Critter Details

See Zola’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Zola—aka Tiny Princess, or T.P. for short. This former breeder pup is learning how to be a real-deal pet, and she’s absolutely nailing it (with some help from her Chihuahua mentor). Thanks to him, she’s mastered stairs, outdoor potty breaks, and the house routine—no accidents in over a week! Zola lives with several large dogs and smartly retreats to her kennel when their energy gets a little extra. She's warming up to her foster mom and even pauses for short bursts of affection now. Men? She’s not so sure—she’ll bark when they get home, but responds well to gentle correction. T.P.’s biggest hobby? Hoarding toys (“babies”) in her oversized bed that she stole from the big dogs. Every morning she grabs a baby to carry outside like it’s her emotional support stuffie.  Here’s the cutest video of Zola showing off her “baby”.  Her kennel also requires regular toy removal so she has space to sleep. She’s a bit on the fluffy side, so she’s on a two-meals-plus-snack routine. Walks aren’t her thing (yet), but with time and patience, she might get there. Due to her breeder background, she’s a flight risk, so a securely fenced yard is a must. Zola would do best with older kids, at least one other confident dog, and a home ready to continue building her trust. She’s still learning—but she’s already got the heart of a queen. Zola is from a breeder release. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an   adoption application.   An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our   How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can   donate     to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.     Click here to watch a video of Zola.