Zilyana (nicknamed Zillie) is a cute and loveable adult Standard Schnauzer located in the California Central Coast. Zillie is 5.5 years old, and still thinks she is a puppy. She has a loving, silly personality and if she had her way, she'd play all day and has the energy and athleticism to back that up. She loves being with people and being near the center of attention, and feels the most comfortable resting indoors with people in the evenings after a day full of play and fun. Because of her athleticism and strength, she does best with dogs her size or larger - she may be too much for cats or smaller dogs.
Pet's Name:
Zilyana
Dog: Primary Breed:
Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Standard Schnauzer
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
2/22/2021
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Skansen's Kennel
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.:
No
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
6/12/2021
Gender:
Female
Size (at full-grown):
Medium
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only):
30
Primary Color:
Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Snuggles & Pets, Fetch (any toy), Soft Toys with squeakers (supervised), bones with filling
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Yes
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, Down, Stay, Quiet, Go On (to go to bed in her crate), Place
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Zillie will whine and sometimes bark when left alone. Will stand/left by place where she was left unless distracted (ex: neighbor's dog through fence)
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Separation Anxiety, dogs/cats she
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
Food after waking up & in the afternoon, snuggle time before/after work, used to sleeping in bed but is crate trained and will sleep in her crate (ideally in same room as pet parents)
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
N/A
Additional notes about your dog’s health history::
N/A
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
She is very curious about cats and will chase them if they run from her. She has not shown any aggression to a cat in close proximity, but her drive to chase will scare cats easily
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Grooming every 2 months to keep her hair short. If hair is kept longer, daily brushing is needed
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
Greenies dental bone once every 1-2 days
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Timid
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Young Children
Bonded Pair
Purebred
Crate Trained
Comes When Called
Needs Training
Likes Car Rides
Likes to Swim
Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences
Growls at Strangers
Is Afraid of Storms
Digs
How is your dog with children?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with children to determine.
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?:
Best in a home without cats: Has reacted to cats and should live in a home without them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Zillie is incredibly expressive and silly in her disposition, greeting every interaction with a Schnauzer smile and making her own silly flavor of every activity
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Active, willing to bring Zillie indoors, giving her the best life
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Incompatible with Other Pets
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
Incompatibility with cats led to compromises in Zillie's living situation after moving into a new home with a larger family. We felt it was unfair to her to relegate her to just the garage and backyard and witness her spending all of her energy looking inside and wanting to be a part of our lives while being excluded physically. We hope to place her in a home that can give her the attention and care she deserves without that kind of compromise.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Animal Clinic of Santa Maria
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer kibble, 2 cups/day
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
Yes
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Santa Maria, CA
Zip Code:
93455
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Priority Placement: Full Support + Accelerated Marketing