My name is SmolFry *Arriving 12/14*!

Meet SmolFry, a gentle and playful female puppy who has had a bit of a challenging start in life. Her mama was found stray on the streets of Texas. SmolFry and her siblings were born in rescue. She was born with swimmers legs, but her Texas fosters have worked with her so she can walk. Because she is a little delicate right now she is not a good fit for small children. She has been living with other dogs as well as cats in her foster home. She will definitely make an awesome addition to her new family. Might you be looking for a sweet little bundle for your Christmas?

Smolfry is a special puppy with an inspiring story. Born with  swimmer’s syndrome , she’s been defying the odds and making incredible progress! Swimmer’s syndrome is a condition where a puppy’s legs splay out to the sides, making it difficult to stand or walk. With love and consistent at-home physical therapy, Smol is already walking on her own and showing just how determined she is.

Her current therapy includes short, five-minute sessions a few times a day. During these, she’s gently helped to stand, and her legs are repositioned if they slide outward. She also enjoys bicycle kick exercises on her back to strengthen her muscles and improve her coordination. She’s never needed taping of the legs, and only her back legs were affected.

What to expect moving forward? Smol has made fantastic progress and may not require prolonged treatment, but some continued at-home exercises could be helpful to support her development as she grows. Adopters should be prepared to monitor her progress and consult a veterinarian if any concerns arise in the future.

Smol is not defined by her condition – she’s a happy, loving, and playful puppy who’s ready to brighten her forever family’s life. If you’re looking for a pup with an inspiring spirit and the sweetest personality, She is ready to meet you!

SmolFry is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 1 2/14/2024 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 5pm and 9pm. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame.  Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments.

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.