scooter

💙🐾 Meet Scooter!! 🐾💙

Location: Troy MO
Adoption Fee: $550

Scooter is an adorable 3½-month-old Tri-Color Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has been in rescue for about a week, and we are just beginning to discover all the wonderful things about this sweet little boy. At 11 pounds, he has the cutest round puppy belly and plenty of puppy breath to go around! 🥰

Scooter came into rescue after finding himself without the family or home he needed at such a young age. We are so grateful that he made his way to us, because this sweet little boy has so much love and personality to share. He is gentle and a little shy, but his playful side really comes out when he is around other puppies. He is loving having toys and puppy buddies to play with, and we believe having a confident dog in his forever home would be incredibly helpful as he continues to build his confidence and learn how to be a happy, well-adjusted dog. A canine mentor would be a wonderful addition to Scooter’s life. 💙

Scooter has been seen by our veterinarian and was noted to be healthy. He tested negative for Giardia and has completed a general deworming protocol. He is beginning monthly heartworm prevention and will continue his puppy vaccine series once enough time has passed since his recent Rabies vaccination. Scooter is microchipped and will need continued veterinary care to finish his puppy vaccines and then routine annual care throughout his life.

He is doing well on Nulo Puppy food along with freeze-dried raw toppers, probiotics and pumpkin as he transitions to his new diet. We recommend continuing a quality puppy food during his first year while he grows and develops, along with healthy treats and snacks.

Like all puppies, Scooter is still learning that the whole world is not his potty! 😂 Potty training will take time, patience and consistency. Frequent trips outside, positive reinforcement and lots of praise will help him learn. There will be accidents along the way because puppies are babies learning the rules of their new world. Scooter is a sweet-natured and sensitive little boy who will thrive with kindness, patience, encouragement and lots of love. ❤️

We would love to see Scooter find a family who understands the commitment that comes with raising a puppy and is ready to help him continue becoming the confident little Cavalier we know he can be. Another friendly dog would be wonderful, and children who understand how to interact appropriately with a puppy could be a great addition as well. A fenced yard would be a bonus, although Scooter should also do well learning to walk on a leash.

Most of all, Scooter wants what every puppy deserves—a family to love, a safe place to grow, and a forever home where he will be cherished for the special little boy he is. 🏡💙

📍 Scooter is located in Troy, Missouri. Applicants must be willing to travel to Troy. We do not transport or ship dogs. If flying, Scooter must travel in the airplane cabin; he will not be permitted to travel in cargo.

Leia’s Hope Canine Rescue is a foster-based, volunteer-run rescue. An approved application is required before meet-and-greets, and applications are reviewed to find the best fit for each individual dog. Please allow 7–10 business days for application processing.

A puppy is a commitment that may last 15 years or longer, so applicants should carefully consider the time, expense, training and lifestyle changes involved in raising a puppy.

🐾 Additional adoption information and applications can be found at leiashope.org. 🐾