Pepper is sweet and loyal companion in need of a forever family. She is a gentle soul who adores her furry friends.  Pepper loves being outdoors and is fascinated by all the neighboring sites and sounds, and indoors she is a curious, sweet, and pays attention to her people. She enjoys the company of other dogs and has paid no attention to the cats she has met. She is pleasant and well-mannered and would fit well in any home or environment. Note: Pepper has some "appeasement" behaviors--she will roll onto her back when you show attention sometimes. She is non-confrontational and simply wants to please. 

While Pepper is fantastic with female children and adults, she has shown some discomfort around certain adult males. This is not a global issue as she has met males and has been friendly upon meeting. She can be anxious and submissive around strangers, particularly men, but she warms up quickly to women, showering them with affection. But again, this is not always the case. 

Pepper's loving nature shines through when she's comfortable. She's intelligent, affectionate, and enjoys playing with toys and balls. After a good play session, she's content to relax and snuggle up with her human companions. If you're a patient and understanding individual or family, Pepper could be the perfect addition to your home. 

If you're interested in providing Pepper with a loving forever home, please submit an application. Let's find Pepper the loving family she deserves!

* This dog's adoption fee is $200

Interested in this animal? The first step is an application, which can be completed at www.cvrrescue.org/adoption-applications/.

The adoption fee helps cover a portion of the care provided for our animals, including spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm testing for dogs, FeLV/FIV combo testing for cats, deworming, age-appropriate vaccines (including rabies vaccine), and any medical care received while in our care. All cats and dogs are on flea/tick and parasite prevention for the duration of foster care.

Notes about puppies: Adopters can expect a new puppy to have accidents, chew things they shouldn't, and have other normal, energetic puppy issues until they are trained, including jumping, mouthing, and general youthful naughtiness. If you experience puppy issues, please feel free to contact us; we’re happy to offer guidance. Also, if a puppy is a mixed breed, we cannot guarantee an adult weight. If your residence has weight restrictions or if you’re looking for a specific adult weight, we don't recommend applying for a mixed-breed puppy.

We also offer rehoming services for pets currently owned by individuals. In these cases, we list the animal as a courtesy to the owner, and the animal is not currently in the care of CVRR, such that we can make no representation or guarantee of the animal’s behavior, demeanor, or health assessment. All information listed for a courtesy-posted animal is provided by the current owner and should be verified by any potential adopter.

CVRR is a nonprofit organization. We have no paid staff, and all applications are reviewed and processed by our volunteers. Please be patient and understand that it may take 7-14 days to process your application, check your references, and gather follow-up info. You can expedite the process by providing accurate phone numbers and email addresses for your vet and landlord references, and by answering each question fully. Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet to see if the animal picks you, too. If it seems the adoption will be a good match for all, we will collect the adoption fee and complete the adoption contract.

CVRR is a NO KILL rescue organization, and we have a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to all of our animals. If for any reason the adoption does not work out, the animal must be returned to CVRR. We will reevaluate the animal and choose a new home based on the best fit for it.