Cheerio

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Watch out, world - here comes Cheerio! Cheerio is estimated to be around 11 months old, but we suspect she might be a little bit younger. She is a ball of fun who is eager to go on adventures and make new friends. She is the cuddle master and thinks that naps are way better with a buddy. She is an active girl looking for a family who can keep up with her puppy antics. Cheerio weighs about 38lbs. She is a tad underweight, and we think she is still growing, so our best guess is that she will be around 40-50lbs when fully grown. Cheerio came to us from an overcrowded Central California animal shelter. She was found as a stray, and no family ever came for her. She was at the shelter for about a month and was then placed on the euthanasia list simply due to a lack of space. We quickly were able to find a foster home to take her in, and she has been settling in well since coming to us. Cheerio is a total lovebug who thrives on human attention. She can be a tad cautious when she meets a new person, but she is quick to warm up and cover your face in kisses. She has a hilariously goofy personality, and there are never any dull moments when she is around. Cheerio has aced a few basic manners, like sit and down, but would benefit from some continued training to help her be the best girl she can be. Cheerio is reactive to people and dogs while on a leash, but has been very receptive to positive reinforcement training as she is very food motivated. She needs a family who can commit to helping her learn. Cheerio has done well living with other large dogs and could be a great wrestling buddy for another playful pup. She also wouldn't mind being your one and only - more treats and cuddles for her! Cheerio thinks kitties are fun to chase, but with a slow introduction and proper supervision, she has learned to live with dog-savvy cats. Cheerio could be a great addition to a family with kids 10 years and older. Cheerio is still working on her housetraining, but is making great progress. Her new family will need to be patient with her while she is learning and be consistent about taking her outside and rewarding her for going outside. Cheerio has done well being left alone in her crate for short periods, but would need to be slowly acclimated to being alone for longer periods. She is happy to sleep through the night in her crate. Cheerio is such a fantastic dog, and she can't wait to meet her fur-ever family! If you think that might be you, submit an application today!   Cheerio's adoption fee is $300.   Apply to adopt here!  https://form.jotform.com/52017002013129/   Applications are also available on the website (www.yolospca.org)  It can take up to 3-5 business days to hear back once you have submitted an application. The Yolo County SPCA is a private, not-for-profit, foster home-based animal rescue organization and does not have a shelter. All our animals awaiting adoption are in foster homes. Our adoption fees help us cover the cost of spay/neuter surgery, microchip and registration, and rabies vaccination (if over 4 months of age at intake or spay/neuter) for all animals. Dogs are tested for heartworm, started on preventatives, and given a DAPP vaccination. Adult dogs are up to date on their vaccinations prior to adoption. Puppies will be current on the vaccinations appropriate to their age. The adopter is responsible for additional vaccinations as necessary after the adoption. For more information about an animal, please email dogs@yolospca.org. For more general questions, please see our website at www.yolospca.org. June 29, 2025, 6:22 pm

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