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Above: Ginger's "Hollywood" head shot

Ginger's ANNIE photo album

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NAME:
Gingerfox, mostly called Ginger (name Ginger was given before adoption). Nicknames include G-Pus, Gee, GG, Gingersnap, Gingivitis, Jengibre, Geesus, Geepers, Geepee, Beefpup, Beefy, Beefus, Salchicha, Impingement, Trumpie, Alf.

DATE OF BIRTH: Late summer (Specific date unknown) 1994. August 16 is her recognized birthdate. She is definitely a LEO.

PLACE OF ORIGIN:
Southern Humboldt County (California), according to shelter records. Arrived at Sequoia Humane Society's Animal Shelter in Eureka, Calif. on April 28, 1995. Adopted May 1, 1995. Was listed as 8 mos. old, housebroken. [photo of her at 8 mos. old at left; photo at 2 years old below left]

BREED:
Airedale Terrier mutt (We like to call her a "Hillshire Farms Terrier" ... but she is likely Shepherd mix, but could be poodle, chowchow or dachshund! Whatever jumped over the fence!)

WEIGHT: 32 pounds at adoption (8 mos. old), now 73 pounds!

ATTITUDE & TRAINING:
As an 8-month-old puppy, Ginger attended Delilah's Dog Obedience first-level class through the City of Arcata. There she learned the basic commands and to appreciate hotdogs. Just because she learned the commands doesn't mean she feels like obeying them! Ginger has the classic Terrier-tude: she's a mischievous clown, independent, mouthy, highly intelligent. She makes us laugh EVERY DAY! She loves people, especially children. Licks most everyone she meets. However, she can be protective and stubbornly dominant. Sociable with most other dogs, with SOME EXCEPTIONS-- other dominant females! Unfortunately she has gotten into some fights! We fully honor all leash laws, for we are free to admit Ginger is a "problem-child." She plays very well with her brother RICO (photo as a puppy at left), who is a fox terrier-beagle - blue heeler - pitbull(?) mix.

She loves her cat siblings (Raven, BillyBob and Harley), but will chase away any foreign cats outdoors. She has a large vocabulary and recognizes the names of many of her friends, showing her understanding with head cocking (see above animation). Always good for a laugh!

Grace and Jes and the big baby...1997

GINGER'S ADVENTURES

From 1994-1999, Ginger marched in a few parades with the Humboldt State University Marching Lumberjacks. (See photo at bottom of page) She enjoyed the happy crowds of parades and liked applause. She officially 'retired' from parade marching, as the thrill is gone! (She would rather run free among the crowds, but we'd rather not allow her that.)

Ginger's friends and major influences have included Zephyr, a 16-year-old Aussie-Goldie swimming and rock freak, who passed away in 1999. Zephyr's mom Suzanne now has a new puppy named Bliss, who is trying to become Ginger's new friend. Ginger's first friend was Cinder, who was her same age. Cinder and her mom Julie moved to Texas and Ginger was very sad. Ginger counts as a major influence the beautiful late Snoopy (Cedar) and Shadow and their mom Regina; Tipper the cutest Border Collie and her mom Terry and Polly "Wally" who is not a dog, but could be. Ginger is also very fond of Olivia and of Mama Linda and ther "big car," a Chevy Suburban that she thinks was built for dogs. (Ginger has been trying to get us to buy one for a long time). But I think Ginger loves Jes most of all.

Ginger has been looking for her mother and possible siblings. In January 2002, she was walking in Hiller Park in McKinleyville, where she met a dog, Sally, who we believe is her sister! Sally was walking with her mom Joanne, who said Sally was also part Airedale. Sally is larger than Ginger, but looks incredibly like her! Sally also came from the Sequoia Humane Society Shelter, but when she was 3 1/2 years old. Joanne adopted her 4 years ago, making Sally the SAME AGE as Ginger! We hope to meet up with Sally again, and get a photo of her.

Ginger's biggest accomplisment was playing "Sandy" in Ferndale Repertory Theatre's production of the musical "ANNIE" in Nov.-Dec. 2002. She enjoyed her experience immensely. She loved the stage, the crowds, the actors and crewpeople so much. She was talked to, petted and given tasty treats often, and really misses everyone at Ferndale Rep. She never got tired of hearing "Tomorrow" sung to her. Please take a look at her ANNIE photo album!

On a more practical side, Ginger had wanted to become a rescue dog, but now that she's too old to begin the extensive training, hopes to go into the Therapy Dog occupation when she's a bit older and wiser and stops her hand and leg licking habit. c(-;

A photo of Ginger as a live Chia pet was featured on NPR correspondent Ketzel Levine's "Talking Plants" blog on Sept. 17, 2007.

Ginger at Mad River Beach, Arcata, CA

HOBBIES, OBSESSIONS & OTHER GINGER TRIVIA:
In a typical terrier way, she is an avid ground-critter hunter. She has unearthed moles and gophers, much to our dismay. She prefers walking softly around eyeing the dirt mounds in the grass rather than swimming in the river. She adores the beach! (see photo at left) She sometimes fetches sticks out of the ocean. She chases shorebirds (unfortunately), and once flushed an egret out of a cow pasture (with punishment following).

Another of her obsessions is her cat siblings. Because Raven is a Manx, her hind end is all the more accessible and appealing to Ginger's nose.

Once Ginger was put in the hospital by a cat. Our late kitty, Lily, whapped her one on the chest, which got horribly infected and swollen. Ginger had to have an operation and wear a t-shirt over the wound for several days.

Ginger enjoys cat food. (What dog wouldn't?)

Ginger has been known to try on costumes, and has experimented with lingerie modeling (see photo below).

Ginger's hair is wiry and can get pretty long, so she is often clipped Schnauzer-style at Doggy Doo Salon in Arcata.

 Oscar gives Ginger a buttsniff for a change!

Ginger really loved her brother. Too much. 

 
Ginger, the "Band Dog," has marched in several parades with the
Humboldt State University Marching Lumberjacks.

 
Ginger played "Sandy" in the musical ANNIE. "The sun will come out tomorrow!"
See her PHOTO ALBUM!

Ginger has been a lingerie model. Lime green is her favorite color.

Ginger as a LIVE CHIA PET!
(it's a mat of ground cover from the garden!)

Ginger with her good friend Polly.

Ginger with her mom, Gracie.