RUPERT *ARRIVING 8/22* - SHEPHERD / CHOW CHOW / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Chow Chow / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Rupert’s story started in a cardboard box at a park, where he and his eight siblings were left behind. Luckily, they were rescued and have been learning that life can be safe, warm, and full of love. Rupert is a gentle, affectionate pup who enjoys playing with toys but isn’t overly hyper. He’s leash trained, crate trained, and rides nicely in the car. He loves pets and attention, and while he’s grown up with his siblings, he’ll do just fine as the only dog in a home. Since he’s still young, Rupert will thrive with someone who has the time and patience to teach him the basics and help him grow into a well-mannered companion. Make sure you’ve got some good chew toys—this boy loves to keep his teeth busy! Rupert is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 8/22/2025 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. *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 Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  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

  Affectionate Gentle

• Additional Information

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