Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
(DOB 05/02/2025) Scout is an adorable pup with the best eyebrows in town—and now, an academic superstar to match! He’s a bundle of energy, curiosity, and pure joy. With his striking black muzzle and expressive brows, Scout is as charming as he is fun-loving.
This sweet boy recently went to “school,” where he earned top honors for his academic prowess—proof that he’s not just a cutie, but a very smart cookie too! To help him continue shining in his new home, his trainers are generously offering (2) one-hour training sessions with his adopters, setting everyone up for long-term success.
Scout absolutely loves being with his people. He enjoys humans of all ages, though his enthusiasm may be a bit much for very small children. Whether he’s playing with toys or chewing on a bone, Scout likes to stay close to his family—often draped across your legs, soaking up the connection. He’s happiest when he’s part of the household…fun, engaged, and near those he loves. On sunny days, you’ll find him lounging by the storm door, basking in the light and watching the world go by.
And if there’s water involved? Even better. Scout is a total water baby—if there’s a pool nearby, you can bet he’ll be in it, living his best life. He’s also a regular at doggie daycare and absolutely loves it, making friends and burning off energy with his favorite pals.
Scout enjoys playing with other dogs but could also be happy as an only dog, as long as he has opportunities to socialize and play. He’s a confident pup whose play style is rough-and-tumble, so if there’s another dog in the home, he’d do best with a friendly, confident companion who can match his energy.
On walks, his curiosity shines. He loves watching neighborhood dogs and even the horses, sometimes sitting right down in the street to observe his surroundings. One of his horse friends will even come to the fence so they can politely touch noses!
Scout is crate trained, housebroken, and able to hold it overnight. Like any young, curious dog, he can be a bit mischievous, so supervision outside the crate is helpful. He walks nicely on a leash with his harness, though he may get excited when spotting people or other animals. A fenced yard would be ideal for burning off energy, but it’s not a requirement if his family can provide plenty of activity, playtime, dog friends, daycare, or similar outlets.
This lovable boy rides wonderfully in the car and is always ready for an adventure. He’ll thrive with a family that provides structure, patience, and consistency as he continues polishing his manners. Someone home a good portion of the day would be ideal—long hours in a crate waiting for his people would be tough at his age.
Scout is ready to find his forever family—a place where he can play hard, learn more, swim often, snuggle deeply, and soak up all the love he deserves. Could that be with you?
As part of Scout's $300 adoption fee, he will be neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet pup, you can email: Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Scout, you can complete an online application for him under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org.
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