Irie

My story

Meet Irie! Irie is a sweet, smart, and snuggly 10-month-old brindle beauty with boundless energy and a heart full of love. After being found as a neglected stray, she’s come a long way in just two weeks with her foster family—showing impressive progress in house training, learning basic commands like “sit” and “stay,” and discovering the joy of cozying up with humans (especially if she can sneak into your lap!).Though not yet fully house-trained, Irie is getting the hang of using pee pads and responds well to gentle corrections. She is crate-trained and enjoys relaxing in her crate but prefers to be near people—she’s happiest with company and doesn't like being left outside alone. Indoors, she’s mostly respectful, only testing boundaries a few times (a single counter surf and a keen interest in wooden furniture) but always stops when corrected.Irie hasn’t lived with other dogs, cats, or children, but she’s shown calm curiosity when seeing other dogs and has ignored cats at the vet office. Her gentle demeanor suggests she could potentially get along well with others in the right home.She’s a high-energy pup who loves tug-of-war, chew toys, and rolling around for belly rubs. Occasionally she gets the zoomies or can be a little mouthy, but it’s typical puppy behavior—and she’s learning fast! She will thrive with a patient, active adopter who can continue her training and help her feel safe and loved. A fenced yard is ideal for her to burn off energy in a secure space.If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s equal parts cuddly and playful, Irie might just be your perfect match. She’s ready to leave her past behind and start her new life—with you.If you are interested in Irie, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

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