If you are looking for a sweet and loving companion, Ginger could be your girl. It’s hard to tell from the photos, but this girl is a little munchkin at a little over 20 pounds. She’s a little under a year old. She’s got legs that are very short in comparison to her body, think of a dachshund-ish shape, though we have no idea what breeds make up this brindle cutie.
Ginger has been at the shelter less than a week as of writing this; it’s a new situation for her and she’s still a little unsure of all the new surroundings and who can blame her. She needs some time to decompress and relax to really blossom. She looks to her handler for direction and reassurance. Right now loud noises are a little scary for her, so she’d like someone who will keep in mind that she needs some time to settle into a new home and not be thrown into the hubbub of a busy household right away. She was in a foster home prior to coming to the shelter and they say she is a delightful and happy girl who is good with dogs, cats, and people. If you are interested in meeting Ginger, fill out our application at www.responsiblepetcare.org/dogs, or fill out an application in person at the shelter. An approved application is required prior to a meeting.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs, and the holding area for stray dogs for 12 towns in Oxford County. The shelter is located at 9 Swallow Road in Paris and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (Other days by appointment).

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway and the store hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All the money raised at Pawsibilities supports RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to make an inquiry about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.