🌟 Meet the lovely Zara! 🌟 This petite princess is a 1 1/2 - 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who has been on quite the journey. When she arrived at the rescue, she was emaciated and fully lactating, which is heartbreaking, but her spirit is a testament to resilience! ❤️ Zara has a bit of a battle wound—she’s missing a toenail on her left rear foot—but don't worry; she's weight-bearing and slowly healing. Though she may not fit the typical high-energy Malinois stereotype, Zara certainly has a heart to match her size. She loves to chill, often found de-stuffing her plush toys (which is just too adorable!) or lounging on her back as she revels in some much-deserved belly rubs. 🛌✨ When new folks come over, she might give them a little bark, but don’t fret. This sweetheart warms up quickly, showing that loving nature typical of her breed. Zara is affectionate, good with other dogs, and even tolerates cats! 🐶🐱 As for small kids? Well, that’s still a little mystery... but we bet she’d be a loving friend! Crates aren’t her favorite (who can blame her?), but she has shown she can behave beautifully when given space in the house. If you're not around for long, a crate might be necessary, but trust us, she’d love nothing more than to cuddle up in bed with you at night. 🛏️✨ Zara is fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, and microchipped! She will be spayed once her adoption is finalized, but remember, her adopter MUST bring her to the spay appointment—no exceptions! There are also adoption fees and contracts required, so let's make this a healthy and loving transition for her. 📝 If you feel that your home is the perfect place for this gentle soul, apply to adopt Zara through the Buddy App today! This loving animal deserves happiness, and you might just be the one to give it to her! 💖