Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Meatballs! Meatballs is blind in his right eye, which makes him a bit timid and skittish at first, but once he’s comfortable, he’s full of energy and fun. He loves playing outside with other dogs. He thrives in the company of his furry and human friends. Meatballs loves everyone... children, adults, other dogs of all sizes. His only unknown is cats, and we have no reason to believe that he wouldn't be fine in a home with a dog friendly cat, but as always, slow intros are a must, and always make sure that kitty has a safe escape route. Meatballs is crate trained, sleeping there soundly through the night, as well as taking his meals and any high value treats there. He might need a minute or two to settle into his crate, when you're leaving, but covering it with a blanket and leaving a radio on to soothing music, or NPR (The voices are always soothing on NPR.. lol) will help him to settle much quicker. Meatballs is mostly potty trained, and working on it with his Texan foster everyday. There will always be some regression during times of change, but rest assured, this boy is smart and eager to please, he'll get the hang of his new routine pretty quick. Overall, Meatballs is very adaptable and would do well in almost any environment. Whether he’s playing with others or just hanging out, Meatballs is a sweet and lovable companion looking for a family to call his own! Meatballs is from Texas. One big thing you should know is they are heartworm positive - but please don’t let that scare you away from adopting them! After they undergo treatment for their condition they will be completely healthy again, and heartworm is not a contagious disease. Because they need treatment, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) program. Click here to learn more about this program. They will get heartworm treatment at one of Ruff Start’s partner veterinary clinics in St. Cloud, so their foster will need to be comfortable getting them to and from the appointments. Treatment will consist of three injections: the first will be roughly 30 days after they enter rescue. Then, the second and third injections will happen 30 days after the first. When they are undergoing treatment, they should be on activity ‘restrictions’ which just means they should relax in their crate or cuddle with you. Click here to learn more about heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. 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. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 2, 2024, 9:03 pm
