zia

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) 'Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?' for additional information. Zia is a young, very sweet girl, who was pregnant when she landed at a kill shelter.  Zia was incredibly skinny and it was not immediately apparent to shelter staff that she was pregnant. However, when she delivered five babies, the little family found themselves in imminent danger of being euthanized. Not only was the shelter very full, they also lacked the resources to care for a nursing mom and babies. Luckily, thanks to a wonderful foster parent who stepped up to foster them, we were able to quickly whisk them to safety just 3 days after Zia gave birth. The puppies of the Desert Litter (Chile, Turquoise, Mesa -Girls-, Roadrunner & Roswell - boys) who grew up in a very loving foster home with their mom, Zia, have now all been adopted. Zia was the very best mom, and now it's her turn to find a great home of her own. Zia is a little Husky mix with a big heart! While she's smaller in size, she has all the best Husky traits—independent, playful, and full of personality—but she balances them with a sweetness, loyalty, and affection that is all her own! She’s goofy, fun-loving, and will keep you laughing with her silly antics. She does wonderfully with other dogs, adores people, and is gentle with kids Zia is kennel trained, potty trained, and ready to settle right in.  This pretty girl is the perfect blend of spunky and sweet. She is the kind of dog who will brighten your days, join you on adventures, and then curl up for love to unwind at the end of the day.  Like all breeds that we have in rescue, young Zia will need training, consistency, boundaries, and lots of activity and socialization, in order to be a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. This sweet girl would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that she needs. Because of that, Zia's ideal owner will have prior Husky, GSD, or other similar breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills and manners. Zia's adoption fee is $350, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs.  We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Please review the information in the 'About Us', 'Important Considerations' and 'Adopt' sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.January 3, 2026, 4:11 pm