Best friend pending - RSPCA Preston post adorable throwback video of TV star dog Zola who still needs a home
She has been in RSPCA care for nearly 200 days now.
Staff at the RSPCA in Preston have posted an adorable throwback video of their TV star dog who is still waiting on her happy ever after with a loving home.
Adorable five-year-old Mastiff Zola who has been in RSPCA care for 196 days with no interest, recently appeared on the BBC Breakfast show as part of a news bulletin on animals being left outside in summer to highlight that cruelty cases have risen by 64 per cent.
She had sadly spent two years of her life living in a garden because the family couldn’t cope with having a dog around.
When she arrived at the RSPCA she was bit underweight but she is getting there.
She loves her treats for training and works very hard. She is a clever girl who is now looking for a forever home.
The cute video shows Zola running around happily playing outside.
Best friend pending ...
Upon first meeting people she can be a little unsure but after some slow introductions she will be your best friend.
With people she is comfortable with she can’t get enough of the fuss and attention, especially a good bum scratch, she will show her love by flopping into you and expecting belly rubs.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “Zola is a very clever girl who knows basic commands, sit, down, stay, paw, but does pull quite a bit on lead and will need a handler who is comfortable handling a bigger dog and who will be able to work on her loose lead walking going forward.
“She is so clever she even knows how to open doors so care must be taken around this.She loves her toys and flinging them about and is simply just a big goof ball in general. She LOOOVES her enrichment especially a wobble Kong, she loves batting it about and finding her biscuits from it.
“Zola loves going for a walk and exploring and finding new area to smell, she is looking for home with experience of larger breeds and who are able to physically handle this excitable girl.”
Is Zola your pawfect companion?
Due to her strength, staff at the RSPCA are taking her dog introductions slowly and her adopters will need to continue to work on this.
She had a negative experience with a dog in her previous home and is nervous of dogs as a result.
She is toilet trained and will let you know when she needs to go.
She is looking for a home as the only pet, but can live with dog savvy children 16+ and a main handler who is physically able to manage her also.
For more information about Zola and her requirements, or to apply to adopt him, please contact the RSPCA on [email protected]