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My name is Rugga!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Adoption fee: $300

This helps SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
10496

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Rugga - smart, social, and always on the go.

Rugga is a clever, energetic boy who loves people more than just about anything. He was surrendered when his owners could no longer care for him and is now looking for an active home that enjoys an engaged, people-focused dog.

In the yard, Rugga burns energy with zoomies and ball chasing, but he's never too far from his human companion. After playtime, he happily returns for belly rubs and back scratches. On walks, his nose is always down searching and exploring, and his intelligence as a working dog shows as he checks in often and wants to do the right thing.

Rugga is not a couch potato, but is happy to hang out for cuddles once he gets his brain moving and gets the energy out. He will thrive in an environment with exercise, enrichment and continued training. He loves to flex his obedience skills showing of his sit, down, paw, and even smile commands. He gets along with other dogs, seems ok with cats, and even good with children; Rugga is the complete package for a loving and loyal family dog.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website www.savehomelessanimals.org. SAVE is operating by appointment-only for approved adopters.
For more information please call SAVE at 609-309-5214.

Primary Color: Tan
Secondary Color: Brown
Weight: 31.25
Age: 3yrs 0mths 4wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
10496
Contact
Heather Achenbach
Address
1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ 08558

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

SAVE is a member of the Pets for Patriots program in which we waive adoption fees for qualified veterans.

SAVE has a 'Seniors for Seniors' program in which we waive the adoption fee for adopters 65+ who adopt a pet 8+

Adoption application

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More about this shelter

Founded in 1941 by the third female graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, SAVE is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of homeless companion animals in the greater Princeton area and beyond. Through six core programs of Rescue, Shelter, Health and Welfare, Spay/Neuter, Foster and Adoption.

The SAVE shelter facility has the capacity to house upwards of 100 animals at a time (approximately 75 cats and 25 dogs). The shelter exceeds no-kill benchmark standards and ensures that adoptable animals facing adversity are given a lifeline, a chance to flourish, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

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