Animal Information: Scruffy is an adorable short long dog that came from Desert Hot Springs Animal Control. Estimated to be 2 years old and 50lbs. He arrived in June of 2026, and despite the conditions he was in prior to transfering to DGS, this silly guy is playful and friendly …
Animal Information: Scruffy is an adorable short long dog that came from Desert Hot Springs Animal Control. Estimated to be 2 years old and 50lbs. He arrived in June of 2026, and despite the conditions he was in prior to transfering to DGS, this silly guy is playful and friendly with people and other dogs.
Foster Profile:
Scruffy Bear is a sweet, playful boy who loves to run, play, and snuggle. He would make a great family dog because he genuinely enjoys being around both kids and adults. He can be a little shy when meeting new people and may need a couple of minutes to warm up, but once he does, he is incredibly loving and devoted.
Scruffy has puppy energy and will need daily walks, playtime, and opportunities to burn off some energy. He is still learning to walk on a leash but does well once he gets going. He is also smart, eager to learn, and very treat-motivated, making training a fun experience.
He has some great manners already! He takes treats gently, kennels well, sleeps through the night, and is learning patience with things like waiting for meals, coming inside, and going in and out of his kennel. He is also wonderful at the groomers and loves playing with other dogs.
Like any young pup, Scruffy has a few funny quirks. He loves getting into toilet paper and Kleenex and turning them into a mess. He also has a habit of picking up random household objects and carrying them from one room to another. Thankfully, those are his main mischief-making activities!
Scruffy Bear is a fun, affectionate, and loving boy who will make a wonderful companion for a family ready for all the fun that comes with a young dog. He just needs a little time to warm up, a home willing to keep up with his training, and plenty of love and snuggles.
Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $575 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations Rabies and DPPV per AVMA standards, heartworm test if indicated, microchip with lifetime registration, and recent health check with a veterinarian. Adoption fee may be tax deductible as Dog Gone Seattle is a 501c3 organization (ID 81-5101166).
Apply Online: www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application
Animal History: This dog was transferred from Whatcom Humane Society in WA after being confiscated as part of a cruelty case. He will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area once evaluated in foster care.
