My name is Ohni!

Hello! My name is Ohni and I’m a sweet and somewhat shy pup looking for my forever home. My fosters say I’m genuinely a joy to be around—an easygoing girl who gets along well with adults, seniors, and other dogs, especially young, bouncy ones. I might take a little time to warm up to new people, particularly men, but I’m eager to make friends!

I really love stuffies! I’ll toss them into the air and chase them around, then find a cozy spot to quietly and mercilessly gut them. Check out this video of me playing with my stuffie by myself. I enjoy playing chase, even if I can’t seem to catch anything—those toys just bounce off my adorable face! I’m also housebroken, crate trained, and very good on a leash, so I’m ready for walks and playtime.

During quiet evenings, I’m happy to settle down with a bone or a filled Kong. On weekends, I love curling up on a dog bed above my foster’s head for a cozy nap, or just being nearby while they read. I take treats gently, but if it’s something special like a slice of ham, I can get a little quick and snatch it!

While I’m a wonderful young dog, I do have some quirks. I can be reactive to certain movements—like when my foster parents clap or reach for each other—and it’s best to keep me in a quiet space during loud activities, like football games. I also broke out of a wire crate once, so a sturdy plastic crate or a home where someone is around a lot would be ideal.

I’d thrive in a low-energy, quieter home without a lot of chaos. I’m a bit chonky right now, but we’re working on that, and I’m the perfect size—smaller than a typical Border Collie. I’m affectionate and love to bond with my humans, following them around quietly, even getting up from naps to join them.

If you’re looking for a sweet, shy companion who loves to play and cuddle, I might just be the perfect fit for you!

Ohni is from a local impound. f 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.