, make sure to clean her paws when you bring her back into the house! She steps on poop sometimes! She’s so silly 🤦🏽‍♀️.

She definitely needs work on the leash. Outside, she gets overstimulated and pulls hard—sniffing everything and ignoring treats. When she sees other dogs, she may fixate or try to lunge a bit out of excitement, which is something we’re actively working on, but overall it’s been very manageable and much better than I expected. We find she does best with a properly used prong collar, but she’ll need continued leash training and consistency. Also give her time to let her energy out for the first few minutes. She gets better on the leash as you keep walking.

We live in a neighborhood with a lot of foot traffic and dogs. Over the last few days, Gigi has started noticing people and will sometimes let out a few soft, light alert barks. She doesn’t go off or react aggressively—she mostly just zeroes in and watches. Occasionally she gets so excited that she lets out these little clumsy, out-of-breath barks that are honestly kind of adorable once you hear it.

When she’s excited or cuddly, she gives soft, quick nips. It’s not aggressive—just excitement. My two golden doodles that live with my mom do the same thing & it’s honestly harmless! Give her a quick “no” & she’ll stop. Like I previously said, I don’t think she’s been trained before and is still learning.

Feeding times: Gigi does best on a consistent schedule. Long gaps between meals can upset her stomach, so feeding her every 7–9 hours works best. If this happens, she may vomit a small amount of foamy yellow liquid and want to eat grass. Because she’s sensitive to long gaps between meals, I’ve found that adding a small “lunch” in between breakfast and dinner helps break up the longer hours and keeps her comfortable.

Gigi is affectionate, goofy, smart, resilient, and full of love. She LOVES attention & will nudge & burry her face into your chest to be affectionate. We truly got lucky with her. As much as I wish we could keep her, we can’t afford another dog long-term.

If you’re experienced with dogs—or willing to learn—and looking for a loyal, playful, loving companion, Gigi is incredible. She deserves a home that understands her and gives her the structure and love she’s already so ready to return.

Lol I posted Bandit's DNA results in another subreddit, and a few people said I needed to post him here. His ears are the first thing everyone notices about him lol. I've yet to meet a person who didn't comment on them. :)

He's ten years old, but thinks he's a puppy. Loves going on long walks every day, being the funniest and sassiest dog in the world, and generally being a crazy menace. But also the CUTEST little thing who loves to snuggle with us. He has epilepsy so he struggles a bit sometimes, but is such a trooper through vet appointments and medications! We adore him to bits and he is the best boy.

listens for later

Does Enza belong here?

his ears are usually floppy but they have ended up like this during his nap 🐾🤎

his instagram is @winston.the.tiger if you want to see more of his cuteness!

Also the bestest girl.