Hey there! I'm Mario Andretti but my foster mom just calls me  Mario. Are you looking for a running partner who LOVES to play?! Then look no further! I love balls and also enjoy training sessions because I get so many yummy treats! Sometimes when I am really excited, I like to jump, but I'm working on keeping 4 feet on the floor. I'm a little nervous when I meet new people, but once I get to know you then I promise to be your best friend! I think a home without small children would be best for me.

I love to cuddle with my foster mom and sleep in bed with her all night long. Let me be honest, I don't love my crate and I like to sing in there if I know you are home. But, my foster mom says I need to be crated sometimes so I have been working really hard on being a good boy and will go in now when she asks me to. (I still like to sing though, hehe)

I currently have a doggie foster brother who I love very much and we play, play and play some more. My older foster doggie sister gets crabby sometimes, so I try to not play with her too much. I've also been learning that cats really aren't too bad, and I think they would make a fine roommate for me.

What do you say?! You ready to play a game of fetch?! Come meet me today!

Mario is from is from a local shelter. 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'd like to donate towards this pet's care, you can donate to our Animal Care Fund. Our Animal Care Fund supports the medical and veterinary needs for all Ruff Start Rescue animals. You'll be able to enter this pet's name on the second page of the donation form.