SASSO *ARRIVING 8/9* - BEAGLE / AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Beagle / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Sasso AKA Petunia is a playful and affectionate pup with a charming personality all her own. One of her favorite moves? Flopping onto her back mid-wrestle to play with her siblings upside-down — it’s as adorable as it sounds. Though she has a calm and docile nature, she’s full of fun and loves a good game of tug or a cozy cuddle in your arms. Rescued from the streets with her beagle mom and littermates, Petunia had the chance to learn important puppy manners from her mother. She’s smart, social, and ready to bond with her forever family. As a beagle/heeler mix, Petunia has the instincts of a working dog — curious, energetic, and intelligent. While she’s well-behaved now, she’ll need more than just basic training as she grows. Her natural energy and enthusiasm will require structure, exercise, and guidance, especially during her adolescent phase. She can be a bit vocal during play, so a home without shared walls (like an apartment) would be best. Petunia is looking for an active, committed family who will embrace her as a true member of the pack — not just while she’s a cute puppy, but through all stages of life. If you have the time, patience, and love to raise a smart and spirited girl like Petunia, she’ll reward you with loyalty, laughter, and lifelong companionship. Sasso 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

  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 Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

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