Zuzu: A Highly Sensitive Soul Seeking a Safe Sanctuary
Zuzu is an incredibly sensitive and smart girl whose deep-seated anxiety makes the shelter environment overwhelming and dangerous for her. We are seeking a highly experienced adopter, foster, or dedicated rescue who can provide the quiet, predictable sanctuary Zuzu desperately needs.
Despite the challenges, Zuzu has proven she is capable of being a wonderful, loyal companion in the right setting. She is reported to be house-trained, crate-trained, and a dedicated cuddler who loves to sleep in bed with her person once trust is established. She is highly intelligent and knows several tricks, including sit, paw, sit pretty, and holding a paw up, showing she is highly receptive to positive-reinforcement training. She has even successfully met a consistent person`s family and friends with no issues, showing she can thrive when properly introduced in a secure environment.
Zuzu`s high fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) makes her vulnerable and causes her to react defensively. Her previous foster return was due to two concerning incidents where she growled and nipped at the foster`s boyfriend. These were fear-based defensive reactions triggered by unexpected movements or activities in the home, such as play wrestling or stepping out of a bedroom. In the shelter, she displays clear fear signs (tucked tail, pinned ears) and staff must use extreme patience and high-value rewards to manage her fear.
Zuzu needs a home with one or two extremely consistent, experienced adult handlers who understand dog body language. Her home must commit to strictly managing all interactions and rapid movements until she fully trusts her person. Any new person introduced must be done slowly and carefully. Zuzu is a sweet girl at her core, but she needs a hero who sees her potential, respects her boundaries, and is ready to work with a sensitive dog to help her build lasting confidence.
Zuzu: A Highly Sensitive Soul Seeking a Safe Sanctuary
Zuzu is an incredibly sensitive and smart girl whose deep-seated anxiety makes the shelter environment overwhelming and dangerous for her. We are seeking a highly experienced adopter, foster, or dedicated rescue who can provide the quiet, predictable sanctuary Zuzu desperately needs.
Despite the challenges, Zuzu has proven she is capable of being a wonderful, loyal companion in the right setting. She is reported to be house-trained, crate-trained, and a dedicated cuddler who loves to sleep in bed with her person once trust is established. She is highly intelligent and knows several tricks, including sit, paw, sit pretty, and holding a paw up, showing she is highly receptive to positive-reinforcement training. She has even successfully met a consistent person`s family and friends with no issues, showing she can thrive when properly introduced in a secure environment.
Zuzu`s high fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) makes her vulnerable and causes her to react defensively. Her previous foster return was due to two concerning incidents where she growled and nipped at the foster`s boyfriend. These were fear-based defensive reactions triggered by unexpected movements or activities in the home, such as play wrestling or stepping out of a bedroom. In the shelter, she displays clear fear signs (tucked tail, pinned ears) and staff must use extreme patience and high-value rewards to manage her fear.
Zuzu needs a home with one or two extremely consistent, experienced adult handlers who understand dog body language. Her home must commit to strictly managing all interactions and rapid movements until she fully trusts her person. Any new person introduced must be done slowly and carefully. Zuzu is a sweet girl at her core, but she needs a hero who sees her potential, respects her boundaries, and is ready to work with a sensitive dog to help her build lasting confidence.
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
Our adoption fees are only $50.
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
Go meet their pets
If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
More about this shelter
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
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