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om thinks I’m a hound mixed with a
Rottweiler because of my colors and markings mixed with my adorable droopy ears and
kind eyes.
I originally came from a humane society in Arkansas and got to become a Minnesota boy
when their facility became too full for me, but my days were limited at the humane society I
ended up at, so I was beyond excited when my foster mom came and broke me out when
she did! Now I still sleep the day away in my kennel at my foster home when my parents are
at work. I think I would do just fine lounging the day away on the couch with a bone and
some toys to chew on if I went to a home that wanted me to free roam the house all day!
When I am told to go in my kennel I listen well and walk right in, especially if I have a
blanket and bone in there to relax with. When I am in my kennel I do not make a sound
other than an initial small whimper or howl when I first get put in the kennel, otherwise I may
whine a bit when you get home from work and I know it is time to come out and play! My
foster family really appreciates my kennel manners and the fact that I am typically pretty
quiet and calm in there! I also do pretty well with loud noises around the house like the
resident pups dropping their bones on the floor above the bedroom my kennel is in or my
foster dad walking around in his big work boots.
I am incredibly sweet, loving, and gentle with my people even when it is playtime. I take
treats nicely and although I may stick your hand pretty far in my mouth to grab them, I take
them slowly and am careful not to leave a scratch… I just want to make sure I don’t miss
out on a single crumb of the yummy treats I get! I really enjoy “real” bones versus Nyla
bones, but I appreciate anything I’m treated with.
I absolutely love playing catch and tug of war with a rope toy and unfortunately my foster
parents don’t have a fenced in yard yet, so for now we go on walks, bike rides, and play ball
up and down the stairs. I LOVE to run around and get my energy out through playing catch
and making zoomies in the house, although I would prefer to be able to do it outside in a
good sized yard! My foster mom learned that I require a fenced in yard for these types of
activities because I recently had a great time on a joy run in our neighborhood! I thought this
was absolutely fantastic and was having a blast, but for some reason my foster mom wasn’t
too happy with me about this… maybe she just doesn’t appreciate running like I do.
My foster mom says that I would do better with a female dog in the house because I have a
tough time getting along with my foster brother. I will need slow introductions to other dogs
in general before we are able to play.
I hope you have a fenced in yard I can get all my energy out in and/or you could take me on
long walks or runs with you! I make a wonderful companion for these activities and am
actually pretty awesome on a leash if I do say so myself! I also absolutely love to cuddle
and be a couch potato whenever possible and I truly enjoy butt scratches and belly rubs
too, so feel free to throw some of those in!
I will definitely be your shadow when you’re cooking dinner, doing laundry, watching TV, or
any other activity that you may be doing because I just love my people so much that I want
to be with them whenever I can. I do usually lay nice nearby my people, though, and keep a
watchful eye on them (what if they drop food or need my assistance with something?!), but
sometimes I do like to climb into their laps and assist with things like tying shoes. I listen
incredibly well though, so if you tell me to get down, sit, or stay I typically follow your
instructions to a T, although I would love to keep learning as much as I can!
I’m an all-around super happy, fun-loving, playful, cuddly pup that would be so happy to find
my forever home with a family of my own. I do need a family that can show me they are in
charge as I may push the limits a bit, but as soon as I know who is in charge I follow all the
rules. I also would love to go to a family that has older kids who can play with me, but not
tug at me constantly like younger kids typically do.
If you think that you could give me the best forever home, unconditional cuddles and love,
and space to run, whether it is in a fenced in yard, on runs, or bike rides, I’m your guy!!
Please fill out an adoption application at .ruffstartrescue.
An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal. Once we receive your application, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
Please check out our website, .ruffstartrescue for more details and additional pictures on any of our animals!
All Ruff Start dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention (dogs) as well as heartworm tested (dogs).
Ruff Start Rescue is a foster based rescue. Animals are located in homes throughout Minnesota. We do not have a facility where animals are kept.
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