My 7 Best Friends
Dogs have always been part of my life. Even when I was a little kid and my mom would not let me have my own dog, I would always bring home lost dogs or dogs that I thought were lost (some of them were just off the leash). It’s been my dream ever since I was a child to have many dogs and that dream came true for about a year ago. Let me introduce you my pack.

This is Charlie. I have had Charlie for 5 years and I got him in my home country Czech Republic. He has traveled the world with me, always cuddled with me whenever I was sad, and I spoiled him rotten of course. He’s gotten a lot better for the past year, but he can still be a handful. I still love you Charlie ![]()

Charlie is saying hi to Paulie.

This is Smalls. His story is very sad. He was kicked in his back by his first owner and got paralyzed. He spent the first 2 years of his life locked in a bird cage, because he couldn’t walk and his owner didn’t know what to do with him. You can imagine how much trauma and pain he had to go through. Luckily my friend who is a huge animal lover was approached one day by the owner who wanted to know if there is any way to fix his dog. When he learned that operation or wheelchair would cost more then putting him down, he decided to go for the cheaper option. Putting Smalls down. My friend saved him. He took him home, build him a wheelchair and has been taking care of him for the past 7 years. Smalls is 9 years old, he still can’t walk but you should see him how fast he is in the wheelchair ![]()

Smalls has his own bed where he stays if he’s not in a wheelchair.

Smalls enjoying sunny afternoon.

Smallsie is not a wus, he can bark and he can still fight. With his stuffed big pink bunny.

Smallsies pretty face.

Smalls and Gypsy.

Gypsy is our newest member of the pack. We found him lost on the street and were not able to find his owner, so we decided to hold on to him until… Until I fell in love with this little sh*thead and now he’s mine forever
He has to learn that chewing on our things is bad tho!

Chopper & Vegas are brothers. Actually they are twins with different look and personalities. They are with us because their owner is not able to take care of them, but she’s trying. They are great tho, even tho they can be loud sometimes ![]()

Chopper begging.

Chopper destroying his enemy – toy.

Vegas when he was shaved. He’s the cutest dog ever. Sometimes. He has devil inside ![]()

Country boy Vegas on the back of a truck.

Ehmmm excuse me you guys forgot me in the car…

This is Ms. Coco the only girl in the pack.

And this is her best friend and the love of her life Santino.

I know they look huge and scary to people who don’t know them, but they are the most loyal and gentle dogs I have ever met. These two are like swans.

They are just inseparable. Santino would not let anyone to hurt her and vice versa.

You can see rarely love like that even among people. Im tearing up.
So now you know them all
have a great day and I will see you tomorrow with the new Preview for this week’s ZWOW.
Best,
Z.
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Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of your 4 legged family :). Every day must be an advanture!
ok Adventure lol
Thank you for sharing not only your wonderful family, but your loving comments. It makes us feel included and very honored. - John
omgosh this is the sweetest post ever!!! I love knowing about the pets and people you love Zuzana! it really gives insight into your sweet soul! What a beautiful family! :)
Smalls' story is so heartbreaking, glad he found you guys! they are all adorable! i dont know what i would do without my dog :)
Oh, it is an adventure with these guys :)
great dogs!! love them
lovely post Zuz
What a beautiful pack! My pup means the world to me, and I can see how much your pack means to you :)
I love Smalls!
That's a lot of love on 4 legs!! Great pics,cute dogs!!
I'm glad that most of your dogs are little shits too. I have the most adorable and most destructive Border Collie/Pit Bull mix. Sometimes I wonder what I have gotten myself into, but at the end of the day, I cannot imagine my life without my little Lucy Goosey. Love your posts, Z!
Zuzana,i admired your inner and outer beauty ever since i found your awsome and inspiring videos. That kind of post make my like you even more. Your friends are supercute and Coco and Santino are the most adorable dog couple Iˇve ever seen ;) Thank you for all your work as a fitness and life role model! ♥
they're adorable!!! and my dream too i having many dogs!!! all your love for them is in this post :)
Such lovely story. I had a good easy read. You're a lovely person Z :) Hi doggies! you all be good to your mama Z alrite! :)
I love dogs too but out of your pack I think I'd love Ms Coco and Santino the most :D they are all beautiful Zuzka!
These boys and a girl are just too sweet! You're our hero, Zuzka :) I was wondering how do walk them all - altogether or in turns? Is it very hard to deal with so many different characters?
Awwee they are so precious, thanks for sharing.
aww you have the cutest dogs. i love animals alot too!!!
Awesome family!! Take care of each other! Xoxoxoxoxo
I come from a family of animal lovers... the type of family that (like you) simply can't say no to helping an animal in need. We take care of outdoor cats, and when we adopt cats from shelters, we always choose not the cute little kittens that everyone wants, but those who have been there for years, either because they are already older, have some chronic health problem, or simply don't look as pretty as the rest. Animals make my heart melt, and I have them to thank for the kindness and compassion in our home. You have a big, kind heart, Zuzana. Thank you for sharing this very loving post with us!
This was so awesome, loved it! Can never have too many babies
wow. you sure have your hands full! you are a great mommy to your doggies. The doggies are very fortuneate to have you! You are awesome.
i looovvvveee them! you have a good heart! love x
Very nice dogs. I have got a beagle. It is funny...I'm also from Czech Republic as Charlie =)
I always liked you Zuzka, but this really seals the deal. Anyone who has a big heart and will love the animals that no one else wants are truely good. Animals are the most kind and forgiving beings and enrich our lives. It warms my hear to see that these 7 doggies have a loving and caring home. You're the best!
My question is: how do you manage 7 dogs ??? I have only two cats (plus a few stray cats I feed) and it seems all my time is spent taking care of them. And cats are not as time consuming as dogs ! 7 dogs, must be hell sometimes (as much as you love them) ?
They are so lucky!
Someday I'll be a dogs' owner too, but now I can't because I'm a student and I don't have any place in my room ! This post, prove us how good person you are again =)
Thank you for sharing. It really made me smile. I have one rescue dog and three rescue cats, one of which will need a wheelchair too when he is big enough. I know how much of a handful it can be having so many animals but it is all worth it!! I want to rescue another dog but my husband has said no... for now!! you are an amazing and wonderful person saving these beautiful doggies :)
I love everyone of your doggies. I'm a big dog lover myself and I want to thank you and your friends for giving all this wonderful doggies a second chance in life. I know life without them just wouldn't be the same :)
Don´t they ever fight? We have 3 dogs and when it comes to food, they are not so lovely to each other anymore! How good, that Smalls is with you now. It is so sad, how some people tread their pets :(
so lovely...and you are so real...
Dog lover here as well. I only got 2, but they're a handful :) I couldn't live without 'm though. Awesome that you give such a big pack a loving home. How cute is that Smalls!! Brave little dog! Thanks for sharing!
Love it! That's what I want to do...dog rescue. I share the same love for dogs, Zuzi. So far I have two chihuahuas, but they are like my kids. We'll be moving to Boulder, CO with my boyfriend, so there we'll have more dogs. I can't wait! Keep up the good job! :-) Vesele Vanoce a stastny novy rok 2013!
Such a beautiful crowd! Smalls is a very brave boy, thank god you take such loving care of him! I remember our Teddy. He was a Yorkshire Terrier and got abused and locked in a cage outside by his original owners :( When he came to us he barked like crazy, was shy and agressive. However after a few years, he found peace and became very calm and tame. But always sought love and attention like crazy..no wonder, cause he needed it so bad!
I love them all! You have great dogs and they will love you forever for being the person you are. Much love from Montreal.
Thank you all for your comments. It is time consuming to have so many dogs and there are things that I can't do as much anymore. I used to travel a lot and now I have to plan everything around my dogs, but I don't really mind that because now I have finally found home and Im really enjoying it. Our dogs do get in fight here and there but nothing too serious. We take them all for walks and trips. Now we are planning bike tours where we will be able to take them with us as well. Thank you again for your nice comments :) Z.
I love your dogs! Charlie looks so soft :) I just want to hug him!
Hi, Lady, I am jealous of your big family :)) I also want to have more dogs, still I have only one but he is extremely crazy and counts for ten more :) I like all of your dogs ... seems like they are... hmm... don't know that word in English :D Voříšci? :D I also have "voříšek" at home :D They are best :))
Best post ever! Thanks for sharing...very cool! I have 3 myself...all rescues : )
Thanks for sharing, Zu! When I first saw Smalls in one of your early vids, it made my cry, I was so sorry for that poor little doggie. But when I saw how HAPPY he was in a wheelchair, I teared with joy watching him roll :)) I would love to have a doggie one day too, once we have our own house with a lots of space for him to play :)
Love your doggies Z! I got all teary eyed when you wrote about Smalls :'( but its so precious that his life turned around and has a safe loving home
The soul of a person can be seen by the way they treat and respond to animals. You are beautiful, Zuz! I love my dogs, can't get enough of them. I become mush when I see any dog like people do with babies. I think we'd all like to spend a day with you:)
Hi Zuzana, Thanks for sharing your bestfriends stories. They are lucky to have you and I hope they bring you lots of love and joy. You are a beautiful person and deserve all the love. muah!
A bird cage? That I don't understand at all. I can relate to Smalls he is the old man of the pack. I'm glad he has good friends and a warm bed. --Chris
Hi Zuzana, Thank you for the heartwarming pictures and great stories of your 7-best friends. They reminded me how much I miss my dog that past away 6 months ago. But I had very beautiful memories of him. Thank you for your love to share your workout. Merry Christmas! Chris
aww your dogs are so cute! you have such a big heart Zuzana. i desperately want a dog but i'm too scared to take this big responsibility.. i just love dogs. cant wait to do the zwow (even though i didn't even look at the video yet i know its going t obe great)
Thank you for sharing! The pictures are beautiful and the stories heartwarming. I have two dogs of my own - both were rescued from desperate situations so this post really touched me. You truly are an inspiring person.
Thanks for sharing... How I wish to have my own too... I want dogs and cats but living in apartment, I don't think that's possible. Maybe one day. :)
Thank you so much for rescuing these dogs. I'm a big advocate of animal rescue myself so I appreciate you more for your selfless efforts to be there for animals that a normal person would not bother with or put down out of convinience alone. I'm curious, are Ms coco and santino both cane corso's? I'm a lover of big dog breeds especially mastiff mixes.
They are so adorable! I have two dogs at home Winston and Shadow and they are my babies.
Merry Christmas, Zuzka! Thank you for your workouts and this beautiful post. Your dogs are merely marvellous!
Besides being the fittest person on earth, you are really a good human being.
So lovely that you're so sweet! I love your dogs!!! :D
I love animals too. I wouldn't know what to do with out animals. We have 3 dogs, 2 cats, lots of fish, a water frog and our newest edition a hamster. My 3 girls have the same love for animals I do!!
Thank you for taking care of those angels!
Thank you for taking care of those angels!
I liked your workouts before, but now that I know you love dogs so much you really won me over!!! God bless you for taking care of those little creatures :)
nice family!!! I have 5 dogs at home and they were all homeless and now they live with me and my family, they are the best!
Mauser feels left out.... :(
This post actually made me very teary eyed! All your dogs are beautiful. I thought it was wonderful that your friend made a wheelchair for Smalls so he could live his life to the fullest! It's so wonderful that you and your friends give these doggies the love they deserve.
I have 2 dogs.Trigger(13) and Fudge(9) Trig has no eyes but he does amazing. He has been bling for about a yr now and i found it so hard not to feel sorry for him but its amazing how well they adapt to changes. Dogs are the best! ;-)
Thanks for sharing :) This put a big smile on my face. I love my dog so much, he's my best friend in the world.
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