Zuma- LOCAL

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Local Foster!
Hello everyone. My name is Zuma, and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m a 4 month old scrappy boy, still growing into my giant paws. Sometimes when I run too fast, I fall down and slide in the grass. Don’t worry! I quickly get up and continue with my run. When I’m playing, my foster mom will sing “All I Wanna Do Is Zuma Zoom Zoom Zoom And A Boom Boom!” She says I’m way too young to know that song, but it makes me happy because I know play time is about to begin.

I really love my foster brothers! Two are cats and one is a dog, like me. At first we didn’t like to share our toys, but now we’re cool with it. He doesn’t growl at me anymore, and I try not to growl at him. The cats are pretty cool too. They humor me by letting me herd them, and in return I don’t chase them.

I also live with two boys, and I really like playing with them. I’m not a jumper, so I won’t knock them down. I love when they throw a ball! I run as fast as I can to catch it, but I’m still working on the retrieving part.

My foster mom says I’m smart and a fast learner. I know the words sit, come, kennel, off, eat and treat (of course). I live downtown right now, so I see and hear a lot on my walks. I was a little nervous at first but getting braver by the day. I’m being trained to walk at my mom’s hip and to sit at all the stop signs
Look how good I am doing:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4Ijk2MQnsY8?si=J2Ygx8pCBc3vamvA
I’ll be a great walker.

When the family goes out, I stay in my kennel. I don’t mind it, as long as I have some bones or toys. I also sleep through the night in my kennel, but the other night my mom & dad fell asleep with me in their bed and I loved that! I was still all night long. I’m a great sleeper.

We’re still working on potty training, but I’m almost there! I know outside is the place to go.

I love food! I’m a fast, messy eater. Food will fly everywhere, but I clean my mess. I don’t guard my food, and I don’t mind my humans petting me while I eat. I wag the entire time.

I’m just a happy guy looking for an active family that will take me on walks, and play with me every day. I love kids and wouldn’t mind having another dog to play with. I also love naps. When the family is busy around the house, I find a comfy bed to rest in. Actually, I don’t even mind curling up on the floor. I just like being around my family.

I enjoy rides in the truck. I don’t have separation anxiety, and I’m working on being comfortable with my humans putting me on a leash. I’m not sure why that bothers me, but I’m getting better at tolerating it every day. As soon as I’m clipped, I’m so happy to go!

So if you’re looking for a good boy, look no further. I’m right here!

Check out these videos of him playing with his sibling, Chase(also for adoption)
https://youtu.be/bnwxVbSJsfc?si=OMVkr-PG-4QzlwOs
https://youtu.be/WZAECdxBTNI?si=O0uur-1p9skcPCqe

Name: Zuma
Breed: Lab mix
Sex: Male
Age: 19 weeks as of 4/18/24
Weight: 28 lbs as of 4/11/24
Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced
Vaccinations:   Puppy vaccines will be up to date - all vaccinations required after adoption are responsibility of adopter.
Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes

Location of dog currently:  New England 

Puppy Adoption Fee:  $550.00 (includes spay/neuter surgery rebate of up to $200.00 to be paid to adopter when proof of spay/neuter is provided to Paws New England.   We can provide a list of low costs SN clinics to adopters when requested. 

Adoption fee also includes transport fee.

ATTENTION PUPPY ADOPTERS:  You will be required to attend training/behavior classes with your new dog unless you are experienced dog owners and your adoption coordinator is comfortable with your experience.  This requirement is for the benefit of you and your puppy so if you experience behavior issues you have a point of contact.  

PLEASE - Think long and hard before adopting a puppy - consider the lifestyle change this puppy will come with - he cannot be crated for more than 3-4 hours at a time until he’s older, puppy proofing your home will be necessary, puppies scratch and nip so if you have small children, can they handle this?? Training will be so important in this puppy’s life, do you have the time??

Please consider purchasing this book before adopting.  Perfect Puppy in 7 Days - How to Start Your Puppy Off Right, Sophia Yin, DVM - it is an amazing book that we recommend very highly and have had amazing feedback on.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Puppy-Days-Start-Right/dp/0964151871

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.