Adopt

My name is Bruiser!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Cared for by Ruff Start Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Chihuahua/Rat Terrier
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20426404

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.



Meet Bruiser!

Bruiser is a playful soul, especially when it comes to interacting with other small dogs.
She thrives in the company of confident canine companions, often looking to them for guidance as she continues to become more comfortable in new situations. She is becoming more trusting of the world every single day!
 As she is continuing to be more confident, she's a bit particular about how she likes to be approached—no head pats or top-down greetings for this gal. It makes her uncomfortable. Instead, Bruiser prefers a more gentle approach, with a hand sniff and chin scratch being the key to her heart and making her comfortable.

A typical day in Bruiser's life starts with a morning routine of outdoor time, followed by breakfast in her crate and a well-deserved treat. Throughout the day, she enjoys hanging out by her foster parent's side, playing with her furry friends, and going on short walks with other small dogs. Bruiser is a creature of comfort, preferring to have her harness put on while nestled in her bed.

As the day winds down, Bruiser settles in for dinner in her crate, followed by some relaxation before bedtime. She's a loyal companion who thrives on routine and loves nothing more than spending quality time with her foster family.

Bruiser has not been introduced to children or cats.

If you're in search of a furry friend who's equal parts playful and affectionate, Bruiser might just be the perfect match for you.

Bruiser is from Texas. 

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.

If you'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund . Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
May 23, 2024, 10:38 pm
Rescue
Ruff Start Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20426404
Contact
Address
PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.

2.

Meet the Pet

Your chosen animal’s foster home will reach out to you to discuss the pet you are interested in. If applicable, schedule a meet and greet!

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

An Applications team member will send the electronic adoption contract to you to be signed. They will also request adoption fee payment.

4.

Take the Pet Home

Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!

Additional adoption info

After adoption we’d love to remain a resource for you if you have questions or concerns you need help addressing with your new pet. Please reach out to us at adoptionfollowup@ruffstartrescue.org if we can be of any assistance.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based rescue, meaning no animals are available at the Princeton, MN office for public viewing or adoption. All animals in our care reside in foster homes with few special exceptions for our adoption center animals, who are housed at our partnering facilities temporarily before adoption. To meet a Ruff Starter you may be interested in adopting, please submit an adoption application on our website.

More about this rescue

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue that primarily serves communities throughout the state of Minnesota, as well as states in the south with severe pet overpopulation. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other critters. Most of our work is accomplished by a complex network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters, all of whom come together to save thousands of animals each year.

Since our inception, we’ve firmly believed that a home is usually a far more desirable environment than a shelter or a kennel for most companion animals in need of a forever family. As a result, we rely nearly exclusively on volunteers to provide foster homes for rescued pets until they find their adoptive homes. Please note: this means no animals are available at our facility for public viewing.

Each pet in our care is provided with routine vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, microchipped, given internal and external parasite preventatives, and tested for common bloodborne pathogens such as heartworm and feline leukemia. Advanced veterinary care is provided to any animal that requires such services before adoption.

If you are interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering, please fill out an applicable application at our website: www.ruffstartrescue.org.