Adopt

My name is Bear!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 day 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
Labrador Retriever/Irish Wolfhound
Color
Black - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22144881

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

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



Bear is a sweet, thoughtful little guy who likes to take things at his own pace. He can be cautious at first, but once he realizes everything is safe, his playful puppy personality shines right through. Watching his confidence grow is incredibly rewarding, and each day he becomes a bit braver than the last.

True to his name, Bear looks just like a tiny bear cub—with the cuddly personality to match! He absolutely loves affection and has a special talent for leaning right into you to soak up all the attention. We’re pretty sure he’s going to grow up to be a big lap dog who believes he belongs right by your side.

Bear adores spending time with his brother, especially when it comes to going outside to play and potty. After a good round of playtime, the boys will grab a bite to eat, curl up for a nap, and then happily do it all over again. At night, Bear does wonderfully—he settles quickly and sleeps quietly through most of the night.

Because he’s a bit more cautious, Bear sometimes takes a funny “peek-and-retreat” approach when coming out of his kennel—poking his head out, giving a quick bark, darting back in, and repeating until he builds up the confidence to fully emerge. It’s endearing and just part of his gentle, careful nature.

Above all else, Bear is a loving, cuddly puppy who wants nothing more than to be close to his people. If you’re looking for a sweet companion who will grow into a loyal, affectionate shadow, Bear may be the perfect match for you. 

Bear is from a local reservation. 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.  



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
January 5, 2026, 12:44 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22144881
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.

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