Meet Zane, a perfect family dog- loving, gentle and sweet with children of all ages and other dogs- big and small! Zane is a lover to his core, a gentle giant with a heart of gold, who enjoys snuggling and laying his head on his foster mom’s chest. Zane loves toys, treats, and walks. He’s easy on leash and knows a handful of basic commands, including “sit” “lay down” and “shake!”
Zane is a gorgeous shepherd mix who is around 5 years old, and 80 pounds of gentle, soft, pure love. Zane is incredibly aware of his size, and always SO careful and gentle with other beings. He is potty trained, crate trained, and he is easy to have around! He is a pure family dog. Zane has an amazing demeanor, cool calm and collected, a total gentleman, obedient and sooo loving.
Zane currently lives with other dogs, big and small, including senior dogs, and gets along beautifully with them. He is playful, but not hyper, and takes cues from other dogs making him a stable pack member. Zane loves to play chase with the other dogs in the house. Play bow, gentle wrestling, he loves it all with his foster dog friends.
He’s also sharing his foster home with three young children! He is such a gentle, kind, soul and this disposition makes for a perfect family dog. Zane loves to have children around, he follows them, sits at their feet with his chin up looking up at them to give kisses. He adores attention from children. He will also cuddle with them, laying his head on their chest. Zane is a favorite among our “rescue kids,” he meets new children so well and he’s very tolerant with them. I’ve watched a five year old poke Zane right in the eye, and Zane calmly moved his head and showed no signs of aggression, or even annoyance. This sweet boy really understands children, and has such a heart for them. 100% toddler-proof, Zane will make SUUUUUCH a good family dog.
Zane’s energy level can best be described as moderate. He will have short bursts of energy, and then is content to snuggle on the couch, his crate, or on a dog bed. The only “job” he needs is being a loved family member.
Zane is housetrained, crate trained, and is so so so easy on leash. He knows a few commands as well! Watch the video to see him in action! Meeting new people, Zane does really well. He opens up quickly, and he’s all about the love. In new environments, Zane can sometimes be a bit nervous, but it never translates to hostility with him. With a little more practice being in new places, Zane will make an excellent adventure buddy. He’s so wonderfully social, this boy would adore a day out at a patio cafe, just soaking up all of the love and making new friends. He’s very calm and settles quickly, he would have no issue just hanging out at your feet while you enjoy your meal. He loads and rides well in the car so he will be an excellent co-pilot! From lazy strolls through the neighborhood to a mountain top adventure, Zane will be your loyal companion, and is just happy to spend time with you.
Zane is a true gem of a dog. One of those kinds of dogs that will return so much love, he will be the one you compare all others that come after. Zane will love your kids like they’re his own- he has more patience for children than most adult humans do, and he’s so so sweet with them. Zane has so much sweetness and personality to him that I know he’ll quickly feel like a true “part of the family.” He would love to have a home with kids, other dogs, or even a single person or couple! He’s ready for it all! As long as there’s love he will be nothing but grateful. Zane was professionally cat-tested here at the rescue, and our behavior team recommends a home with no kitties. He was also small-dog tested, and did well a 15 pound scruffy little guy.
Kid-loving, dog friendly and especially small dog friendly, obedient, sweet, mellow and loyal- a true wonder dog. Zane is such a loving and loyal boy, I know he’ll make his forever family so so happy. Zane is such a gentle, sweet soul and deserves his forever home, this boy has been waiting almost a year to meet his forever family.
If Zane has touched your heart, the way that he’s touched so many of ours, please don’t make Zane wait any longer. Apply to adopt today. If you have any questions at all about Zane, please reach out to his coordinator, whose email is linked below. We are willing to test Zane with anything you need us to in order to ensure he’s the perfect match for you! We can make most anything happen! Just let us know.
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Apply here: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/65aea23068688635620310cd
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