ADOPTABLE DOGS
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Nova and Diogi- accepting applications for adoption
Meet Diogi and Nova!
These two beautiful boys are as sweet and gentle as they come. Once you meet them, you are hooked! In their former home, they were greatly loved, and it definitely shows. Sadly, sometimes life doesn’t go as planned, and their owner had to make the difficult decision to find a new home for the boys. She has entrusted Ruff Start to find them a new loving forever home. They have done amazingly well in their foster home, and we look forward to seeing them settle in and thrive with their forever family. What a lucky family that will be!
Both boys are neutered, and up to date on vet care. They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. This means they will bring twice as much love and joy to a home! They are both house trained, and sleep peacefully all night without accidents. They are excellent travellers and love car rides. They are great with other dogs, cats and children. Both boys enjoy exploring outside, going for walks and playing at the park.
Nova is an 8 year old American Eskimo dog. He weighs 38 pounds. He is overweight, and is working on that in his foster home. He is just the happiest, easy-going guy who loves everyone!
Diogi, pronounced “D-O-G” (spells dog), is an 11 year old Miniature American Eskimo/Pomeranian mix with personality-plus! He is the boss. He is a spunky little guy who weighs about 18 pounds. He is also quite “chunky” right now, but he’s working on that. His favourite thing to do is cuddle up with his person. He is very active and agile for a “senior” fellow.
If you have room in your heart and home for these two lovely boys, please fill out an application to adopt.
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Igloo- accepting applications for adoption
MEET IGLOO!
6–9 months old • 22 lbs • Neutered • Male • Mixed Breed
Hi! My name is Igloo, and I’m looking for a family to call my very own!
I’m a sweet, curious, energetic young pup who is ready to explore the world with my forever family. I love anything involving the outdoors and would absolutely love a family who will continue taking me on adventures and helping me experience new things.
I’m the best version of myself when I get plenty of exercise — right now, that seems to be about 1–1.5 hours a day. This can include walks, learning new tricks, playing with toys, and, of course, exploring!
I also strongly believe in “finders, keepers.”
So please make sure anything precious to you is put away. Socks, toilet paper rolls, random things I find on the floor… if I find it, I keep it!
Because I’m still a mischievous puppy, I’m kennelled when left home alone for my own safety. I generally bark for about 30 minutes before settling down, and then I’m able to relax and sleep in my kennel.
And I should probably confess something… I’m a BIG puppy biter! I’m still learning that hands, feet, clothing, and anything else I can reach aren’t chew toys. My puppy biting can be quite enthusiastic, so my forever family will need to be patient and committed to continuing to teach me appropriate ways to play and interact. I’m young, still learning, and very much a work in progress!
I’m about 98.9% house trained! I’ve had a few accidents, but once we figure out each other’s routine, I’m sure I’ll have this whole house-training thing mastered.
I do well with other dogs and enjoy having canine friends! That said, I’m still very much a puppy and my enthusiasm can sometimes get the better of me. I can be a little too much with my puppy antics, so I do best with dogs who are comfortable setting appropriate boundaries. My adopters will need to continue helping me learn polite play and respect for other dogs’ boundaries.
I’ve never met cats or children, so those introductions would need to be handled thoughtfully and slowly to make sure everyone is comfortable and safe.
I’m still young and have lots to learn, but I’m eager to please, curious, and a quick learner. With the right family willing to continue my training and give me the exercise, structure, patience, and love I need, I could make a wonderful little companion.
Could you be Igloo’s person?
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Panchito- looking for a foster or foster to adopt home
LOOKING FOR A FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT HOME
Panchito needs a foster or foster to adopt home ASAP. He's 12lbs, 3 years old, and needs some guidance. A child and cat free home is required.
He is a sweet boy, but needs an experienced foster home to help him overcome his insecurities that are leading to behavioural issues.
He has been good with other dogs on walks and hikes, but his current foster feels he'd do best as the only dog in the home.
Panchito does have anxiety, which we believe is contributing to his resource guarding and behaviour toward some family members in his foster home.
He also has some minor medical issues which are being treated and are not life threatening or contagious.
If you can step up to help Panchito, please let us know by emailing
kamloopsruffstartrescue@gmail.com
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Dax - accepting applications for adoption
Sweet Dax is a 1 year old Shihtzu mix (likely mixed with a type of terrier). He is an absolute sweetheart and loves his people, could that be you? He is ALMOST housetrained. He always poops outside and is very good on walks. He is scheduled for his neutering next week.
It is unknown as to whether he is good with cats or not. But he is such a good boy and with a proper introduction he will likely do just fine! He gets along amazingly with his foster brothers, fellow dogs. He loves children and will get along great with your little ones.
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