Betsy

My story

Hi, I'm Betsy. But my nickname might just be "Dora the Explorer".  At my young age, I'm loaded with curiosity and eager to explore my new world. I'd love to be part of your family and learn and explore together. I was born this past July and am an Aussie Mix, like my Mom, although we are not sure about my Dad’s breed. I'm currently 6 pounds, but I'm growing fast. I am a bundle of curious energy. I love learning new things, meeting new people, and playing with other dogs. On any given day, you might find me curled up, snoozing in boxes, food dishes, and laundry baskets - anything I can find to jump into. I have a lot to learn, including basic skills, house training (working on it) and social skills, and I need a forever family to guide me. I've been dreaming about a home with lots of toys, a yard, and my people who will take me on adventures. Are you the one I've been dreaming of? Come see me soon and let's find out. STILL INTERESTED?  NEXT STEPS: Meet the Adoption Criteria. Before you do anything else, make sure you meet our adoption criteria. You must be at least 21 years old. You must live within a 30-mile radius of Richardson, Texas. You must share veterinary records for all pets currently in your home and all pets owned in the last five years. All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered. If you rent your home, you must provide verification that pets are allowed on the property. You must be willing to be interviewed by an adoption counselor, and you must undergo a home visit from an RHS representative. Apply. You can complete an application at an MTP event or complete it online by either clicking the button below or the “Adopt” button beneath the pet’s photo in the listings above. Phone Interview or Attend a Meet the Pets (MTP) event. This is a great opportunity to meet the pet you are interested in and see if you connect. We hold these events once a month on Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We post the pets who are expected to attend on Friday evening on our Facebook page. For exact details and locations, view our event calendar. If an event is over a week away, a counselor may contact you for a phone interview. Home Visit. If all the steps above are completed satisfactorily, we will set up a home visit where you can meet the pet you are interested in again and the pet can meet other pets in the family. We will try to send the foster parent so you can learn more about how the pet is in a home environment. Complete Adoption. If all feel it is a good match, we will schedule the adoption at MTP or an off-site location. The applicant will need to complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Our adoption fee is $250 for adult dogs, $300 for puppies (under 1 year) and $135 for cats. Discounts are available for senior-aged pets. ##2466426##

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