Meet Maris.

Princeton, MN · 4 years 11 months · Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jan 22, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 13, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Looking for a canine companion who embodies comfort and joy? Meet Maris, a truly sweet and easygoing girl ready to find her forever home! Maris is a champion cuddler, happiest snuggled on the couch under a blanket with you. While she adores indoor snuggles, she also relishes outdoor adventures (as long as it's above freezing!). Maris is a social butterfly! She's lived peacefully with cats and showed playful curiosity when meeting other dogs. On walks, she's a polite leash walker, though she loves to zig-zag and sniff out all the interesting scents. A little practice checking in with her human will perfect her leash manners, but she truly enjoys her daily strolls. A safe, leashed environment is a must, as Maris doesn't have a reliable recall. This gentle soul is currently on a limited ingredient diet and paw medication, but don't let that deter you from this wonderful girl. Maris is content with a daily walk and some fun "sniffy time" in the yard, but is always up for more if you are! Get ready for her adorable foot stomps and huffs when she wants to play, and the full-body wiggles of pure joy when you walk through the door. Maris is the perfect blend of snuggly not clingy. She loves soft toys, relishing in their destruction (but never ingests fluff or squeakers!). A word of caution – she can be a little enthusiastic during tug-of-war, so sturdy toys are a must! If you're searching for a loving, playful, and wonderfully sweet addition to your family, Maris is waiting to meet you! Maris is from a local shelter. 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.

RescueGroups record ID: 22216595

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Cats

  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.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  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.