Snowball

Poodle (unknown type) | Hinckley, MN

Age : 2 YearsAdultMaleSmallShih Tzu

About

Meet Snowball

Meet Snowball (aka Mickey)! This sweet boy is the definition of well-behaved. He came from SPAC, and while I don't have much background on him, I have my suspicions. At first, I thought he was a surrender, but after the groomer cleaned him up, she found several burrs on him, leading me to believe he was likely a stray before finding his way to us. Snowball is a total cuddle bug who just wants to be close to his people. He loves going on walks and will eagerly whine when it’s time to head outside. He’s settling into a routine and has had only one accident in the house, and that was on his first day here. I used a belly band during his first week, but since his grooming session, he’s been accident-free! Of course, I take him out frequently throughout the day, so that helps too. He’s a champ in his kennel. I use a larger wire kennel when I’m away at class or appointments, and at bedtime, he sleeps in a smaller hard-side kennel. Snowball enjoys being around my two cats, although they’re not as thrilled to hang out with him. He does love sitting on their cat trees and gazing out the window, though! He’s a bit of a barker at times—usually when he hears something unfamiliar, like my neighbor working in the yard or when my son talks to me from another room and Snowball doesn’t see him. It’s like he thinks it’s a stranger! But overall, he’s not too vocal. After eight days of being here, I finally heard him bark this weekend with all the activity going on outside. When he’s not being curious or watching the world go by, Snowball loves to relax on the couch, watch TV, and snuggle up close. He’s perfectly content to wander around on his own, but I do keep a gate up to keep him away from the cats’ food and sleeping area. Above all, Snowball is a true people pleaser. He thrives on affection and will happily sit in your lap, begging for head scratches and belly rubs. Snowball will be neutered and fully vetted on 4/8, and after that, we’ll have a better idea of his exact age. One thing’s for sure—he’s ready to find his forever family! Snowball 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.    

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