ARTHUR *ARRIVING 3/9* - MALTESE / POODLE (UNKNOWN TYPE) / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Maltese / Poodle (unknown type) / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Arthur! Arthur is a high-energy pup who loves nothing more than to be outside, running around, and playing with other dogs. He's a true social butterfly who thrives on attention and loves to lick your face whenever he gets the chance. In his Texas foster home, he's adapted well to their schedule, quickly making himself at home and asserting his playful personality. Arthur is a jumper, so he'll need to always be under supervision and leashed in fenced in areas. He can easily jump over a baby gate and is happy to do so to reach his friends on the other side. Overall, Arthur would thrive in an active home where he can get plenty of exercise and attention. He loves being included in family activities and enjoys being allowed on furniture for some quality cuddle time. If you're looking for an active and playful companion, Arthur might just be the perfect match for you! Arthur currently lives with adults, children and small dogs. He has not been introduced to large dogs and cats or young children. Arthur 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 530PM and 830PM. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. One big thing you should know is they are heartworm positive - but please don’t let that scare you away from adopting them! After they undergo treatment for their condition they will be completely healthy again, and heartworm is not a contagious disease. Because they need treatment, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) program. Click here to learn more about this program. They will get heartworm treatment at one of Ruff Start’s partner veterinary clinics in St. Cloud, so their foster will need to be comfortable getting them to and from the appointments. Treatment will consist of three injections: the first will be roughly 30 days after they enter rescue. Then, the second and third injections will happen 30 days after the first. When they are undergoing treatment, they should be on activity ‘restrictions’ which just means they should relax in their crate or cuddle with you. Click here to learn more about heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. 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

  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Other:	Protective/Territorial Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations