Butterscotch

My story

What do you get when you mix chocolate and vanilla together? A culinary masterpiece? A fancy latte? Wrong. You get Butterscotch—living proof that genetics, like soup recipes, don’t always make sense but somehow end up absolutely perfect. Meet Butterscotch: social butterfly, Kong connoisseur, and stuffed animal hoarder. She’s got more charm than a used car salesman and more energy than your favorite toddler after a juice box. Bones are her currency, peanut butter is her love language, and if you think you’re going to sit on the couch without her snuggling next to you—you’re adorable. Ready for some Butterscotch in your life? Warning: may cause uncontrollable smiles and frequent Amazon orders for plush toys. Butterscotch is a 4.5-month-old, 26lb female Labrador Retriever mix... probably. And because we apparently have psychic powers or a magic 8-ball that only says “Definitely Pyr,” we’re going to go ahead and say there’s some Great Pyrenees floating around in that gene pool too. Don’t worry, though—you could slap a fancy made-up name on her like “Labradanees Retrifluff” and it still wouldn’t matter, because at the end of the day, you’ve got yourself a Butterscotch. And that, friends, is a designer original.™ She’s the canine equivalent of a socialite at a dog park gala—loves the other dogs, has opinions about everything, and prefers to initially judge the fun from the sidelines with some commentary (barking) before diving in like she invented the game. She's a talker, folks. She tolerates cats (a.k.a. the purrinators) in the house like a seasoned diplomat. As for the tiny, sticky-fingered humans—she hasn’t met any yet, but let’s be real: she’s still a puppy. So unless your kids are into sharing snacks, toys, and personal space with a furry toddler who doesn’t understand personal bubbles or the concept of “mine,” supervision is highly recommended. (Translation: if your kid drops a chicken nugget, it’s Butterscotch’s now.) Butterscotch's energy level falls somewhere between a caffeinated squirrel on a pogo stick and a toddler on a sugar high at a bounce house. Oh, she’s chill... in the same way a blender is chill—while it's on. But don’t worry, she does have an off switch; it just usually involves a pile of stuffed animals and a peanut butter-filled Kong. She’s a surprisingly great car buddy, probably because she’s plotting her next adventure. On leash? Let’s just say she’s a strong-willed explorer—think Dora the Explorer if Dora ignored maps and followed squirrels instead. But she loves outings and is always down for whatever the day brings, as long as it includes play, snacks, and more play. With her happy-go-lucky vibe and social butterfly status, Butterscotch is the type to throw herself into every new experience like she’s been training for it her whole life. As for living arrangements? She’s a pro either way—as long as she gets her daily exercise. Got a securely fenced yard? Awesome. No fence but you love walks? Also awesome. Just don’t expect to skip her walk because someone has a lazy day. Butterscotch will be filing a very vocal complaint with management. House manners? Ah yes—add this to the list of reasons Butterscotch is ahead of the game: she’s potty trained. Oh, and did we mention? Butterscotch is kennel trained too. Butterscotch isn’t a major chewer—she’s not out here trying to remodel your furniture—but let’s not pretend she’s an angel with a halo. She will occasionally redecorate her kennel pad or lovingly disembowel a stuffed animal like it owes her money. Classic puppy stuff. That said, if your home is full of “sentimental items,” low-hanging electronics, or shoes you actually like—she may not be your girl. She’s still young, still curious, and still in that “if it fits in my mouth, it’s mine now” phase of life. So, what are you waiting for? Your new best friend Butterscotch is just a few clicks away. Don’t miss out on the chance to adopt a ball of energy, stuffed animal enthusiast, and peanut butter connoisseur. All you have to do is fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app —super simple—and we’ll send it off to her foster family faster than you can say “Kong time!” And hey, don’t forget to pick her up in Hutchinson, KS, because we’re not delivering her like a pizza. So go ahead, adopt Butterscotch, and get ready for a lifetime of fun, silliness, and that “did I really just hit the jackpot?” moment. You know you want to.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Butterscotch, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.