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closely at any photo of Zyrella, and you will notice it right away, that tiny underbite, that perpetual little smile that seems to say she has already made up her mind that life is good! She is nine pounds of hypoallergenic sweetness, a Yorkie Shih Tzu mix with a playful, bright personality and a gift for making the people around her feel genuinely adored.
On a walk, Zyrella moves with purpose and joy. She investigates every interesting scent along the way, nose to the ground, tail up, completely in her element, and then she glances up at you with that sparkling look that says she just needed to make sure you were still right there. She is the kind of dog who keeps you close because she wants to, not because she has to. At home, she thrives when her person is around often, or better yet, brings her along for the adventure.
Zyrella came to us alongside her siblings, Pimento and Azmira, rescued together from a backyard situation and given a second chance at the life they always deserved. The three of them remain each other's play buddies, though they do not need to be adopted together. Zyrella is perfectly happy to share her home with another small, compatible dog and would welcome a gentle canine companion. She gives gentle kisses with that little underbite smile, and once she decides you are hers, there is no going back, in the very best way.
Zyrella came to us with heartworm disease, contracted from a single mosquito bite, something that can happen to any dog, and says nothing about who she is or the wonderful life ahead of her. She is otherwise completely healthy, and she is well into her treatment under the American Heartworm Society Protocol, one of the most trusted and effective approaches available. She is being cared for every step of the way, and we will cover all costs of her treatment and spaying. What we need is a dedicated adopter who can bring her to our vet in Broward County for her scheduled appointments.
End of May 2025: Two months of pre-injection treatment complete. Zyrella becomes available for adoption.
June 2025: First injection at our vet in Broward County. Adopter brings Zyrella in.
July 2025: Final two injections at our vet in Broward County. Treatment complete.
August 2025: Spay procedure at our vet in Broward County. Her heartworm treatment and spay costs will be covered by the rescue.
Zyrella's story is one of resilience and readiness. She has been through more than she should have for a dog so young, and she has come out the other side still smiling, still curious, still offering her gentle little kisses to anyone who reaches down to say hello. She deserves a family who sees her fully, who will show up for her appointments with the same dedication she brings to every single day, and who will give her the settled, loving home she has been waiting for.
This dog's adoption fee is $600 to go towards their vetting (vaccines, spay/neuter, heartworm/Ehrlichia/Lyme test, fecal test, pre-op blood work, dental cleaning, and microchip as well as grooming if needed). If you are interested, please fill out the adoption application. For additional information regarding our adoption process, please check our FAQ's Page.
*All dogs in the care of Get a Life Pet Rescue live in loving foster homes while waiting for their perfect match. They don't live in cages or crates (unless there is a medical reason to do so). They are treated as family pets while in our care. * All dogs in our care are fed premium brand holistic food as well as supplements and vitamins specific to each dog's needs. We don't buy inexpensive bulk dry kibble; our rescues are fed premium wet food diets as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program to ensure maximum health. * All of our rescues receive complete quality vetting, including full dental cleaning with pre-op bloodwork, spay/neuter, vaccines, and grooming. Dogs in need of specialized medicine will be seen by specialists, including full cardiac workups and ophthalmologist visits. All suspicious lumps and bumps are biopsied, and every medical need is transparent to potential adopters. *Once you adopt from Get a Life Pet Rescue, you become part of our compassionate family, and we are here for you if a problem with your precious dog arises.