Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Benita! This sweet and cuddly pup dreams of having her very own special spot on the couch, right next to you. Benita is kennel trained and enjoys taking her meals and high-value treats in her cozy space. She’s also leash trained and absolutely loves car rides, making her the perfect travel companion! Bonus points, she is potty trained as well. While Benita might be a little cautious when meeting new people, she warms up quickly and reveals her loving, sweet, and playful nature. We adore her immensely and know you will too! She would thrive in a home with kids or other dogs due to her playful spirit. If you think you have the perfect spot in your heart and home for this little sweetheart, please fill out an adoption application today. Benita is ready to bring joy to your life! 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.July 9, 2024, 8:42 am
