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Submit Application
Meet the Pet
Sign Adoption Contract
Take the Pet Home
âTayo is a gentle and shy pup with a heart full of potential. While he’s still learning to feel safe and confident in the world, he’s made great progress with his foster mom and loves seeking her out for comfort and companionship.
He’s more cautious around men and needs a little more time to warm up to them—he's okay at arm’s length with his foster dad and prefers to keep a bit more distance from kids. When guests come over,âTâayo likes to retreat to his safe spot under the bed, but with the right family, he’ll continue to blossom.
This special boy will thrive in a quiet, patient home where his people understand that love and trust take time. His ideal family will be willing to give him the space he needs to grow at his own pace. In return, they’ll get the sweetest, most loyal companion.
âTayo does need to go to an adoptive home with another dog present to help show him the ropes.
Tayo is from Texas.
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.
âTayo is a gentle and shy pup with a heart full of potential. While he’s still learning to feel safe and confident in the world, he’s made great progress with his foster mom and loves seeking her out for comfort and companionship.
He’s more cautious around men and needs a little more time to warm up to them—he's okay at arm’s length with his foster dad and prefers to keep a bit more distance from kids. When guests come over,âTâayo likes to retreat to his safe spot under the bed, but with the right family, he’ll continue to blossom.
This special boy will thrive in a quiet, patient home where his people understand that love and trust take time. His ideal family will be willing to give him the space he needs to grow at his own pace. In return, they’ll get the sweetest, most loyal companion.
âTayo does need to go to an adoptive home with another dog present to help show him the ropes.
Tayo is from Texas.
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!