4 years • Mixed Breed
Listing confirmed October 7, 2026
Patches is currently taking calming medication while she settles into her new life, and her future family will need to be committed to continuing to support her as she builds confidence. She can become upset when she feels left out or when her people leave, and she may bark when anxious.
Based on Ruff Start Animal Rescue's listing, and in some cases inferred from Patches (Bonded to Scruffy)'s description. Always confirm with them before deciding.
All adoption applications are handled directly by Ruff Start Animal Rescue. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
🐾 Meet Scruffy & Patches 🐾 A silly little brother-and-sister duo looking for a forever home together! If you’re looking for two tiny dogs with BIG personalities, you’ve found them. ❤️ Scruffy and Patches are approximately 4 years old and appear to be adorable Pekingese/terrier mixes — complete with ridiculous little underbites, silly expressions, and enough personality to keep you smiling all day long. These two are a bonded brother-and-sister pair and will be adopted together. ❤️ Scruffy is the easygoing comedian of the duo. He’s chill, confident, cuddly, and just the right amount of…
Shelter breed labels are an educated guess from a dog's looks, and they are often wrong. If you adopt Patches (Bonded to Scruffy), a DNA test can show the actual breed mix, which helps you plan training, exercise and health checks. See how the two main tests sold in Canada compare.
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