Ruff

Name: Ruff
Age: Young (DOB: 8/18/25)
Gender: Male
Breed: Australian Shepherd / Collie Mix
Weight: 45 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Energy Level: Moderate / Calm
Temperament: Easygoing, friendly, playful
Requirement: Not apartment appropriate
Adoption Fee: $400 + tax
To Adopt, go to:
www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

Meet Ruff, the Sweetest Soul You'll Ever Know

Ruff has a way of looking at you with his beautiful eyes that makes you feel like you've known him forever. Beneath his stunning all-white coat is a gentle, loving heart that's simply waiting for a family to call his own.

He's the kind of dog who wants nothing more than to be by your side. Whether you're heading out for a walk, taking a drive, spending time in the yard, or settling in on the couch after a long day, Ruff is happiest when he's with his people. His loyalty runs deep, and once he trusts you, he'll be your devoted companion through every chapter of life.

Ruff is smart, attentive, and eager to please. He listens well, learns quickly, and takes cues from his people with an impressive willingness to cooperate. He's the kind of dog who wants to get it right, making him a wonderful partner for someone looking for a companion who is both loving and responsive.

He enjoys life's simple joys: feeling the wind on a walk, playing outside, making friends at the dog park, and keeping a curious eye on squirrels that dare cross his path. He gets along well with other dogs, has good manners in public, rides calmly in the car, and greets both children and adults with a friendly, gentle spirit.

Ruff is house-trained and walks nicely on a leash, with only a little excitement-related tugging now and then. While he's crate tolerant, he'd much rather have room to stretch out and be near the people he loves.

What Ruff truly longs for isn't a perfect home. It's a family. Someone to celebrate the ordinary moments with. Someone who will toss the ball, share the couch, and tell him he's a good boy. In return, Ruff will give back the kind of unconditional love only a dog can offer.

Every dog deserves a second chance. Ruff is ready for his.

Could you be the one he's been waiting for?

"Ruff isn't looking for a place to stay. He's looking for a place to belong."