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My name is Russell!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Submit Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Border Collie/Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22108836-A061731

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Russell


Russell is an absolute sweetheart with a calm, loving personality and wonderful house manners. He enjoys playing with the other dogs each morning and evening, and during the workday he’s perfectly content to relax quietly at your feet. On days when his foster works in the office, Russell settles comfortably in his crate for a full workday and does very well.


He is fully housebroken and sleeps peacefully either in his crate or cuddled up on the bed. Russell especially loves curling up beside you at night and will happily snuggle close—sometimes climbing on top of you in the morning when he’s ready to start the day.


Russell is neutral and appropriate with other dogs. He shows curiosity toward cats and squirrels, but he is responsive to redirection and continues to improve his focus on walks. He walks nicely on a loose leash and responds well to gentle guidance that helps set a calm tone at the start of the walk.


This confident (but not pushy) boy has lovely manners around the home. He sits quietly at the door, waits to be invited inside by name, and is learning to maintain his doorway boundaries even when visitors arrive. He may give a brief alert bark if someone approaches the fence or rings the doorbell, but he is otherwise quiet and relaxed indoors.


Russell already understands sit, down, and stay with hand signals and is beginning to learn verbal cues. He is a smart, eager dog who will continue to blossom with consistency and love.
Overall, Russell is a gentle, affectionate companion who would thrive in a home looking for a loyal cuddle buddy with great potential and a sweet heart

Interested in adopting? Visit our shelter during open hours and ask about Russell A061731

February 9, 2026, 2:05 pm
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
22108836-A061731
Contact
Address
9150 Union Park Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Visitors are welcome to browse any time we are open.

2.

Meet the Pet

If visitors would like to meet a pet outside of the kennel, a staff member or volunteer can assist them.

3.

Submit Application

If it seems like a good match, the visitor will fill out a short questionnaire to help us guide their individual adoption consult.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

All adopters sign a contract and any disclosures required for that specific animal.

5.

Pay Fee

With the exception of sponsored pets or specific promotions, all animals have an adoption fee.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Adoptions occur same day and take usually about 1 hour in total.

Additional adoption info

As of June 15, 2021 our shelter has re-opened fully to the public and is conducting adoptions first-come, first-serve.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

You can meet our pets at our facility anytime during our open hours! We are open Tuesday - Sunday from the hours of 12PM - 6PM. We stop processing new adoptions at 5:30pm so if you are hoping to adopt the day you visit, please give yourself ample time to browse and meet with animals. Thanks!

More about this shelter

Elk Grove Animal Services is committed to providing exceptional service to all of our community members: canine, feline, human and more! We are here to ensure that all animals within our community are treated humanely by way of a variety of services and programs.

As our shelter grows, so will our programs. This is an exciting time for our animal-loving community in Elk Grove and we hope you’ll join us in our mission!

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