Spencer: A Smart, Playful Adventure Buddy
Location: Newberg, Oregon at Pawsitively Saved Rescue
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) Mix
Age: Approximately 9 months old
Gender: Male
Weight: Approximately 33 lbs
How to Adopt Spencer
Spencer is currently available through Pawsitively Saved Rescue in Newberg, Oregon.
View Spencer’s Petfinder Profile
Address: 2771 E. 9th Street, Suite D, Newberg, OR 97132
Adoption Email: applications@pawsitivelysavedrescue.org
General Email: pawsitivelysaved@gmail.com
Phone: (971) 435-2604
Pawsitively Saved Rescue asks interested adopters to submit an adoption application before calling or emailing with adoption questions. Spencer’s current listing confirms that he is neutered and vaccinated and lists an adoption fee of $600. Petfinder
About Spencer
Meet Spencer, an enthusiastic young Australian Cattle Dog mix with endless charm, an enormous heart, and a pair of irresistibly floppy ears.
At approximately nine months old and 33 pounds, Spencer is an ideal sidekick for someone who wants an active companion. He is playful, curious, and always ready to discover what the day has in store.
Whether he is hiking a new trail, playing fetch in the backyard, exploring the neighborhood, or proudly carrying one of his favorite toys, Spencer is happiest when he is moving and spending time with his people.
This happy-go-lucky boy brings joyful puppy energy everywhere he goes—and his goofy grin, expressive eyes, and freckled feet make him especially difficult to resist.
Characteristics
Active and Adventurous: Spencer would love hiking, neighborhood walks, backyard games, and other activities with his family.
Playful: Fetch, toys, and games are excellent ways to keep him entertained.
Smart: As an Australian Cattle Dog mix, Spencer is bright and enjoys learning.
Eager to Please: He wants to work with his people and responds enthusiastically to guidance.
Food-Motivated: Treats make training fun and rewarding for Spencer.
People-Focused: Spencer wants to be included in the action and involved in his family’s daily life.
Affectionate: Once playtime ends, he is happy to soak up attention from the people he loves.
Dog-Friendly: His rescue story says he gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would enjoy having a canine playmate.
Toy-Loving: Spencer enjoys playing with and carrying around his favorite toys.
Full of Personality: His floppy ears, freckled feet, expressive eyes, and goofy smile help him win hearts everywhere he goes.
Training
Spencer is already learning how to sit and is eager to continue building his skills.
Because he is highly food-motivated, treats can be used to reward behaviors such as walking calmly on a leash, coming when called, settling down, and focusing around distractions. Short and engaging training sessions will help keep learning enjoyable.
As a young, intelligent dog, Spencer will benefit from a family committed to providing both physical exercise and mental enrichment. Puzzle toys, scent games, obedience practice, interactive play, and new adventures can give his busy mind appropriate outlets.
He is still a puppy, so his adopter should expect to continue teaching household manners with consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. His current house-training status is not specified.
Life with Other Animals and Children
Spencer’s rescue story says he gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would love having a compatible canine friend to play with.
However, Petfinder’s structured compatibility section currently marks his compatibility with dogs as unknown while listing him as not compatible with cats. Interested families should ask Pawsitively Saved Rescue about his most recent evaluations and arrange introductions under the rescue’s guidance.
His compatibility with children is not currently specified. Families with children should discuss their household directly with the rescue before applying. Petfinder
Ideal Home
Spencer is searching for an active family ready to embrace his puppy enthusiasm and include him in life’s adventures.
His ideal home will:
Provide regular exercise, playtime, and outdoor activities
Continue his training using positive reinforcement
Give him mentally stimulating games and activities
Include him in everyday family life
Offer plenty of toys, treats, and affection
Appreciate an intelligent dog who enjoys having something to do
Potentially include a compatible canine playmate
Have no cats
Remain patient as he continues learning puppy manners
Give him the stable, lifelong commitment he deserves
Spencer is ready to bring loyalty, laughter, affection, and endless entertainment to the right family.
Could this charming, floppy-eared adventure buddy be the missing piece in your life?
