Gidget is an alert, playful pup with bright eyes and boundless energy—always ready to leap, explore, and charm everyone around her.
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Learn MoreGidget will chew on everything and anything - she loves working on a bone or attacking any squealing toy within her radius.
Her most unique quality is the way she jumps—not just high, but with purpose. She launches herself like she’s momentarily forgotten gravity exists. Whether she’s clearing obstacles, bouncing straight into the air, or popping up beside you in an instant, her jumps are quick, athletic, and full of personality.
Gidget’s story began on the streets of Texas, where she learned to be brave long before she learned to be loved. Small and alone with her siblings, she faced a big world with resilience until a second chance carried her north to Wisconsin. There, everything changed. Open spaces replaced pavement, safety replaced survival, and she discovered her greatest joy—running and jumping. She runs with pure freedom, ears back and heart wide open, as if every stride celebrates how far she’s come.
