My story

　　Well hello there!My name is Gizmo and I am an 12 year old terrier mix who is looking for his new home!

　　I have lived with the same family my entire life.

　　And their circumstances have changed where they are in and out a lot.

　　And I am just not getting the love and attention I really crave.

　　So my family reached out to my good friends at NBS to help me find a new home that will better fit my needs.I am a sweet guy who really is looking for a more laid-back lifestyle and people who are home to just love me.

　　I get a bit anxious when my family comes in and out and I can’t seem to settle with the higher energy.

　　But when it’s quiet, I do settle in just fine.

　　Even though I like kids, living with a family with kids is just not the right lifestyle for me because they are so busy…but I am happy if kids or grandkids visit!

　　My family says that I am good about doing my business outside but I have also successfully used potty pads at times.

　　I do like to sleep in bed with my family and be on the couch and in a dog bed. Anywhere comfy and close to my people actually, I am not picky!I have lived with dogs and cats and I get along with both.

　　Though, I am a person-dog…not a dog-dog.

　　What that means is that I don’t really care about having canine or feline friends, I only really have love eyes for my people!I am about 18 pounds and could stand to lose a few pounds to keep it easier on my knees and spine as I age further.

　　Are you looking for a slower walking partner?

　　I may just be your dude!I am all up to date on my medical.

　　I just had a pretty extensive dental and I had to have most my teeth pulled.

　　Ooops!

　　Don’t tell my dentist that I haven’t been brushing and flossing!

　　I do have 4 teeth left and I will need a soft diet for the rest of my life due to not having many chompers left.

　　But putting warm broth on my dry food to soften it up works too!

　　I do chew on my paws a bit, likely due to anxiety.

　　Benadryl and Apoquel (allergy meds) have not been successful in deterring that so the vet thinks it’s just a part of a learned behavior at this point.

　　Maybe that will stop as I get comfy with a new family who is home more!

　　Who knows?!I do not love to be picked up.

　　I will let you do it but I may let out a bark or two cause I am scared of being dropped!Well that’s all for now. I sure do hope you have fallen in love with me and want to give me a great home to live out my senior years. I sure have so much love to give and hope that someone is out there waiting just for MEEEEEE!Requirements:*Fenced yard NOT required as long as leash-walking for potty breaks*Family home most hours of the day, 8-hour work days makes Gizmo anxious, needs low-key lifestyle*No children (great with kids but too busy of a lifestyle for what Gizmo needs)If you think I might be the perfect addition to your family please follow these steps:1.) Visit to fill out my adoption application. As an approved adopter, my rescue friends can set up a home visit so I can meet you. Our rescue is 100% run by volunteers, to help your application be processed as quickly as possible, please make sure to….2.) Call your veterinarian and give them permission to release information about your current and past pet’s veterinary history.3.) Call your references too! Let them know to expect a phone call from an unknown phone number, and a rescue team member will need to talk to them on the phone as a reference. My adoption fee is $150.00 and includes a DHPP vaccine, bordatella vaccine, de-worming, spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccine (age appropriate), heartworm test (age appropriate), heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, microchip insertion, bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, leash and collar and one week's worth of food. If you’d like to meet me, please apply online and to become an approved adopter! Our adoption process requires that any pet in your household be current on vaccinations and heartworm preventative , spayed/neutered (unless a documented medical reason is on file with your veterinarian). Dogs must be current on Distemper DHPP combo vaccine and Rabies vaccine, cats must be current on Distemper and Rabies at the time of application. This also applies to any pets in your home within the past five years.While I hope that you have fallen in love with me and are ready to apply, I understand if I might not be the perfect pup for your family just yet. However, would you please help by sharing my picture on Facebook, twitter or by email? I'm a great pup and need a loving family to give all of my love and puppy kisses to! Thank-you for your help!

　　If you have any questions or would like to adopt Gizmo, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.