My name is Matilda!

Meet Matilda, a lively young Australian Shepherd puppy with a heart full of love and energy. She adores everyone she meets and thrives in the company of other dogs, especially her foster siblings—a young lab mix and a chihuahua. Matilda's journey began with a rough start; she was abandoned by her previous owner and left to fend for herself as a small puppy. Thanks to the kindness of neighbors and a rescue group, she was eventually placed in a foster home where she blossomed.

Matilda is the perfect companion for an active person or family. She loves car rides, playing fetch, splashing in water, and tossing toys in the air. While she's affectionate and playful, her vocal nature makes her better suited for a home without shared walls. If you're looking for a fun-loving, goofy, and intelligent dog who will keep you on your toes, Matilda is ready to bring endless joy to your life. She’s eagerly awaiting the day she finds her next adventure and new home—could it be with you?

Matilda 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.

*Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.*

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.