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My name is Zimba!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 year ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Dixie Girl Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Carolina Dog/Australian Kelpie
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

🤍 Zimba 🦁
Kinda derpy but very handsome 😍🤳
65 lbs and 3 years old 💪
Softest coat ever 🧥
Fostered by a trainer and is A+ smartest pup 👨‍🎓🎒
10/10 good boy ✅
House & kennel trained 🏡
Expert leash walker 🐾
Not a fan of cats🙀 or tiny creatures🐇, but besties with all the dogs 🐕
Active pup that loves walks, jogs, and adventures 🍂🏃⛺️
Needs patient introductions with new people but is quickly besties 🫶
Loves couch cuddles and prefers being the small spoon 🤍🥄

If you'd like to learn more, submit an app here: dixiegirldogrescue.org/adopt-form



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"Ah yes, the past can hurt. But they way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it” - The Lion King

This stunning guy is Zimba. 🦁 Zimba is about 2 1/2 years old gorgeous mixed breed pup that is looking for his happily ever after. He had a long couple months getting over those unfortunate heartworms but thanks to his amazing foster family, he's fully recovered, has a clean bill of health, and is ready to find his family.

If you are looking for a trusting, loyal companion to go on hikes, runs and other adventures, Zimba is teh dog for you. Zimba loves learning new things and will do best with structure and a leader. He is an AMAZING dog that will show you all his love and trust as soon as you give him that first treat and trust is established. He is definitely not the type that wants to lounge all day, but will enjoy sunbathing after his daily exercise & training! Zimba is smart, agile, and eager to please his human.

Zimba’s Foster mom is a dog trainer and has done wonderfully teaching him manners on the leash and in the home, and this training needs to be continued in his forever home! He is a stunning boy with an amazing temperament, but he does take a moment and a calm slow introduction to warm up to new people. Once he lets you in, he is extremely loving, and he makes best friends with every pup he meets!

For Zimba we are looking for a home with dog experience that is well aware what an active dog with a prey drive means. Cats are a no go for this sweet boy. He corrects well but will chase if one crosses his path. His forever home needs to have confident, calm handlers that are willing to put in the work to show him the world is a safe place. His foster mom is happy to work together with you.

Zimba had a rough start but you’d never know it once he lets you “in,” and we can’t wait to see him thrive in his forever home. If Zimba sounds like your kind of guy please let us know by completing an app at the link below.

dixiegirldogrescue.org/adopt-form

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If interested in adopting one of our available pets, please fill out an application at http://www.dixiegirldogrescue.org/adopt-form

Most of our are pets are fostered in Southern foster homes and are posted for adoption once they are completely vetted and ready to travel. Our pets are adoptable in Alabama and New England States. Our adoption fee includes transport fee, spay/neuter, current vaccinations, deworming, heart worm test for animals over 7 months old, all necessary vetting and an interstate health certificate. Once an application is received, our team is happy to answer all of your questions and send additional pictures and videos. Thank you for thinking rescue!
Rescue
Dixie Girl Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Stacye Seremet
Phone
Address
Birmingham, AL 35242

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

We check references, including Vet, landlord (and personal if needed ) before approval.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once approved, adopters are able to meet the Pet before paying the adoption fee.

Additional adoption info

Dogs are not posted for adoption until they are fully vetted and ready to go to their new homes. Our adoption process is usually quick and smooth and we have many references to show this.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

TBD

More about this rescue

I have been in Rescue for 11 years and created my own last March. We have a heart for the underdogs and are willing to do whatever it takes for any dog that we commit to to make them healthy and adoptable so that they become cherished members of loving families. Rescue is not something that I would have chosen for my life, but it chose me and we work hard to give animals a chance that so deserve it.
Below is my narrative, if interested:


"It all began when I rescued my first dog, a Catahoula mix named Dixie, known affectionately by many as “Dixie Girl”, .hence the name of this organization. Dixie was an emaciated adult dog hit previously by a car and who had not stepped foot in a house prior to her rescue. She stopped my heart the minute I saw her and changed my world forever. Since her rescue, she has been my best friend showing unconditional love through the thick and thin of every aspect of my life. I feel everyone should experience the kind of love Dixie and I feel for each other, and, since that day, my passion and empathy for abandoned, forgotten dogs has consumed my life."


Founded in 2018, Dixie Girl Dog Rescue (DGDR) rescues dogs of all ages and breeds. As articulated in our Mission Statement: “Dixie Girl Dog Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding forever families for unwanted, neglected, abused, and homeless dogs. Most organizations are willing to acquire healthy, young puppies, and while we do the same, we are here for the dogs who need a little extra help, including the mangy, sick, “broken”, broken-hearted, those who have been abandoned, left behind, and thrown away. What makes DGDR so unique is our willingness to save dogs from any situation, no matter how bad the dog's condition. With the help of our committed foster families, we work diligently to place dogs into permanent, loving, and, most importantly, responsible homes with families dedicated to caring for and making each animal feel like a newer, happier version of themselves. To ensure our rescues find the right families, we require a comprehensive adoption process. This process includes detailed applications, proper education to prospective adopters, vet checks, references, and thorough client interviews.


Dixie Girl Dog Rescue collaborates with other rescue organizations to safely transport and place our rescues into homes primarily in the northern United States. Dogs in our care receive all proper veterinary care prior to adoption, and, once medically sound, are transported up north fully vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed or neutered.


All donations received go directly to the care of our rescues. With the implementation of a 501(c)(3) status, our donors will be eligible for a tax deduction, therefore making them more inclined to support our overall goals. Rescuing is the first and most critical step; however, the rescued dog(s) requires/require so much more. Medical expenses, the cost of fostering, food, supplies, the adoption process, and our organized transportation services encompass a vast amount of labor, time and ongoing funding.


We continue building relationships with a number of dog lovers along with many others willing to fund our efforts if tax deductions are available. In addition to these private donations, DGDR plans to generate revenues from varied seasonal events, silent auctions, bake sales, lake events sponsored by partnered homeowners, themed events at local restaurants, and other experiences created via our partnerships with area businesses, restaurants, and local merchants willing to selflessly donate a portion of their proceeds to DGDR.


Obviously, this is a very quick overview of what transpires for each and every animal rescue organization but, hopefully, provides the necessary recap of efforts expended on behalf of the dogs we work so hard to give a second chance at life. With the right people and right resources, we can make a tremendous difference in the rescue world."


Stacye