Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Story
*** To alleviate the need to bring an animal into the shelter environment, The Anti-Cruelty Society has the Home-to-Home Shelter Bypass service to help people find new accommodations for their pets privately. These animals are not located in any of the Society`s physical locations. If you are interested in adopting this animal, please do NOT click the Adopt Me button and instead reach out to the current owner directly via the email provided in the profile. As this is a Home-to-Home animal you are not required to fill out an Anti-Cruelty Society adoption application form. *** Zuzu is a 35-lb mini Australian Shepherd, born April 28, 2017. She’s spayed, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and healthy. She has no medical problems and only medical history is that she has had two teeth removed after they cracked from chewing on something too hard (antler chew). She does not take any medication besides monthly preventatives (Simparica and Heartgard). Azula has a blue merle coat and heterochromia (one blue eye, one brown), and a wonderful personality—loyal, affectionate, smart, and incredibly active. She is housebroken and crate trained, though we do not have a crate at home and she only uses them for grooming or boarding.She thrives with structure, training, and especially exercise. Her favorite activity is playing frisbee, and she’d make an amazing agility or sport dog. She’s fast, athletic, and always ready to learn something new. Zuzu also has a strong herding instinct, so she tends to “herd” small children. While she has lived with our two young kids, we think she’d do best in a home with older kids or adults who understand her breed and behaviors.Zuzu does well with other dogs in structured environments like daycare, but due to some past negative experiences, she must be the only pet in the home. She can also be reactive on leash (barking and pulling), so a confident, dog-savvy owner is a must.Like many clever herding breeds, Zuzu can be a bit of a mischief-maker—she can open doors, jump fences, and will swipe food if left unattended. Meal times usually require a leash or supervision. But she’s eager to please, learns quickly, and would absolutely thrive in an environment where she’s mentally and physically challenged.Most of all, Zuzu is a Velcro dog. She wants to be by your side all day, following you from room to room, ready to snuggle or play. She’s sweet, loyal, and deeply bonded to her people.We are
