NINO *ARRIVING 3/9* - ENGLISH BULLDOG / AMERICAN BULLDOG / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: English Bulldog / American Bulldog / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Nino! Nino's journey began when he was found as a stray, abandoned in a field in Texas with a bowl of food next to him. Nino absolutely loves his people. He's a happy-go-lucky pup who's incredibly food and treat motivated, just mention a snack and and he'll eagerly trot over, ready for his goodies. He loves to chew on bones and toys and is very quick to find and kill the squeaker in all toys. He should be supervised when playing with stuffed toys because once he finds the squeaker, he may try and eat it. Stuffed toys are his favorite though and he will steal all that he finds! One of Nino's favorite activities is going to the vet's office. He's excited to see all of his friends there and has never met a stranger. He also loves when the neighbor's kiddos are out front and will run over to greet them as soon as he sees them. Nino is best buds with his Chihuahua pal, and enjoys playing with other dogs too, especially when there are bones or toys involved. He can be dog selective, especially around dogs larger then him and those with alpha personalities. Slow introductions will be very important for everyone's success. While he's a goofball at heart, Nino's also a smart cookie who knows how to get what he wants – like sneaking back inside to grab a stuffed toy when no one's looking! He's a bit of a character, always keeping his foster family on their toes with his antics. Nino is on a daily dose of Prednisone and it causes him to have to pee more frequently. His foster family is working on training him to go outside but also to use potty pads if he has an emergency. He is doing well on his house training when let out on a regular cadence. Nino has a condition called Steroid Responsive Meningitis Arteritis which is an autoimmune disease that is simply being managed with a daily dose of prednisone. Due to this autoimmune disease, Nino is unable to be vaccinated but has had a Rabies titer completed. Nino is also a bone cancer survivor! He has been getting chest radiographs completed every 3 months to confirm no spread of cancer. The Veterinarians recommend having these completed until March of 2025 where they will fully consider him in Remission.  If you're looking for a goofy, smart, and lovable companion who'll keep you entertained with his antics, Nino might just be the perfect match for you. So, if you're ready to open your heart and home to this delightful pup, Nino's waiting to meet you! Nino currently lives with big and small dogs and adults. He can be dog selective when it comes to dogs larger them him, especially those with an alpha personality. He has never been introduced to cats. Nino is a tripod, so a home with a lot of stairs that he needs to use often would not be a good fit. Nino 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 5pm and 9pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accomodate 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

  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
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Not Good With Large Dogs Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Intelligent Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No