LEIA *ARRIVING 7/12* - CHIHUAHUA / MINIATURE PINSCHER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Miniature Pinscher / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 450. Looking for a loving companion for your dog who won't compete for your attention? Then Leia is your girl. This gentle soul adores other small dogs—they're her comfort zone, her safe space, and her guide to learning that people can be kind too. Leia came from a hoarding situation, so she's still learning to trust humans. At first, she'll be shy—likely to hide or keep her distance. But don’t worry, she’s just figuring out that she’s finally safe. Give her about a week, go slow, and let your dog show her the ropes. She watches closely and takes her cues from them—if they trust you, she’ll start to believe she can, too. Once Leia has had some time to decompress, the transformation is beautiful. She’ll start doing zoomies, crawling over for belly rubs, and snuggling up with both you and your pup to show you just how happy she is. And yes—it’s as heart-melting as it sounds. She absolutely needs another playful, confident dog in the home. It helps her come out of her shell and is key to building her trust in people. You'll need patience and a gentle approach—but the reward? Watching Leia discover joy, love, and connection for the first time. It’s magical. Leia is a work in progress, but once she opens up, she’ll steal your heart—and your dog’s too. Leia is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 7/12/2025 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am and noon. 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 are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Skittish

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No