Shortcake Sweetie

Say hello to Shortcake! This short, stout, and slightly chunky hunk of love has tiny legs, a big heart, and enough personality to fill a whole bakery. About 2 years old and likely a beagle mix, Shortcake is serving up sweetness, silliness, and nonstop affection. With her beautiful green eyes, adorable brown spots (even on her tummy!), and her perfectly squishy build, she's impossible not to fall in love with. Shortcake is a total people dog. She adores her humans and shows it by climbing into laps, wrapping herself around you for hugs, and delivering enthusiastic face kisses. Belly rubs are her absolute favorite! She has a special spot on her tummy that makes her little leg kick every time, and she will happily demand repeat performances. If you're looking for a cuddle buddy, Shortcake is a professional. She does very well with other dogs and was excited to meet everyone. Shortcake enjoys playful interactions but also knows when to take breaks and prefers dog friends who aren't too intense or in her face. She would do best with a medium-energy dog sibling who respects her space and play style. She may need a little time to decompress in a new home before fully diving into play, but once she's comfortable, she's happy to join in. Shortcake did amazing during her kid test! She is very affectionate and loves being close to kiddos, often getting right up in their space for hugs, pets, and attention. Because of that, kids should be able to set gentle boundaries if she's being a little too loving, but she is incredibly tolerant of handling and clearly adores affection, especially from children. She stayed happy, calm, and unbothered even during a full-on kiddo meltdown, showing just how patient and resilient she is. Sweet, fun, and full of love, Shortcake would make an amazing family dog in a home ready for her joyful, affectionate personality. Overall, Shortcake is a chunky little, short stack of love who brings joy, cuddles, and goofy charm wherever she goes. She's sweet, snuggly, and ready to give her whole heart to a family who will adore her as much as she adores them, belly rubs included, of course.

Ideal Home

Shortcake loves to explore and follow her nose, which means leash manners are still a work in progress. Apartments aren't out of the question for her; her future family would just need to be committed to continuing her leash training and helping her build better engagement on walks. A home with a yard would be a bonus, but not a requirement with the right dedication. Cats are a definite no for Shortcake!

Ongoing Health

No ongoing health concerns were mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Shortcake's leash manners are still a work in progress due to her love for exploring and following her nose. Her future family will need to be committed to continuing her leash training and helping her build better engagement on walks.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1,000 and includes all vetting, DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship.
• A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
• Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

Transporation

We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page!