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Dog of the Month: Charlie

Adopt this friendly young pup with big personality.

Brown dog with a short coat and upright ears wearing a black harness, standing outdoors with another dog blurred in the background.
All photos by Lynn Davis

Charlie is about 10 months old, though his foster parent describes him as an “old soul.” He loves being around people and other dogs, but his social calendar has been limited after an unfortunate encounter with a skunk before he was found just outside Yakima.

He is also the recipient of a lifetime ban from Meteor Crater Natural Landmark for what local authorities referred to as an “amusing, yet extremely illegal” attempt to steal their Apollo 11 space capsule. When asked what prompted the attempted theft, Charlie scoffed and said he was “open to any other brilliant ideas you might have for getting to the moon.”

Brown dog wearing a harness stands outdoors on a sunny day, looking alertly to the side. Ground is covered with dry leaves and blurred background shows a person.

A brown dog wearing a black collar is held in someone's arms, looking off to the side.

A brown dog with a harness sits on outdoor concrete stairs, looking forward. The dog is on a leash, and sunlight highlights its fur.

A brown dog with a white patch on its front leg stands on a sidewalk, looking slightly to the side.

A woman wearing a white fleece jacket holds a brown dog on her lap outdoors, with the dog's leash in her hand.

Charlie is a mixed breed with a shepherd look and weighs around 40 pounds. He is friendly and social and would do well with another dog or as an only dog. He has not been introduced to cats or young children. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered.


Saving Great Animals is a Seattle-based rescue focused on matching adoptable dogs with families based on breed, age, and lifestyle. Dogs are placed in foster homes while the organization works to find the right long-term fit. Adopters are offered a two-week in-home trial, along with training and ongoing support to help ensure a successful transition. The goal is simple: find the right dog for the right home.

Dog of the Month is underwritten by www.savinggreatanimals.org in partnership with Seattle magazine.

About Dog of the Month

Each month, Seattle magazine spotlights one adoptable dog from Saving Great Animals. These are the pups waiting for a home, complete with strong opinions, questionable decisions, and excellent potential.

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