My name is Onix!

Posted 7 hours ago

Cared for by Ruff Start Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Color

White - with Gray or Silver

Age

Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

18084838

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

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.

Well, hello there! My rescue name is Onix, but my foster mom has lots of nicknames for me. Some of my favorites are: Mr. McLovin', Sweet Boy, Little Man, and Mr. Melon! As you can imagine from my nicknames, I am a very nice boy. I really love people and like to be around them. I will follow you as you go about your day; that makes me happy. I am a snuggly guy and laying on the couch next to you with a toy is my dream come true.

The resident dog doesn't appreciate my play style. Since he's taller than me, I like to try to jump on his back, which he gets tired of. But, I don't get offended in any way and I never bark or growl at him. I just keep trying to play with him. I know my play partner is out there somewhere! I like other dogs and if I don't have another dog in my forever home, I sure would like to play with other dogs every once in a while.

My foster mom has to wipe my face, because I do drool sometimes. You see, I have the biggest pit bull smile around, and sometimes stuff leaks out! So, if you are a fastidious housekeeper, you might get frustrated with that. I also am on allergy medicine right now because when I came into rescue, my skin was irritated. Better food and my medicine (which I readily take in a piece of cheese) has gotten me feeling much better. I hope I might be able to just be on Benadryl in the future, but we'd have to talk about that.

I think car rides are the absolute best and I will try my best to come along whenever you go anywhere. I am a good rider - I like to look out the window.

Speaking of good, I'm also really good at kenneling. I don't mind my kennel at all, and I don't fuss when I'm in there. I keep it nice and clean.

I got to see a real live kitty the other day! I just stared at it, trying to figure out what it was. My foster mom wasn't too worried, because she told me I don't seem to have any "prey drive", whatever that means. Also, I do listen to you, so I take correction pretty well and could probably co-exist with a kitty just fine.

Well, that's about all for now, I sure hope to meet you soon!

Onix weighs 57lbs and is from a local impound. 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.

Click here to watch a video of Onix.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

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

I think car rides are the absolute best and I will try my best to come along whenever you go anywhere. I am a good rider - I like to look out the window.

Speaking of good, I'm also really good at kenneling. I don't mind my kennel at all, and I don't fuss when I'm in there. I keep it nice and clean.

Well, that's about all for now, I sure hope to meet you soon!

To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page.

Click here to watch a video of Onix.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

Rescue

Ruff Start Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

18084838

Contact

—

Phone

(763) 355-3981

info@ruffstartrescue.org

Website

http://www.ruffstartrescue.org

Address

PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

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

https://ruffstartrescue.org/adopt/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.