Zarina: The 9-Month-Old Box of Sunshine Wrapped in "What Even IS This Dog?" Some dogs were clearly designed by angels who got distracted halfway through. Meet Zarina-a 9-month-old Boxer mix who looks like she was sculpted from cookie dough, given eyelashes capable of starting a small cult, and released on Earth with a single mission: melt humans on sight. Zarina is softness with legs, serenity with a tail, and comedy disguised as grace. She's spayed, vaccinated, house-training like a champ, and fluent in the ancient language of "food = love." Dog-friendly, cat-friendly, and possibly able to negotiate world peace if snacks are involved. Her vibe? Picture a tiny nap-loving philosopher who occasionally forgets how her joints operate. She's affectionate, gentle, and genuinely believes the sun rises just to preheat her nap spot. She's not a fan of kennels (true artists need open concept studios), but she prefers to be worn across her humans like a decorative scarf. Her hobbies include: Elite loafing in sunny patches Following you room-to-room like a tax advisor on retainer Slow, meaningful blinking Zarina wants a calm, kind home with soft blankets, squeaky toys, and humans who understand that true love sometimes drools. She's still learning that the world is big, loud, and mostly good-and she's doing it with bravery, curiosity, and a tail wag that could power a small city. Adopting Zarina won't just fill your home-it will elevate your entire aesthetic. Your couch becomes comfier. Your bad days get shorter. Your heart stays warmer. Because Zarina isn't just a dog. She's the universe saying, "Here. Have something perfect and slightly ridiculous to love." PLEASE READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!