The puppy scampered excitedly toward its owner when it saw them come home.

scampered 是动词 scamper 的过去式，scamper 的意思是"轻快地跑动、蹦蹦跳跳地跑"，常用来形容小动物或小孩欢快奔跑的样子。这个词带有活泼、欢快的感情色彩。