Cheerio the Bestest Boy is what would happen if a woodland creature, a teddy bear, and a cartoon puppy all got together and decided to make the cutest dog on planet earth. Seriously — this boy looks unreal. One icy blue eye, one chocolate brown eye, giant satellite-dish ears, tiny corgi legs, fluffy border collie vibes, and the softest fur ever created. We’re calling him a Corgi-Australian Cattle dog mix, but as with all rescue pups, that’s just our best guess, his official breed is 100% Certified Good Boy. At just four months old, Cheerio has already perfected the art of stealing hearts. The second we met him, he completely melted into our arms like butter and basically decided every human was his new best friend. He’s not the chaotic, bouncing-off-the-walls type of puppy either; he’s sweet in the most gentle, intentional way. He’ll calmly walk over, sit beside you, lean against your leg, and quietly ask for love like a tiny fuzzy gentleman. Then the second you start petting him? PLOP. Straight onto his back for belly rubs with the happiest little face imaginable. He is every bit as sweet with kids as he is with adults. Cheerio was incredibly tolerant, affectionate, and gentle with children, happily accepting all the attention, climbing right into their laps for cuddles, and acting like he had known them forever. He absolutely adores people and truly seems happiest when he’s close to his humans.
Ideal Home
Cheerio would likely love a playful canine buddy who enjoys running around and then crashing together afterward for naps.
Ongoing Health
No specific health conditions are mentioned.
Training & Support
Cheerio is medium energy overall and still very much a puppy, so continued enrichment and puppy guidance will be important for him. He also showed he is capable of healthy communication when another dog got too rough during play. We believe he would need further kitty testing before going to a home with cats to ensure it's the right fit for everyone, and recommend slow introductions and dog-savvy cats only.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee is $1200.
- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
Transportation
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). A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
