Zoe - ADOPTED

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Meet the Puppy

Zoe was another dumping at the Humane Society, and the Humane Society reached out for rescue help to get Zoe out of the shelter environment while she was still young and impressionable. She has been an absolute perfect student, cuddle bug, and clown from day one!


Details

Nicknames: Zoe
Age: 6-9 months (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 25lbs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 35-40lbs
Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd/Beagle
Shedding: Is medium haired and with a healthy diet, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 5+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Zoe has been a perfect foster dog from day one. She was a little shy at first to her human foster parents, but sweet and playful with her fur-siblings. She’s come out of her shell to be loving, affectionate, smart, and obedient with humans of all ages, and animals of all ages and types. She’s active and incredibly playful, and also smart and aims to please. She loves her crate, and even goes to her “room” for a rest on her own when she needs a break from playing. Those looking to adopt Zoe should have a baby pool, pond, lake, or beach nearby as this girl absolutely LOVES the water! Stick some water in a baby pool, and she’ll plop herself right in for some poolside sunbathing.

Zoe has had the opportunity to spend some time with our southern trainer prior to her arrival up north. We REQUIRE that Zoe work with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because we have already started implement the foundational elements of this style of training, and she’s done amazingly well. The first session is covered by us, and our recommended trainers will continue to work on confidence, manners, reliability, and FUN.

Needs

  • Zoe will be best suited to an to an active family or couple, willing to give them regular walks, runs, trails, and adventures, and plenty of playtime. They should continue socialization with other dogs through puppy play dates.

  • Zoe would like a back yard. Traditional fencing is NOT required.

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

Late August - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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