Pet of the Week: Scout
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – It's Monday and that means another Pet of the Week! This week's featured pet is Scout.
Scout is a 5-month-old mix who is ready to find his fur-ever home! Scout is described as being super friendly and a wonderful dog by the humane society's Angel Cox but, like any puppy, will need some training.
Scout is already neutered and microchipped and can be adopted as soon as Monday!
It costs $95 to adopt Scout. Adoption fees include six nights of boarding at Southport Kennel, five days of daycare at Hounds Town and an engraved tag from Paisley Paw. It also includes six months of heartworm prevention.
If you are interested in adopting Scout, or any animal needing a home, visit the Spartanburg Humane Society at 150 Dexter Road.
To view all the dogs and cats at the humane society, click here. For more pets of the week, visit our page here.
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