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My name is Zuzu!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Malinois
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
3 years old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22284934-D260031

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This beautiful girl, Zuzu, is the mom to Sadie-J, Gus, Daisy, Teddy, Sky and Jazmin.  They were all found abandoned at a landfill in Texas.  Zuzu has taken her role as a parent seriously and has been a wonderfully patient and protective mother to not only her own puppies, but also to a few other motherless puppies that are staying at the same foster home.

Our best guess is that she is around 3 years old.  She stands about 18-20" at the shoulder in height.  According to her foster, she shows several signs (like chattering her teeth when she gets excited) of having some Belgian Malinois in her mix.

Not only is she a great mother, but she is also a very sweet and friendly dog.  She loves attention and listens well.  She has just been at her fosters for a short period of time but she already gets excited when she hears their car approach and she will come when called.  It is important to note that she is athletic and can climb a fence to get out of an enclosed area.

She is friendly with other dogs, and doesn't bother the cats and chickens that are living around her.  Help us find this great girl a new home, and apply to adopt her!

  • Personality: friendly, affectionate, listens well
  • Good with: people, dogs, and cats.  Has not been around young children yet.
  • Training: unknown at this time
  • Estimated age: 3 years
  • Weight: unknown at this time, but she is about 18-20" from ground to shoulder tall
  • Medical: will be vetted, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped
  • Location: Currently located with a foster in Texas, but if adopted, will come to the NJ area on our next transport.

If you have any questions please email: info@ friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org

To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167

We always need fosters, please join us!  https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155



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March 2, 2026, 2:38 pm
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Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22284934-D260031
Contact
Phone
Address
Paramus, NJ 07652

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

We will contact your references and vet. Then a Virtual Home Visit (video call) is conducted.

3.

Approve Application

If approved, a Meet and Greet is scheduled or transport pickup is confirmed.

4.

Take the Pet Home

Adopter gets a new "Friend for Life" and a pup has been saved.

Additional adoption info

We strive to find the best fit for the adopter and the dog.
Dogs fostered in Texas arrive on transport and go home on arrival.
Dogs fostered in PA, NJ, and NY areas can have a meet and greet after potential adopters' applications are approved.

¡Tenga en cuenta!

Si necesita ayuda para completar el formulario, envíenos un correo electrónico a info@friendsforlifeanimalrescue.org y nos comunicaremos con usted. O utilice este enlace para una versión en español. https://form.jotform.com/241404804882153

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)3, volunteer-run, foster-based Rescue (no facility).

Our focus is to save the lives of dogs and puppies in high-kill shelters in the south and local owner surrenders.

Our mission is to place unwanted and in-danger animals in homes, regardless of age or breed. To educate the public and help stop animal cruelty and neglect.

We don't discriminate against potential adopters on any basis or for any reason. We approve potential adopters if they are and the animal they applied for is a good fit.

Extra Info.-
*If a dog is listed on Adopt a Pet, they are still available, and we accept applications. We approve applications on the best fit for both dog and family.
*We take our best guess on breed and size when fully grown.
* Our dogs are adopted from their foster home or straight from transport from kill shelters in the south.
*We always need foster homes so we can continue to save dogs. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested in fostering. Or fill out the foster application using this link - https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155

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