Posted 17 hours ago
Submit Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Take the Pet Home
Meet Dusty, a handsome GSD who is ready to live the pawsome life with YOU!
Dusty has no idea how he landed in MN, but luckily he was befriended by an amazing human and made his way into rescue. It’s clear he was loved in his former life and is desperate for that feeling again.
Dusty is a true snuggler and physical affection is his love language. When his foster human comes home, Dusty can’t wait to lay his head in her lap and would accept head and ear rubs for hours if given the chance. When he’s not snuggling, he’s showing you his toy skills. There are few toys that he doesn’t like, and especially loves a good puzzle or stuffed Kong. Dusty is crate trained and can also be trusted to roam free.
Dusty is currently Heartworm positive, which is a preventable disease transmitted by mosquitoes. He is undergoing treatment and expected to make a full recovery. During treatment, he must remain calm (no walks, playing with dogs, fetch, etc.) to let the medicine work and prevent any complications. Because of this, there are still some aspects of his personality that are unknown. Dusty will be able to start slow activity toward mid/end of October, and he can’t wait to no longer be cooped up!
Dusty is from a local impound. 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.
Meet Dusty, a handsome GSD who is ready to live the pawsome life with YOU!
Dusty has no idea how he landed in MN, but luckily he was befriended by an amazing human and made his way into rescue. It’s clear he was loved in his former life and is desperate for that feeling again.
Dusty is a true snuggler and physical affection is his love language. When his foster human comes home, Dusty can’t wait to lay his head in her lap and would accept head and ear rubs for hours if given the chance. When he’s not snuggling, he’s showing you his toy skills. There are few toys that he doesn’t like, and especially loves a good puzzle or stuffed Kong. Dusty is crate trained and can also be trusted to roam free.
Dusty is currently Heartworm positive, which is a preventable disease transmitted by mosquitoes. He is undergoing treatment and expected to make a full recovery. During treatment, he must remain calm (no walks, playing with dogs, fetch, etc.) to let the medicine work and prevent any complications. Because of this, there are still some aspects of his personality that are unknown. Dusty will be able to start slow activity toward mid/end of October, and he can’t wait to no longer be cooped up!
Dusty is from a local impound. 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.
Submit Application
Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.
Meet the Pet
Your chosen animal’s foster home will reach out to you to discuss the pet you are interested in. If applicable, schedule a meet and greet!
Sign Adoption Contract
An Applications team member will send the electronic adoption contract to you to be signed. They will also request adoption fee payment.
Take the Pet Home
Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!