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My name is Maybelle!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 19 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
Dachshund/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22135635

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
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

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



Get ready to fall in love with Maybelle, an incredibly sweet and happy senior tripod with a heart of gold! This delightful girl is a true social butterfly, welcoming everyone with a wagging tail and a demand for scritches. There's no such thing as "stranger danger" for Maybelle – just more friends to make and love to give!

Despite having only three legs, Maybelle is surprisingly spry, especially if treats are involved! She's incredibly food-motivated and a quick learner, making her a joy to train. You'll often find her sleeping upside down or rolling around on her back, showcasing her playful spirit.

Maybelle thrives on companionship, her least favorite times being when she's alone. She craves being surrounded by people and other little friends, having spent her days in Texas playing with three small dogs. She's a perfect fit for a home with other small, friendly pups or a family that can offer her constant company.

Mostly potty-trained, Maybelle’s routine includes morning outdoor potty breaks and access to potty pads while you’re away. When you’re home, she loves to play, gaze out the window, and indulge in copious cuddles. Her tail wags constantly, and she'll sprint for a chance to give you some loving kisses and sniffs. Her favorite toys are things to lick, like a Pupsicle, and she adores meal times even more than cuddles!

If you're looking for a devoted, affectionate, and happy companion who will fill your home with joy and endless tail wags, Maybelle is ready to steal your heart. Come meet this charming tripod and experience her loving spirit for yourself!

Due to a previous, unknown trauma, Maybelle had one of her back legs amputated. Her remaining back leg has some changes in the hip and knee that may cause occasional discomfort. She is currently comfortable and doing well with the support of Carprofen and Gabapentin. Ongoing use of these medications can be continued at the discretion of the adopter’s primary veterinarian.

Maybelle has adapted beautifully and gets around well — she just benefits from a little extra support to keep her feeling her best.

Maybelle 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 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.
February 3, 2026, 8:47 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22135635
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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