This sweet little angel is named Zuka. To meet her is to love her, this girl is a barrel of sunshine with a wagging tail and a perfect little frosted face. Zuka is SUCH a loving soul, good with kids, cat-tolerant and dog-friendly. She has great basic leash skills, she loves treats and she’s a true snugglebug. A great first dog for your kids!
Zuka is a bouncy, wiggly happy girl, weighing in at a snuggly 60 pounds. She’s a rescue, so her exact age and breed are a mystery to us and cannot be guaranteed. We suspect her to be a Pittie, German shepherd mix, and we estimate her age to be around 6 years old. Zuka is an established good girl, ready to meet her forever family.
Fall in love with Zuka here: https://youtu.be/17zNwdAkbKc?si=bkwUIVk0x7NNFXpI
Zuka is such a soft, sweet girl. She greets new people with tail wags and trust. She takes treats gently and excitedly, that tail starts wagging the second she hears the tell-tale sound of a treat bag. When you’re sitting down, she’ll get face to face with you by bracing her front paws on your seat, just to give some kisses and get some ear scritches. (She responds really well to verbal correction and will get down if you ask!) She’s an affectionate, adorable and sweet girl, with suchhh softeness to her. Zuka is a perfect little angel, and we don’t say that lightly!
Zuka is currently fostered with another dog, and does really well with him. Here at the rescue, she met a small scruffy dog and was kind and gentle with him! She’s great at sharing affection and treats with other dogs, and a pleasure for her canine companions to play with. Here at the rescue, we did notice that she can get a little overwhelmed with a new dog, so we recommend slow introductions to any future housemates, and our behavior team will be available to give you advice on introductions! Zuka was cat tested by our behavior team, she is cat-tolerant and could live with dog-savvy kitties. See her cat test for yourself in her video.
Zuka is fostered in a home with children ranging in age from toddler to teen, and here at the rescue, she was introduced to a three year old. She did great with him, and we’ve included this footage in her video. Zuka’s silly sweet personality and kid-friendliness will make her an excellent family dog! She’s a total snuggle bug, and medium energy, she’ll play chase with your kids, and then snuggle up and listen to a bedtime story with them. This girl is all sunshine and love, a rescue dog with a heart of gold- she’s the childhood dog that your kids will talk about for the rest of their lives.
Zuka has good basic leash skills, and a people-friendliness that will make her enjoyable to take on adventures. We hope that lazy days at your favorite campsite, strolls through the park, and warm summer nights at your favorite dog-friendly eatery are in Zuka’s future.
Zuka’s foster family reports that she is crate trained and house trained. Here at the rescue, Zuka did not have any accidents indoors. Zuka is a smart and obedient girl, super food motivated and eager to please. She’s a gentle treat taker too, so any further training will be easy and enjoyable for both of you. Another great sign for Zuka’s future trainability- she has an awesome habit of checking in with her humans while playing or walking on leash. She is such a smart and good girl!
Zuka’s perfect home would have a big fenced backyard for her to sunbathe in, another dog with a calm demeanor for her to play with, and at least one loving human to call her own. While Zuka could happily live with a doggy-sibling, she could also do well as a solo-dog, soaking up all of that human-affection for herself. Zuka would make a lovely family dog, and with her sweet, trusting nature, we believe it will be love at first sight when she meets her forever family.
Zuka has waited over 200 days to meet her forever family, and this girl is too good to pass up. She is truly that quintessential “childhood rescue dog,” with the unidentifiable breed and that perfect, sweet demeanor that purebred dogs can just never quite achieve. Zuka is magic, and warmth and love, so comforting and so caring. She is a dog that will feel like part of the family. With any questions, please reach out to her adoption coordinator, whose email is linked below. We are willing to test Zuka with anything you need us to in order to ensure she’s the perfect match for you! We can make anything happen! Just let us know.
Please email : Kristin@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions.
Adoption Application- https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/65cbebffd3480476e2074d26
Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO,UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and now the East Coast! Our PNW dogs are brought to you in style by a beautiful USDA licensed semi-truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 2 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care. Our East Coast route will travel in a private, air conditioned 3LP-run van transport. Pick up day is unforgettable! You will get to follow along on their journey through a private FB Event page, where you will see photos, have the opportunity to connect with other adopters, and receive updates and constant communication along the way. One of our Adoption Coordinators can help to find the closest transport pick up location to you! The adoption fee is $775 and includes all vetting as recommended by our doctor: DAPP (2 to 4 depending on age and time in the program), Bordetella, Rabies vaccine (if old enough), multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2 months of heartworm preventative, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship! *WE ARE TOLD THAT WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND MEDICALLY. This is the feedback we tend to get, although we cannot guarantee perfect health. *To fully vet a dog in the PNW at many vets it would be upwards of $1,800 just to fix, vaccinate, chip, etc. The adoption fees charged by our rescue do not cover our expenses medically for each animal, but we offset costs with donations. Your adoption fee is considered a donation towards actual costs. Why adopt from Three Little Pitties? The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone. Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no other option but to euthanize animals for space. This dog you’ve found online is lucky to be in our program, and even luckier to have you notice it! Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! We know our dogs and we work hard to prepare them socially for adoption. We are a network of dedicated people who are heavily invested in seeing our animals thrive. From the moment they are accepted into our program, our Intake, Behavior & Medical teams prepare them for adoption by properly vetting, behaviorally assessing, and providing customized plans depending on the dog’s needs. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be! It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these special perks: • 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.) • A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week) • One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan • 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan • Coupons for a fun visit to Petco • Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! We celebrated our 5 year anniversary this year! Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 12,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be saved in that spot. Together, we can be heroes. Follow our rescue journey through the links below! https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue *Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $74 surcharge for transport. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.
