Tia

Location: Edmonton // Age: Approx 2.5 Years // Size: Medium (30lbs) // Sex: Spayed Female // Energy Level: High/Medium // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Not Tested // Kids: Older, dog savvy kids only // <br/><br/>Meet Tia 🐾 Smart, joyful, affectionate — and looking for the right match. Tia is a happy, medium/high energy girl with a bright mind and a big heart. She’s incredibly loving, curious about the world, and genuinely enjoys being involved in whatever her people are doing. Tia strikes a lovely balance: she’s up for adventure and activity, but once her needs are met, she settles beautifully and is easy to live with. Because she’s intelligent and engaged, Tia will thrive with an adopter who enjoys being active with their dog and continuing their training. She’s the kind of dog who would love hikes, runs, agility, nose work, or other dog sports — paired with calm routines and intentional downtime. ***Please note, as Tia thrives with training sessions, it's important to find an adopter who enjoys training for fun*** <br/><br/>Life With Tia: Medium energy with a great off-switch House trained and sleeps soundly through the night Comfortable in an x-pen or crate Non-destructive and able to settle on her own Enjoys car rides Very affectionate and people-oriented Happy to follow you around, then relax nearby <br/><br/>Social & Home Environment: Friendly with other dogs and enjoys canine companionship Most comfortable with dogs closer to her size Would love a friendly, playful dog sibling Curious and excited by people, including children she’s seen out and about Could live with dog-savvy children in a home committed to reinforcing good manners Slightly more reserved with men at first, but not fearful Likely has some prey drive (very interested in birds) <br/><br/>Training & Ongoing Growth: Tia is still young and learning, and like many enthusiastic dogs, she can be mouthy when excited. This is not aggression, but it does require consistent, force-free training and clear boundaries. She can also be a bit sensitive with certain handling (harnessing, nail trims), and has shown early signs of guarding space with her person if not guided properly during introductions. For this reason, we are seeking an adopter who: Enjoys training and enrichment Is motivated to continue working on manners and confidence Is open to working with a positive-reinforcement trainer, especially during the transition period <br/><br/>The Ideal Home for Tia: ✔ Active individuals or families ✔ Commitment to training and mental enrichment ✔ Calm, consistent leadership ✔ Dog-savvy children considered ✔ Another friendly small dog is a bonus, but not required <br/><br/>Why Tia Is Special: Tia is joyful, affectionate, and deeply endearing. She wants to engage, learn, explore, and connect. With the right balance of activity, guidance, and love, she will make an incredible companion — the kind of dog who fits seamlessly into your life and grows with you. <br/><br/>✨ We are being thoughtful about applications to ensure the best possible match for Tia and her future family. ✨If you think your home is a match for Tia, please complete an application on our website to schedule a call with our team: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form

Location: Edmonton // Age: Approx 2.5 Years // Size: Medium (30lbs) // Sex: Spayed Female // Energy Level: High/Medium // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Not Tested // Kids: Older, dog savvy kids only //

Meet Tia 🐾 Smart, joyful, affectionate — and looking for the right match. Tia is a happy, medium/high energy girl with a bright mind and a big heart. She’s incredibly loving, curious about the world, and genuinely enjoys being involved in whatever her people are doing. Tia strikes a lovely balance: she’s up for adventure and activity, but once her needs are met, she settles beautifully and is easy to live with. Because she’s intelligent and engaged, Tia will thrive with an adopter who enjoys being active with their dog and continuing their training. She’s the kind of dog who would love hikes, runs, agility, nose work, or other dog sports — paired with calm routines and intentional downtime. ***Please note, as Tia thrives with training sessions, it's important to find an adopter who enjoys training for fun***

Life Wit

Location: Edmonton // Age: Approx 2.5 Years // Size: Medium (30lbs) // Sex: Spayed Female // Energy Level: High/Medium // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Not Tested // Kids: Older, dog savvy kids only //

Meet Tia 🐾 Smart, joyful, affectionate — and looking for the right match. Tia is a happy, medium/high energy girl with a bright mind and a big heart. She’s incredibly loving, curious about the world, and genuinely enjoys being involved in whatever her people are doing. Tia strikes a lovely balance: she’s up for adventure and activity, but once her needs are met, she settles beautifully and is easy to live with. Because she’s intelligent and engaged, Tia will thrive with an adopter who enjoys being active with their dog and continuing their training. She’s the kind of dog who would love hikes, runs, agility, nose work, or other dog sports — paired with calm routines and intentional downtime. ***Please note, as Tia thrives with training sessions, it's important to find an adopter who enjoys training for fun***

Life With Tia: Medium energy with a great off-switch House trained and sleeps soundly through the night Comfortable in an x-pen or crate Non-destructive and able to settle on her own Enjoys car rides Very affectionate and people-oriented Happy to follow you around, then relax nearby

Social & Home Environment: Friendly with other dogs and enjoys canine companionship Most comfortable with dogs clo