MUFFIN *ARRIVING 3/9 - MALTESE / CHIHUAHUA / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Maltese / Chihuahua / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Muffin! Muffin's journey began when she was found as a stray, abandoned in a park, covered in fleas, and in need of some TLC. Her Texas foster family is helping her feel better every day and recently received a hair cut! Despite her rough start, Muffin's a total sweetheart who loves nothing more than cuddling up in your lap or sleeping by your side. She can be bit protective of her humans lap if she is in it and may let other dogs know how she feels about sharing if they try to encroach on her lap time, but once everyone's settled, she's as friendly as can be. As a young pup, Muffin still needs some training, but she's getting the hang of things. While she's not quite 100% potty trained yet, she's getting there, and with a little patience and consistency, she'll get the hang of it in no time. She does know how to use potty pads in the house. Muffin prefers sleeping with her human rather than in a crate, as she'll bark all night otherwise. She's a bit nervous about being picked up, likely due to past experiences, but once she's in your arms, she's a bundle of joy and absolutely loves the cuddles and attention. With her adorable antics and loving nature, Muffin would thrive in a home where someone is around often to give her the attention and love she craves. If you're looking for a loyal companion who'll stick by your side through thick and thin, Muffin might just be the perfect match for you. Muffin currently lives with large and small dogs and adults. She has not be introduced to cats or young children. Muffin is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 3/9/2024 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 5:30pm and 8:30pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund . Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Protective/Territorial Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No