Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Scooter's Unofficial Owner's Handbook
📍 Pickup Location: Norman, Oklahoma
Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
📝 Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
(Congratulations! Whether you planned for it or not, you've been chosen by a 75-pound toddler with absolutely no concept of personal space.) Welcome to life with Scooter—a dog who appears to have been assembled entirely out of happiness, enthusiasm, and approximately three functioning brain cells that spend most of their time chasing each other. On paper, he's a giant dog. In reality? He's just a tiny puppy that never "grew up." Scooter approaches every single day like someone yelled, "IT'S THE BEST DAY EVER!" and he believed them with his entire fluffy heart. He has the energy of a kid who just ate an entire bag of Halloween candy, the coordination of a baby giraffe on roller skates, and absolutely no awareness that he weighs...well...a lot. He's equal parts lovable goofball and oversized cuddle bug. His mission in life is simple:
Make friends.
Get attention.
Receive belly rubs.
The best part? Underneath all that wonderfully goofy energy is a genuinely sweet boy who just wants to make his people happy. He tries so hard to do the right thing, even if his excitement occasionally gets there first. If you've ever thought, "I really want a dog with personality," congratulations...your search may officially be over.
At just 15 months old, this 75-pound Goldendoodle has already learned that life doesn't always go according to plan. He was originally abandoned before a kindhearted Good Samaritan stepped in to keep him safe. Unfortunately, sometimes having a big heart doesn't magically create extra space, time, or the ability to house an oversized walking stuffed animal, so they reached out to us to help him find the forever family he truly deserves. Yet, he refuses to let his past define him. Instead, he's focused on the important things in life—making friends, collecting pets from every human within reach, zooming around like he's powered by espresso, and convincing everyone that yes, he absolutely belongs in your lap despite weighing roughly the same as a small refrigerator. Scooter may not have gotten the beginning he deserved, but we're determined to make sure the next chapter is the one where he finally gets his happily ever after.
Scooter firmly believes life is better when it includes another dog to wrestle, chase, or convince to participate in a game that absolutely did not exist five seconds ago. If there's another canine nearby, chances are he's already halfway through inviting them to a full-contact wrestling match complete with dramatic zoomies and toy theft. His foster reports that he's especially gentle with little Lolah, happily allowing her to climb all over him without so much as filing a formal complaint. It's equal parts adorable and proof that beneath all that lovable silliness is a really sweet guy. As for cats? The committee regrets to inform you that Scooter has not yet submitted his feline compatibility report, so that chapter remains unwritten with us, but the last home he was in reports he did well with them. He's spent time around teenagers and has done well with them, though given Scooter's enthusiasm and complete inability to comprehend that he's 75 pounds instead of 7, we'd recommend any tiny humans in his future family be sturdy enough to withstand the occasional accidental "love bump" from an oversized puppy who's simply too excited to contain himself. New people are a bit different. Scooter isn't the kind of dog who's going to throw himself into the arms of every stranger he meets. He prefers to take a moment, size you up, and decide whether you're worthy of joining his fan club. Once you've passed the inspection, though, you're rewarded with the goofy, affectionate, attention-seeking giant puppy we've been bragging about this entire handbook. It's less "stranger danger" and more "please allow 30–60 seconds for software initialization."
Before operating Scooter, please note that he comes standard with an Energy Level: 10/10. This is not a defect. It is simply how the factory shipped him. If there are adventures to be had, trails to explore, people to meet, or absolutely nothing happening...he's still ready. This is not a couch potato. This is a dog who believes the phrase "Let's go!" should be treated as a legally binding contract. Fortunately, he's actually a fantastic walking partner. In fact, if you're taking too long getting everyone ready, Scooter will politely remind you that you've clearly forgotten something...by picking up his own leash and carrying it to the door. "Human. We've discussed this. The walk was supposed to start three minutes ago." Car rides are equally entertaining. See, Scooter has mastered the first half of entering a vehicle. Front paws? Nailed it. Back legs? Suddenly they're optional. He'll confidently place his front feet inside the car and then look at you as if his rear half has mysteriously disconnected from his nervous system. It's less "I can't" and more "I'd really appreciate it if someone else handled the remaining 50%." Once you're actually moving, though? He's perfectly happy and ready for the next adventure. Toys are one of his greatest passions. He loves chasing them, pouncing on them, and proudly carrying them around...returning them, however, is beneath his pay grade. Fetch, in Scooter's mind, is a solo activity. You throw it. He retrieves it. Then something infinitely more fascinating appears—a butterfly, another dog, a suspicious leaf, or perhaps the concept of air itself—and the original mission is immediately abandoned. His attention span has all the commitment of a toddler in a toy store. Scooter He genuinely wants to be the goodest boy. He really does. Unfortunately, his enthusiasm regularly outruns his common sense. He forgets he's enormous, occasionally hands out enthusiastic puppy nibbles that feel significantly less adorable at 75 pounds, and barrels through life with the confidence of someone who's absolutely certain every idea he has is brilliant.
Now that you've made it this far, it's time for the fine print. (Don't worry—it's way more entertaining than the terms and conditions you clicked "Accept" on without reading.) First things first: Scooter comes with factory-installed Zoomies. They cannot be removed, disabled, or updated with a software patch. Because of this, a securely fenced yard is pretty much a requirement. Sure, he enjoys walks (and will happily remind you when it's time), but this oversized puppy needs room to sprint, ricochet, and burn off energy. He's been wonderfully reliable with house training by following the lead of the other dogs and hasn't had accidents indoors, although he hasn't quite mastered letting his humans know when it's potty time. When he needs a little quiet time, Scooter settles nicely into a crate with a big chew bone and happily entertains himself. In fact, until those puppy manners catch up with his giant body, we'd recommend using a crate or another safe space whenever you're away. Once you have had a day of fun and silliness, Scooter transforms back into the sweet boy he's always been. You'll usually find him stretched across the living room floor or curled up on the couch, perfectly content to soak up affection and snuggle with his people like the oversized teddy bear he secretly is. One final note from the handbook: because Scooter is still very much a puppy in a giant body—and those puppy nips and enthusiastic greetings come with considerably more horsepower than they did at 20 pounds—he'd likely do best in a home without very young children. What he really needs is a patient family willing to invest the time, consistency, and training he never got as a younger pup. Because here's the thing about Scooter... Nobody ever taught him how to be a polite gentleman. But every single day, he shows you just how badly he wants to learn. He's not looking for perfection. He's looking for someone willing to laugh, teach, and love him anyway. We have a feeling that's going to be the best chapter of his story yet.
If you've made it this far without deciding Scooter is either your soulmate or your future comedic relief, we honestly don't know what else to tell you. Yes, he's a giant puppy with the attention span of a chipmunk that just discovered espresso. But he's also ridiculously sweet, endlessly entertaining, eager to love, eager to learn, and the kind of dog who will make you laugh every single day. Beneath all the doodle gobberness is a heart of gold attached to a giant, goofy boy who just wants someone to finally give him the guidance—and love—he's been missing.
So...if you've read this entire handbook and somehow thought, "You know what? I can absolutely handle this lovable disaster," then congratulations—you might just be Scooter's people.
How to Unlock Scooter:
Step 1: Fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can send it over to Scooter's foster family for review.
Step 2: Resist the urge to repeatedly refresh your email every 37 seconds. (We know. It's hard.)
Step 3: If you're selected, you'll need to come pick up this 75-pound tornado of happiness in Norman, Oklahoma. No, Scooter cannot be shipped via Amazon Prime, DoorDash, FedEx, UPS, Uber Pet, carrier pigeon, or launched to your house by giant slingshot. We checked. Apparently "Oversized Goofy Doodle" isn't an approved shipping category.