ARCHIBALD *ARRIVING 2/20* - SHEPHERD / LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 600. Archie is gentle, playful, and eager to please—the kind of pup who watches your face to see if he’s doing a good job. He’s wonderful with everyone: cats, dogs, and kids included. In calmer settings, he truly shines. Big, busy rooms full of people can feel overwhelming for him right now, but with patience and reassurance, his confidence grows quickly. Archie is one of seven puppies born outdoors to an unfixed stray in Texas. He came into rescue skinny, malnourished, and with little to no exposure to people. Because of that, he’ll need intentional socialization and confidence-building as he grows—but the foundation is absolutely there. He wants to trust, wants to learn, and wants to be close to his people. He’s a sensitive little guy who cries when left alone and likes to talk when he’s playing. Archie is going to make an incredible companion for someone who can offer consistency, kindness, and gentle guidance as he figures out the world. If you’re looking for a loving, loyal pup who just needs a bit of help realizing how safe and good life can be, Archie is ready to meet you. Archibald, Archie to his friends, is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 02/20/2026 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
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

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