SPROCKET - CORGI / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Corgi / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 495.00. Meet Sprocket - a 1 year old, 9.5 pound Corgi mix with a bright mind, a big heart, and the sweetest “little spoon” energy you could ask for! Quick Facts: Name: Sprocket Breed: Corgi Mix Age: 1 year old Weight: 9.5 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: No (not needed) Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes Energy Level: Medium Fence Required: No Dog’s Location: Chapel Hill, NC About Sprocket’s Breed: Our best guess is that Sprocket is a Corgi mixed breed. Corgis are bright, lively little herders with big personalities packed into small, sturdy bodies. They’re affectionate, intelligent, and people‑oriented, often forming strong bonds with their families while still showing an independent streak. Their ideal home is one that can meet their moderate-to-high energy needs with daily walks, play, and mental stimulation. Because they were bred to herd, they thrive in households that offer structure, engagement, and plenty of togetherness—they don’t enjoy being left alone for long periods. What to Love about Sprocket: Sprocket learns quickly — he mastered “sit” in a single day — and he’s great in a fenced yard or on leash! Sprocket loves everyone he meets and has lived happily with kids (ages 9 and 14) and other small dogs. He’s friendly with strangers out and about, playful with dogs, polite with cats, and absolutely adores greeting his people with full body excitement! Though he isn’t crate trained, he will eat inside a crate and can be left loose in the home without being destructive. He can climb out of a playpen, but he’s otherwise an easy, well mannered little guy. At night, Sprocket sleeps soundly and loves curling up in bed with his humans — compact, cuddly, and quiet, with total little spoon vibes. He’s fully potty trained and enjoys a variety of toys, especially small tennis balls, squeaky toys, ropes, and long lasting chews. If no one is available to play, he happily entertains himself and is a joy to watch. Sprocket thrives with another dog in the home and loves playing and snuggling with canine friends. He does bark at dogs during walks because he’s excited to meet them, but he’s very friendly once he gets to meet them! He has also been very polite and good with the kitties he’s met. With medium energy and simple needs — just a few walks a day and lots of closeness — Sprocket is looking for a family who will let him stay near, snuggle often, and love him as much as he loves them! Sprocket’s Sparkling Highlights: • Smart little learner — mastered “sit” in one day and knows his name perfectly • Friendly with everyone — great with kids, strangers, and other dogs and cats • Cuddly bed buddy — sleeps through the night and loves being the little spoon • Fully potty trained — reliable and easy in the home • Medium energy companion — happy with a few walks and play sessions each day • Self entertaining player — loves tennis balls, squeaky toys, ropes, and chews • Dog loving social butterfly — thrives with another playful dog in the home • Great in a yard or on leash — adaptable and easy to manage outdoors • Not destructive — can be left loose at home even though he’s not crate trained • Happy greeter — gets adorably excited when his people come home Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: crisisdogsnc/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No