Critter Details

See Mister Snickers *Arriving 11/21*’s HomepageGo to our official websiteYou can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Snickers is a 16-year-old sweetheart who’s looking for a peaceful home to live out his golden years. When his beloved elderly owner passed away, her final wish was that Snickers would never end up in a shelter and now he’s hoping to find a loving home where he can rest, relax, and be cherished. Snickers is an easygoing old gentleman. He enjoys his breakfast and dinner, short strolls, and long naps. He’s not a lap dog, but he loves companionship; he’ll quietly follow you from room to room and soak up gentle pets when you offer them. At his age, he’s slowing down and mostly deaf, but he’s still got a few playful trots in him. He’s potty trained, though he needs regular outdoor breaks, especially right after meals, and should be let out every few hours since he doesn’t always signal when he needs to go. Snickers is good with other dogs but mostly keeps to himself. He’s had dental work and arthritis treatments since coming into foster care and is now comfortable and content. He is a little picky about treats but will take them, after careful sniff inspection, of course! Snickers doesn’t need much… just a calm, loving home, soft places to nap, and someone who’ll be around to keep him company. He’s ready to return that love tenfold as your quiet, loyal companion. *This animal is a part of our “Seniors for Seniors” program where we offer senior adopters an opportunity to adopt an eligible pet at a discounted fee.* Adopting a senior dog is like getting a vintage car – it comes with character, a few extra quirks, and might need a bit more maintenance. Expect occasional tune ups at the vet for oil changes (aka meds), and embrace the fact that those 'normal lumps and bumps' are just part of the well-earned charm package! Ruff Start will share all known health information with adopters and recommendations to keep your senior dog in top shape.     Mister Snickers is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 11/21/2025 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30am 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. 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.