New to ARF

Gemma

1 yr · Female · Medium

  • Good with kids
  • Slow intros to dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Loves to cuddle
  • Shy at first

Adoption fee $400

The application opens on Shelterluv, the system we use to keep track of our dogs.

At a glance

Age
About 1 year
Size
Medium
Breed
Boxer (our best guess)
Color
Red/Mahogany
Where they are
Living in a foster home
With ARF since
October 2026
Shelterluv ID
ARFC-A-5999

What we know about Gemma so far

Gemma is a 1-year-old girl. She is living in a foster home. She gets along with cats and kids of all ages. She loves to cuddle. She needs slow introductions to other dogs.

Gemma’s full write-up is still in the works. If you’d like to know more, ask us. We can usually share stories and extra photos from the foster family.

How adopting works

  1. Apply. Fill out the application for Gemma on Shelterluv.
  2. Review. Every application has to be approved by at least three board members.
  3. Home visit. We set up a visit to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone.
  4. Go home. Pay the adoption fee and start your life together.

More about adopting from ARF

Every dog here costs something to care for

Vet visits, vaccines, heartworm treatment, food, the occasional emergency. ARF runs on donations and fundraisers. That’s what pays for all of it.

Speckled black and white pup lying in fallen autumn leaves