Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Zion is a soft, thoughtful puppy with a gentle heart and a quiet sweetness that really shines once he feels safe. This bully mix boy takes in the world with a little bit of caution at first, but behind that is a loving, loyal companion just waiting to connect. Once he warms up, Zion is incredibly affectionate and will happily soak up all the love you have to give. 💛
HISTORY
Zion’s DOB is listed as 12/20/2025. He comes from an accidental litter of at least seven puppies. His original family worked hard to place the litter, but ultimately needed help with the remaining pups. Five of his siblings were taken in by another local rescue, while Zion and his brother Eli came to us so we could share the responsibility of helping this large group find homes.
Zion is now thriving in foster care in Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington, where he’s getting the structure, socialization, and consistency every puppy deserves. We share our dogs in other locations to give them the best chance at finding the right home. Zion is absolutely worth the trip, and we encourage meet-and-greets for approved adopters.
SOCIALIZATION, TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINING
Zion is a sweet and sensitive puppy who is learning about the world one step at a time. He can be a little cautious when meeting new people, but with a bit of patience and kindness, he warms up and shows his affectionate, loving nature.
He is being raised in a home with older dog siblings and benefits greatly from their guidance. They are helping him learn boundaries, appropriate play, and how to navigate new situations. Zion also enjoys playing with other puppies and would do well in a home with another balanced, confident dog to help continue building his confidence.
Zion is making great progress with both crate training and potty training. He is learning to go outside when let out and is starting to understand kennel routines—he may protest a little at first, but settles in with time. He’s a smart pup who is already picking up on structure and expectations.
Bath time can make him a little unsure, but he handles it well and continues to gain confidence with gentle exposure and reassurance.
Zion is just a baby; he is young and eager to learn how to be a good family dog. He’d love you to take him to school so he can learn ALL the skills he needs to be his best self. This would be beneficial for you as his pet parent(s) as well so that you can learn to communicate effectively with him and teach him to be confident.
It’s important to remember: Zion is a puppy, and PUPPIES ARE HARD WORK! This little one is just getting started - he has sharp nails and needle teeth and loves to pounce on shoes and grab hold and tug on anything that moves! As far as he’s concerned, anything and everything is for play. He still has everything to learn about being a civilized member of a mainly human family. He will trip you up, piddle on your rug, and chew your stuff. Please don't apply to adopt Zion unless you're sure you have the time, energy and desire to raise him right!
HEALTH STATUS
General info
Zion is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, and dewormed. He appears to be a healthy, growing puppy.
HART does not support pediatric spay/neuter, so Zion has not yet been sterilized. As part of the adoption contract, you will be required to have him sterilized by 6 months of age. HART will refund $100 upon receiving proof of sterilization if requested.
ADOPTION
The adoption fee for Zion is $425. Our process starts with an online application and may take a few days to a week to complete. We appreciate your patience while we do our part.
To apply to adopt Zion, please complete our online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-105 or email HearthfireART@gmail.com to request an adoption application form.
HART dogs live in foster homes, not in a kennel facility. To respect our fosters’ privacy, we make our dogs available to meet adopters only after an adoption has been approved.
