Gizmo

About Gizmo

Name: Gizmo (GIZZ-MOE)
Sex: Female
Date of birth: 13 February 2017
Job title: Technical Survey Dog
Birthplace: Germany
Current Location: Cambodia
Length: 109cms
Weight: 29kgs
Favourite food: Meaty treats
Personality: Loyal and patient

 

GIZMO IN THE FIELD

The Ideal Breed

Gizmo is a Belgian Shepherd - a breed of dog known for its ability to hold focus for long periods of time. When she's out in the field, Gizmo isn't easily distracted.

A Long-Term Partnership

Gizmo and her handler, Soy Rady, started bonding right from the start to ensure that they're a great working match. Gizmo and Rady not only work together, but they live together too!

Protecting The Environment

Unlike our HeroRATs, Gizmo can work in areas of dense vegetation which means there's no need to remove established trees, shrubs, flowers and grassland.

TOP 5 FACTS

1. Not a single HeroDOG has ever been harmed during APOPO’s detection activities.

2.HeroDOGs can work in areas of dense vegetation without the need to remove trees, bushes and grassland.

3.HeroDOGs detect only explosives and ignore scrap metal.

4.HeroDOGs must pass stringent accreditation tests before being deployed.

5.Belgian and German Shepherds are intelligent and hardworking breeds who can hold a high level of focus over a long period of time.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

Welcome Pack

A digital page Welcome Pack stacked full of pictures, facts, figures, and quotes that will tell you everything you need to know.

Adoption Certificate

A digital certificate of adoption with your name on it.

Quarterly Updates

Quarterly updates direct to your email inbox to keep you up to date with the latest news and information from the field.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HERODOG ADOPTIONS?

The quickest way to find to the answer to your question is to take take a look at our FAQ page under the HeroRATs or HeroDOGs tab. If you still need help, send us a message here and we’ll get back to you right away. Alternatively, you can email adoption@apopo.org