ZEYNA

Sex: Female 
Age: 5 Years 4 Months (Nov 2024) 
Size: Large (36-40 kg) 
Needs: A quiet, rural home with plenty of space for roaming and a patient owner who can help her adjust to new environments. 
Good with: Cats, other dogs (can be dominant with some), and can be tested with children. 

Zeyna’s early life was filled with neglect. Kept in a filthy small pen at a hotel, she was used as a guard dog and left to live in her own filth for nearly a year. Thankfully, a compassionate worker at the hotel began caring for her, providing food and cleaning her pen. Eventually, an animal rescue worker stepped in, and Zeyna was brought into AFOT’s care.

Zeyna has blossomed into a beautiful, intelligent dog. She is a typical Turkish shepherd dog, with the build of a Labrador but larger overall. She is neutered, chipped, and vaccinated, and she has a calm, loving nature.

Zeyna is friendly with other dogs, though she can be dominant with some. She currently lives with several dogs but would likely prefer to be the only dog in a home, where she can receive all the attention. She is great with cats and would thrive in a rural setting where she can enjoy the freedom of open space.

She walks well on a lead and listens to commands, though she is still a little timid in busy areas with traffic. A quiet, rural home with access to peaceful walks would be ideal for her. Zeyna is a lovely, easy dog who will make a great companion for the right person or family.

Important Information

All our dogs will be tested prior to leaving Turkey for the following diseases:

BRUCELLA
LEISHMANIAS
ANAPLASMA
HEARTWORM
E-CANIS

Proof of tests and accompanying signed vet letters will be sent to adopter.

A home check is always made.

We provide a lifetime rescue back up (RBU) and work to DEFRA guidelines.

While there is no adoption fee required, we do ask for a voluntary donation to help towards our costs of between £595-£795. Each dog costs us on average £2500-£3000 to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and our adoption donation is only a small proportion of this.

We rely solely on fundraising for the remainder plus any emergency treatment needed to help these abused, neglected and abandoned animals which are often in horrific condition and desperate need when they come into AFOT care.

Every penny we raise goes towards rescuing another dog, so even if you decide not to rehome one of our dogs today, please consider a donation so that we can continue to rescue another dog in the future.

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