Scooter - Special Needs

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SCOOTER NEEDS OUT This is Scooter He was found as a stray in Perth Amboy dragging his back legs, paralyzed, and completely alone. We don’t know what happened to him or his background. We just know this is not the way for him to live. Scooter is completely paralyzed in his back legs.&#226&#128&#168He needs:&#226&#128&#168 A wheelchair&#226&#128&#168 Regular medical follow-up&#226&#128&#168 A committed, experienced home that can handle the demands of a special needs dog. Scooter gets along well with other dogs but he gets easily overstimulated and doesn’t always respect other dogs’ boundaries. A dog-savvy, pet-free home (or one with very tolerant animals) is ideal. Scooter eats and uses the bathroom on his own, however he needs assistance and a lot of cleaning up to maintain him clean. And here’s the most heartbreaking part:&#226&#128&#168Because the shelter is over capacity with dogs, Scooter spends almost all day in a crate. He hates it. He cries. He’s mentally and emotionally shutting down and this is no life for a dog who’s already lost so much. We are pleading for a rescue or an exceptionally responsible adopter who can commit to giving Scooter not just a home, but a real chance at life.  All Perth Amboy Animal Shelter residents will be fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.  You must be 23 or older to adopt from the shelter, complete an Adoption Application and pay the associated adoption fee.  The application must be approved by the shelter staff and all adoptions are finalized based on the best interests of our animals.  Come visit us Monday - Friday between 10am and 4pm and Saturday/Sunday from 10am - 3pm.  Contact us at (732) 324-3877 and don't forget to ask about our Foster Program!July 10, 2025, 1:55 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Scooter - Special Needs, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.