Meet Rover.

Princeton, MN · 11 months · Chihuahua / Schnauzer / Mixed

Listed since Jan 16, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 16, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Rover is a happy, playful little pup who’s ready to take on the world with toys in his mouth and joy in his heart. Rover is very much a puppy — curious, goofy, and eager to learn. He’s friendly with people, enjoys lap time, and absolutely loves his toys. Watching him play is pure entertainment, especially with those adorable ears and his bouncy puppy energy. He’s the kind of pup who will happily romp around, then curl up close when he’s ready to rest. Rover does well with adult men and women, children over 10, and small dogs. Because he’s so young, he’s flexible and will be happy either as an only dog or with a companion, as long as he has love, attention, and plenty of playtime. Like all puppies, he’ll need patience and consistency for potty training, chewing, and basic manners, but he’s very trainable and ready to learn whatever his new family wants to teach him. Rover was found abandoned in a wooded area with his siblings, without food or water. He had ticks, fleas, and significant skin issues when he entered rescue, but with proper care he is on the mend and doing well. Despite his rough start, Rover has shown nothing but resilience and a joyful spirit. He may bark a little when playing with his siblings — just typical puppy talk — and he’s expected to do all the normal puppy things as he grows and explores his world. Toys, enrichment, and positive guidance will help him thrive. Rover is looking for a committed, loving home that understands puppies take time, patience, and lots of play. In return, he’ll give endless smiles, silly moments, and unconditional love as he grows into the amazing dog he’s meant to be. Rover is a sweet, handsome baby with a bright future ahead — all he needs now is someone to love him, play with him, and help him grow! Rover is from Texas. 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. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* 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.

RescueGroups record ID: 22204562

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.