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Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Rusty!
He’s a sweet and very loving 10-month-old boy rescued from an overcrowded LA area shelter a few months ago. He was fearful in the shelter, but a local rescuer didn't feel he should be euthanized for being timid and got him out on his last day. Rusty is all heart, pure sweetness and perhaps too gentle for our human world - that being said he has touched so many hearts and deserves a chance at finding his forever home with a gentle, loving soul. Could that be you?
We don't know why Rusty is fearful of new things, new people.. probably because of his puppyhood and then ending up at a high kill shelter. It takes him a bit of time to warm up to new people. Once he does, though, he will never leave your side. His first night with his foster mom, he huddled in the corner afraid - but in the middle of the night, she felt him creep into her bed and he snuggled all night. Now he trusts and loves her... it just takes time and patience with this sensitive guy.
Rusty would be the perfect dog for a female who’s home often and lives a quiet life.
He’s not fond of going on walks, but he loves to lie in the sunshine! We think with some time, in a more rural, quiet environment he would learn that walks mean new smells and fun. But in the busy LA area he is in, walks are terrifying and he'd rather stay home.
So we’re saying his adopters should have a yard so he can be outside for awhile every day.
When he comes inside, he’s an adorable couch potato. He LOVES to cuddle on the couch or in bed. He would also love someone who could help him build confidence by providing enrichment games and puzzles for him... and be open to learning.
Rusty is cat-friendly and would do great in a home with a friendly resident dog. He absolutley loves dogs and having a helper dog would be a huge plus for him.
A quiet home on a quiet street — or a rural environment — would be best for this little dude who’s been through so much already in his young life.
Rusty comes with free virtual behavior support once we’ve found the right adopter(s) for him.
He’s currently being fostered in LA but can be brought to San Luis Obispo. Summit Dog Rescue is stepping in to help find him a great forever home, since we fell in love with him on his Instagram post and offered to help (we have a rescue with multiple trainers on our Board).
Check out his very own Instagram reel! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2SyLMKP5iv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Rusty, go to Sandy Dog Rescue’s website: http://sandydogrescue.org/5-2/adoptable-dogs/ …then fill out the form on the Contact page or email them: sandydogrescue@gmail.com
Meet Rusty!
He’s a sweet and very loving 10-month-old boy rescued from an overcrowded LA area shelter a few months ago. He was fearful in the shelter, but a local rescuer didn't feel he should be euthanized for being timid and got him out on his last day. Rusty is all heart, pure sweetness and perhaps too gentle for our human world - that being said he has touched so many hearts and deserves a chance at finding his forever home with a gentle, loving soul. Could that be you?
We don't know why Rusty is fearful of new things, new people.. probably because of his puppyhood and then ending up at a high kill shelter. It takes him a bit of time to warm up to new people. Once he does, though, he will never leave your side. His first night with his foster mom, he huddled in the corner afraid - but in the middle of the night, she felt him creep into her bed and he snuggled all night. Now he trusts and loves her... it just takes time and patience with this sensitive guy.
Rusty would be the perfect dog for a female who’s home often and lives a quiet life.
He’s not fond of going on walks, but he loves to lie in the sunshine! We think with some time, in a more rural, quiet environment he would learn that walks mean new smells and fun. But in the busy LA area he is in, walks are terrifying and he'd rather stay home.
So we’re saying his adopters should have a yard so he can be outside for awhile every day.
When he comes inside, he’s an adorable couch potato. He LOVES to cuddle on the couch or in bed. He would also love someone who could help him build confidence by providing enrichment games and puzzles for him... and be open to learning.
Rusty is cat-friendly and would do great in a home with a friendly resident dog. He absolutley loves dogs and having a helper dog would be a huge plus for him.
A quiet home on a quiet street — or a rural environment — would be best for this little dude who’s been through so much already in his young life.
Rusty comes with free virtual behavior support once we’ve found the right adopter(s) for him.
He’s currently being fostered in LA but can be brought to San Luis Obispo. Summit Dog Rescue is stepping in to help find him a great forever home, since we fell in love with him on his Instagram post and offered to help (we have a rescue with multiple trainers on our Board).
Check out his very own Instagram reel! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2SyLMKP5iv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
For more info and/or to apply to adopt Rusty, go to Sandy Dog Rescue’s website: http://sandydogrescue.org/5-2/adoptable-dogs/ …then fill out the form on the Contact page or email them: sandydogrescue@gmail.com
If everyone agrees this is a good match, the board approves the adoption.
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Additional adoption info
First you must fill out an application which we will review. Then we will do a phone interview, reference check and finally a home visit before a dog is placed in your home. We ONLY adopt to homes where the dog is an indoor dog, part of the family and treated as such. We stress excellent nutrition, proper training and follow up with all our adopters.
We are probably have one of the more thorough and difficult adoption processes... and we love that people want to adopt and don't want to discourage adopters! So please, if you're in a hurry, or not an exceptional furever home - please try other rescues or a SHELTER is a great option too!
First you must fill out an application which we will review. Then we will do a phone interview, reference check and finally a home visit before a dog is placed in your home. We ONLY adopt to homes where the dog is an indoor dog, part of the family and treated as such. We stress excellent nutrition, proper training and follow up with all our adopters.
We are probably have one of the more thorough and difficult adoption processes... and we love that people want to adopt and don't want to discourage adopters! So please, if you're in a hurry, or not an exceptional furever home - please try other rescues or a SHELTER is a great option too!
