Meet Prince.

Princeton, MN · 2 years 2 months · Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Oct 21, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 12, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Prince is a sweet, easygoing boy who loves his walks and spending time outdoors. He’s a smart pup who already knows several commands and is eager to please—especially when treats are involved. Prince has been working through levels one and two training, where he’s learning skills like an extended sit, touch, lay down, loose-leash walking, impulse control, leave it, and place. He’s also continuing to practice staying neutral when walking around other dogs. He does well in a kennel but can also relax nicely on his own in the house, showing good manners when given independence. When left alone, Prince mostly naps on the couch and settles easily. He currently can be left unsupervised with the resident cat, which he’s done well with. On leash, Prince walks nicely most of the time and does not react negatively to other dogs while out and about. In a home setting, he can struggle a bit with reading dog social cues, so he would do best as an only dog, with structured and controlled interactions outside the home. Prince is learning that cats can be fun companions and plays well with his foster’s cat. He would thrive with a confident, playful, dog-savvy kitty, though slow and thoughtful introductions are still important with any new feline friend. Prince is not currently living in a home with children. He has done well around kids at events and is very gentle when taking treats, showing good manners and a sweet nature. As a large dog, he can occasionally be a bit unaware of his size and body, so supervision and continued guidance would be important in a home with kids. While he isn’t overly high-energy, Prince loves having a yard where he can sprint and let loose—he’s lightning-fast when the zoomies hit. His favorite toy is a ball, and he’s happy playing fetch or proudly carrying it around. One especially endearing thing about Prince is his love for making cozy “nests” out of blankets and pillows, where he curls up contentedly for rest time. Take a look at this video and this video and this cute video of sweet Pri nce. Here’s a great video of Prince training. Prince is a loving, well-mannered companion who’s ready to bring joy and fun to his forever home. Prince 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: 21978860

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “In a home setting, he can struggle a bit with reading dog social cues, so he would do best as an only dog, with structured and controlled interactions outside the home.”

  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 ↗
• 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.

  Shelter statement ↗
• 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

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:06 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:06 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.