About this Dog
Looking for a one-of-a-kind pup? Meet Marty, our adorable “munchkin pittie” — a chihuahua-ish guy with a big blocky head and bigger heart. He’s full-grown but still has the goofy energy of a playful puppy. Whether he’s flopping into your lap like a ragdoll for cuddles or zooming around in bursts of joy, Marty will make you smile. Marty was rescued from an abandoned house along with four other dogs, and despite that tough start, he’s learning that people can be kind. He may be cautious when first meeting new people, but give him a little time and patience, and you’ll see just how affectionate and silly he really is. He loves attention and is eager to please, but like any goofy pup, he’s still learning some manners. When excited, he may mouth a bit, but he takes gentle correction well and is already making progress. New environments or sudden changes can overwhelm Marty, so he’ll do best with someone who can go slow, respect his boundaries, and help build his confidence. When he gets confused or scared, calmly giving him space and speaking gently helps him settle — and once he’s relaxed, he’s back to his lovely, floppy self in no time. A few things to know about Marty: He gets along great with friendly, gentle dogs but can be bullied by more dominant ones. He’s prone to carsickness, so he’ll need motion-sickness meds for longer rides. He’s recovering from past flea dermatitis, and his hair is growing back! One Zyrtec a day keeps his skin happy and itch-free. Marty is a sweet little guy who just wants to feel safe, loved, and part of a home. If you’re patient, kind, and looking for a dog who will be endlessly loyal once he trusts you, apply to meet Marty today! Marty is from Texas. 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.
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100% of Marty's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Marty.
Adopt Marty and Receive Marty's Fund
Adopting a pet can be expensive, and we're trying to help by fundraising for each individual in need of adoption. After verifying the adoption, Marty's new family will receive the funds that their pet has raised.
$0.0 is Marty's current balance
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. If you adopted the Marty, thank you for providing a home and a loving family!
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For adoptions in which nokillnetwork.org was the matchmaker and we have contact information for both parties, we make every effort to contact the adopting family. For adoptions that were not facilitated by nokillnetwork.org, we still encourage the adopting family to claim the contribution by submitting the necessary information.
The adopting family is the only party eligible to receive the contribution. The adopting family will be required to provide proof of adoption between 4-6 weeks after adoption. This is to ensure that the home is a good match and Marty was not returned. After we have verified the adoption, Marty’s balance will be sent to the adopting family. Our staff provides instructions and help throughout this process.
We want the Marty’s balance to go to the adopting family as a way to say thank you for providing a loving home and to help with pet care expenses. In the unfortunate event we cannot contact them and verify the adoption, Marty’s balance will remain in our general fund. This fund may be used to match contributions made to other adoptable pets, incentify other adoption-related actions, promote our mission, or support the operating expenses of nokillnetwork.org. If you would like to make a direct contribution to nokillnetwork.org to help us help other pets in need, you can go here. We appreciate your generosity and help!
Contribute to Marty's Stash!
100% of Marty's balance will be sent to whoever adopts Marty.
About this Dog
Looking for a one-of-a-kind pup? Meet Marty, our adorable “munchkin pittie” — a chihuahua-ish guy with a big blocky head and bigger heart. He’s full-grown but still has the goofy energy of a playful puppy. Whether he’s flopping into your lap like a ragdoll for cuddles or zooming around in bursts of joy, Marty will make you smile. Marty was rescued from an abandoned house along with four other dogs, and despite that tough start, he’s learning that people can be kind. He may be cautious when first meeting new people, but give him a little time and patience, and you’ll see just how affectionate and silly he really is. He loves attention and is eager to please, but like any goofy pup, he’s still learning some manners. When excited, he may mouth a bit, but he takes gentle correction well and is already making progress. New environments or sudden changes can overwhelm Marty, so he’ll do best with someone who can go slow, respect his boundaries, and help build his confidence. When he gets confused or scared, calmly giving him space and speaking gently helps him settle — and once he’s relaxed, he’s back to his lovely, floppy self in no time. A few things to know about Marty: He gets along great with friendly, gentle dogs but can be bullied by more dominant ones. He’s prone to carsickness, so he’ll need motion-sickness meds for longer rides. He’s recovering from past flea dermatitis, and his hair is growing back! One Zyrtec a day keeps his skin happy and itch-free. Marty is a sweet little guy who just wants to feel safe, loved, and part of a home. If you’re patient, kind, and looking for a dog who will be endlessly loyal once he trusts you, apply to meet Marty today! Marty is from Texas. 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.
