Gordon Gordie Ramsey Miniature Pinscher & Chihuahua Mix Dublin, NH

Gordon Ramsey prefers to be referred to as Gordie. He knows his name and wags his tail and looks around for you when you say his name loudly - and preferably at a higher pitch.

Gordie's a 15 lb chihuahua. He is looking for a home that will respect him for the independent guy he is. He shows his love and affection with tongue licks and tail wags. He would prefer if you showed your affection by saying his name and scratching his head. He does not like cuddling. He does not like too much noise or chaos. He especially doesn't like when he doesn't feel in control, and while he really loves humans, they are on average ten times his size, so certainly he feels out of control often.

Gordie has recently competed in the Biggest Loser challenge and he reports in that he is 1 lb away from his goal weight. A portion of his food portions were cut back and replaced with vegetables. He has liked all vegetables that he has tried except the green peppers. These were each meticulously licked to ensure that no gravy from his wet food on the pieces of green pepper and left in his bowl. He has offered that all green peppers in the future can be donated to the starving dogs on his behalf.

Handicaps:
- Gordie's eyesight is failing him. He has cataracts and some eye inflammation that was treated on a recent visit. This has made an already unsure guy, a bit more unsure.
- Gordie has separation anxiety that is well managed with Prozac. His anxiety presents itself as whimpering, low howling and searching for the humans. This has not been exhibited since beginning his Prozac.
- Gordie is afraid of going down stairs - and will whimper for help.
- Gordie has specific rules about how you can and cannot touch him. Since his eyesight is failing, he prefers to have his name spoken, a hand put out for smelling and then you can pick him up from his side. He does not do well when startled- and will give a warning nip. His definition of startled includes when you fall asleep on the couch with him and he awakes on the couch with you. He votes one star- do not recommend. He may sit with you for a few moments, but he really prefers to have all four of his paws firmly on the ground unless you are providing him elevator service (see above for stairs).
- Gordie needs trazadone prior to a vet visit if the vet would like to touch him. While you and I know that doctors do things that seem mean but are to help, Gordie has not learned this. He does not understand why you are poking him and will use all of his forces to have you stop.
- Gordie has some environmental allergies that can give him an unproductive cough. However, these have been well controlled in his foster home with an over the counter allergy med, zyrtec and benedryl, as needed.


Gordie's hobbies include:
- Napping - as often as possible.
- Sunbathing - he really loves it. He even plays "dead" with his tongue out.
- Gordie spends much of his awake hours finding the humans. Due to his sight issues, this can result in him getting stuck behind furniture. Gordie was built without a reverse feature - so him turning around is reminiscent of an Austin Powers scene.
- Giving grateful, loving kisses to his foster mom.
- Tail wagging and dancing at dinner time. He even tried to follow his old lady foster sibling's example and yelling in excitement - but he has since learned that this means you eat last... so he has given it up.

Ultimately, Gordie is looking for a home that will accept him as he is. If you follow Gordie's rules on cohabitation, he is a great, loving companion. He should not be in a home with children or another vision challenged dog (he thinks it's very rude when his blind foster sister bumps into him, when he couldn't see her coming...). He lives well with vision-gifted dogs.

Name: Gordon Ramsey
Preferred Name: Gordie
Breed: Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua
Sex: Male
Age: 7-8 yrs (estimated)
Weight: 15 lbs (goal weight about 14 lbs)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: No thank you
Good with Dogs: Yes, of similar size and temperament. He prefers to not have active puppies around him.
Good with Cats: Sure - he can't tell the difference between a cat and a dog

Adoption Fee: $500 (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently: New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION -

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.