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Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Rizzo, one of Russell Rescue’s longer residents.Rizzo is a young guy between 3-4 years old. He is house trained, crate trained, roughly 45-50lbs and looking for his next best friend. Rizzo is a short fella standing at only 25 inches. Don’t let his short stature fool you though, Rizzo is ready to run with the big dogs, or the little ones. He does fantastic with other dogs of all sizes/ages and doesn’t really care about cats.Rizzo completed a board and train program last year and has been thriving.Rizzo is a master chaser when it comes to balls, birds and squirrels. He only likes to catch the balls though. Rizzo is treat motivated and will sit perfectly still until he receives his treat. He knows sit, come and stay. Some commands he chooses to ignore, like “off” if he is comfortable on the couch, but he is smart and always wants to learn. Rizzo is a master snuggler and wants to be where his person is.Rizzo is looking for a patient person or family to continue training, expand his social life and just love him. He will need an experienced owner. If you think you have what it takes to be Rizzo’s best friend apply below.Rizzo is still searching for his forever home and a nice warm lap to cuddle in. He is 2-3 years old, weighs 50lbs, crate and house trained, excellent with all dogs, not interested in cats and has done well with kids. Rizzo loves to chase a ball and is a fast learner especially when treats are involved. He has been around dogs big, small, old and young and has done fantastic with all of them. He has no interest in cats, just sniffs them and goes about his business. His foster mom says he loves playing and usually naps all day while she works. He would love to sleep in the bed but is fine in his crate all night. Rizzo just wants to be where you are and possibly get a belly rub or a head pat. If you think Rizzo sounds like your new best friend contact Russell Rescue.A former street dog turn nap king. Rizzo is 2-3 years old, around 45lbs, house/crate trained. He has no interest in cats and loves all dogs. He knows when to play hard with young dogs and gentle with older dogs. He has done well with kids. Rizzo loves balls and treats. He usually naps while his foster mom is working but is high energy when he is outside or ready to play. He would thrive in a home with another playful dog or active owner. If you think you can give this sweet boy his forever home476 days. Rizzo has been with Russell Rescue for 476 days. Look at the change from his intake photo to now. A former street dog turn nap king. Rizzo is 2-3 years old, around 45lbs, house/crate trained. He has no interest in cats and loves all dogs. He knows when to play hard with young dogs and gentle with older dogs. He has done well with kids. Rizzo loves balls and treats. He usually naps while his foster mom is working but is high energy when he is outside or ready to play. He would thrive in a home with another playful dog or active owner. If you think you can give this sweet boy his forever home please contact Russell Rescue at russellrescuetn@gmail.com or apply online!Rizzo is still looking for his forever home. His foster mom cannot believe he has been with her for a year already. Rizzo, aka Rico, is a short fellow with a big personality. He is 2-3 years old and weighs between 40-45lbs. He does fantastic with dogs of all sizes and doesn’t really care about cats. He just sniffs them and walks away. Rizzo would do fantastic is just about any home. He did great with his trainers young kids and has done well with older kids as well. His foster mom thinks he would be perfectly fine as an only dog with an active owner or with other dogs in the home. He is a great car rider. Rizzo loves to nap during the day while his foster mom works and plays hard with his foster brother once outside. He loves all the attention, treats and balls. If you think Rizzo sounds like the dog for you please contact the rescue for more information.If you are looking for a dog that WON’T be obsessed with you then Rizzo is not the dog for you. This 2-3 year old mix is looking for his forever person. He is 40-45lbs so the perfect size for cuddling. He is crate/house trained, a great car rider, smart, adventure ready and waiting for you. He does have issues with men but his foster mom thinks he can overcome that with a little bit of training and a very patient man that is respectful of his boundaries. Rizzo loves other dogs and has done exceptionally well with dogs of all ages and sizes. He is fine with cats but doesn’t really care about being friends with them. Just sniffs and walks away. Rizzo just wants to do the things you want to do.Rizzo is ready to show you a sham-rockin good time! He a young dog weighing in at about 45lbs. The only thing he needs this St Patrick’s day is you, a good belly rub, treats and a ball. Rizzo loves other dogs but can be picky about the people in his life. But if you are this little leprechauns person, boy does he love you. He is sure to be the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow!Rizzo is a young dog with young dog energy. Don’t let that deter you, he is also a great nap taker. Rizzo is looking for his forever home and can’t wait to be your little helper. Rizzo would do great in any home without small children but would thrive in an all female home. He is unsure of men but warms up quickly with a few treats. He is great on a leash and a perfect little car rider. He would make a fantastic hiking or running buddy for someone and he loves to play with balls. So much so that he entertains himself with one. He is great at taking commands and is a fast learner. He has mastered sit, crate and come. He is also doing great with stay. Rizzo just wants to be where you are and would make a great couch buddy for the cold winter!Rizzo is a former street dog turned cuddle bug. He enjoys nap time, playing with toys and getting all the love you have to give. He goes in his crate fantastically but when he hears you he wants out for more love! He does wonderful on a leash and isn’t hard to handle. He would make a great hiking buddy or running partner. He really wants to make new friends but is sometimes unsure, especially of larger men. No worries though, he warms up quickly if you have a treat to share with him! He hasn’t completely given up his street dog ways because he loves to explore the fenced in yard. Rizzo would love to be yours more so if you have a ball to throw, a treat or just all your love to give. Rico is ready to fully give up his street dog ways and finally find his forever home with you!Rizzo and his foster brother received their Christmas box from Chewy and they’re wondering what’s in it!! Rizzo has settled in at his new fosters house and so far he loves playing with his foster brother, running through the yard and barking at the horses next door. An active family or person would be great. He is the sweetest little guy at 45lbs and wants to be where his person is. He is always up for a play date or a nap, whatever his person is doing. He is a great car rider. He already knows sit and we are working on stay but he is picking it up quickly. Get ready to meet your new best friend!Rizzo aka Rico update: 2yrs, 35-40lb male He's settling in pretty well now after 3 weeks. He does have some allergies that require medicine as of now, but that could always change. He gets along with the 10yr old girl and with 3 of our 4 dogs...the 4th is our alpha female and his dominance starts to show, so slow and steady or he would make an excellent only dog! He plays a little rough so he's learning how to be easy. He loves to chew and is full of energy, so make sure he has plenty of toys/bones to keep him out of trouble! He's a love bug who must lay/sleep on you versus beside you! He's not a huge fan of the crate, but he tolerates it ok. He would love to have a family to call his own!!!Available dogs are met by appointment only and pre-approved adopters ONLY.Our dogs are currently in a foster homes which can answer your questions better than anyone else. We promise our fosters that we will qualify all potential adopters before we ask them to communicate with potential adopters.The application is the first step. Pleae complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/You will be contacted if further information is needed. We are 100% volunteer powered. Volunteers process the applications and need time above their personal needs and full-time jobs to process the apps.Please have patience. We do not have any paid staff members. Our adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, HW check, and microchip. Russell Rescue dogs are fostered in the Middle Tennessee area. We do not ship/transport our dogs, so the approved adopter must be willing to travel to Tennessee. Russell Rescue will try to first place our rescue dogs locally or in surrounding states.Russell Rescue is not open to the public for visiting hours. We do not have a physical location of our own. You can text our team if you need assistance with your app or have questions about your app status: 502-805-7786.May 1, 2025, 2:09 am
