Meet our dogs.
Lucky
Meet Miss Lucky! She is about 10 weeks old and currently weighs approximately 10 pounds.
Here is what Lucky’s foster mom says about her, “Lucky is a sweetheart. She plays well with small dogs. She has been cat tested, and shows no aggression. She is pretty quiet, but she is a smart girl who will communicate in whines and barking when needed. She is very curious and likes to get into small spaces. She loves to be around her person or pupmate, so a companion would likely be great for her. Housetraining is in progress. Lucky will sleep 6-8 broken hours on a blanket beside her person’s bed. Likes to have a stuffy to chew on to soothe, and a belly rub to go back to sleep.”
Lucky is ready to find her forever family. As part of her adoption contract, Lucky will be spayed at the appropriate age, which Ruff Start will pay for, along with her shots and microchip.
If you are interested in adopting Lucky, or for more information, please fill out an adoption application. Please note we give priority to applicants in Kamloops and neighbouring communities.
Missy
Do you have a big heart? If so, read on…
Hello! My name is Missy and I am ready to find my furever family.
I am not a youngster but I love my people and get along with other dogs and cats as long as they don't startle me. In fact at night I share the bed with my foster human, her dog and her big cat! They are all cuddlers! I am also happy to sleep on the floor in my bed.
I am quiet and like to sleep but I'm always up for a walk or a car ride. I am happy to cuddle but only on my terms. And I because I've been around a while I have selective hearing (or maybe I'm a little hard to hearing)
I am house trained once I get used to my surroundings but will have the odd accident if not taken out regularly.
Oops! I forgot to tell you I lived my life with only one eye because the second one didn't grow properly and it basically left a hole in my face. By the time I was rescued my good eye was affected by a severe cataract that was causing me constant pain. The decision was made to repair the hole and remove the cataracted eye. So I am eyeless and have been learning to live without sight. I require a little extra help because I use sound, feeling and smells to navigate but I'm doing just fine! PS: And I am getting pretty brave about exploring on my own.
I would love to spend the rest of my days with a human or humans who live life at a slower pace, who will have patience as I learn my way around and we learn to communicate and who are willing to lose me on my terms. I really am a sweetheart, so my foster mom says
*Missy is 12 years old, weighs about 8.5 pounds, and is a miniature poodle mix*
If you feel you may be a good fit for this sweet special girl, please fill out an application for adoption:
Pooh Bear
RUFF LOVE — Swipe Right on Your New Soulmate!
Hello! I am Pooh Bear - A Desert Cactus Seeking True Love and Understanding
Looks: 6.5 pounds of trembling confusion, pointy bones and emerging hope. Think: Sid the Sloth mixed with kangaroo-style arm muscles.
Age: 4 (give or take a desert year).
Special Skills: Walking on a leash: Technically happening. Rookie-stage, I’d say.
ABOUT ME:
Survived abuse and neglect. Survived the heat of the unforgiving California Desert (10/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND). Survived being left locked in a crate full of 9 sweaty roommates. Now? Well, I’m just trying to survive being left alone for MORE THAN 5 MINUTES! Spoiler Alert: Please don’t do that. Pooh no-likey.
I left the hot and dusty streets of Betrayal City with nothing but a dream, a distrust of humans and, in full disclosure, an unexpected-group-chat-invite-style gift that keeps on itching, if you know what I mean (Mange). Crude I know, but this dating site requires full honesty, or it’s back to the kill shelter I go. But have no fear: I have a solid skin care routine down pat and I hear vulnerability is hot, am I right?
Relationship status? I’m a small, single and don’t forget muscled, fearful creature who is living my best, post-apocalyptic, rescue life; Think of me as a racoon in the dating pool – elusive, misunderstood and quite likely, spicy until you get to know me better.
Yes, I’m tiny. Yes, I’m scared of literally EVERYTHING! No, I won’t be cuddling you on the first date. Or the second. Maybe the 5th. But once I DO trust you? I’m yours. Shadow mode: activated.
LOOKING FOR:
• Car rides – 10/10 would ride again, anytime.
• Having a SMALL dog sibling? Yes please. Not really into tall boys (try squeezing 10 drooling labradors into a tiny cage in the Sahara – no thanks on that experience).
• Snacks. Did I say snacks already? Definitely snacks.
• I’ve started dabbling a bit in ball play, lately. And, I’m the type of guy who ALWAYS gives it right back, if you know what I mean.
• I sleep in a crate by choice at first. I’m not ready for the whole “bed-sharing” thing until I really get to know you. I’m traditional like that.
HARD PASSES:
• People who even blink too fast. Like what? Are you a Ninja now? No? Then STOP IT!
• Potty trained-ish. It’s kinda a team sport at this point – your walk game shortly after meals should be fast, but your movements to the door should be slow (remember – You Are Not A Ninja).
WHAT MAKES US A PERFECT MATCH:
Looking for a no-sudden-movements human who understands that love takes time, trust is earned and that sometimes, the best relationships begin with being unsure if you are loved or should sleep with one eye open. Someone who knows that love is not loud – sometimes it tiptoes in with shaky paws and big, watery eyes.
Bonus points if you…can whisper affirmations like “you are safe” and “you are doing great” periodically to boost my confidence in social situations or if a bee like, flies by too suddenly.
As Winnie the Pooh and my most recent therapist always say, “You are Braver than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think, and LOVED more than you’ll ever know.” Unless you don’t swipe Right. And then? You’ll never see it coming, I can assure you that.
So, Swipe Right if you want to take me to live with you in your version of The Hundred Acre Wood, and then never leave me again. No, like seriously. Like EVER.
I survived the desert and a broken heart. So, Swipe Right and let’s make this the love story we both deserve!
If you are interested in adopting Pooh Bear, or for more information, please fill out an adoption application. Please note we give priority to applicants in Kamloops and neighbouring communities.
Eggo
RUFF LOVE – WHERE SOMETIMES SOULMATES COME IN THREE’S
Introducing EGGO – “Once you meet me, I may never L’EGGO your heart”. Looking for a package-deal family with wholesome throuple-style energy; you bring the other dog, I’ll bring the co-dependency.
Looks: Chihuahua vibes (mom says my dad is either a Daschund or a Terrier – I don’t know, so you get to pick when you tell your friends about me). Picture the body of a baby seal who has seen some things, with a slight muffin top.
Age: A gentleman never tells. OK, around 5 years old.
Skills: Housebroken but I still loves me a random pee-pad moment.
Weight: A gentleman never tells. Ok 11 pounds. Small enough to fit in your blankets, yet large enough for you to feel it when I stomp on your head at (exactly) dawn.
Criminal Record: In full disclosure, I am a sock-stealing-addict in recovery. Or not. Don’t worry, I plan to blame any damage on your first mutt, anyway.
About Me:
Hi! I'm Eggo — a little rescue with the fur of a dollar-store Barbie after a 3-year-old gives it a haircut. Due to my delicate still-in-the-oven-souffle-like emotional constitution, let’s not ruin our household vibe by including kids, with their sticky fingers and unpredictable energy. Think spa retreat, not daycare. I may start off timid, but once we bond, I’ll follow you everywhere. Into the kitchen. Into the bathroom. Into your soul. I will stick to you like hot syrup to my namesake. Bonus skill: I flatten like a pancake when you try to pick me up; Excuse me, I’m trying to start a trend.
🐕🦺 LOOKING FOR:
Another resident dog bestie – must be down to play, cuddle and vibe at all times
A chill household, where the loudest sound is the fridge opening to get me some cheese!
50+ SPF for my sun-worshipping but delicate alabaster complexion
Someone who doesn’t mind being loved too much and who gets that there is no limit on the need for constant touching, light stalking, and sleeping on your pillow.
So, what do you say? Swipe Right if you’ve got room in your heart (and bed) for one more tiny soul who is just looking for belonging and new beginnings. Swipe Right if you don’t mind that your soulmate comes with a side of nerves and a whole lot of loyalty. Swipe Right if your current dog is open to a new bromance triangle. I’ll bring the love and weirdness, you bring the couch. We ride at dawn (foot-stomping, remember?)
So, if you believe in second chances and second helpings, I’m your full-of-love little cinnamon bun, ready to be warmed in the sun and chosen forever with heaping side of snuggles. Quick, Swipe Right and let all the other potential adopters know it’s time to “LEGGO MY EGGO!"
If you are interested in adopting Eggo, or for more information, please complete an adoption application. Please note we give priority to applicants in Kamloops and neighbouring communities.
Jake
Jake’s bio has been written by his foster mom, who knows him best:
“Well, after 5 months with my big Jake, we think it is time to look for the perfect forever family for him. Although he will always have allergies, I finally have him at the point where his daily allergy medication and a good hypoallergenic food are maintaining his new beautiful shiny coat!
Jake is a 1 1/2 year old purebred German Shepherd. He weighs 77 lbs. He has 2 favourite things in his life - his ball and snuggling in your lap ❤️ He is sweet, highly intelligent and eager to please. German shepherds need a lot of space to run and Jake would do best with a little land or big yard to play in. I am working on his dog reactivity, his greeting is all bark but once he settles he likes to have a buddy to play with. He sleeps with my cat but does like a good chase if she is in the mood for running!
His severe allergies may make him a special needs dog, but with the right management and strict rules regarding his diet, he will continue to flourish. I absolutely love this goofball and wish to find someone who will appreciate him as much as I do 😊” If you are interested in adopting Jake, please fill out an application for adoption.