Zoey Rae

My story

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Zoey Rae is being fostered in IL currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. I am a very sweet girl who loves people! I was turned into the shelter by my family as they were getting something called a divorce and moving and I couldn’t stay with them. My foster parents thought I was really only about 3-years old as I am so youthful looking & playful. Then they received vet records from the shelter validating my age as 7 yrs old. They don’t have any kids at home but my previous family said I have done well with children. I can bulldoze them because I don’t recognize my size so smaller kiddos that aren’t savvy with a big girl like me are probably not the best idea. I absolutely LOVE toys but not gonna lie, I am pretty rough on them…but those darn kongs are a challenge for me. Sharing doesn’t come easily to me so I will need to be fed separately from any furry friends. My foster mom is really happy that I don’t touch or grab anything in the house like pillows or my dog bed, I am just partial to the toys. I do really well in the house, but I have been known to check out what’s on the counter even though they don’t care for that move. I don’t make any messes and I will go into my crate but prefer to just hang out. Oh, I do love the couch because it’s very comfy especially if someone is with me and I can touch them but then I miss my toys so I will jump down to go find one. They took me to their farm and I got really dirty but that was easily remedied with a hose bath and I am fine with that. I do get a little uncomfortable when the vet starts manhandling me, so I have to wear a muzzle during the examination; other than that, I am fine with being there. I am a vocal girl and will whimper with excitement and I also have what they call the rottie rumble. I will release a toy when I am ready for someone to throw it for me, but I will rumble playfully if I am not ready to give it up. My foster parents discovered I know drop it and let go and I listen very well to those commands. When it’s time to eat, my fosters make me sit and wait for my name to be called before I can get my food. I am OK with that, but no one made me do that before so it’s a new experience. I do have a chicken allergy, but that Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Grain Free with Lamb is yummy and doesn’t make my tummy get all upset. I take treats fairly gently, however, remember no chicken by-product for me…beef and cheese are a great substitute, however! I have no problem having a collar or leash put on me, although sometimes I want to play with the leash cuz I'm excited. In a car I do not care to be hooked into the seat belt and my foster Mom discovered the reflection from her watch on the ceiling got me excited so she takes her watch off now when we are in the car. I do great in a car and will just relax and take a nap while my human is driving. Oh, and it turns out that my foster Dad uses something called an RTV on the farm and I jumped right into it for a ride—that was very cool! I saw the cows from a distance and while they were interesting, I didn’t get all that excited about them. Cats and squirrels on the other hand get me more wound up, so a no-cat home is probably best for me. I do pretty good on a leash but will pull a bit when I see those squirrels. I was also reactive with a small female dog while walking so my besties think a no-female dog home is the best idea. I get along well with my foster brother for the most part, I am territorial over my food and toys so its best if I play with them by myself. My foster sister is a high-strung girl and was an instigator when we first met, so now I have my hackles up when I see her. I will do best in a home with a laid back and relaxed big dog friend but with slow proper introductions. My foster parents wanted to keep me as I really am the goodest girl for a rottie savvy home, but we have the female clash going on so its best I go to a home with a friendly laid back male. My rescue friends believe I may not have learned, at a young age, how to properly react to an over exited furry friend but I am working on it with my foster mom. I am a work in progress, they tell me, and continued training will be helpful. My foster parents have noticed that I do like to get to know people on my own terms and I prefer to make the first move for pets and hugs. If you go at my pace, we are golden! Once I get to know you, I love pets and don’t mind being touched anywhere; as a matter of fact I love to have human contact with my besties and often will place my paw on their arm or leg whenever I can. I would love to have my fur-ever home with a person or family who can devote lots of love and attention and I will be so loyal, affectionate and happy to be part of your family!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Zoey Rae, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.