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, when she made the journey to Minnesota from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Now 4½ years old, this incredibly sweet girl has spent far too long waiting for something every dog deserves: a home and person of her very own.
And according to her foster mom, there is a never-ending list of wonderful things to say about Miss Sneakers.
Sneakers is affectionate, smart, eager to please, and wonderfully responsive to training. She’s motivated by treats, but praise may be even better—and fortunately, telling Sneakers she’s a “good girl” comes pretty easily.
She is completely potty trained and has done well with both house and apartment living. She already knows sit, lay down, off, and wait, and she enjoys getting out for walks, exploring the park, sunbathing, and then settling in at home with her favorite stuffed toys.
And once Sneakers loves you? She really loves you.
She’s a total mama’s girl who adores tummy rubs, takes treats ever so gently, and will even hold your hand. She forms incredibly deep bonds with the people she trusts and is the kind of dog who wants to be someone's loyal companion.
Yes, Sneakers Has One Eye
You may notice something else that makes Sneakers extra special: she has only one eye.
The good news is that having one eye does not mean Sneakers requires special ongoing medical care or comes with additional expected health needs because of it. Like other one-eyed dogs, she simply has a reduced field of vision on that side. She has adapted beautifully and goes about normal dog life—walking, playing, running, exploring, and enjoying her surroundings.
In other words, Sneakers doesn't spend much time worrying about having one eye, and her future family shouldn't need to either.
What Sneakers Needs From Her People
Sneakers isn't a dog who immediately assumes every stranger is her new best friend. New people can make her nervous, and when she's uncomfortable, she may bark to ask for more space. She's considered reactive, but her foster has already seen significant progress through patient, positive exposure and allowing Sneakers to experience new people and environments at a pace that feels safe to her.
What she needs isn't someone who expects her to love everyone immediately. She needs someone willing to earn her trust—and understand just how special it is once they have it.
Sneakers tends to warm up to women more quickly and can take longer to become comfortable with men. Because she can be jumpy and is sensitive about her tail, a home with older children would be the best fit.
She would also be happiest as the only pet in her home. She has shown nervousness around other dogs, and because of her prey drive, we're looking for a home without cats.
Sneakers' Perfect Match
Her ideal home doesn't need to be extraordinary. It just needs to be right for her.
A quieter, structured household. Patient humans who understand that trust can take a little time. Plenty of walks and opportunities to explore. A sunny spot for lounging. A supply of stuffed animals and biscuits. And someone who wants the kind of relationship that comes from becoming a dog's safe person.
Give Sneakers that, and she'll give you an incredible amount in return.
After more than two years in rescue, Sneakers' adoption fee has been completely waived. Our priority isn't collecting an adoption fee—it's finally finding the person who sees in Sneakers what her foster family already sees every day: a sweet, loyal, intelligent dog who is ready to belong.
She's been waiting since March 2024.
Maybe she's been waiting for you.
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Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. All companion animals adopted by The Rescue Crew are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLK (cats) or heartworm (dogs), microchipped, dewormed and provided with monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives prior to adoption.
The Rescue Crew is a foster based rescue organization, meaning all of our adoptable pets are located in homes throughout Minnesota. We do not have a physical location where you can stop by to visit the animals - we require the completion of an Adoption Request Form prior to meeting any of our adoptable pets in foster care. For the most complete information regarding this animal, and all of our adoptable pets, please ensure you are visiting our website directly at .RescueCrew. You can also access the necessary online forms here as well.