Scarlet

My story

This sweet girl is named Scarlet. Just look at her adorable face with those long straight up ears! She is a tricolor girl with perfectly symmetrical markings. At just 9 months, she weighs 23 pounds and will probably be in the small size (Up to 30 pounds) range. She is considered a retriever mix. What is hard to understand is that she was dumped at a shelter because she was no longer wanted by her owner. She must have been confused with no place to call home. Her past cannot be changed but her future certainly can, and she is on the path of a bright future. Scarlet is good with other dogs and children. It is unknown if she has lived with cats. Structure and routine are the key components for Scarlet to be successful and to thrive with her forever family. It will take time for her to settle into a new home and schedule and for her to find her place in the family. Scarlet is a fast learner, and she has demonstrated this with her gold star status with her house, crate and leash training skills. She has aced them all. Her hard work along with her determination has paved the way to success and now she is even more ready to back her bags and move in with her forever family. It is important to remember that although Scarlet is housetrained, accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. It would be best to start at the beginning with house and crate training. Since she is like most young pups, Scarlet will probably be a quick learner once routines are established. Daily short walks (under thirty minutes) will be a good opportunity to work on reinforcing leash skills as well as socialization skills. It will be a new world to her with all the new sights, smells, sounds, and people along her walk. Please note: She may not be a running companion until at least age one when her growth plate closes.Scarlet will also appreciate free time in a secure back yard. Keeping her mind active with activities that provide physical and mental stimulation will prevent boredom. Could she be a future frisbee player? Are you willing to work with this pup so that she can once again feel wanted and loved? If yes, read on.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Scarlet is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.August 7, 2025, 7:05 am

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