Zelda

Wow! Is she a stunner, or what? Peep those before photos. That was her the day she came into rescue, just 5 1/2 weeks ago. And the other photos are her beautiful self now. Talk about a glow up! Zelda is a young, maybe 6 mo old, American Bully who currently weighs about 30 lbs. She is an energetic, friendly gal, who enjoys the company of other playful dogs, and is excellent with cats. She is a tiny bit shy when meeting new people, but a little baby talk and treats go a long way in earning her trust. She is fine within a few minutes of meeting new people. As you can see, Zelda hasn't had an easy life before rescue. She was found in a deserted area. No homes for miles. She was lying in a field near the road when one of our volunteers spotted her. In addition to having a severe case of mange, she had recently had her ears cropped. It appears that it was a home crop job, and she still had fishing line "sutures" that we had to remove. We can't imagine the pain that she endured by whoever was supposed to be protecting and loving her. It is heart breaking to think of any dog suffering like she must have, but we are just thankful that she is safe and happy now, and will never be mistreated again. Zelda has now been spayed and brought up to date on all routine vetting, and she is ready for a home of her own. Her ideal home would be with someone who will enjoy the bonding afforded by one on one training. She is a very good girl, but she needs some manners, and like all bully breeds that I've ever come across, she is smart as a whip and wants to please. She just needs a little direction. The bonding that comes with training is irreplaceable. Being a bully breed, she really needs someone to give her plenty of exercise and stimulation. This is not a dog that should be allowed to get bored. Stimulation -both physical and mental- will be as important to her well being as food. She will be the most loving and loyal best friend anyone could ever want. We would prefer a home with older children, I would say 8 yrs and up would be fine, only because she is so energetic and could easily knock down a little one and unintentionally hurt them. She wouldn't purposely hurt anyone, but we want to set her up for success by making sure everyone in the home can participate in her training. A home with or without other dogs and/or cats would be fine. If she is to be an only dog, she will need to stay socialized with other dogs. This could be in the form of structured play time with friends/family dogs, doggy day care, regular dog walks with other dogs, etc. We really want to see Zelda find the perfect family for her, who will help her become the best version of herself!

Located in Arkansas, but transport is available. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them at one of the following times/locations.

Harrisburg, PA 2am Fridays

Port Jervis, NJ 5am Fridays

Southington, CT 8am Fridays

East Hartford, CT 11am Fridays