ZIYA

Meet Ziya, the white and brown brindle female pittie mix. Ziya originally came into a partnering Shelter as a stray in March. She had puppies in tow, who were swiftly adopted. Staff at that Shelter fell in love with Ziya rooted for her to find an adoptive home. She went to playgroup with well matched dogs and enjoyed zooming around and some light wrestling. After waiting for months for the right home, the Shelter reached out to us to see if a change of scenery would help her to find her people.

So, we welcome Ziya to Santa Cruz with open arms. She is still getting to know staff and volunteers but has been a sweetheart. A home with other dogs may be appropriate with a slow, thoughtful introduction. We do not have any history with cats or children. She is demure and reserved at first but once she gets to know people, lets down her guard and is a sweetie.

Ziya does have some eye medical care that will require her next family to continue treatment. Our clinic team is ava...