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About Zara
Status: Adopted! Species: Dog Rescue ID: 23-0203 Distinguishing Marks: chip registered Current Size: 19.2 Pounds Current Age: 8 Years 11 Months (born on 7/19/2016)	Fence Required: Yes Housetrained: No Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training Exercise Needs: Low Grooming Needs: Low Shedding Amount: Moderate Owner Experience Needed: Species Reaction to New People: Friendly

To set up a time to visit Zara, visit https://underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/bulldogs/

DOB: 07/19/2016
Requires another dog in home: No
Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes
Okay with cats: Unknown
Okay with children under 12 years old: Unknown
Weight: 19 lbs
Requires a fenced yard: Yes
Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area. Invisible/ underground fencing is not recommended for most rescue dogs.

Hello, my name is Zara, I am an adult female French Bulldog who is not only beautiful, but I am calm, quiet, and incredibly sweet! I enjoy spending time with my people, playing with rope toys, gnawing on dental chews, and eating food & treats. In fact, I get so excited when it’s time to eat that I occasionally will adorably stand on my hind legs to let mom know how delighted I am that its mealtime!

I am good with other dogs, but I have not met any cats or kids yet. That said, I don’t like loud noises or sudden movements and can get skittish if something alarms me or if someone is too close, so I don’t know if kids are a good fit for me. I am a smart girl who does great on the leash and in my crate at night, and I know commands like “down” and “outside”, but I admit that I can be a bit stubborn when it comes to learning new things because I am easily distracted (Hee, hee)! For example, I will do my business outside and on potty pads, but I need my people with me, and I won’t consistently do it while tethered to the leash so a fenced yard is a must for me.

Anyway, I am a very precious girl who is simply looking for my fur-ever home with a patient, unconditionally loving family who will NEVER give up on me. If you are looking for a wonderful companion who will love you more than anything in this world, then you can stop looking right now because you just found your perfect match! I promise not only am I worth it, but I will totally enrich your life!! Love, Zara

*Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.

Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise. Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of. Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family. It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs.

Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses. The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application. They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!

This dog requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.

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More about Zara

Good with Dogs, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Eager To Please, Goofy

Sponsors: BV 3/28 wc (requested 4/29); BV 4/14 spay/dental (dental only rec'd 4/28 KMH)

If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com>

ADOPTION EVENTS:

Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved.

ADOPTION PROCEDURE:

The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website:

http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/

Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.

All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions.

FOSTER CARE:

All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications and fill out a foster application.

NUTRITION:

Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal.

YOU CAN HELP:

Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate to donate.
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