Ziva - Pit Bull Terrier Dog for Adoption in Gainesville, Virginia

Meet Ziva, a 5-year-old Pit Bull/Terrier mix who is basically a 56-pound ball of pure love. She would be a great "first dog" since she is past the puppy phase and has a solid foundation of good behaviors! She lives for human attention, loves to cuddle, and has a way of making everyone she meets feel special. If you are looking for a dog who will immediately become your absolute best friend, she is the one.

She is incredibly easygoing and fits right into the flow of everyday life. Ziva has a perfect medium energy level, meaning she is always down for a fun walk but equally happy to crash on the couch with you for a movie marathon. She is good with children and great with other dogs. She gets along with both men and women and is pretty quiet. She is currently being fostered with 5 other dogs, so could easily fit into a home with multiple dogs, but would also be fine as a single. She loves stuffed toys and shares with her house mates. She appears to have a low prey drive and has met a couple outdoor cats and was fine, so we *think* she would do fine in a cat household with a proper introduction.

Ziva has a very eager to please personality, so should make any additional training a breeze! She is doing great with her potty training and will even go to the door to let you know she has to go. She is great in the car, especially if head scratches are involved!

Ziva is just a sweet, loyal soul looking for a family to shower with affection. If you have room in your heart and your home for a total sweetheart, she is ready to meet you.

If you are interested in adopting there is an application below: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PDAR/Dog

Note: She is currently being treated for heartworms.

Most of our dogs are rescued from high-intake shelters in other states. Your adoption fee covers: spay/neuter (if old enough), transport fees getting the dogs from Texas to our fosters homes here (that ALONE is $200-$230 per dog), core vaccines, heartworm test (If old enough), deworming, and microchip.

We partner with VCA Animal Hospitals. With every adoption comes a complimentary First Exam at any participating VCA location within the first 14 days of adoption. Follow-up Care Coverage: VCA provides limited health guarantee coverage (up to $250) for specific minor illnesses (like kennel cough or ear infections) diagnosed during that initial 14-day window.

We do not guarantee the breed of any of our dogs or how big they will be when they are fully grown. The breed listed is typically a guess based off of appearance or personality traits. We cannot guarantee that any dog is not mixed with pit. This is a standard part of adopting a dog from rescue.

We are a non-profit rescue. Any access revenue made is used to care for animals with additional medical expenditures that would otherwise result in adoptable dogs having to be left behind and euthanized.

The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.

The purpose of Paws Deep Animal Rescue is to: 1. To help animals who are in danger of euthanasia in...