Meet Gemma.

Studio City, CA · 5 years 9 months · Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Mar 12, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Mar 12, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Gemma is five years old and still believes she deserves a happy ending — and honestly, she does. She lost the only mom she’d ever known to cancer, and for a while, her world felt very small. But Gemma is resilient. She’s affectionate, funny, a little dramatic (in the best way), and she absolutely lights up when she’s with her people. She will lean into you for pets like it’s her job. She’ll carry her toy around proudly like a prized possession. She’ll sprawl across the couch like she pays the mortgage. And when you look into her eyes, you’ll see a dog who just wants to belong again. She’s currently learning how to socialize with other dogs and is doing incredibly well with slow, structured, muzzled introductions. She’s thoughtful and making progress every week. With the right guidance, she continues to blossom. Gemma learns tricks with ease, is house-trained, and thrives with enrichment and play. She’s smart, athletic, and deeply bonded to her humans. She doesn’t need a perfect home. She needs a committed one. If you’re ready for a loyal companion who will give you everything she has — Gemma is ready for you. Gemma's fosters believe in her and will sponsor her fees for the right home.

RescueGroups record ID: 22325181

What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.