Poodle and Jack Russell Terrier Dogs Available for Adoption

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Dezi is from Texas. She was surrendered by her previous owners in Texas and brought into rescue with Ruff Start. This sweet girl is already leash trained and crate trained. Dezi likes a crate to use as "Her spot", and will willingly go there when she feels overwhelmed, but she really loves her humans and prefers to be with them all the time. Her current texan foster family lets her sleep with them and that's what Dezi truly prefers. Dezi is also potty trained, but we always expect some regression during periods of change. If kept on a consistent schedule of potty breaks and kenneling when gone she should be back on track right away.

Dezi was a bit skeptical of her current foster family when she arrived. She was pretty aloof for a bout 4 days and then she woke up that fourth day and decided.. these guys aren't so bad after all. She bonded with her foster mom immediately, but will avoid her foster Dad and most other men. Nothing that he did, most likely past trauma from a male. Dezi's whole world is her foster mom. She is absolutely a people pleasing velcro pup after that decompression time. Dezi has not been tested with Kitties yet, so slow intros and keeping any resident kitties safe would be advised. Dezi has also not been around children, but older respectful kids would probably be just fine.

If you're looking for a four legged partner in crime, she's your girl! If you think that Dezi sounds about as perfect as she can get, go fill out an adoption application today! She can't wait to meet you!

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.

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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.

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.

The Jack Russell Terrier is a lively and intelligent small breed known for its boundless energy and strong hunting instincts. With a distinctive white coat and often sporting tan or black markings, these dogs are full of personality and require regular exercise and mental stimulation to thrive. Jack Russell Terriers are fiercely loyal and make excellent companions for active owners willing to provide the mental and physical challenges this energetic breed needs to stay happy and healthy.

The Poodle is a highly intelligent and elegant dog breed known for its distinctive curly coat and graceful appearance. Originally bred as water retrievers, Poodles come in three size varieties Standard, Miniature, and Toy each with their unique characteristics but sharing the breed's alert and friendly nature. Renowned for their hypoallergenic qualities and keen sense of humor, Poodles excel in various dog sports and activities, making them versatile companions suitable for different lifestyles and living situations.

Our vision is simple: We strive for a world where every companion animal has a safe and loving forever home...