Zappa Border Collie Mix Northville, MI

Good With Kids: Older children preferable
Good With Other Dogs: Yes
Good With Cats: Unknown
Housetrained: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Walks Nicely On A Leash: Yes
Knows Basic Commands: Yes
Energy Level (Couch Potato, Moderate or High): Medium to High
Special Needs: Zappa had two seizures earlier in 2014 and was put on medication that alleviated the seizures and has not had one since.

Arrival story: Zappa’s family reached out to us to help find a family better suited to his needs as a smart and active dog.

Approximate age / Weight: 3 years old / 60 lbs.

Personality: Zappa is a friendly, outgoing fella who enjoys making new friends, human and canine alike. He has lived with an infant and was good with the baby. He enjoys his time interacting with family. Zappa wants to have fun! He loves enjoys a good game of fetch, socializing and even training. He thrives on structure and routine and learning new things. He would excel at activities like agility and canine nose work. Zappa is a fast learner!

Zappa is crate-trained and house-trained. Like many dogs, he can exhibit some signs of anxiety if he does not have an outlet for his energy so walks and playtime in the backyard are necessary for Zappa. Like many dogs of his breed, he can be a bit mouthy when overly excited but can easily be redirected into a sit or other preferred behavior.

Forever home: Zappa would enjoy an a home where physical activity was a regular part of his life with his new family/person. Ideally a good fit might include a runner, hiker, or otherwise outdoorsy type and another dog. Zappa enjoys his together time with his humans.

Contact: Please contact wtdr2008@yahoo.com if you’re interested in adopting Zappa!

Pre-Adoption Application: To be considered for a dog, it is best to submit a pre-adoption application. The Pre-Adoption Application can be downloaded from our website - http://www.waggintailsdogrescue.org/adoptionprocess.html. Just complete the application and email it back to wtdr2008@yahoo.com
Waggin' Tails Adoption Information: Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue has a standard adoption fee of $225 for adult dogs. Different adoption fees apply for older dogs, small breeds and puppies - $125 for senior dogs, $275 for small breed dogs and $250 for puppies, plus a $50 deposit which is returned upon proof of spay/neuter at six months of age. Our adoption process includes an application, vet reference checks, and a home visit.
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