Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Sadie showed up at a house construction site in Houston on June 2nd and decided that’s where she was staying. For three days, she hung around politely, hoping someone would notice her. And someone did. Sadie is a young Rat Terrier mix with big feelings and a lot of charm. She’s affectionate, playful, and goofy—but also a little unsure at first. She’s wary of strangers and nervous about being left outside, but once she knows she’s safe, she’s all in. She’s protective of her people and her space, and she takes her job as “official greeter” pretty seriously (she’ll announce anyone approaching, but she’s not a chronic barker). Sadie does well with big dogs, little dogs, and even cats. She enjoys a good game, loves to chew on yak cheese or antlers, and is always down for a snuggle session—preferably under the covers. She’s been doing great with potty training and is learning that the kennel isn’t the worst place in the world, though she’d definitely rather be near you. She’ll jump up and get mouthy when she’s excited, but she responds quickly to redirection. She’s an ideal fit for an active home where she won’t be left alone in the yard and can keep her clever little mind engaged. Sadie is a sweetheart with a silly streak, and she’s ready for her next chapter. Sadie is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 06/28/2025 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30am and noon. 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. 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.June 15, 2025, 5:47 pm
