I'm Zilli – part cuddlebug, part zoomie machine!
Basenji / Pittie / Cattle Dog mix | 3 years old | Medium (34 pounds) | Female | Chatsworth, CA
ABOUT ZILLI
Personality: She’s sweet and definitely affection driven. When she's happy, she gets the zoomies. She loves people.
Favorite things: Running around the play yard, checking in with her handler, and getting rewarded with treats! She'd rather be in your lap than playing with toys.
Training: Zilli knows basic commands. She also seems housetrained.
Exercise: Zilli would do well with a nice neighborhood walk and a some backyard romping.
Care status: spayed, vaccinated, microchipped
Special notes: Zilli can take a minute to warm up to male strangers, but you can see from her video (below) that she loves volunteer Tom and has no problem accepting liver snacks from him!
THE IDEAL HOME
Best match: Zilli would do well with a family with older kids or an active couple or person who'd like a hiking buddy. Would do best in a home with a yard.
Other dogs? Zilli is good with other dogs with proper introductions. She got along well with our girl Gracey at the adoption event.
Cats? unknown
Kids? Older kids would be fine with Zilli. No toddlers, in case she runs them over.
GALLERY
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ON SOCIALS
Zilli is still at the shelter.
You can meet Zilli at the West Valley shelter:
Shelter: West Valley Animal Shelter, 20655 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 [Google Maps]
Animal ID: A2260685
Arrived: April 28, 2026
If you decide to adopt this dog, let the shelter staff know that Outta the Cage is sponsoring (which means we’ll cover the adoption and licensing fees). Please reach out to us anytime—we’re happy to assist!
