KENTUCKY *ARRIVING 8/9* - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER / JACK RUSSELL TERRIER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Kentucky spent nearly three months at Harris County Pets before making it out. He was just a 6-month-old pup, shy and overlooked, and dangerously close to running out of time. He made it out just in time, and now he’s learning what it means to be safe. He’s a gentle, quiet boy. Timid with new people, slow to trust—but curious. Once he’s comfortable, you’ll see his interest peek out. He watches, thinks, takes his time. He’s not the life of the party, but he wants to be included. Kentucky is crate and leash trained, rides well in the car, and has a soft spot for toys. He does best with other dogs around—he takes his cues from them and finds comfort in their company so will need a confident doggie companion in his new home. He’s still figuring people out, and he’ll need someone with patience, someone who doesn’t mind going slow and letting him come out of his shell in his own time. He’s got a little curly tail that pops up when he’s feeling good, and it’s a small sign that he’s getting there. Kentucky doesn’t need much—just time, kindness, and a calm home where he can keep learning that the world isn’t so scary. Kentucky is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 8/9 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9AM and 11AM. 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. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* 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

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Gentle

• Additional Information

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