Meet our dogs.

Maila -Accepting applications for adoption

Meet Maila

1 year old and 7 lbs of bold, bouncy, playful loveliness. 💛 Maila is a bright little spirit who didn’t have much structure in her early life, but you’d never guess it from her joyful heart. She has a naturally sweet demeanor and so much love to give. What she needs now is a home committed to continuing the structured support all young pups benefit from as they grow and learn. As you’d expect from a one-year-old, Maila is FULL of energy. She loves to play, zoom, bounce, and explore. She would thrive in an active home — ideally with another small dog to romp with or older, dog-savvy kids who can match her enthusiasm. After spending her early days in a confined space, she is absolutely enthralled with the big, beautiful world and wants to experience all of it. Because she didn’t learn much emotional regulation as a baby, Maila is still figuring out how to manage her big feelings. When she gets excited or overwhelmed, she tends to self-soothe by chewing — often hands — but she is already making wonderful progress redirecting to toys instead. With continued patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, she’s going to blossom beautifully. She’s currently working on potty training and basic cues like “sit.” Maila is also quite the little athlete! In her previous environment, she had to climb piles of debris just to see the world beyond her enclosure. That adventurous spirit has stuck with her — she leaps like a tiny deer and loves to climb and perch. A securely fenced yard with high fencing would be ideal for this spring-loaded sweetheart. Above all, Maila’s favorite thing is having her people together. She settles well in a crate, but she would prefer a home where she isn’t left alone for long stretches, as companionship means everything to her. When she finally winds down, she transforms into the cuddliest little peanut — curling beside you for TV time (yes, she watches and engages!), perching on your shoulder like a parrot, or stretching out for ear scratches and snuggles. It’s nearly impossible to get a clear photo of Maila while she’s awake because she’s always on the move — but that zest for life is part of her magic. She is full of personality, spunk, and heart. Maila will make a joyful, entertaining, deeply devoted addition to a family ready to embrace the adventure of the puppy phase and celebrate every milestone as she grows

Teddy - accepting applications for adoption

Please meet the super sweet, cute and friendly, Teddy! If you like fluffy pups with smooshy faces and funny underbites, he may be your boy!

Teddy is an 8 month old male Maltese mix. He weighs 18 pounds, is up to date on his shots, and will be neutered this week. He is ready to start the search for lucky forever family!

Teddy sleeps peacefully in his crate beside his people. He loves being outside, and gets along well with his bigger and smaller foster fur siblings. We don’t know how he is with cats, but he would likely try to play with them. He is good with kids. Housetraining and leash training are both in progress; he is eager to please, but still a puppy!

Teddy would love to have another playful dog in his forever home. He came to Ruff Start with his almost identical twin brother, “Brownie” who is also available for adoption. They are in seperate foster homes. They are brothers, but not a bonded pair.

If you think you are ready to welcome a fluffy bundle of love and happiness into your family, please apply to adopt Teddy (or Brownie)

Brownie - adoption pending

Meet this little California cutie BROWNIE— the definition of “cute as pie.” He has a twin Brother Teddy which makes double the cuteness. At just eight months old, he’s already showing what an incredible companion he’s going to be. He is neutered and fully up to date with his shots.

He sleeps soundly through the night and is doing great working on his house training. He’s a smart little guy who picks things up quickly and loves to learn — especially when there’s praise or a cuddle involved.

This sweet boy adores snuggling and will happily curl up beside you after a day of play. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs, is gentle with kids, and even does well with cats. His easygoing, loving nature makes him a great fit for so many types of homes.

Though his start in life wasn’t perfect, he’s left the past behind and is ready to focus on what really matters — finding his forever family. He has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to share it with.

Could that be you?

If you think you are ready to welcome a fluffy bundle of love and happiness into your family, please apply to adopt Brownie.

Alana - accepting applications for adoption

Meet Alana (aka Alana Banana!) 🩷 If personality came in pint-sized packages, it would look exactly like this little gem. Alana is approximately 1–2 years old, recently vetted, spayed, fully vaccinated, and in excellent health. She has settled beautifully into her foster home and jumped right into a morning and evening feeding routine with zero food issues. This girl LOVES to play fetch and head out for neighbourhood walks — and she’s great on leash! She has done wonderfully with small and medium dogs she’s met. Large dogs can make her a little unsure at first, but with time and proper introductions, we believe she could learn to make friends with just about anyone. Alana is house trained and will politely sit at the door when she needs outside time. She enjoys car rides, people watching, squeaky stuffed toys, and cozy fuzzy blankets. At night she sleeps quietly in her crate in her foster’s room until morning like a perfect little lady. She has that classic young terrier energy — playful, curious, and full of life. She would thrive in a home with another young dog (around 4 years old or younger) and/or children who would love a playful companion to grow up with. Alana truly is a special little character with a big heart. She deserves a family who will cherish her joyful spirit and let her shine. Could Alana Banana be your new best friend?

Chip - accepting applications for adoption

Hi, my name is Chip & I am a 6 year old neutered corgi-chihuahua mix (well, we think I am). Not much is known about my past but that’s okay because I’m now committed to creating the best future in Kamloops (new year, new me). I am fully potty trained (I go to the door when I need to use the bathroom) and am able to be left home alone for extended periods of time. I do answer to my name SOMETIMES and I do know the command for “sit” SOMETIMES - but both go to 100% if cheese is involved. I LOVE cheese - so if you have cheese, we will be besties.I pull on a leash at the beginning of a walk but within a couple of minutes I walk mostly in heel position. My pulling is minimal since I am a little man (19 pounds) so really only a small human might have difficulty. I love walks & hiking. My whole body shakes with excitement when you say “want to go for a walk?”. I’ve been exploring the local neighbourhoods plus the hills above batch and love both.Secondary to adventuring, my favourite thing is sleeping. If you’re at work, I’m sleeping. My foster mom has a camera that watches me when she’s at work (creepy, I know) and she can confirm I sleep while you make money to spoil me.I have showed zero aggression to date with humans or other dogs. I sleep next to my foster brother (a Labrador) and like to follow really closely behind him on a hike. I like to think he’s teaching me how great the hikes are here and the best bushes to pee on. I’ve never met a cat or a small human so that is not known.I don’t bark a lot but I for sure have the ability. I mainly bark when my foster brother is barking - I like to think I’m providing backup for him. I don’t bark when guests come over - I’m just excited to make new friends & immediately give them kisses.. My only weird quirk? I like to “air chomp” REALLY close to your face. It’s quite freaky the first few times until you learn I “air chomp” and then give you a gentle kiss instead. Because of this, I might scare small children so take this into consideration if you apply for me.I’ve shown zero interest in playing with dogs, toys, or humans but I’m still learning about my new life so maybe in the future it will be something I enjoy.If you want to help this sweet ole boy have more adventures, then please apply via Kamloops Ruff Start Society. If you play your cards right, you might have me sharing your pillow soon

Chase - accepting applications for adoption

Meet Alana (aka Alana Banana!) 🩷 If personality came in pint-sized packages, it would look exactly like this little gem. Alana is approximately 1–2 years old, recently vetted, spayed, fully vaccinated, and in excellent health. She has settled beautifully into her foster home and jumped right into a morning and evening feeding routine with zero food issues. This girl LOVES to play fetch and head out for neighbourhood walks — and she’s great on leash! She has done wonderfully with small and medium dogs she’s met. Large dogs can make her a little unsure at first, but with time and proper introductions, we believe she could learn to make friends with just about anyone. Alana is house trained and will politely sit at the door when she needs outside time. She enjoys car rides, people watching, squeaky stuffed toys, and cozy fuzzy blankets. At night she sleeps quietly in her crate in her foster’s room until morning like a perfect little lady. She has that classic young terrier energy — playful, curious, and full of life. She would thrive in a home with another young dog (around 4 years old or younger) and/or children who would love a playful companion to grow up with. Alana truly is a special little character with a big heart. She deserves a family who will cherish her joyful spirit and let her shine. Could Alana Banana be your new best friend?