Ziva (former Chai)

Ziva likes to be sung to.<br/>It doesn't matter if you're off-key or forget the words - as far as Ziva is concerned, if you're singing to her, you're telling her she's safe. And that's music to her ears.<br/>Ziva is a healthy 8-year-old Canaan Dog mix with movie-star looks. She's elegant, striking, and undeniably glamorous, but don't mistake her quiet dignity for being a diva. She's simply a dog who learned, long ago, that the safest approach to life is to watch first and trust later.<br/>Before she ever knew a couch or a family, Ziva survived on her own. She and her sister lived as strays, and when they first arrived at Animal Aid Society, they were so frightened that even routine care was overwhelming for them. Patient, gentle work over many months slowly replaced fear with confidence, and eventually both sisters found homes of their own.<br/>For five years, Ziva had exactly what every shelter dog dreams about.<br/>Then life changed. Not because of anything she did. She lost her home and found herself back with us.<br/>We weren't sure how she'd adjust. Returning to a shelter can be tough, especially for a dog with her history. But Ziva surprised us every step of the way. She handled her vet visit beautifully. She's comfortable spending time with the other dogs. She's discovering that life doesn't have to be about finding the nearest escape route.<br/>One of our favorite moments came during playgroup. Creedence came barreling across the yard at full speed and crashed right into her. Ziva barely reacted. She simply gave him a look that seemed to say, "There had to be an easier way to introduce yourself."<br/>What Ziva needs now is permanence. She needs someone who understands that trust is built through patience, kindness, and consistency. Someone who will sing to her without worrying about staying on key, let her settle in at her own pace, and show her that this time, home is forever.<br/>Please share her story. Somewhere out there is the person she's been waiting for.<br/>Animal Aid Society is located at 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are daily, including weekends & holidays, from 9am to noon.<br/>Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.

Ziva likes to be sung to.
It doesn't matter if you're off-key or forget the words - as far as Ziva is concerned, if you're singing to her, you're telling her she's safe. And that's music to her ears.
Ziva is a healthy 8-year-old Canaan Dog mix with movie-star looks. She's elegant, striking, and undeniably glamorous, but don't mistake her quiet dignity for being a diva. She's simply a dog who learned, long ago, that the safest approach to life is to watch first and trust later.
Before she ever knew a couch or a family, Ziva survived on her own. She and her sister lived as strays, and when they first arrived at Animal Aid Society, they were so frightened that even routine care was overwhelming for them. Patient, gentle work over many months slowly replaced fear with confidence, and eventually both sisters found homes of their own.
For five years, Ziva had exactly what every shelter dog dreams about.
Then life changed. Not because of anything she did. She lost her home and found herself back with us.
We

Ziva likes to be sung to.
It doesn't matter if you're off-key or forget the words - as far as Ziva is concerned, if you're singing to her, you're telling her she's safe. And that's music to her ears.
Ziva is a healthy 8-year-old Canaan Dog mix with movie-star looks. She's elegant, striking, and undeniably glamorous, but don't mistake her quiet dignity for being a diva. She's simply a dog who learned, long ago, that the safest approach to life is to watch first and trust later.
Before she ever knew a couch or a family, Ziva survived on her own. She and her sister lived as strays, and when they first arrived at Animal Aid Society, they were so frightened that even routine care was overwhelming for them. Patient, gentle work over many months slowly replaced fear with confidence, and eventually both sisters found homes of their own.
For five years, Ziva had exactly what every shelter dog dreams about.
Then life changed. Not because of anything she did. She lost her home and found herself back with us.
We weren't sure how she'd adjust. Returning to a shelter can be tough, especially for a dog with her history. But Ziva surprised us every step of the way. She handled her vet visit beautifully. She's comfortable spending time with the other dogs. She's discovering that life doesn't have to be about finding the nearest escape route.
One of our favorite moments came during playgroup. Creedence came