Another day, another rescued Corgi! Gladys is a four-year-old tri-coloured Corgi who came to MUTTS as a mill discard. She had two litters of puppies before ultimately deciding mama life wasn’t for her. Now, Gladys is living a carefree life with her fosters and enjoying all that the singledom has to offer! Let’s help this sweet lady find her family!

If there’s one thing that Gladys has been enjoying since her rescue, it’s her newfound sense of freedom! Though many of the experiences of a home life are new to her, Gladys hasn’t wasted any time lapping up these luxuries. Each morning, she greets the day with a few rounds of backyard zoomies (she’s very fast!) and never shies away from the chance to roll around in the dirt. She loves being outside and would be absolutely tickled if her adoptive family had an outdoor space for her to enjoy. Gladys doesn’t know how to play fetch (yet!) but really loves when her fosters run with her in the yard!

When playing inside, Gladys favours toys with threads or cords and gets a real kick out of destroying them! She really likes to chew, so much so that her fosters had to teach her not to chew on the rug or her leash. Gladys was quick to figure out right vs wrong and now sticks to her toys or bones or a leaf that she finds on her walk. Speaking of walks, this gal has made immense progress on the leash! Despite the occasional tendency to stop mid-walk and refuse to continue (Corgis are famously stubborn!), she heels well, though still falls prey to distractions like items on the ground or rabbits. Gladys has a major interest in chasing rabbits, requiring her handler to hold on tight once she spots one! With time and consistency, we expect Gladys to become the perfect walking companion!

Interactions with other dogs have, so far, been 50/50. She’s only met other dogs when out for a walk and thus on a leash. Gladys’ instinct is to avoid at all costs, shaking, pacing and redirecting herself. If the other dog is indifferent to Gladys, she will calm down, but some dogs cause her to bark and act out. As for cats, she is kept separate from her fosters’ cat. During their initial interaction, they were on either side of a barrier and Gladys showed signs of wanting to chase (it’s possible that she thinks cat = rabbit). If her adoptive family has other pets in the home, slow introductions will be key to ensuring a seamless transition and safety for all!

Gladys is potty trained and crate trained. She enjoys her crate and opts to take her naps in it during the day. She’s a little shy when meeting new people but warms up over time! Once she’s comfortable, Gladys will happily accept scratches behind the ears and belly rubs. She shows her affection by wiggling her cute little Corgi butt and burying her nose in her fosters’ hand!

Gladys is spayed, microchipped and up to date with her vaccines. She has no other medical issues or requirements to note!

We know our MUTTS family loves a Corgi, so we have no doubt that this gal will find the perfect home! We can’t wait to watch Gladys continue to thrive with her new family!

SOCIABILITY: Humans (adults and kids), dogs and cats (slow introductions for both required)
ENERGY: Medium
QUIRKS: Gladys loves the feeling of rolling in the dirt and sand!
TRAINING NEEDS: Continued basic obedience, socialization and continued leash skills
MEDICAL NEEDS: None
WEIGHT: 27lbs
FOSTER LOCATION: Burlington