Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 week ago
Submit Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Take the Pet Home
Meet Elio, a completely adorable Staffy/Lab mix who was born in Texas to a stray, feral mom and has grown into a happy, social little pup with a gentle heart that is ready to love. He’s playful and silly in the best way—always ready to chase a toy, bounce through the grass on his short little legs, or roll over for a good belly rub. Elio wins everyone over with his sweet, easygoing nature. He loves being near his people and has a curiosity that makes him a joy to be around.
Elio is the kind of puppy who just wants to make you smile—whether he’s trotting along beside you or clowning around with his littermates. With his charming mix of sweetness and silliness, Elio is ready to find a family who will appreciate his warm heart, gentle spirit, and playful energy.
Elio 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.
*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.
Meet Elio, a completely adorable Staffy/Lab mix who was born in Texas to a stray, feral mom and has grown into a happy, social little pup with a gentle heart that is ready to love. He’s playful and silly in the best way—always ready to chase a toy, bounce through the grass on his short little legs, or roll over for a good belly rub. Elio wins everyone over with his sweet, easygoing nature. He loves being near his people and has a curiosity that makes him a joy to be around.
Elio is the kind of puppy who just wants to make you smile—whether he’s trotting along beside you or clowning around with his littermates. With his charming mix of sweetness and silliness, Elio is ready to find a family who will appreciate his warm heart, gentle spirit, and playful energy.
Elio 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.
*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.
Submit Application
Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.
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!
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.
Take the Pet Home
Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!
