FIONA *ARRIVING 1/24* - SHEPHERD / LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Fiona is a bright, joyful little puppy with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. She’s tiny, sweet, and full of that irresistible puppy charm. Fiona has those classic puppy energy bursts — playful, goofy, and curious — followed by calm moments where she’s happiest curled up in your lap soaking in affection. She’s very smart and eager to learn, already showing how much she wants to please. Fiona loves toys and playtime, but human connection is her favorite thing of all. She’s gentle, even-tempered, affectionate, and friendly with everyone she meets. When she’s in her kennel, she may cry a bit because she wants human touch or is ready for food — she truly thrives on closeness and reassurance. Fiona’s start to life was incredibly difficult. She was found abandoned in a basket next to a dumpster with her siblings, without their mom, when she was only a couple of days old. She was extremely fragile and close to dying, but with dedicated care, good nutrition, and lots of love, she survived and is now a happy, thriving puppy. Because Fiona is still very young and small, she’ll need a home that understands puppy life — including patience, continued training, supervision, and plenty of cuddles. Gentle handling, love, playtime, and good food are essential as she continues to grow and learn. Fiona is a sweet, loving puppy who just wants a safe forever home where she can be cherished. With kindness and consistency, she will grow into an amazing companion and bring so much joy to the lucky family who adopts her. Fiona is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 01/24/2026 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30am 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:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

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