Meet Zawyeh, an incredibly sweet 5-year-old (55 lbs.), one of the amazing dogs who came to Rocket Dog as part of a recent SPCA International rescue mission from the West Bank. Zawyeh is currently living in an experienced foster home with 2 other dogs and 2 children, giving him the opportunity to decompress.
Zawyeh is house-trained. When left alone, he stays in the foster family’s kitchen/family room as he prefers not to be contained. He has access to a playpen with a bed in it and will often choose to go in there for quiet time, but he usually naps on the rug or the couch when the family isn’t home.
Zawyeh is low-medium energy and is satisfied with a couple of 20 to 30-minute walks daily. He is shy when meeting new people and requires slow introductions but, once he trusts you, it is beyond worth it. He is affectionate, mellow and playful, and very curious. Once he warms up to you, he is the best companion. He loves company but is not a hands-on-all-the-time kind of dog. His combination of independence and affection is perfect.
He is polite on leash, and walks close to the hip. He doesn’t pull unless he wants to stop and smell flowers along the way. When passing other dogs, he is just curious (mostly sniffing) and he gets along very well with his two canine siblings in his foster home. Zawyeh uses his paws to ask for attention but doesn’t bark – he “talks” when he wants something, somewhere between a howl and a moan, but it’s quite melodic!
Quote from Zawyeh’s foster mom: “Zawyeh is, truly, one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever known. He is a soul dog. If he lets you in, you are one of the luckiest people EVER. If I didn’t already have two kids and two dogs in the house, there is no way I could let him go. He deserves the best possible life and all the treats, snuggles, and flowers to sniff. If you work from home, are patient, affectionate and willing to give him the space to learn to love you, you will be rewarded with the most amazing companion a person could ask for.”
If you can provide Zawyeh with a safe, loving environment and are ready to be rewarded with unconditional love, please submit an application and a volunteer will be in touch. (HD)