RESCUE only takes in the dogs that are on the kill list. As such, some of the dogs we rescue are not as willing to give their heart so freely. They distrust humans most likely due to the treatment and/or lack of positive interaction with them during their lives. When they come into contact with kind and loving humans they don't know what to do with this. In a way you sense that they are waiting for the "other shoe to drop." For us to behave unkind and abandoned them again. Rue seems to be one of those dogs. She interacts with us but she doesn't seem to give her heart to anyone. Although when you look into her eyes she gazes back at you as if to say, "take me home and I will love you forever!" You can see the hope in her eyes. The desire to let her past go and live a happy and loving life without worry.
Rue deserves a happy, loving and caring home of her very own. A home where she doesn't have to worry about where her next meal is going to come from. As you can see she is quite skinny but we are working on getting her to a healthy weight. A safe home where she doesn't have to worry about getting bit by bugs or how to stay cool or warm. All these things might seem trivial to anyone reading this but these were very real concerns for Rue.
Rue is hopeful. She's heard all about the great homes that the other RESCUE dogs have found. A comfy, soft dog bed of her own. A yard to romp in, grass to roll in, a spot to sun herself, daily walks, toys to play with, food and treats of her very own and a family that loves her and snuggles with her everyday! She dreams of this for herself and so do we. If you have a home and a heart that you can give to Rue, please fill out an application for her spry gal. She's eager to get started with her new, happy life! To learn more - www.azrescue.org.
Rue weighed 24.6 pounds when we saved her from the kill list.
Watch a video of Rue!
