Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Noel is a tiny, loving sweetheart with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She’s incredibly affectionate, gentle, and eager to please, and she truly thrives on being close to her people. Noel does great with children (including young kids), enjoys lap time, and loves being involved in whatever her humans are doing. She has a nice balance of playful energy followed by calm cuddle time, making her an easy companion in many types of homes. Noel is leash trained, crate trained, and does well in the car. She’s intelligent, attentive, and very people-focused. She can be a little attention-seeking at times, simply because she loves her humans so much, but she’s already learning boundaries and doing well with guidance. Despite her small size, she can be a bit bossy with other dogs—especially ones bigger than her—which just adds to her charm. Noel came from Galveston Animal Resource Center as a medical rescue. When she arrived, her hind right leg was severely damaged and disfigured. After veterinary consultations and supportive care, the leg was amputated, and Noel has adapted beautifully. Being a tripod does not slow her down at all—she’s happy, mobile, and living her best life. She may initially whine or bark briefly when placed in a kennel, but she settles quickly and is generally quiet in a normal home environment. Noel would do best in a home where someone is around often, as she truly loves companionship and attention. Noel is a special little girl who has overcome a lot and is ready to give her whole heart to a loving forever family! Noel is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 01/24/2026 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 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.January 12, 2026, 7:38 pm
