Izzy is a sweet, gentle, and easygoing, pup ready to find her person. She’s always happy to see you—even if you only stepped into the next room and came right back. Her joy is contagious. Every now and then, Izzy decides she’s a lap dog, soaking up hugs and kisses, and then a few minutes of affection, she’s perfectly content to curl up on the floor right beside you, just happy to be close. Her expressive ears seem to narrate her every thought, so she isn’t so good at keeping secrets! Izzy is young and ready to learn, and she’ll thrive with continued positive experiences and gentle guidance. She’s loving, loyal, and deeply people-oriented—an ideal companion for someone who wants a pup that truly bonds. If you’re looking for a devoted, affectionate dog who will adore you with her whole heart, Izzy is ready to take that spot by your side.
Izzabell is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 2/20/26 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am -1pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments.
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*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.*
Izzy is a sweet, gentle, and easygoing, pup ready to find her person. She’s always happy to see you—even if you only stepped into the next room and came right back. Her joy is contagious. Every now and then, Izzy decides she’s a lap dog, soaking up hugs and kisses, and then a few minutes of affection, she’s perfectly content to curl up on the floor right beside you, just happy to be close. Her expressive ears seem to narrate her every thought, so she isn’t so good at keeping secrets! Izzy is young and ready to learn, and she’ll thrive with continued positive experiences and gentle guidance. She’s loving, loyal, and deeply people-oriented—an ideal companion for someone who wants a pup that truly bonds. If you’re looking for a devoted, affectionate dog who will adore you with her whole heart, Izzy is ready to take that spot by your side.
Izzabell is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 2/20/26 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am -1pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments.
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*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.*
Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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