About Me
Meet Cheerio
Status: Fostered
Estimated Age: 8-9 Months
Estimated Weight: Currently 15-16 Pounds (adult weight low 20s)
NOTE: Prefer an adopter with a fenced yard and another dog for company; no young children.
UPDATE - 3 APRIL 2022: Cheerio is now in a foster home and is starting to come out of his shell. He loved being around the other dogs at yesterday's adoption event in Maryland. Here is an update from his foster mom:
Cheerio is a young, small pup with lots of puppy energy. This little guy is probably going to stay small. He has a big personality for a little pup. He has made huge strides in overcoming his shyness. He loves to play with all other dogs. His favorite game is soccer and chase with his foster siblings. Cheerio is curious and playful. He would do well with a backyard to run around and play. He needs lots of exercise. Once he’s tired he is all snuggles!
Cheerio would do well in a family with other dogs and older children. We are working on house training but he is starting to understand going to the door.
With lots of love and patience this pup will thrive in his forever home.
UPDATE - 25 JANUARY 2022: Cheerio is now fully vetted and available for fostering or adoption.
NEW - 22 JANUARY 2022: Cheerio and Rafael are young littermates who came to BREW as strays from the Louisa County Animal Shelter in Virginia. They are frightened and uncertain about what is happening. They both appear to have had little socialization and will need some time to gain confidence. Both boys will be available soon.
Questions?
Q: Can you tell me more about a specific dog? Is s/he good with kids / housetrained / good with cats/ etc?
A: What we know is in the write up. Our knowledge about any dog that is not in a foster homes is limited. Once approved, our adoption coordinators will work with you to match you with the right dog.
Q: Can I meet a specific dog?
A: We’re sorry, but you must be an approved adopter to meet our dogs. Pre-pandemic, dogs could be met at adoption days, but you still had to be approved to adopt from an adoption day.
Q: How can I adopt a specific dog?
A: You must submit an adoption application and be approved to adopt. You can do that under Adopt – you can also learn about the adoption process there.. It will take about two weeks for an adoption coordinator to get in touch with you. Please keep in mind that dogs that are available now may be adopted in the meantime. But we are always getting new dogs. You can see them on our website.
Q: Can I add another dog to the list on my application?
A: We don’t hold you to the dogs you listed on your application. It gives us an idea of what you are looking for. Plus it will let us know if someone is interested in one of our special needs / hard to place dogs.
Q: I indicated that I was interested in a specific dog on my application, but I see that s/he has been adopted. What happened?
A: We do not hold dogs. Applicants in the queue before you are being approved and may adopt the dog you are interested in before you are approved. But we are always getting new dogs in and your adoption coordinator will help you find the perfect match.