ADOPT ME

Rufus here!!! This guy has had SUCH a rough life! He doesn't know where he fits in or how to love or how to be loved. He came into rescue as a neglect case. You can see from 1 of the pictures that he had bald spots in his fur from allergies untreated. He was so very itchy and just miserable. We didn't know much about him but we knew we needed to save him. Now that his allergies are cleared up and he's been working with a trainer, we are convinced his home is out there somewhere! He does have certain requirements in order to keep him and others safe and to set him up for success. Rufus needs a strong handler to set boundaries with him. Someone with patience to guide him and show him how to live the doggy-dog life. 

Rufus is toy motivated and loves to learn and go on adventures. From what we have observed he could live with a female dog his small or slightly smaller. He cannot be around small animals (dog or cat). He cannot be around small children. Teens would be OK! He is high energy and would love to go on hikes and do outdoorsy things with nature instead of neighborhood walks with many animals and kids running. 

The care that Rufus has received in his life did not set him up for success but we KNOW this boy can have a great life if we find the right family! Adopt him today!