Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A LOVING LAP DOG: Approx. 10 years / Approx. 22 lbs. & needs to lose weight Hi, my name’s Rusty! I lost my life-long home when my previous owner experienced medical issues and needed to go to assisted living. I was sad about that, but fortunately, Mostly Mutts has been able to take me in and I’m in a great foster home while I wait for a new, loving home where I can thrive with a wonderful family. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I like the dogs I have met in my previous home, and I like the older chihuahua in my foster home – sharing our people and walking nicely with her on our daily walks (even slowing down to wait on her as she’s a bit slower than me!), so if you have a nice doggie at home, let’s meet and see if we can be pals! / I lived with five cats in my previous home, so if you have a dog-friendly kitty, let’s meet! / I liked children I met in my previous home, but I don’t remember their ages. Since I have been known to nip if startled or accidentally hurt, it’s best the children in my new home be older kids (age 15+), and - of course, let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a sweet boy who - though nervous in new environments, I calm down when I find a lap to jump in where I feel safe and comforted. I am a true lap dog! I’ll even settle in and lean back, as if asking you to hold me like a baby – so loving! I’m used to having my person with me most of the time, so a stay-at-home or work-from-home family member would be great for me. A true ‘velco dog’, I just want to be involved in whatever you are doing! You want to watch TV? Great, I’ll sit with you on the couch. You need to work at a desk? I’ll be in the dog bed on the floor in your office. You cooking? I’ll help! You get the idea? I’m a great companion. I have been a bit protective of my home, barking at strangers and sometimes nipping at the back of their leg when they turn away. My foster is working on this with me now and I don’t do it in public, just in my home. My energy level is 4 - 6. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: My foster and previous owner agree that I am a smart boy, so my foster enrolled me in Mostly Mutt’s Adult Basic Training classes. So far, I have learned the ‘sit’ command and how to ‘wait’ before entering and exiting doors. I also have good leash-walking manners, only pulling momentarily in new areas if something makes me nervous. / I sleep through the night in a crate near my foster’s bed with no issues. In my former home, I slept with my owner, so – if allowed – I’d like to snuggle in with you at night, too. / My potty manners are great in my foster home, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home too! • LIKES/DISLIKES: A real people dog, I enjoy going for walks with them, as well as hanging out with them in a fenced yard. I also love napping on or next to them. I enjoy playing with squeaky toys and balls with my person. Collecting all the cuddles is my favorite pastime! / I don’t like being left alone and will bark a bit in protest. I also am not a fan of that loud, pesky vacuum cleaner, so I bark at it. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I have a couple old man lumps and bumps that don’t bother me, and I hope you won’t mind either. I had a slightly elevated liver level, so I’m on a supplement for 3 months and then will be retested. Mostly Mutts will pay for that test with their vet. I’m looking for a home where I will be a much-loved family member, and one that will help me finish losing the weight I need to lose! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. April 15, 2024, 2:08 pm
