Meet our dogs.
Peanut - adoption pending
Hi
I'm Peanut. AKA Peanut Butter/ Spuddy/ MR.Potato. I was rescued about 7 months ago by a lovely family, then placed in a home in Kamloops. When I first went to the new home I was very timid, and had no manners. The humans have been working hard to train me, good thing I'm a very quick learner.
I now have a really good leave it, and decent recall. I have learned sit, lay down, touch, and spin. I am crate trained and sleep in my crate overnight. I LOVE my toys! I love to run, jump, flail and be goofy with all my toys! I LOVE when you play with me, with my toys. I LOVE treats. I am a very sweet, good boy, with the biggest eyes, one look into them and you'll see how much I want to be loved and make you happy. I am very affectionate (maybe too affectionate) constantly asking for pets, or treats or any attention I can get. My goofy, puppy brain will melt your heart. I have come out of my shell ALOT but am still timid with new things.
Some things you need to know about me.I have resource guarding issues so I can't live with other dogs or cats. I have an unknown history and some things still startle me, creating me to react. I will need more training to help me with that, as well continued leash training and "off" training (I like to jump up to get that attention I mentioned).
If you take me home, I will bring my crate and bed, harness and leash and of course a few of my favourite toys.
Peanut's particulars:
AGE apx 1 yr
BREED Staffordshire Terrier/Border Collie
MALE Neutered
WEIGHS apx 40 pounds, 20 inches tall
Up to date on all vaccines
If you feel Peanut may be a good fit for you, please fill out an adoption application.
Fynn
Please meet Fynn. Fynn is an approximately one year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix.
Fynn weighs about 60 pounds. He loves other dogs, and really enjoys playing with the dog in his foster home. Fynn loves people, both getting pets and snuggled, and giving kisses. He is very cuddly with his foster family. He would probably do best in a home with no little children. He is not aggressive, but he is strong and has a lot of puppy energy.
Fynn is a happy, goofy boy who loves to walk and run. His forever family will need to work with him on his leash skills. A puppy training class would be a great idea for Fynn and his new family. Fynn is housetrained. He knows “sit”. He really wants to please, loves treats and seems eager to learn.
Fynn has received his shots, and is being neutered this coming week. He will then be on the lookout for his forever home.
If you are interested in adopting Fynn, or for more information, please fill out an application for adoption on this website . Please note we give priority to applicants in Kamloops and neighbouring communities.
Sebastian and Alira
Please meet Sebastian and Alira. They are a pair of absolute sweethearts. Sebastian and Alira were lovingly raised together by their mom. Sadly, their mom passed away a few months ago, and Ruff Start is now looking for a new loving family to take them both in, so they can stay together.
They are boy/girl Yorkie siblings, and are 10 years old. Alira weighs about 12 pounds and Sebastian weighs about eight pounds. They are spayed, and neutered, and will be having dentals done soon. They are on allergy medication and Alira receives eye drops as needed.
The “twins” love people, especially kids. They are great with other dogs and cats. They are house trained and crate trained. They love going for walks.
If you feel like you have a loving home you can offer to both pups, please complete an adoption application. Please note we give priority to applicants in Kamloops and neighbouring communities.
Rip
Here is adorable Rip! He is a French Bulldog/Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog mix. That sounds fancy, but Rip is actually just a fun loving, happy-go-lucky guy! Rip is about 4 months old and currently weighs 13 pounds. His expected/estimated weight as an adult is about 45 pounds.
Rip loves everyone he meets. He is a typical puppy, with a lot of energy at times, but also does a lot of napping (Two speeds; GO and stop). He loves attention from anyone and everyone. He would not intentionally hurt anyone, but he does have those sharp puppy teeth.
Rip is working on housetraining. He will go outside and knows it's the right thing to do, but still has accidents in the house. This is improving, but will definitely require a lot of time and patience from his forever family. At night, Rip sleeps quietly in a crate beside his foster mom.
Rip LOVES to cuddle. He really enjoys playing with his toys, and is even starting to fetch a ball. He has longish legs, so will no doubt be a great walking/hiking. His foster parents think he is a very smart puppy and is destined to be an amazing dog. Right now he’s still a sweet and funny puppy with a lot of love to give, and some trouble to get into.
Rip has had a health check, shots, and is microchipped. As part of his adoption contract, Ruff Start will pay for Rip to be neutered when he is one year old. Rip is ready to go to his forever family. He needs to go to a home where he is not left alone for long periods of time. Because he is still a young puppy, he needs a lot of time and patience to be fully housetrained. He will cry if left in his crate too long, and would no doubt be destructive (chew) if left unsupervised.
If you feel Rip will be a good fit to join your home, please fill out an adoption application.
Please note we give priority to applications 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.