Victoria and her family met their dog Zoe during a Coveted Canines adoption event. Victoria’s husband and kids were ready to adopt, but Victoria was a little reluctant at first because the loss of their previous dog was hard to overcome. When she heard Zoe’s foster dad joke that he would trade his two dogs for Zoe, it helped make their decision final. Victoria and her family brought Zoe home with them that same day.
Zoe is a very relaxed, sweet girl who was born in a rescue organization in Texas. Victoria says there were no challenges getting Zoe to adapt to her new home and family. She was around 6 months old when they got her, so she had outgrown the crazy puppy stage by that point in her life. Zoe is primarily a Rat Terrier, Boston Terrier mix so she has a lot of energy but also a quiet disposition, and Victoria describes her activity level as appropriate.
On their drive up to Canada from Texas, Zoe spent most of her time in the lap of Coveted Canine Rescue’s founder, Carly, and two have a special bond to this day. When Victoria and her family travel, Zoe stays with Carly at Coveted Kennels and Sanctuary. Zoe is very selective when it comes to people and Victoria says it brings her peace of mind knowing that Zoe loves the person she stays with.
In fact, Zoe is so selective that if a dog walker, a family friend or sometimes even another member of the family tries to walk Zoe off leash, she often ditches them and heads home, eager to be close to her mom Victoria.
“We live near a ravine and sometimes my husband will call saying ‘Zoe’s on the way home.’” Since Victoria is her primary caregiver, Zoe never wants to be too far for too long. Zoe likes to be in the same room as her and can often be found perched in a chair in Victoria’s office while she works.
Zoe is now 5 years old, and because she is well exercised, Victoria believes that correlates with her good behaviour around the house. She is very independent and shows no aggression to humans or dogs. Zoe is friendly and social, and Victoria is grateful that she has been able to make connections in their neighbourhood and develop wonderful relationships with people and their dogs.
Victoria describes Zoe as an old soul and says she loves darting around in the woods, chasing squirrels and laying in the warm sun.
Some people may have concerns about adopting a rescue dog, but Victoria says there’s always a chance that one may need to work through temperamental issues whether it be with a purebred dog or a rescue dog. There is such a need for safe, caring homes and the sense of reward you get when adopting a rescue dog is incomparable. We’re so glad Zoe adjusted seamlessly into her new home, and so grateful for families like Victoria’s who open their doors and hearts for special dogs like Zoe.