Zora is the kind of dog who makes a house feel softer just by being in it, side of giggles included as she can usually be found proudly carrying a toy around giving it a bit of a house tour. Because Zora is fostered in a loving home, we know so much about who she is at home, which is hands down her favorite place to be. Her fosters praise her for being gentle, sweet, and quietly charming. One of many cute things she does is the way she will ask for affection. Her foster shared, it starts with a little nose nudge and a calm, "excuse me, pets please" presence that's delivered with her warm eyes staring at you sweetly. And if you're into adorable home quirks, Zora also likes to drag blankets and random items around the house like she's casually redecorating. We estimate Zora is 5-7 years old, weighs 64lbs, and is likely a German Shepherd mix.
Ideal Home
Zora's ideal home would be a single-level home with minimal or no stairs, so her hips can keep young. She does well with normal activity in the home and genuinely enjoys other dogs' company, so she'd love a home with a playful doggie friend where things feel steady, friendly, and routine-based. Zora can be nervous meeting new people, but she warms up pretty quickly, especially when people are sitting down and she can approach at her own pace. She's more comfortable meeting guests in the home than in public, which makes her a great match for someone who prefers cozy home life over constant outings.
Ongoing Health
There are no specific ongoing health conditions mentioned for Zora.
Training & Support
Zora is house-trained with zero indoor accidents and is not destructive. She loves chew toys, stuffies, ropes, and house shoes, though she will grumble if another dog tries to take her "treasure." She is afraid of vacuums and occasionally strangers, so she'll do best with a patient, gentle approach that lets her build trust at her own pace. Zora is crate-trained, quiet in her crate, and is crated 3-4 hours during the day as well as overnight.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Zora is currently in Texas. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA certified transport system. Our transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). A $87 surcharge applies for transportation. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
