Location: Buffalo, MN Linus is the confident leader of his litter - the selfdeclared "boss pup." When he first arrived, his siblings happily soaked up affection, but Linus? He was far too cool for all that. He'd stroll over for a quick visit, but snuggles? Absolutely not. He had things to do and independence to maintain. But over the next 48 hours, something changed. Linus started drifting closer, listening when we called him from room to room, and settling down just a little nearer each time. Instead of a playful nipanddash, he began offering gentle nibbles followed by the sweetest little kiss. He's still not the world's biggest snuggler, but he's discovering that people are safe, loving, and maybe-just maybe-worth leaning on when he needs a moment of comfort. Linus's standoffishness might not even be about personality... it might just be all that fluff. This boy has a coat like a tiny brown bear - thick, soft, fluffy, and shiny all at once. His unique markings are absolutely stunning, and his eyes make him even more special. It looks like this handsome pup is growing up to have one striking blue eye and one stilltobedetermined shade. Linus is a remarkable mix of independence, curiosity, and slowly emerging affection. If you love a pup with a big personality and a beautiful coat, Linus might just be your perfect match. --------------- The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org). Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs), FIV/FeLV test (cats), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration). Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are best guess.