Hi! My name is

Gladys

I have an Adoption Application Pending!

AARCS ID
A2000382243

SEX
Female

BREED
Miniature Pinscher Mix

SIZE
Small

Date of Birth
January 16, 2020

Located In
Calgary Foster Home

About Gladys

Meet Gladys — Your Tiny Dancer Looking for Somebody to Love

Gladys, affectionately known as “Tiny Dancer,” is a small, loyal, loving Miniature Pinscher with a tender heart and a gentle soul. She’s the kind of dog who wants nothing more than a warm lap, a patient human, and a place where she can finally exhale and feel safe.

This sweet girl is timid at first, especially in new environments, but give her a little time and a lot of kindness and she blossoms into the most devoted companion. Once she trusts you, she becomes your shadow, your bed warmer, your biggest fan, and your constant source of quiet affection.
If you love being loved — truly loved — Gladys is ready to give you her whole heart.

💛 Personality
• Soft, sensitive, and deeply affectionate
• Clingy in the sweetest way — she prefers “near” over “far”
• Timid with strangers but warms up quickly to calm, patient humans
• Loyal to the core

🎾 Energy & Play
Gladys is low to moderate energy. She enjoys:
• Squeaky toys
• Gentle play
• Off leash sniffing and exploring in safe spaces
She’s not a high octane dog — she’s more of a cozy companion type who loves a soft blanket and a quiet home.

🍎 Favourite Treats
This girl has excellent taste. Her favourites include:
• Bully sticks
• Duck jerky
• Liver treats
• Apple slices
• Eggs
• Cucumbers
Food is definitely one of the ways to her heart.

🏡 Ideal Home
Gladys is a middle aged adult with so much love left to give. She thrives in a home that is:
• Warm
• Patient
• Gentle
• Predictable
• Filled with humans who understand shy dogs and enjoy close companionship

If you’ve ever wished for a dog who curls into you, naps beside you, and looks at you like you hung the moon, Gladys is your girl.

Good with Cats?

Not tested with Cats yet

Good with Dogs?

Only tested with smaller breed dogs

Good with Kids?

Only met one anxious dog-wary child and did okay. Probably better with dog savvy kids 5+ since she is more nervous.

Do I Need Special Care?

No

Adoption Application