Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Puma is an absolute sweetheart of a guy! He can be perfectly happy as the only pup soaking up all the attention, but because he’s still young, he truly enjoys having someone—human or canine—to play with. Puma has been incredibly sweet and gentle with people of all ages, small dogs, and even large dogs. As long as other dogs are friendly, Puma remains relaxed and non-defensive. He has met cats and tends to chase them—not to hurt them, but out of curiosity—so a cat-free home would be the best fit for him. He’s affectionate and people-focused, yearning for love and attention and more than happy to give it right back. Puma has a goofy side too—he’ll tease you by pretending to come over for pets and then suddenly dart off in the opposite direction, inviting you to join the fun. Puma loves going for walks and gets visibly excited when he sees the leash come out. He was dumped on a Texas highway, but despite that rough start, he showed immediate trust—allowing his finder to call him over, pet him, and safely pick him up. That trust and resilience speak volumes about his loving nature. Puma deserves a second chance in a home where he’ll be cherished. He has all the makings of a loyal, joyful companion and will bring laughter, affection, and devotion to the lucky family who adopts him. Puma is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 1/10 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8am-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 this program. This pet is currently undergoing treatment for heartworm disease. Activity must be restricted for several weeks during recovery. RSR will cover the full cost of treatment. RSR will provide heartworm preventatives until the retest is due. The adopter will be responsible for scheduling the retest and obtaining any follow-up prescriptions through their veterinarian. Click Here to learn more about heartworm disease. 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.December 28, 2025, 11:16 pm
