Nutmeg

Nutmeg – Playful Energy with a Soft, Cuddly Side<br/><br/>Quick Facts<br/>Age: 8 weeks old<br/>Gender: Male<br/>Breed: Lab mix<br/>Vaccinations: Up to date<br/>Spayed/Neutered: Will be completed when age appropriate<br/>Heartworm: Negative<br/>House Trained: Working on it<br/>Crate Trained: Yes<br/>Leash Trained: Learning<br/>Good With: Cats, dogs, and respectful children<br/><br/>Nutmeg is one of nine puppies born after an unplanned neighborhood pairing between two dogs. Their mom’s owner lovingly cared for the entire litter from the beginning, but when a health situation made caring for nine growing puppies alone impossible, the responsible decision was made to ensure each puppy could find a committed forever home.<br/><br/>Nutmeg is a playful little guy who would love nothing more than someone to throw a toy for a game of tug or fetch. He brings enthusiasm and joy into every interaction and has a happy, outgoing personality that makes him a fun companion. After playtime, Nutmeg is more than ready to settle in for cuddles — and he happens to be especially good at them.<br/><br/>He is also proving to be a very smart puppy. Nutmeg already knows “sit,” and he has been doing a wonderful job experiencing new environments with confidence. During a recent outing he handled busy places, new smells, and lots of activity without missing a beat, showing a calm, thoughtful side that balances his playful energy.<br/><br/>When the puppies first came into foster care, they had been on cedar bedding, which caused some temporary skin irritation that may still be visible in a few photos. There is no long-term impact, and their skin and coats are already healing beautifully.<br/><br/>Nutmeg is off to a great start with his puppy basics. He is crate trained, learning leash skills, and working on house training with consistency and routine. He does well living with cats, dogs, and respectful children and would thrive in a home that enjoys both playtime and close companionship.<br/><br/>If You’re Thinking About Adopting Me, I Think You Should Know<br/>I love to play and would be thrilled to have someone who wants to spend time throwing toys and having fun with me. When I’m done playing, I’m all about puppy cuddles and being close to my people. I’m still learning and growing, so I’ll need patience and guidance, but I promise to give you a lot of love in return.<br/><br/>Important Adoption Information and Next Steps:<br/><br/>All animals adopted through the Oswego County SPCA (OCAWL) are:<br/>Spayed or neutered<br/>Up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations<br/>Microchipped prior to adoption<br/>Cats are FeLV/FIV tested, and dogs are heartworm tested (if age-appropriate).<br/>Our animals are cared for in loving foster homes — they are not housed in a shelter environment.<br/>We review all applications thoroughly to ensure the best match for both animal and adopter.<br/>Our adoption fees help cover the cost of veterinary care, food, and rescue operations so we can continue saving animals throughout Oswego County.<br/><br/>To apply to adopt, please visit www.oswegocountyspca.org<br/> and complete our adoption application.<br/><br/>After Submitting Your Application:<br/>Please make sure you have notified your veterinarian that we will be calling and that it is okay to speak with us. If you do not currently have a vet, please determine which one you will be using and set up care in advance so we can confirm your new pet will receive medical attention when needed.<br/><br/>For Pets Already in the Home:<br/>Because the number of homeless animals in our area is so large, we adopt only to homes where current pets are spayed or neutered, with documented medical exceptions. We also require that all resident pets be up to date on their vaccinations to help ensure that everyone — both new and existing family members — stays healthy and safe.<br/><br/>Keep in Mind:<br/>We are 100 percent foster-based and 100 percent volunteer-operated, from the top down. Our team works hard to get animals into their forever homes as quickly as possible. Please be patient with us — but if you do not hear back within a few days, feel free to message us on our Facebook page to confirm your application went through.

Nutmeg – Playful Energy with a Soft, Cuddly Side

Quick Facts
Age: 8 weeks old
Gender: Male
Breed: Lab mix
Vaccinations: Up to date
Spayed/Neutered: Will be completed when age appropriate
Heartworm: Negative
House Trained: Working on it
Crate Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Learning
Good With: Cats, dogs, and respectful children

Nutmeg is one of nine puppies born after an unplanned neighborhood pairing between two dogs. Their mom’s owner lovingly cared for the entire litter from the beginning, but when a health situation made caring for nine growing puppies alone impossible, the responsible decision was made to ensure each puppy could find a committed forever home.

Nutmeg is a playful little guy who would love nothing more than someone to throw a toy for a game of tug or fetch. He brings enthusiasm and joy into every interaction and has a happy, outgoing personality that makes him a fun companion. After playtime, Nutmeg is more than ready to settle in for cuddles

Nutmeg – Playful Energy with a Soft, Cuddly Side

Quick Facts
Age: 8 weeks old
Gender: Male
Breed: Lab mix
Vaccinations: Up to date
Spayed/Neutered: Will be completed when age appropriate
Heartworm: Negative
House Trained: Working on it
Crate Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Learning
Good With: Cats, dogs, and respectful children

Nutmeg is one of nine puppies born after an unplanned neighborhood pairing between two dogs. Their mom’s owner lovingly cared for the entire litter from the beginning, but when a health situation made caring for nine growing puppies alone impossible, the responsible decision was made to ensure each puppy could find a committed forever home.

Nutmeg is a playful little guy who would love nothing more than someone to throw a toy for a game of tug or fetch. He brings enthusiasm and joy into every interaction and has a happy, outgoing personality that makes him a fun companion. After playtime, Nutmeg is more than ready to settle in for cuddles — and he happens to be especially good at them.

He is also proving to be a very smart puppy. Nutmeg already knows “sit,” and he has been doing a wonderful job experiencing new environments with confidence. During a recent outing he handled busy places, new smells, and lots of activity without missing a beat, showing a calm, thoughtful side that balances his playful energy.

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