ADOPTED

Nutmeg

  • Puppy
  • Female
  • Medium

Nutmeg

Current Location

Smithfield, RI

Physical Traits

Age: Puppy, (less than 1 year)
Gender: Female
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat length: Short
Coat color: Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Playful, Smart, Funny, Gentle, Friendly
House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Nutmeg's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$600

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Nutmeg's Story

****Please Note*****<br/>This pet is not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet-and-greets yet. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time.<br/>************************************<br/>Adoption Application<br/>https://forms.gle/mFSeEMa3cc1v9vUG8<br/><br/>- Bully Mix <br/>- Est. DOB 8/17/26<br/>- Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines<br/>- Up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention<br/>- Dewormed<br/>- Spayed/Neutered<br/><br/>————————————-<br/>Arrival Information:<br/>11/14/26-Smithfield, RI (Transport Arrival Date/Location; Non-MA Residents only)<br/>-OR<br/>11/16/26 -Westport, MA (Quarantine Facility Pick-Up Date/Location; MA Residents)<br/><br/>————————————————<br/>Adoption fee of $600 (also includes cost of transport to New England)<br/>————————————————<br/><br/>Meet NUTMEG!<br/><br/>This sweet chocolate bully mix was found wandering around a lady's property out in the county starved and full of worms. She was barely a few pounds at just a few weeks old. The lady called our local ARNE foster in Mississippi and was able to get her to the vet and into foster care quickly. She has thrived very well and is now looking for her forever home.<br/><br/>More about NUTMEG!<br/><br/>Approximately 10 weeks old<br/>Currently 10 pounds<br/>Has beautiful hazel eyes <br/>Has a beautiful chocolate coat<br/>Bully mix<br/>Will be spayed before Transport<br/>HOUSETRAINING WELL<br/>KENNEL-TRAINING WELL<br/>Will walk best on a harness<br/>Loves everyone around her<br/>Loves toys and chew treats<br/>Learning her manners and not to nip <br/>Must have a companion dog to play with<br/>Does better with experienced dog owners and older children<br/>Does get anxious when left alone so she needs a fur buddy or Person to be with her most of the day<br/>Will do best in an active family that is familiar with dogs with active puppy habits <br/><br/>If you're looking for some spice to add to your Thanksgiving, give NUTMEG a look, she will not disappoint!<br/><br/>——————————-<br/><br/>** PLEASE READ... ADDITIONAL INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW**<br/><br/>- For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix.<br/>- We do our best to describe and place based on personality, not breed label.<br/>- If you have questions or concerns, please reach out, and one of our adoption volunteers will get back to you ASAP. Please be patient, we are all volunteers.<br/><br/>----------------<br/> MA QUARANTINE FEE (Applies to Certain Adoptions)<br/> An additional $150 fee applies to:<br/>• All Massachusetts residents, and<br/>• Any adopter (regardless of state of residence) adopting a pet that has completed the Massachusetts quarantine process and is being released from a Massachusetts foster home or facility<br/><br/>This additional fee helps offset a portion of the increased costs associated with Massachusetts-based fosters, quarantine requirements, and out-of-state transport compliance.<br/><br/>This fee helps cover:<br/>• 48-hour mandatory Massachusetts quarantine boarding<br/>• Required veterinary exam and release from the MA quarantine facility<br/>• Microchip with prepaid lifetime registration<br/>• A bath on the day of release (courtesy of ARNE)<br/>• A properly fitted Max and Neo martingale collar<br/>For More information on MA Quarantine Regulations & MA Adoption, visit: https://arne-ri.org/ma-adoption-information/

****Please Note*****
This pet is not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet-and-greets yet. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time.
************************************
Adoption Application
https://forms.gle/mFSeEMa3cc1v9vUG8

- Bully Mix
- Est. DOB 8/17/26
- Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
- Up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention
- Dewormed
- Spayed/Neutered

————————————-
Arrival Information:
11/14/26-Smithfield, RI (Transport Arrival Date/Location; Non-MA Residents only)
-OR
11/16/26 -Westport, MA (Quarantine Facility Pick-Up Date/Location; MA Residents)

————————————————
Adoption fee of $600 (also includes cost of transport to New England)
————————————————

Meet NUTMEG!

This sweet chocolate bully mix was found wandering around a lady's pro

****Please Note*****
This pet is not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet-and-greets yet. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time.
************************************
Adoption Application
https://forms.gle/mFSeEMa3cc1v9vUG8

- Bully Mix
- Est. DOB 8/17/26
- Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
- Up to date on flea/tick/heartworm prevention
- Dewormed
- Spayed/Neutered

————————————-
Arrival Information:
11/14/26-Smithfield, RI (Transport Arrival Date/Location; Non-MA Residents only)
-OR
11/16/26 -Westport, MA (Quarantine Facility Pick-Up Date/Location; MA Residents)

————————————————
Adoption fee of $600 (also includes cost of transport to New England)
————————————————

Meet NUTMEG!

This sweet chocolate bully mix was found wandering around a lady's property out in the county starved and full of worms. She was barely a few pounds at just a few weeks old. The lady called our local ARNE foster in Mississippi and was able to get her to the vet and into foster care quickly. She has thrived very well and is now looking for her forever home.

More about NUTMEG!

Approximately 10 weeks old
Currently 10 pounds
Has beautiful hazel

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Nutmeg is from Animal Rescue of New England

[Chepachet, RI]

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Animal Rescue of New England saves animals from high-kill shelters or abandonment situations and places them in loving forever homes.
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