Zora

Introducing Zora, a 5-month-old, 30-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently felt that being a sweetheart wasn’t enough and decided to arrive with custom red-and-white markings and a respectable starter package of fluff. Because why simply be adoptable when you can look like a little woodland princess who accidentally wandered into a rescue instead of the opening scene of a Disney movie? Somewhere, a casting director is looking for her. Unfortunately, he has also failed to submit an adoption application, hopefully you don't make the same mistake ;) .<br/><br/>Let’s discuss that coat. The distinct red-and-white coloring. The little bit of floof. The overall impression that someone took a strawberry shortcake, gave it paws, and told it to go make people emotionally unreasonable. She looks like she should have her own line of holiday ornaments. You look at her and immediately start considering whether your other pets would tolerate matching pajamas. This is how it starts. One minute you’re a functional adult with a grocery budget, and the next you’re explaining why Zora needs a personalized blanket even though she cannot read. And at 30 pounds, she’s currently a very manageable helping of future big dog. A family-size bag of sugar with better hair. Enough puppy to get both arms around, with additional puppy still under construction. We cannot provide her final dimensions, but we can confidently say that adopting a Great Pyrenees mix and acting surprised when she grows would be a fascinating choice. That information was right there in the product description, Susan. And then there’s her sweetness. Because apparently the fancy coat and adorable face were merely the packaging, and someone went ahead and filled the entire puppy with the emotional equivalent of warm cookies. She is a sweetheart wearing a very pretty outfit, which is frankly more than most of us manage before noon. Some of us have a pleasant personality OR a coordinated appearance. Zora showed up with both, no income, and absolutely no intention of contributing to the electric bill. <br/><br/> Apply to adopt Zora:<br/>https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app<br/><br/>Norman, OK — approved adopters must pick her up in person. No transports.<br/><br/>Zora loves other dogs. More specifically, Zora loves other dogs and feels quite certain they love her back. Have they confirmed this? Irrelevant. She has reviewed the situation and decided everyone is having a wonderful time. She’s the girl who meets someone once and starts referring to them as her best friend while they’re still trying to remember her name. She enjoys playing with her sister and other dogs, so a compatible canine friend could be a lovely addition to her next chapter. Someone who enjoys puppy company would be ideal, because Zora’s confidence in the friendship should probably be supported by at least some participation from the other party. We appreciate enthusiasm, but friendships do occasionally require two signatures. Cats, however, remain an unopened chapter. Zora hasn’t been tested with them, so we cannot tell you whether she’ll regard your cat as a potential friend, a fascinating household supervisor, or a throw pillow with hidden knives. Being sweet does not automatically mean a puppy arrives fluent in “the tail is twitching, please reconsider your next decision.” She also hasn’t been around children yet. That means we don’t have a review from the tiny-human department, and we aren’t going to manufacture one because she has a cute face. Her sweet, easygoing personality is lovely, but she is still a growing puppy who will need supervision and gentle introductions. Respectful children who can give her space and help her feel comfortable would give those introductions a good start. Everyone gets to learn about everyone else without being grabbed, crowded, or appointed the unwilling passenger in a game called “Let’s Ride the Puppy.” Meeting new people has been a work in progress, and Zora is making lovely strides. She used to be more worried about strangers, but she’s getting much better at happily accepting attention, pets, and the occasional stray snack. Understandable. A new acquaintance is considerably more compelling when they come with catering. Give her a little time to feel comfortable, let her approach at her own pace, and allow her to discover that you are a perfectly nice person whose hands dispense affection and possibly cheese. You do not need to launch yourself at her like a relative spotting a baby at Thanksgiving.<br/><br/>Her energy level comes in around a 6/10, which gives her plenty of puppy playfulness while still leaving room in the schedule for lying down and minding absolutely none of her own business. She plays easily with other dogs, enjoys being outside, and can also come to the office, have a little fun, and settle in for a nap. A remarkably sensible approach to employment, honestly. Show up. Socialize. Sleep through the meeting. Somehow remain everyone’s favorite coworker. Temperament-wise, she’s quieter than her sister, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, and very pleased to hang out and receive pets. She doesn’t need every moment of the day to resemble the grand finale of a county fair. Sometimes the agenda can simply be “be near my people and look exceptionally lovable.” Finally, a meeting worth attending. Walks are where Zora would like to clarify a few expectations. If you are envisioning a brisk march around the neighborhood with consistent forward motion, she would like to know why you’re in such a hurry and whether you noticed that leaf. She gets distracted and falls behind because there are investigations to conduct. She enjoys being on leash and leisurely exploring much more than she enjoys the actual business of Going On A Walk. You brought an exercise tracker. She brought the priorities of a retired woman browsing an antique store. We’ll get there when we get there, Deborah. Something interesting is happening beside this shrub. That curiosity could make her a fun adventure buddy, though. She is nosy enough to appreciate new places and would probably love the opportunity to inspect unfamiliar surroundings with her people. Just plan puppy-appropriate outings with time to sniff and explore, and continue helping her build confidence. She’s applying for the position of curious little sidekick; nobody needs to issue her a mountain-climbing permit by Friday. She’s also learning to hop into the car by herself. The boarding process is still under development. Please allow a little patience while the passenger figures out where all her legs need to go. Water? Yes, please. Toys? Also yes. Fetch? Now you’ve offended her. Zora will look at you as though you have suffered a serious lapse in judgment. She had a perfectly good toy RIGHT HERE, and you threw it across the room. Why? Were we unhappy with its location? Was there a zoning issue? She enjoys toys, but she has questions about a recreational activity in which you create a problem and then expect her to solve it.<br/><br/>Her foster hasn’t seen food or resource guarding, and no particular fears or dramatic overreactions have been reported. She also hasn’t been chewing inappropriate things or getting into other mischief in her foster home. We love a girl with a favorable performance review. Of course, she is still a puppy, so keep providing appropriate chew toys, supervision, and guidance. Let’s not hand a five-month-old access to every shoe in the house and then act betrayed if she eventually develops an interest in footwear. Potty training is currently rated “ish.” A deeply honest qualification that deserves its own certificate. With access to the outdoors or someone monitoring her and getting her outside, she will go outside. She doesn’t alert yet, though, so you’ll need to keep a consistent schedule and pay attention instead of waiting for her to ring a little service bell and announce that she requires the lawn. She’s learning. You’re the adult with access to a clock. Teamwork. She hasn’t been kenneled, so crate training would be a new skill if her adopter wants to introduce it. In her foster home, she’s usually at the office with her foster or occasionally home with free-roam privileges. She gets on the couch, because apparently she read the part of the lease that says the comfortable furniture is for household members and found her paperwork in order. At night, she sleeps on the floor near her foster’s room. Close enough to be near her person without needing to conduct a full excavation of their pillow. She isn’t much of a barker outside of playtime. Sometimes recreation requires commentary, and Zora would like the official record to reflect that she is having fun. A securely fenced yard could work well for her, but she could also do well in an apartment or a home without a fence with regular supervised leash outings, exercise, and time to explore. She enjoys being outdoors, so she’ll appreciate someone who makes room for that in the day. Her version of enjoying nature simply includes more sniffing and fewer personal mileage goals.<br/><br/>Zora is a sweet little girl who can play with her dog friends, accompany you to the office, investigate the outdoors, and then settle down nearby while you get on with your day. She has a lovely, easygoing nature, a curious little mind, and a whole lot of growing and learning ahead of her. She needs someone who will enjoy this stage with her: celebrate her progress, help her build confidence, and love the puppy she is while helping her become the dog she’s going to be. And in return? You get Zora. The pretty red-and-white girl with the soft coat, the sweet heart, the questionable understanding of fetch, and the unwavering belief that she should be invited wherever you’re going. If that sounds like your kind of girl, fill out an adoption application so we can send it to her foster family. She’s waiting in Norman, Oklahoma, and her approved adopter will need to pick her up in person. We do not do transports. Y

Introducing Zora, a 5-month-old, 30-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently felt that being a sweetheart wasn’t enough and decided to arrive with custom red-and-white markings and a respectable starter package of fluff. Because why simply be adoptable when you can look like a little woodland princess who accidentally wandered into a rescue instead of the opening scene of a Disney movie? Somewhere, a casting director is looking for her. Unfortunately, he has also failed to submit an adoption application, hopefully you don't make the same mistake ;) .

Let’s discuss that coat. The distinct red-and-white coloring. The little bit of floof. The overall impression that someone took a strawberry shortcake, gave it paws, and told it to go make people emotionally unreasonable. She looks like she should have her own line of holiday ornaments. You look at her and immediately start considering whether your other pets would tolerate matching pajamas. This is how it starts. One minute you’re a functional adult with a grocer

Introducing Zora, a 5-month-old, 30-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently felt that being a sweetheart wasn’t enough and decided to arrive with custom red-and-white markings and a respectable starter package of fluff. Because why simply be adoptable when you can look like a little woodland princess who accidentally wandered into a rescue instead of the opening scene of a Disney movie? Somewhere, a casting director is looking for her. Unfortunately, he has also failed to submit an adoption application, hopefully you don't make the same mistake ;) .

Let’s discuss that coat. The distinct red-and-white coloring. The little bit of floof. The overall impression that someone took a strawberry shortcake, gave it paws, and told it to go make people emotionally unreasonable. She looks like she should have her own line of holiday ornaments. You look at her and immediately start considering whether your other pets would tolerate matching pajamas. This is how it starts. One minute you’re a functional adult with a grocery budget, and the next you’re explaining why Zora needs a personalized blanket even though she cannot read. And at 30 pounds, she’s currently a very manageable helping of future big dog. A family-size bag of sugar with better hair. Enough puppy to get both arms around, with additional puppy still under construction. We cannot provide her final dimensions, but we can confidently say that adopting a