When Zipper, an 8-year-old stray, arrived at Huntsville Animal Services, the staff immediately noticed something unique about her. Despite being a sweet and friendly pup, Zipper has a jaw deformity that gives her a truly one-of-a-kind grin — and it’s absolutely charming.
Although her jaw looks different, it doesn’t slow her down one bit. She eats normally, enjoys her treats, and has no idea she’s anything but perfect.
“We don’t know what caused the jaw malformation,” said Erin Webb, a shelter volunteer. “She just has a big underbite, and her teeth are quite far apart — but it doesn’t affect her quality of life at all.”
Zipper’s condition suggests that she was likely kept outdoors her whole life, with little proper care. She arrived with severe fur loss from flea allergies and signs that she’d had multiple litters of puppies. It’s possible she was abandoned when she was no longer “useful.”
But to her new shelter family, Zipper is priceless.
Despite everything she’s been through, Zipper is gentle, affectionate, and kind. She loves to snuggle, enjoys the company of other dogs, and has formed a special friendship with another senior shelter dog, Mr. Mike.
Zipper’s special smile and loving heart make her truly unforgettable. She’s a senior dog looking for a calm, caring home where she can spend her golden years being cherished — not discarded.
She’s not just “different.”
She’s exceptional.
And she’s ready to show the world just how beautiful a second chance can be.
Could you be the one to give Zipper the love she’s always deserved?