Zilla *URGENT, owner passed away

American Pit Bull Terrier | City Of Lexington, VA

Age : 6 YearsAdultMaleLargeBelgian Shepherd Malinois

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Meet Zilla *URGENT, owner passed away

Zilla, once adored by his owner, now finds his future unsure. His owner passed away in April and the relative that’s been caring for him it too senior to continue in a permanent bases. His vet paper lists Belgian Malinois Mix and he weighs 70 lbs. He’s about 20 inches in height and approximately 6 years old.  Zilla has had two previous owners- both passed away. He's highly intelligent and loyal. He would bring his owner his shoes one at a time, remote, his leash when commanded. Just the other night he picked up paper plate for his elderly caretaker. He doesn't bother the trash can with food in it, and is just a well mannered fellow.  When his owners health allowed, he took Zilla on frequent outings to Tractor Supply, Walmart , Etc where he enjoyed meeting new people. He sometimes barks at other dogs so we aren’t sure how he would do in a multi dog household. He also tries to chase cats so we are seeking a feline free household.  Zilla his neutered, chipped, and his rabies vaccination is current. He is generally a mellow guy and is used to being indoors. he is a big snuggle bug and would enjoy long rainy Saturdays watching Netflix. Unfortunately, with his owners passing he has no where to go. All his surviving relatives have kitties and they are heartbroken not to have any good options available for Zilla.  we really hope the right family stumbles across Zillows face and falls in love.  CVRR is listing this dog as a *COURTESY* to the actual owner. This dog is not currently in the care of CVRR, so CVRR makes no representations or guarantees for the animals behavior, demeanor or health assessment. All information listed has been given by the current dogs owner, and should be verified by any interested potential adopter.

Adoption Process
We have an extensive application process where veterinary references are checked (we require all current and past animals have been altered and that the client shows a history of good vet care) and we has a number of questions targeted at encouraging the adopting family to really consider if they are ready financially and emotionally to support an animal life long. We also try to match the right animal with the right home with consideration to the adopters previous animal experience, energy level, and general personality. After reviewing and approving and applicant (on paper), we meet with them and all members of their house hold including other resident dogs. We offer one week trials to ensure this decision is in the best interest of both human and animal. If all parties are confident upon meeting, then we have a contract which also states that if any anytime they are unable to keep the animal, that they will return in to our organization. Adoption fees vary from $100-275 based on age, size, and breed, with $175 as an average.