Meet Zelda.

Newport Beach, CA · Adult · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Dec 12, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Apr 10, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Zelda, a 3 year old 60lb Black Lab mix who is ready to officially trade her rough past for a permanent spot in the front seat. Zelda was rescued after being dumped in a popular dumping ground in Menifee. This cutie is a firm believer in the "shotgun" rule when riding in your car—she’s not just a passenger; she’s your dedicated co-pilot and navigator. While she might start off a little bashful, it only takes a bit of floor time and some gentle pets to melt her exterior. Once she knows you’re a friend, Zelda transforms into a professional cuddler who will politely—or not so politely—paw at you the second you stop the scritches. Zelda has an overall great demeanor and is very sweet . She’s so trusting that she’ll let you clean her ears and wipe her paws without a fuss, all while demanding a belly rub for her cooperation. Because she’s recovering from a rough start, this sweet girl is currently looking for a hero to help her through an upcoming ACL surgery. She’s already proven she has the heart of a champion, she just needs a family ready to invest in a lifetime of loyalty and front-seat adventures. If you have a soft spot for resilient souls and a spare seat in the car, Zelda is waiting to crawl right into your lap and your heart. Apply to adopt her at https://www.muttsinneed.org/adoption-application.html **While Zelda’s surgery is covered at the expense of the rescue’s account, our rescue is a non-profit organization that relies solely on donations and unpaid volunteers. The rescue and Zelda will be so grateful if you’re able to sponsor any amount towards her surgery.

RescueGroups record ID: 22120078

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.