ZICO

My story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.ZICO was surrendered to the rescue through no fault of his own and he’s now searching for his forever family. He’s neutered, vaccinated including his rabies shot, microchipped and been deemed a healthy boy by his vet. Don’t let his small size fool you as he loves to be active and be out and about on walks in the neighbourhood and hikes on the trails. Although he’s an energetic little guy he also likes to snuggle up and be a lap pup but this will only happen if he’s been tired out from his long walks or he’s had a very active day.  ZICO is crate trained and sleeps soundly in it at night. He’s also housetrained and will run to the door when he needs to go outside for bathroom. He does really well on the long walks around the lake front and he can do an hour walk no problem. He wasn’t socialized at all but in a foster home with many dogs he’s had to adjust to them being around him. At first he would just bark at the other dogs but after a few days he settled down and was fine with the small dogs and puppies but would still bark at the bigger dog everytime he moved. He is fine with him now and he walks beside him everyday on his many walks with no problem at all. He will still bark when he meets dogs on his walks though so it is recommended that his adopter seek out a trainer to help him realize that the dogs mean him no harm and he doesn’t have to get over excited when he sees them. He also had never met a cat and again would just bark at them in his foster home. He’s so much better with the cats now and doesn’t bark at them at all. Overall he’s really so much better with all the animals in his foster home. If he does go to a home with other dogs or a cat in it, it’s important that his adopter understand there likely will be an adjustment period for him to get used to them and lots of patience will be required too. He was just at the groomers and he did really well getting his face and chest trimmed up but when it came to the rest of his body he didn’t seem to enjoy it as much so he ended up having a muzzle on so his groom could be finished off. We are definitely recommending that he be muzzled for his future grooming needs.  ZICO’s ideal home is one that is active as be needs his long walks to burn off his Yorkie energy. A quieter home is more suited to him too as if there’s too much going on then he could easily get over stimulated. He wants to be part of a family that will take him everywhere with them including family adventures as he’s just a young guy and there’s lots he wants to do and see still. He has lots of typical Yorkie behaviour so his new owner does need to be breed experienced. He’s a destructor of toys and only the toughest, hardiest ones survive his company such as Kong toys and very sturdy plastic ones including Nyla bones. Due to him not being in a home with children or ever having met any we are recommending they be 12 years of age and up. He’s also needs a home with a fenced yard so he can run around and play safely outside.  If ZICO sounds like he’ll fit in with your family and lifestyle then please submit an adoption application to meet him.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 29, 2025, 10:16 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt ZICO, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.