Ginger Snap

Maltese

12 years, Female, Small

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NAME: Ginger Snap

BREED: Maltese x Yorkshire Terrier

DOB: Aug 26, 2013 (12 years 2 months)

Home Recommendation: Ginger Snap is a sweet golden girl who would thrive in a calm, patient home—ideally with someone familiar with senior pups and their gentle rhythms. She enjoys one slow walk a day, long naps, pup cups, and cheese. Some days she’s energetic and curious, and other days she’s content to sleep in. She’ll make the perfect companion for someone who appreciates a mellow, loving, easygoing senior by their side.

WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Ginger Snap spent her entire life as a breeding dog in a puppy mill. When her "breeders" decided they no longer had a use for her, they planned to discard her. Thankfully, WISE was able to step in and rescue her, giving her a second chance to experience the love and warmth of a real home. Now she’s ready to start that new chapter!

Personality: Ginger is a laid-back girl whose perfect adopter will understand that her favorite things in life are simple: resting, eating, and having a little fun at her own pace. She’s a senior soul who enjoys comfort, cozy naps, gentle affection, and snacks more than adventure. She offers endless sweetness, calm companionship, and the joy of loving a dog who knows exactly who she is.

KIDS: Yes, kids 10+

DOGS: Yes

CATS: Yes

Training: Ginger Snap loves her daily walk, but it’s important to let her choose the pace and direction—this is her special time, and she enjoys exploring on her own terms. Because she can tire quickly, her person should always bring a bag in case she wants to be carried part of the way. When she wakes up, her routine works best when she’s picked up immediately and taken outside so she could go potty. She does still have accidents, and her adopter should understand that this comes from age and occasional confusion, not misbehavior. At night she sleeps comfortably in her crate, though truly she can curl up and rest anywhere and be perfectly content. With patience, consistency, and kindness, Ginger will be a loving and easygoing companion.

Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.