Thelma *Arriving 5/30*

Border Collie | Pine City, MN

Age : 3 Months 17 DaysBabyFemaleMediumAmerican Staffordshire Terrier

About

Meet Thelma *Arriving 5/30*

Thelma might be little, but she’s got big ideas. She’s sweet, gentle, and full of love—but don’t be fooled, she’s also the mastermind behind the great puppy pen escape. Her sister Louise is often left behind wondering what just happened while Thelma trotted off, proud and pleased with herself. She and Louise were found dumped in a truck yard, and while we don’t know anything about their life before that, Thelma’s already shown us who she is: smart, playful, and determined. She loves food puzzles (though they don’t last long), enjoys being around people and other dogs, and genuinely wants to make her humans happy. She learns quickly—faster than her sister, actually—and she’s fun to watch when her little brain gets going. She’ll need the usual puppy training: potty habits, basic obedience, and some help learning how to channel all that cleverness into good choices. She barks a bit when she’s excited for meals or mid-play, and she may whine briefly when left alone, but settles down quickly. If there are kids in the home, older is better—she’s got typical puppy energy and could be a bit much for toddlers. Same goes for dogs: she’s great with them, but she plays up close and personal, so her new dog sibling should be okay with that. Thelma is the kind of dog who figures things out fast and loves with her whole heart. She’s a special one, and she’s going to make someone feel incredibly lucky. Thelma is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 05/30/2025 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30 am and noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame.  Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. 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.  

Contact
Ruff Start Rescue
(763) 355-3981
[email protected]
www.ruffstartrescue.org