Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
🚫 NON-NEGOTIABLE — ADULT-ONLY HOME REQUIRED
Scruffy is displaying ongoing mouthing and nipping behaviors.
For this reason:
Homes with children will NOT be considered — under any circumstances.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Children living in the home
• Regular or occasional visits from children
• Childcare, babysitting, or playdate environments
• Homes planning to have children in the future
There will be NO exceptions.
This requirement is in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved and to give Scruffy the structure and consistency he needs to succeed.
Scruffy must be placed in an adult-only home committed to structure, management, and continued force-free, positive-reinforcement training.
🚫 Applications that do not meet this requirement will not receive a response.
📍 Adoption Area — PLEASE READ
We do not adopt outside of Alberta or Canada.
We adopt ONLY to the following communities:
Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Leduc, Beaumont, Sherwood Park, and Devon.
🚫 Applications from outside these locations will not be considered.
As a 100% volunteer-run rescue, our resources are limited and we are unable to expand beyond this region.
Please only email us if you live within our adoption area.
📧 To Apply:
Email Heartprintsdogadoptions@gmail.com to request our “About Our Rescue” document.
A detailed bio is required. Please include:
• Your family and household makeup.
• Home environment (busy/loud or quiet).
• Yard details and type of fencing.
• Hours the dog would be left alone.
🚫 Only applications that include a bio will be contacted.
🐾 MEET SCRUFFY 🐾
Active • Smart • All-In on Life
Scruffy is a very active Schnauzer–Poodle mix puppy looking for an adopter who truly enjoys doing things with their dog. If flyball, agility, rally obedience, or structured enrichment training sounds exciting — Scruffy is your boy.
This is not a couch-potato puppy. Scruffy thrives on routine, mental stimulation, encouragement, and having a job to do.
He is seeking an adult-only home that will channel his enthusiasm into positive, structured outlets.
🏡 House Training
Scruffy is mostly house trained in his foster home. As with many puppies, a short adjustment period should be expected when transitioning to a new environment. Consistency and patience are essential.
💦 Excited Pee Alert
Scruffy loves people — sometimes a little too much. He can experience excited urination when meeting new people.
This is currently being managed with belly bands, crate decompression, and calm greetings. Continued training will be required.
❤️ Personality
Happy, affectionate, people-loving, and always ready to go. Scruffy bonds deeply with his people and will thrive with adopters who enjoy training, activity, and engagement.
📍 Meet Scruffy In Person
🐶 Pet Valu Devon
🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📅 Saturday, February 7,2026.
✨ If you’re looking for a driven, affectionate, high-energy pup who is ready to learn and work — Scruffy may be the right fit for you.
