Meet An Adoptable Dog

Date into Rescue: 06/04/2025

Reason for being in rescue: Raleigh Puppy Mill bust

Special Needs: Scrappy is up to date on vaccines for his age. Scrappy arrived in rescue with sarcoptic mange. He has been treated and is now ready for his forever home. Scrappy's mom is a beautiful short-haired red chihuahua. We do not know who his dad is. Based on his coat, we suspect a pomeranian that was also living in the home. Only a DNA test will tell. He is 100% adorable! Scrappy is not hypoallergenic and will shed.

What kind of home would be best for me: We are looking for a very specific home for Scrappy. If you do not meet all of these criteria, your application will not be considered. First, Scrappy requires another active dog in the home. He loves to play and is looking for a canine playmate in her forever home. Second, we are looking for a home that embraces pets the way him foster home does. This means dogs are allowed on the furniture, they can sleep in the bed if they want, and they are beloved members of families. Third, Scrappy requires a family where someone is home more than they are away. You could work from home, home school, be an active retiree or have a stay-at-home family member. The key is that your dogs are not alone for more than 2-3 hours each day. Finally, Scrappy is looking for a home that takes their dogs places. Socialization with other people and animals is key. It could be road trips, running errands, visits with family, planned playdates with friends, etc. 

What is my personality like: Scrappy is a scruffy little pup with the biggest heart. He loves nothing more than belly rubs and chasing after balls. Truly, he’s the happiest boy you’ll ever meet!

PUPPY POLICY:

Thank you for carefully considering the addition of a puppy to your family. Puppies can be a joyous experience, but they can also be a tremendous amount of work. Since our goal is to place each of our dogs in forever homes, we are especially cautious with puppies. We like to stress 3 major things when considering a puppy vs. an adult dog: 1) many adult dogs are well bred, well trained dogs who find themselves in rescue through no fault of their own, 2) adult dogs are eager to share their love and bond with their new family, and 3) puppies will always require far more time, energy, and training than an adult dog.

Our ideal puppy adopters are:

-experienced dog owners with a solid record of excellent vet care of their previous pets

-scheduled away from home for no more than 4 hours per day and have another canine companion already in the home

-stay at home type of people (work at home, home schoolers, retired, etc.)

How do I act when I first meet new people: Bring a ball and Scrappy is ready to play!

Tips and Tidbits: Scrappy was estimated at 2 weeks old when he arrived in rescue. We celebrate his birthday 05/19/2025.

House trained: Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.

Please note - we do not ship or transport our dogs. If you are interested in adopting a dog, take a look at the distance between the dog's location and your location and make sure you are able to make the trip.

Thank you for your interest in a dog who needs a new home. This description contains all that we currently know about this dog. We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone. We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture. When screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home. You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, age, temperament, personality, etc. Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home. We want to create furever families.

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Thank you for considering CPR!