VINNY *ARRIVING 11/8* - SHEPHERD / RETRIEVER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Vinny was rescued from under a vacant house where he and his siblings were trying to make it on their own. He came in full of fleas, worms, and puppy energy — but after some TLC, he’s thriving and ready for a real home. Vinny is basically a little teddy bear come to life. He’s goofy, full of love, and always ready to play. He loves toys, loves water, and will roll onto his back mid-play like a roly-poly when he’s having fun. He’s still working on potty training, but he’s young and eager to learn with patience and consistency. Vinny does bark when other dogs bark or during play, but it’s all just puppy excitement. He’s friendly with everyone, great with other small dogs, and would do well in a home that’s ready to guide him through the puppy stages. Vinny doesn’t know much yet — but with the right people to show him the ropes, he’s going to grow into the sweetest, happiest little companion. Vinny is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 11/8/2025 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:	Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Goofy

• Additional Information

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