Zuma A0055485077 Doberman Pinscher & Retriever Mix Hamilton, OH

Zuma has spent a little too much of his life zooming around town and had come to Animal Friends multiple time as a stray before his owner surrendered him due to being unable to keep him safely contained. His previous owner shared that Zuma is housebroken and would go to the door to whine when he needed to go out. Zuma did not do well in crates when he was young and would break out so they started leaving him out in the home and he was not destructive. He has previously lived with cats and dogs and been around childen of all ages and done well, though we always recommend slow introductions when meeting pets and children in new homes. He is a high energy dog who will likely do best with someone committed to training him and getting his energy out. His previous owner shared that he knows the commands sit, heel on left hand side while on leash, climb, and free (release). Zuma has shown he is capable of getting out of even a 8 foot fence, so he should be constantly supervised in a yard and may need to be leash walked or on a tether to stay contained in a yard. We are hoping to find this young, athletic dog a home where he can thrive and stay safely contained. If you think you may be a fit for him, come out and meet him today!

Zuma is current on shots, licensed, and microchipped. All dogs over 6 months have been heartworm tested, and all dogs are treated monthly for fleas/ticks and are on Heartworm prevention (NexGard PLUS). All pets are spayed/neutered prior to a finalized adoption. All our dogs receive a behavior assessment before being placed for adoption to determine initial behaviors towards people and other dogs in the shelter environment. If you have questions about an animal please have their name and ID number ready and contact shelter staff by: (1) visiting Animal Friends during our open hours, (2) calling 513-867-5727, or (3) emailing AnimalServices@bcohio.gov.

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Dog Adoption Fees:
Puppies – 4 months and under: $200
Adult Dogs – 5 months and over: $95
Senior Dogs (7+ years old): $50

Breed listings: Please note that Animal Friends recognizes current research showing that the large majority of breed guesses on shelter dogs are inaccurate and that only a small percentage of an animal’s genetics makes up their physical appearance. People visiting the shelter in person or viewing animals on our website will note that all of our dogs are labeled as “Mixed Breeds” unless they have been DNA tested or are surrendered to the shelter with paperwork. Any potential breeds listed here on PetFinder are not assumed to be accurate and are merely a starting point for people to be able to search for a dog who may visually resemble a breed they are interested in. We feel that the best matches are made based on a dog’s individual personality and recommend families come meet our animals in person and/or utilize our Foster to Adopt program to see if that dog is a good fit for their home. Please reach out to Animal Friends team with any questions!