ZOEY
DOB: July 2013

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS:

Adoption Fee: $200

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Medical issues? Small growth on her left lower eyelid

Special diet needs? Not applicable

Behaviour issues? Energy level appropriate for an older dog.

Good with kids? Not known

Good with other dogs? Good with dogs as long as she has an appropriate introduction

Good with cats? Yes

Housing? A fully detached home with few stairs

Crate? A crate has not been used

Time left alone? Can be alone for a regular workday

House training? Good

Sleep with humans? Yes

 

WHAT ZOEY'S FOSTER FAMILY WANTS YOU TO KNOW ABOUT HER:

Zoey loves to meet new dogs and people (especially if they happen to be carrying food). Although car rides make her nervous, she likes to be included in all activities. She especially loves to go on walks in any weather, but tends to get cold quickly in colder temperatures. She also enjoys her food very much, but does eat quite delicately. Zoey is not afraid of loud noises, thunderstorms or any of the things that tend to frighten dogs. However, she can be vocal when someone comes to the door or when she hears another dog start to bark. She likes to join in to show solidarity, but because Zoey is a talker, a detached home is the best choice for her.

 

She does appreciate canine and feline fur siblings as well. Zoey loves to be near her people and enjoys a good pet or massage, but she is not a velcro pug. She does not love being picked up, but she will tolerate it when necessary. She cannot be allowed to jump off of things as she does not land properly (even from small heights) and tends to limp if she jumps or strains herself. Zoey would also do best in a home with few stairs as she is older and can sometimes strain herself going up and down steps. Zoey is essentially housetrained, but will not ask to go out. That said, she learns routine very well and once she understands when her meals are and when she gets to go outside, she will start to anticipate it.

 

Zoey is a very cuddly and affectionate pug who is not aware of the fact that she is an older girl. She enjoys equal measure of being near her people as well as the space to have quiet time when the mood strikes her. If you are looking for a semi-independent, sweet pug to take on low-key adventures, then Zoey is your girl!

 

FOSTER UPDATE - February 6, 2025

Zoey had a great holiday season! Santa brought her a new teddy bear stuffy and some fancy organic treats. She also had a lot of extra attention as her human foster sister was home from university. She got a lot of extra walks around the block and lots of extra cuddles and treats.

 

At some point someone has taught Zoey all kinds of tricks. She can sit, stay, lay down, turn in a circle and speak on command. She has graduated from walking on the leash in the yard to being able to walk the yard with supervision. She generally does a lap around the yard and then goes back to being my shadow.

 

Inside the house she is happy as long as she has a person to snuggle up to. At night she loves to have her belly rubbed and if you stop before she is ready, she will reach out until you restart the belly rubs. Also I should mention that she likes her belly rubs while she sits up.

 

Zoey recovered very well from her dental surgery and had two teeth extracted. She now has her vaccines up to date and she is ready to go on longer walks and meet new people.

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FOSTER UPDATE - DECEMBER 18, 2024

Zoey has had a relatively smooth transition into joining our home. She has been eating and drinking well and has made herself at home. She is probably the cuddliest pug we have ever had in our home. As her vaccines are still being brought up to date, she has been enjoying several short walks throughout the day instead of walks where she will interact with other dogs. She has had her first vet visit and passed with flying colours. She does however need a good teeth cleaning and will be having a dental done in early January. While she is 11 years old, she is completely unaware of the fact that she should be mature and is in fact very busy. In her previous home I know that she slept on the floor in dog beds at night, but she has adjusted very well to sleeping on the big bed at night. When she gets cold she likes to get under the covers and get as close to a human heat source as possible. She also likes to sleep face to face with me at night and beyond being a little unsettling, it is very cute. She has had some accidents in the house but we are working on it and she is getting better by the day. She has a real zest for life and has adjusted to her foster home very well. Also she has investigated our cats and has decided they are decent fur creatures.

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INTRODUCTION - DECEMBER 1, 2024

Meet lovely Zoey, an adorable 11-year-old spayed pug who joined the rescue on November 30th. Zoey is settling into foster life with a touch of creativity and charm. On her first night, she showed just how much she loves comfort by building herself a cozy pillow fort before curling up for sleep. She’s a little adventurer who woke up excited to explore outside this morning and happily enjoyed her breakfast. Zoey has the most endearing quirk—when she wants a belly rub, she sits up perfectly straight and "demands" them in the cutest way imaginable! She is working on her house training skills and with a consistent schedule, lots of patience and positive reinforcement, she will inevitably get the hang of it. Zoey will be going to the vet for a full check up in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates on this sweet girl as she continues her journey!