Female | 8.5 months old | 41 pounds | Medium energy | Playful with dogs | Best with dog-savvy kids | Previously lived with a cat | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Super smart & always up for adventure | Affectionate
When was the last time you indulged your sweet tooth? SMARTIE over here is looking for an adoptive home. Might you be that?
Described by her foster fam as super smart, you could say that SMARTIE is, well, a smarty-pants! Implementing boundaries with SMARTIE has gone smoothly, and she’s always ready to take on the challenge of a good puzzle mat.
Every day with this SMARTIE is a moment of colourful fun! For instance, she loves to chase after a ball and play with throw toys. She’s also the kind of scruff that has the energy for and an interest in all hikes and embraces new walking routes easily. Her energy also shows up in her high prey drive… if something moves, she’ll likely chase it (think: squirrels or birds).
Affectionate with her people, you should know that she’s always down for a cuddle! SMARTIE loves her belly rubs and ear scratches, and even though she’s not, she does think she’s a lap dog! Sometimes when meeting males, SMARTIE can be hesitant, and you’ll likely notice this more often at night or when people are moving quickly towards her. She’s curious when meeting kids, often giving them a sniff hello. SMARTIE will likely do best with dog-savvy kids since she can get mouthy when excited and wants to play.
Like we just said, this scruff is playful! This is very much true with other dogs, and she’s working hard at greeting them calmly while on leash with her foster by her side. Right now, on-leash interactions have involved some jumping from SMARTIE, though implementing leash walking strategies has been helping her improve.
So, what do you say? Are you ready to indulge? Apply to adopt SMARTIE today!
SMARTIE will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Saturday, September 27th from 10am - 1pm at Beertown Public House in Burlington (2050 Appleby Line - Unit K). Come meet her and see if she might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!