ZOLA - CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua (long coat). Adoption Fee: 550. Meet Zola—aka Tiny Princess, or T.P. for short. This former breeder pup is learning how to be a real-deal pet, and she’s absolutely nailing it (with some help from her Chihuahua mentor). Thanks to him, she’s mastered stairs, outdoor potty breaks, and the house routine—no accidents in over a week! Zola lives with several large dogs and smartly retreats to her kennel when their energy gets a little extra. She's warming up to her foster mom and even pauses for short bursts of affection now. Men? She’s not so sure—she’ll bark when they get home, but responds well to gentle correction. T.P.’s biggest hobby? Hoarding toys (“babies”) in her oversized bed that she stole from the big dogs. Every morning she grabs a baby to carry outside like it’s her emotional support stuffie. Here’s the cutest video of Zola showing off her “baby”. Her kennel also requires regular toy removal so she has space to sleep. She’s a bit on the fluffy side, so she’s on a two-meals-plus-snack routine. Walks aren’t her thing (yet), but with time and patience, she might get there. Due to her breeder background, she’s a flight risk, so a securely fenced yard is a must. Zola would do best with older kids, at least one other confident dog, and a home ready to continue building her trust. She’s still learning—but she’s already got the heart of a queen. Zola is from a breeder release. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Long
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Independent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No