My name is Novalee *Arriving 12/14*!

Novalee is a confident, smart, and energetic puppy who’s ready to join an active family! Novalee was part of a litter of six puppies rescued from a tough situation. Her mama had been dumped in the country in Texas, but luckily a kind woman took them in and gave them the chance to grow up safe and loved.

Novalee is a playful and assertive little girl who loves attention and enjoys playing outside. She thrives in environments where she can get plenty of exercise and stimulation, so she’d be a great fit for a family that enjoys outdoor activities. She would also do well with a playful, older dog to show her the ropes and help burn off some of her boundless energy. Because she’s still a puppy, Novalee will need some training, including house training and crate training, and she’ll benefit from having a yard to play and explore.

While she’s been around kids and gets along well with them, Novalee is still learning how to manage her excitement and may accidentally knock over younger children. Older kids who can keep up with her playful nature would be a great fit!

Novalee is a loving, active puppy with loads of potential, and she’s looking for a home that can give her the time, attention, and training she needs to grow into the wonderful dog she’s meant to be. If you’re looking for a playful companion, Novalee might just be the one for you!

Novalee is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 12/14/2024 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.