ZARA - CHIHUAHUA / POMERANIAN / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Pomeranian / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application › Zara is a estimated 6 year old Pomeranian. She was rescued from a huge puppy mill bust in TN with over 100 dogs on the property. Zara takes time to warm up and prefers female over males initially. She is overall a pocket full of sunshine and happy to be around you in whatever is happening. She does startle easily and takes time to gain a modicum of confidence in a a new space. She loves words of praise and sweet talk and well as food. Zara is a tripod, she had to get her leg amputated as when she was rescued it was discovered that her knee was injured for so long that the muscles and ligaments had contracted and wouldn't be usable even if the knee was fixed. This has not stopped her as she was essentially a tripod previously and adapted well to the now pain free three legged gait. Zara does have minimal teeth due to the severe dental disease she suffered with, this doesn't stop her in eating whatever she desires but softer treats and wet food is preferred for her. She is fairly confident on leash walks and her foster would recommend leash walks for potty breaks for the initial weeks to help her gain confidence with you and her new surroundings. Zara is not a fan of rain but will bear it if you are also out with her in solidarity for those potty breaks. Zara is still gaining confidence on being picked up and for those initial pets, she is non reactive but will get extremely stiff and hyperventilate when overwhelmed so all things are low and slow for this lady. Zara is much more confident with dogs than people and would do best with a dog buddy to help follow along and learn the new home ropes with. She doesn't like to be pushed around by other dogs and has no problem telling them to respect her space. Zara LOVES toys especially a benebone or something that crinkles. *************************************************** The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to .pawfectmatch/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Not Good With Large Dogs Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Skittish Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations