2 months • Mixed Breed
All adoption applications are handled directly by SPCA New Zealand. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Meet Spook! 👻🖤 The only thing frightening about this little guy is how much energy he can fit into one tiny puppy body! Spook is a beautiful boy who is currently ALL GO! Full of beans, playful and always ready for his next adventure, this lovely wee man is making the most of puppyhood and keeping everyone entertained along the way! Spook is still learning how to use those little puppy teeth appropriately and can be a bit mouthy when he gets excited. His new family will need to be patient and consistent, helping him learn good manners through positive, reward-based training, appropriate chew toys and plenty of guidance. His breed mix is a bit of a mystery, but we suspect he will grow into a medium to large-sized dog. He'll need a family ready to provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation as he grows, alongside all the usual puppy essentials like toilet training, puppy preschool and positive socialisation. Spook hasn't yet met children or other animals, but with the right slow, positive introductions and supervision, we think he has the potential to do well. Given his current enthusiasm and puppy teeth, a family prepared to help him learn calm, gentle interactions will be important! Underneath all that busy puppy energy is a truly lovely wee guy who just needs someone to help him become the best version of himself. If you're ready for a little Spook-tacular chaos, endless entertainment and a whole lot of puppy love, this handsome boy is waiting for you! 🐾💙
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