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Cantaloupe is a 1-2 year old Pit Bull mix who is as sweet as her name! Currently 32 pounds, she has a charming habit of headbutting people for snuggles and pets, along with a happy “om nom nom” grumble when eating. She loves playing tug and giving kisses, so she's ready to give lots of love to her new home.
She is house-trained and is adjusting well to indoor living. She is also crate-trained, happily following treats into her crate and settling in after brief grumbles. This clever dog already knows basic commands like “sit” and has learned door manners within her first night at her foster home. She is a fast learner but still needs guidance while she's young, like learning to stay off countertops and improving her manners around strangers.
Cantaloupe has lived with cats and is curious yet very respectful of their boundaries, making her suitable for homes with feline companions. She has lived with a 13-year-old child, and enjoys playing tug with them as well. She hasn’t had close interactions with other dogs yet, so she would likely need slow introductions.
This young dog is full of personality. She enjoys short walks or running around a fenced yard. She also likes tossing around some stuffies by herself, then she'd love to play tug with you! When she chases the braid toy, she's happy to go again and again: up and over your knees, under, through, over, under, repeat. She doesn’t require a fence but should be kept on a leash to prevent her from chasing bunnies.
Cantaloupe has some challenges to work on, particularly her fear of strangers and new places. Despite her initial nervousness, she quickly bonded with her foster mom. With lots of love and slow introductions, she is sure to improve her social skills and is learning more every day.
Cantaloupe’s ideal family will be patient, willing to continue her socialization, and ready to provide her with the love and structure she needs to thrive. She is a wonderful dog with so much potential, waiting for her forever home.
If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
Cantaloupe is a 1-2 year old Pit Bull mix who is as sweet as her name! Currently 32 pounds, she has a charming habit of headbutting people for snuggles and pets, along with a happy “om nom nom” grumble when eating. She loves playing tug and giving kisses, so she's ready to give lots of love to her new home.
She is house-trained and is adjusting well to indoor living. She is also crate-trained, happily following treats into her crate and settling in after brief grumbles. This clever dog already knows basic commands like “sit” and has learned door manners within her first night at her foster home. She is a fast learner but still needs guidance while she's young, like learning to stay off countertops and improving her manners around strangers.
Cantaloupe has lived with cats and is curious yet very respectful of their boundaries, making her suitable for homes with feline companions. She has lived with a 13-year-old child, and enjoys playing tug with them as well. She hasn’t had close interactions with other dogs yet, so she would likely need slow introductions.
This young dog is full of personality. She enjoys short walks or running around a fenced yard. She also likes tossing around some stuffies by herself, then she'd love to play tug with you! When she chases the braid toy, she's happy to go again and again: up and over your knees, under, through, over, under, repeat. She doesn’t require a fence but should be kept on a leash to prevent her from chasing bunnies.
Cantaloupe has some challenges to work on, particularly her fear of strangers and new places. Despite her initial nervousness, she quickly bonded with her foster mom. With lots of love and slow introductions, she is sure to improve her social skills and is learning more every day.
Cantaloupe’s ideal family will be patient, willing to continue her socialization, and ready to provide her with the love and structure she needs to thrive. She is a wonderful dog with so much potential, waiting for her forever home.
If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
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