You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Wombat is a super smart, adorable little guy with a goofy personality that makes everyone smile. He’s playful and affectionate, and he absolutely loves spending time with people — especially kids. He’s the kind of dog who follows commands well and seems to genuinely want to make you proud.
He has a fun, energetic side but also settles down nicely for calm moments. Wombat is happiest when he has toys to play with and someone to engage with — he’s even learning to fetch and is already showing how eager he is to learn new things. When he’s in play mode, he sometimes makes little happy noises, which just adds to his charm.
Wombat hasn’t been tested with cats, and he hasn’t yet bonded with other animals in the home, but he does get along well with other dogs and loves playing with them. He’s still working on potty training and basic obedience, so his forever home should be ready to continue that training with patience and consistency.
Wombat was treated for worms and is healthy and ready to find a loving home. He would do best with someone who has the time, love, and patience to train him and give him plenty of playtime and attention.
Wombat 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.
ABOUT: CHIHUAHUA DOG BREED
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