Zorro was put up for rescue only for behavior issues. The behavior issues were questionable because the volunteers had nothing but nice things to say about Zorro. I have to admit when I first met and pulled Zorro he seemed friendly, nice and took treats from my hand without issue. Justin told me Zorro is great in the morning but as the day progresses and there is more activity at PACC Zorro becomes more agitated and that’s when he observes the unfavorable behavior.

Zorro did well on the ride home from PACC. We stopped at Arby’s and I bought him a JR roast beef and he took it from my hand politely. He walked fairly well from the truck into my home. I left Zorro to relax in the training room for a while and then introduced him to a couple of my well balanced female dogs. Things went well and they interacted in the yard nicely. A little while later Zorro and Pete ( unaltered heeler, he has tick fever and can’t be altered yet ) met. Things weren’t ugly, but I was able to observe some of the issues that put Zorro on the “short term list.” Basically I observed fear aggression from Zorro.

At this time I feel Zorro would benefit greatly from a month of board and train which will include building his confidence, basic manners and hopefully some water therapy for his now healed ( at least it seems to be ) fractured pelvis. One month of board and train at Seize The Leash usually costs about $2,000. I’m willing to waive $1,500 and I’m asking Tucson Cold Wet Noses for the balance of $500.

April VanderPol

P.S. he is already in board and train so that he may become a responsible Tucson Citizen.  We have already gotten $145 from private donors so at this time we only need $355. 

Thank you so much for your donations.