Meet Sakura.

Princeton, MN · 1 year · Border Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Dec 17, 2025. 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

Get ready to fall head over heels for Sakura, a puppy brimming with personality! This adorable girl does a hilarious little hop and pounces like a tiny, playful cat. Snow is her canvas for digging, but beware – she's a connoisseur of her own creations and will immediately dig out anything placed in her prized snow holes! When playtime heats up, watch her "bite" at the air with playful gusto. Sakura is all puppy in the best ways: boasting huge paws (she's going to be a big girl!), a huge appetite, and an insatiable curiosity that makes her the "smartest little stinker" you'll ever meet. She's always investigating and getting into things, so a puppy-proofed home is a must! Potty training is progressing well with regular breaks every three hours, and she's a superstar in her kennel overnight, settling in without a fuss. While she might voice a brief protest when separated from her people, she quickly settles down. This energetic girl thrives on outdoor play, loves a good game of fetch, and is a chew toy connoisseur. She has a sweet habit of grabbing a favorite toy and retreating to her dog bed for a private play session. After a whirlwind of puppy activity, she eventually enjoys a good lounge session on the couch. Cuddles are a brief, treasured moment before she's off to her next adventure. Bully sticks, puzzle toys, and stuffed animals are high on her "favorites" list – just hide your shoes, or they might become her next treasure! If you're ready for an intelligent, mischievous, and incredibly fun puppy who will keep you on your toes and fill your life with laughter, Sakura is eagerly awaiting her forever family! 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: 22131581

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.