Thank you for interested in adopting Zoe. Please know that Zoe is an international rescue through Taiwan. When your application is approved, you will need to pick her up from the airport – such as SFO, SEA, JFK, LAX, IAH, etc. International adoption is not a complicated process and we‘ve done the process many years. We would be happy to explain to you how the process works.
Apply here https://lifeofhopefoundation.org/adoption-application/
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Zoe is a very friendly, playful, energetic, and affectionate girl. Whether she goes to a dog park or an adoption event, she always behaves with great confidence. She loves being touched by people. Strangers, whether male or female, can pet her without any problem. She even rolls over and sweetly lets strangers rub her belly.
Food Guarding Behavior- With people, Zoe shows no signs of food guarding at all. You can even take food directly from her mouth.
With other dogs, as long as each dog has its own bowl and there is a proper distance while eating kibble, Zoe does not show any food guarding behavior.
However, when it comes to treats, if another dog nearby is more eager or moves quickly to get the treat，Zoe may turn her head, show her teeth, or bark as a warning. This is something that should be watched carefully.
Home- She likes sitting on the sofa and can sleep on a mat or elevated bed. At her foster home, she sleeps in a crate for both naps and at night (because there are many dogs, it’s easier to manage).
When she stayed with her rescuer, she slept on a mat on the floor in the bedroom, since dogs weren’t allowed on the bed. However, she sometimes jumped onto the bed in the morning—if told to get down, she would obediently return to her mat.
She rarely barks at home, except when someone enters the front area of the house. Once the person leaves, she stops barking.
Transportation- She’s comfortable riding and doesn’t get carsick.
Bathing- She behaves very well during baths and cooperates when expressing her anal glands. She’s also fine with having her fur blow-dried using either a pet dryer or a hair dryer.
Walking on Leash- She walks steadily on a leash. However, if she sees cats, squirrels, mice, birds, or cockroaches, she may get excited and try to rush forward—but she can be stopped.
When preparing to go for a walk, she gets very excited indoors and may jump or pounce on people. You can ask her to sit (it’s good to be firm on this) before opening the door.
Sometimes, if she urgently needs to pee or poop, she may pull a bit during the walk, but she’ll return to her normal pace afterward.
Occasionally, when she doesn’t want to go home yet, she’ll stand still and refuse to move. Just stay firm, and she’ll eventually follow.
With Other Dogs- She gets along well with other dogs. She’s playful and sometimes a bit rough, which not all dogs appreciate. When going for walks or visiting dog parks, pay attention to how other dogs respond to her enthusiasm.
With People- She’s very affectionate and loves both men and women. However, she once got scared by a small child, so she’s not very comfortable around preschool-aged kids. The current situation is that if a child runs toward her quickly, she becomes nervous and barks. At dog parks, if there are small children around, it’s best to put her on a leash first and observe the situation.
Dislikes– She doesn’t like the sound of high heels—especially heeled slippers hitting the floor. That noise scares her and can cause her to bark.
Likes- She loves toys, especially plushies and balls. She doesn’t usually destroy plush toys, but for other kinds of toys, make sure they’re durable and suitable for chewing.
Affectionate Behavior-
She’s extremely affectionate. Sometimes, when her rescuer naps on the living room sofa, Zoe will come over and ask for cuddles. If the petting stops, she’ll use her paw to ask for more. It’s fine, but when her nails are a bit long, her pawing can accidentally scratch your face. You can correct this by speaking firmly—she understands and will lie down quietly.
Potty Training- At her foster home, she uses pee pads or artificial grass for potty breaks. When outside, she can also relieve herself quickly during walks.
Interaction with Cats- She gets excited and tends to chase cats, so it’s not recommended for her to be adopted by a family that has cats.
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