Meet An Adoptable Dog

Date into Rescue:  10/27/25

Reason for being in rescue: Found as a stray in NC - Zaire was heavily pregnant and delivered her babies on the transport to the poodle farm

Special Needs: Yes, Zaire is spayed, up to date on vaccines and has a negative heartworm test. Our best guess is that she is an Australian Shepherd with some poodle mixed in. Only a DNA test will tell. She is not hypoallergenic and will shed. 

What kind of home would be best for me?  Interested in Zaire: Text ZAIRE to 864-441-9075 for more info, photos, and videos.

Zaire – Escape Artist Extraordinaire

What is my personality like: Zaire is a 2.5-year-old, 67 lb Australian Shepherd/doodle mix who is playful, sweet, and food-motivated. She is not a beginner dog—and she is a lot of dog but she's a dog who wants to give you her whole heart and expects the same.  She’s friendly with other dogs, enjoys zoomies and adventures, and thrives on affection.

How do I act when I first meet new people: Zaire has never met a stranger in her life. For the right person—someone who values vigilance, structure, and preparation—Ziare will be a loyal, entertaining, and deeply engaging companion with a big personality and a love for life. 

Tips and Tidbits: Zaire was found as a stray. Based on her overall health and condition she was estimated at 2.5 years old when she arrived in rescue. We celebrate her birthday 07/12/23

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Please note - we do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. When screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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