SCOOBY

HISTORY: Rescued from a high-kill rural shelter where he came in as a stray.

Scooby dooby doo, is this the pup for you?

Scooby is a 1.5-year-old Pitbull mix with a lot of love to give. If you are looking for a loving and affectionate dog, then Scooby is the pup for you! This sweet boy loves to give kisses and receive attention. He is very gentle when receiving “scooby snacks”, and responds well to commands when encouraged with them. When he gets excited, he tends to give soft mouthy nibbles, so he will need a family that is willing to work with him on some of his manners. The good news is that he is easily distracted and is smart and eager to please. With patience and proper training, Scooby has the potential to be a very polite and top notch family companion.

Scooby has some energy to spare (especially when he is given the space to run), but once he gets on a leash, he relaxes and is a real treat to walk with minimal pulling. When Scooby was in his foster home, he showed himself to be calm and made himself very comfortable on his dog bed and playing with his stuffies. He was not destructive, and was able to last through the night without going potty while uncrated. His fosters were older, retired folks who found him easy to manage inside their home and found him to be a good companion for strolling their neighborhood which is loaded with other dogs. He can be a little shy at first when meeting new people, but warms up quickly to strangers and is friendly with other dogs he meets. When he has been around children in the past he has done well, although with toddler age kiddos, parental supervision and positive reinforcement training with Scoobie will be your best approach. This handsome boy would love nothing more than to have space to run, a cozy bed and a family to have him as part of the gang!

Will you be the Shaggy to our Scooby?

Foster Update Jan 2025: He has been a great house guest. He is polite and gentle and lets me pick up his feet to wipe them with a towel after we’ve been outside. He runs around in the yard but is quiet indoors, only barking at his reflection when he sees it in the door glass. He handles the sound of the washer, dryer, and blender like a pro. He doesn’t bark at the vacuum cleaner but does move to the other side of the room when I use it. When I was preparing a turkey for cooking, he moved to his bed and stayed there when I asked him to do so. He also stayed away from the oven when I opened the door every 20 minutes to baste the turkey. He doesn’t beg for people food nor does he search the floor for food I drop when cooking. He really is the perfect dog!

More about Scooby November 2024: In late June I was taking a casual stroll around the pond with my best buddy Scooby. I was preoccupied enjoying the serenity, with not a care in the world. I heard what I thought was possibly Dragonflies mating.( I am hearing impaired). It was not that at. Right at that moment Scooby abruptly stopped and put his paw on my foot. I no longer heard the noise and I assured Scooby that everything was ok, and went to step forward. Scooby looked up at me with what appeared to be concern or possibly fear. As I was moving my foot, I saw why Scooby was upset. The rattling began again and I saw it, a rattlesnake not but maybe 3 feet in front of us. To the snake’s credit it was warning me of its presence. To Scooby’s credit he saved us both from what could have been a painful, if not fatal encounter. Yikes! I did not know we have rattle snakes in this part of Va. Wrong. I have to say I was very shaken by this event and swore off the pond. Of coarse the next day I changed my mind, put on my big girl pants and revisited the pond. Knowing that Scooby was with me , I was a little leery, but felt safe. It was, once again, peaceful as usual and no danger noodle to be seen. Scooby being such a young dog, has much wisdom. This is one truly gifted dog. Could this young , but old soul be what’s missing in your life.

More about me November 2024: Scooby for his young age is such a chill dude. Despite his size and strength, it is so easy to walk him on a leash. If you saw him running his laps in his enclosure, you might think otherwise. He looks like the energizer bunny. I believe he does this out of boredom and his strong connection to people. Scooby has so many special qualities that make him stand out, not to mention his stunning yellow, melt your heart eyes. Scooby Rides well in a car (although he prefers to sit in my lap). He will politely sit by himself when asked to. On outings is where Scooby really shines. In preparation for an up coming event in Sept. at the farmers market I began working with Scooby and Luna. On our first outing in Scottsville, Scooby met a rooster. Even though the rooster was loose and following us around, Scooby gave him a hello sniff, but otherwise ignored him. At the actual event there were many different animals. They had goats, rabbits, a mini horse, dogs, and kitties. Scooby seemed to notice them all but remained calm. He had some meets with several dogs of all sizes and seemed fine with all of them. Even the small fluffy talkative one. Scooby, although a little shy with men, was particularly interested in the children. He was very well mannered with all the kids he met. Scooby also has a best doggo friend here at CFC the afore mentioned Luna. They enjoy play time in the arena together. Scooby also really loves his swimming pool on hot days. Scooby has so much potential. If you are looking for a dog who can go on adventures with you, enjoys water, as well as give lots of snuggles, Scooby is the right fit for you. 

Fun Off Site Adventure May 2024: A car drive, walk in the park, shopping and a Pup Cup!  What more could a dog want for?  Well, truth be told, a H-O-M-E!  Howdy folks!! We’re here again pushing our good friend SCOOBY!!   While the name Scooby should in and of itself make you smile,  knowing our 4 legged friend is good in the car, a skilled hiker, savvy shopper and grateful Pup Cup recipient perhaps might tip the scales for YOU to please bring him home!  

It’s hard to believe Scooby will be marking his one year anniversary with us in less than 2 weeks.   YIKES!  Scooby is a friendly, amicable guy who has done well in meeting other dogs, was terrific in a temp foster home (great inside, housetrained) and is ready to put his pet skills to work.

On his off site adventure,  Scooby enjoyed a leisurely stroll around Pleasant Grove Park and then we headed to Tractor Supply Palymra where we were greeted by the super friendly, dog-loving staff. Special hats off to Sales Associate Trudy who toured us around and showed us the amazing pet wash station in the back of the store.  Scooby got a personalized tour and he was pretty impressed!!  Last stop was Cuppa Joe Palmyra where Barista Hannah was quick on her feet to accommodate Scooby’s request of a Pup Cup please!!  Everyone who meets Scooby really loves him and we can’t wait to meet the lucky family that gets to introduce him as their new best friend.  Might it be YOU!!