My name is RJ!

Posted over 2 months ago

Cared for by Forever Home Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Approve Application

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White

Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

LONG-TERM FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ❤️

RJ is a 6½-year-old mixed breed with a heart as big as his paws. With a unique blend of American Pit Bull Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Labrador Retriever, Boxer, and German Shepherd, RJ is a handsome, athletic, and intelligent companion who’s ready to find a home that truly understands him.

Originally rescued from a Texas shelter at around 1½ years old, RJ made his way to Washington and spent six months with Forever Home Dog Rescue before being adopted in October 2021. His early life is a mystery, but it’s likely he spent time on the streets as a puppy. Despite his rough start, RJ has grown into a sweet, fiercely loyal dog who bonds deeply with his people.

What RJ Loves:

Exercise & Adventure: RJ thrives with daily activity—he’s a fantastic running and hiking partner and enjoys fetch and chase (though he might not always bring the ball back!). He has been on many backpacking trips and loves being outside. He does well on long walks with familiar people and dogs.
Toys & Playtime: Balls, chew toys, and stuffed animals are his favorites, but he’s a toy destroyer if left unsupervised.
Training & Mental Stimulation: Smart and eager to please, RJ enjoys learning commands and being rewarded for good behavior.
Lounging & Comfort: After a good play session, RJ loves curling up on a cozy dog bed or couch and catching some serious Zzz’s.
Affection: He’ll greet you with tail wags and kisses (he’s a big licker!) before settling down with a toy nearby.

What RJ Needs:
RJ is a special dog who needs a home that can meet his unique needs and provide structure, patience, and love.

Home Environment: While he’s lived in an apartment, RJ does best in a house with space to roam and a fenced yard.
No Dog Parks: RJ is not a dog park dog and has shown aggression toward male dogs, sometimes unpredictably. He prefers being the alpha and does best with female dogs his size or larger.
No Cats or Small Animals: He has a strong prey drive and should not be placed in a home with cats or other small pets.
No Young Children: RJ has growled at children who tried to pet him on walks and hasn’t lived with kids, so a child-free home is best.
Supervised Toy Time with Other Dogs: Due to resource guarding (mostly over toys and chews), RJ should be in a home where toys aren’t left out and where there are no other resource guarders.
Secure Fencing & Leash Use: RJ doesn’t have reliable recall and should never be off-leash unless in a secure area. He’s athletic and could potentially scale a low fence if tempted by a squirrel.
Companionship: RJ has strong separation anxiety and does best with another dog in the home—ideally a calm, confident female- and/or a home with owners who work from home and are present regularly. He loves to be a member of the "pack".
Car Rides & Crating: RJ is a great passenger and enjoys car rides! He is crate trained and is used to being put in his crate at night.

The Ideal Home for RJ:
RJ is looking for a committed, experienced dog owner who understands behavioral needs and is ready to give him the structure and love he deserves. He’s not a beginner dog, but for the right person or family, he’ll be an incredibly loyal and rewarding companion.

If you’re active, patient, and ready to welcome a dog who will love you fiercely and keep you on your toes, RJ might just be your perfect match.

Rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

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Phone

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fhdrwa@gmail.com

Website

http://www.fhdrwa.org/

Address

PMB 146 19410 Highway 99 Ste A (mailing), Lynnwood, WA 98036

Donation

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Please fill out the application and we can see if there's a potential match. https://airtable.com/shrFUvnGftwDTCArX

2.
Meet the Pet

We'll move forward with the application if both parties agree it's the right home. Bring all family members including dogs and kids.

3.
Approve Application

4.
Take the Pet Home

Once the application has been approved, we schedule pickup, sign the papers and give all the paperwork

Additional adoption info

Interested in adopting one of our rescue dogs? Here are the steps to a successful adoption:

1) Review the dog's picture and bio;

2) Fill out an Adoption Application

3) We will screen your application* and call you to tell you more about the dog,

4) A Meet and Greet will be set up. All members of your household (dogs and humans) must attend the meet and greet;

5) If you are approved for adoption, pay the adoption fee, sign the adoption contract and receive the dog's health records;

6) Love and adore your new dog!

*FHDR Adoption Application Privacy Policy:

Our organization - Forever Home Dog Rescue - values your privacy. Any and all application information is private and will not be shared outside of our organization with ANY other party. After a decision is made on a dog, all applicant and adopter personal information will be disposed of by shredding. We do not retain any application information past adoption in an effort to preserve the security and privacy of applicants. Vaccination, microchip and medical records of adopted and current dogs can be accessed under the dogs name and month of adoption.

Adoption application

https://airtable.com/shrFUvnGftwDTCArX

More about this rescue

Forever Home Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We receive dogs from owner surrenders and overcrowded shelters. All of the dogs are housed in private, loving foster homes or a kennel in the greater Seattle area. We assess their behaviors and health and help them relax during their transition to a forever home. The dogs remain in foster care or in our kenneling facility until they are adopted. All of the dogs are/or will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and are current on routine vaccinations.

Forever home dog rescue is not a shelter and thus you cannot see the dogs without an appointment.

We need foster homes! Thinking about adopting a dog, but not sure yet about which breed or if you're ready for the long-term commitment? Consider becoming a foster parent. A foster dog placement can be anywhere from two weeks to several months. We provide any dog supplies you may need and cover all necessary medical costs for your foster dog. You provide the love and attention and bring the dogs to adoption events at least twice per month.

Interested? Send us an email at fhdrwa@gmail.com and we'll send you a foster application. It's lots of fun and you will meet lots of dogs and other people who love dogs.