Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Scooter may look like a handsome blue pittie/staffy, but we are certain someone installed Labrador software in that big blocky body. He has toys to show you, a belly to offer up for rubbing, booty scratches to collect, and approximately zero interest in pretending new people are strangers. Give him two minutes and congratulations- you are now one of Scooter’s best friends and surely his newest big fan!
Go watch Scooter on YouTube and see the wiggle, the love of toys, and the big goofy personality that had us completely smitten within minutes: https://youtu.be/BoGH-fZioQc
Scooter is pure joy packed into a bully-shaped package. When he meets people, the whole back half gets involved. Talk about wiggle-in-the-pants! He works a room like he was hired to host the party, making sure everyone feels properly welcomed before circling back with a toy in his mouth. He is equal parts meathead and ham bone, and underneath all that comedy is an incredibly affectionate, friendly dog who genuinely seems to love being part of whatever his people are doing. His foster describes him as a “kitten in a pittie’s body” who loves every living, breathing soul, and after meeting him, we completely understand the description.
And Scooter isn't just charming. This guy comes with some seriously good house-dog credentials. He is fully house trained and crate trained. His foster family absolutely adores him, and he has wonderful experience simply being part of a household. He’s also a smart, treat-motivated guy who loves having something to do. Scooter has joined his family for walks, running, hiking, and even cycling adventures, so an active person looking for a buddy to get out and do things with could have a whole lot of fun with him.
He also lives with two cats, including a young kitten, and this big goof has thoroughly impressed us with his feline manners. Scooter is comfortable and respectful around his foster cats, and when he met our house cat, he greeted him with a few sweet little kisses before deciding his toy was considerably more interesting. Even when the cat started running and jumping, Scooter was largely unbothered. For a cat he'd just met, that calmness was pretty darn impressive.
Scooter brings the same friendly enthusiasm to other dogs. He is a regular at the dog park, has welcomed visiting dogs into his home, and would be a fantastic candidate for a home with another playful dog. His preferred genre is rough-and-rowdy, so a sturdy dog who also thinks wrestling is quality bonding time would likely be his best match. Smaller dogs can be a little too easy to accidentally bulldoze when Scooter's enthusiasm gets ahead of his brakes. There is no ill intent there, just a whole lot of happy dog arriving at once.
He's also spent much of his life around kids, previously sharing his home with children ages 7, 15, and 17, and his family says he has always done wonderfully with them. Families with very small, newly walking kiddos should simply know that Scooter's wiggle physics are powerful. He may accidentally bump a tiny human over and then consider covering them in kisses to apologize. Obvious solution, of course! Older kids, sturdy little dog lovers, and families comfortable with a big affectionate goof could have an absolute blast with him.
Scooter has a great balance of play-hard and lounge-hard energy. Give him his daily activity, some playtime, an adventure here and there, and he is more than happy to bring the cuddly side of his personality to the equation, too. He likes water, loves his toys, and has enough enthusiasm for life to make an ordinary Tuesday considerably more entertaining.
Scooter is the kind of dog who makes it very easy to understand why his foster family loves him so much. Friendly with people, social with dogs, remarkably respectful of cats, house and crate trained, smart, affectionate, playful, adventure-ready, and carrying around enough personality for three dogs, he's one heck of a package!
As a rescue, we can never guarantee breed but Scooter certainly has the gorgeous blue coat, blocky head, and muscular build that make us think pittie/staffy. Whatever is in the DNA, the final recipe came out wonderfully goofy.
If you've been waiting for a handsome bully boy who can make you laugh, join you on adventures, wrestle with a canine buddy, coexist with the cats, and then flop over for a belly rub like he has never received affection in his entire life, Scooter would very much like to work the room at your house next.
Apply to adopt Scooter here: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/6ae0d19dcc62239c270c5fba
Questions about Scooter? Reach out to his adoption coordinator, Kristin at kristin@threelittlepittiesrescue.org
We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page!
Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience!
The adoption fee is $1200 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews:
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At our 2 acre Texas based property, we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group training and socialization play groups helping them stay confident, well rounded, and adoption-ready. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog’s growth and we enjoy seeing their progress!
We go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives exceptional care. Veterinarians consistently praise our medical standards. From routine care to advanced treatments, each dog receives personalized attention. Hard costs for a healthy dog range from $804-$920; heartworm-positive dogs or those needing specialized care can exceed $2,000+. Adoption fees help cover a portion of these expenses, but without government funding, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap—ranging from $100–$1,000+ per dog.
Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet.
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Extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family
Discounts on Embark DNA test kit- $30 off of Breed ID test or $50 off of Breed ID plus Health test
30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion
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70% off of your first order of Fetch, a delicious PNW based fresh dog meatballs subscription
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The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another.
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