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It was a long road for Scarlett—the pup abandoned by her previous owners when they moved and left Scarlett behind.

But 249 days after being turned over to the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, Scarlett has found a new home thanks to big-hearted adopters.

“This poor girl is a lot of dog to love,” wrote the HBSPCA in a Facebook post. “She is exuberant and loves to play in water. She’s not picky where the water is, in a pool, in a puddle, or in her dish. She just loves to play.”

Scarlett’s adoption was likely delayed due to her being diagnosed with deadly heartworm disease, as well as her lack of social skills, likely aided by her previous owner which led to aggression around other animals.