You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Zelle is a sweet, playful little puppy who is full of love, curiosity, and puppy charm.
At about 7 weeks old, Zelle is everything you’d expect from a young puppy — goofy, affectionate, and endlessly entertaining. She loves to play with her toys, tumble around with her siblings, and then curl up for a good nap wrapped in a cozy blanket. Watching Zelle play is pure joy; she’s especially funny when she’s romping around with her brother and sisters, showing off her playful little personality.
Zelle is friendly with adult men, children over 10, and both big and small dogs. Because she’s still so young, she’s very adaptable and would do well either as an only dog or with a canine companion. What she really needs is love, playtime, soft blankets, toys, and a family that enjoys all the fun (and learning moments) that come with a puppy.
Like all puppies, Zelle will need patience, consistency, and positive training. She’s at the perfect age to learn and be taught exactly how her future family wants her to grow up. She does bark a little when playing with her siblings, which is completely normal puppy behavior.
Zelle was found in the woods with her brother and sisters, covered in ticks and fleas and suffering from significant skin issues due to her rough start in life. With care and treatment, she’s doing much better and is showing just how sweet and resilient she truly is.
Zelle is looking for a committed, loving home that understands puppies need time, guidance, and lots of affection. In return, she’ll give you laughter, cuddles, and all the joy that comes with raising a puppy from the start.
Zelle is ready to begin her next chapter — all she needs now is someone to love her, teach her, and let her be a happy little puppy!
Zelle is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 2/7/2026 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 9am 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.
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Tabby, Domestic Short Hair
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Tabby, Domestic Short Hair
