My name is Ruger!

Posted 12 hours ago | Updated 12 hours ago

Cared for by Parma Animal Shelter, Inc.

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie

Color

Black - with White

Age

Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

56 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

60256039

My story

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

Meet Ruger

Ruger is a 5-year-old male Blue Heeler/Collie mix weighing 56 pounds. He came to us as an owner surrender after his previous family experienced life changes that left him spending too much time alone. Now, he’s ready for a fresh start with a family who can give him the time and activity he deserves.

With his striking black-and-white coat and tall frame, Ruger looks like an extra-leggy Collie. He’s great with kids and friendly with other dogs (as always, a meet and greet with resident canines is required). Compatibility with cats is currently unknown.

Ruger has a high energy level and will thrive with an active family committed to daily walks, runs, and outdoor adventures. He absolutely loves being outside and enjoys playing with toys. Because of his energy and exercise needs, he is not suited for apartment or townhouse living. A home with a fenced-in yard is preferred.

He is both housetrained and crate trained — in fact, he’ll head right to his crate when you say “cage.” Ruger also knows “sit,” “lay down,” and “paw.” While he can be a bit timid when first meeting new people, he warms up with patience and kindness. At the shelter, he’s been a wonderful guest and keeps his kennel nice and clean.

Ruger is available through our foster-to-adopt program, which includes vaccinations, microchipping, and heartworm testing. Ruger is already neutered.

If you’re ready to meet this sweet boy and give him the loving home he’s been waiting for, email dogadoptions@parmashelter.org and submit an online adoption application for Ruger. His adoption fee is $160.
He’s ready to start his next chapter — could it be with you?

Shelter

Parma Animal Shelter, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

60256039

Contact

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Phone

(440) 885-8014

info@parmashelter.org

Website

http://www.parmashelter.org

Address

6260 State Road, Parma, OH 44134

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Forms can be submitted directly from our website or when you visit. We strongly suggest submitting your application before you visit.

2.
Interview

Potential adopters are interviewed initially by phone or email and then again during the meet and greet. All family members should attend.

3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

If you have submitted an application online we will contact you within 72 hours with any information you need to know for adoption.

4.
Meet the Pet

Interview and interaction - find the right fit for the family and new pet and a meet if this will be a second dog in the home.

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

We post the adoption fees on our website. Adoption fee specials will be on the home page.

7.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

At Parma Animal Shelter, we do not adopt our animals out as gifts or surprises. We believe that adopting a pet is a significant commitment and should be a well-considered decision. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse any adoption to ensure the best match for both the animal and the adopter.

All of our animals are microchipped, tested for disease, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and internal parasites, and given lots of loving care during their stay with us. We are dedicated to meeting their medical needs and do our best to socialize them.

If you have questions about any of our cats, please feel free to email us at catadoptions@parmashelter.org. Our volunteers are more than happy to provide information about their personalities and any recommendations for the best home environment possible for each individual animal.

To start the adoption process, you can submit an application by visiting our website parmashelter.org. For cats, please use the following link: https://form.jotform.com/223634976258165. For dogs, questions can be directed to dogadoptions@parmashelter.org, and applications can be submitted here: https://form.jotform.com/230706749163055.

As we get to know our animals better, we will post updates on their behavior in the shelter to assist you in making an informed decision.

Thank you once again for your interest in our dogs and cats. We look forward to helping you find the perfect companion.

Adoption application

https://parmashelter.org/adopt/adoption-policy-fees/

Go meet their pets

Parma Animal Shelter
6260 State Road
Parma, Ohio 44134
440-885-8014
www.parmashelter.org

We are open daily from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00-12 noon.

More about this shelter

Parma Animal Shelter is a dedicated 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to finding permanent homes for stray animals in our community.

As a small, no time-limits shelter, we are proud to operate entirely through the efforts of our passionate volunteers. We do not receive any public funding, which makes the support of our community all the more vital in helping us provide loving care to the animals we shelter.

Throughout the year, we organize various fundraisers to support our mission, and we maintain a wish list of needed items on our website. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our loyal supporters, whose contributions make a significant impact in the lives of so many animals.

If you have any inquiries or would like to learn more about adopting a dog or a cat, please feel free to reach out to us at dogadoptions@parmashelter.org or catadoptions@parmashelter.org.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to helping us provide a safe haven for the animals in Parma.