Adopt

My name is Akeh!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Cared for by Ruff Start Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21162101

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.



Akeh is a very sweet, goofy boy who is looking for a patient, loving household that can provide support and guidance as he becomes more confident and settles into a new environment and routine. He enjoys going for walks and is working on his leash manners. He is very treat motivated and needs someone willing to work on basic obedience with positive reinforcement. He seems to be more confident and energetic indoors right now and loves kongs and heavy duty toys and bones. He is very good about sharing toys! In his previous foster we were told he chewed on bones for long periods of time and we are expecting he will do so again with time. We think Akeh could be ok in a household as an only dog but also could thrive with a dog similar in size to match his play style. His energy level is primarily moderate but he can have periods of high energy when wanting to play and getting the zoomies. His current bouts of energy can be a little much for our 2 resident dogs right now because it seems as though he doesn't realize how big he is and just wants to interact. Best in a home with no small children due to this. Not cat tested, but was exposed to a few kittens at Petsmart – showed no prey drive, just sniffing through kennel curiosity. Akeh does extremely well in the car and the kennel. We use the kennel at nights and a fews days a week when at work. He has been a little anxious getting used to a new place so we do use his kennel every now and then to help him decompress when he needs to shutdown for a few minutes. When using the kennel for this purpose he will let you know when he is ready to come out and can be vocal when he wants to be. He really is a very sweet guy and doesn't have a mean bone in his body! If you're ready for a loyal, joyful companion, Akeh is ready to become your new best friend.

Check out this video of him admiring other pups in online videos. Here he is showing off his place skills!  Here’s a sweet video of Akeh riding in the car.  And click the following link to see Akeh’s  Freedom ride!

Akeh is from a local impound. 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.  



Click here to watch a video of Akeh.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
March 5, 2025, 8:34 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21162101
Contact
Address
PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Your application simply shows that you are interested in an animal; it is not a binding contract.

2.

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!

3.

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.

4.

Take the Pet Home

Once adoption agreement and payment are complete, you take your new pet home!

Additional adoption info

After adoption we’d love to remain a resource for you if you have questions or concerns you need help addressing with your new pet. Please reach out to us at adoptionfollowup@ruffstartrescue.org if we can be of any assistance.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based rescue, meaning no animals are available at the Princeton, MN office for public viewing or adoption. All animals in our care reside in foster homes with few special exceptions for our adoption center animals, who are housed at our partnering facilities temporarily before adoption. To meet a Ruff Starter you may be interested in adopting, please submit an adoption application on our website.

More about this rescue

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue that primarily serves communities throughout the state of Minnesota, as well as states in the south with severe pet overpopulation. We rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other critters. Most of our work is accomplished by a complex network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters, all of whom come together to save thousands of animals each year.

Since our inception, we’ve firmly believed that a home is usually a far more desirable environment than a shelter or a kennel for most companion animals in need of a forever family. As a result, we rely nearly exclusively on volunteers to provide foster homes for rescued pets until they find their adoptive homes. Please note: this means no animals are available at our facility for public viewing.

Each pet in our care is provided with routine vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, microchipped, given internal and external parasite preventatives, and tested for common bloodborne pathogens such as heartworm and feline leukemia. Advanced veterinary care is provided to any animal that requires such services before adoption.

If you are interested in fostering, adopting, or volunteering, please fill out an applicable application at our website: www.ruffstartrescue.org.

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