Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
## 🐾 Meet Atlas! 🐾### 7-Year-Old Neutered Male | Smart • Affectionate • Adventure-Ready**Seven years old? Atlas didn't get the memo!** This handsome guy has a youthful spirit and is ready to **match your energy**. Whether you're heading out for an adventure or settling in for some serious cuddle time, Atlas is happy to be your guy. ❤️Atlas is **very smart, well-trained, and knows his basic commands**. He's also highly treat-motivated—which means cheese may be the fastest way to his heart. 🧀😂 He's a total **cuddle bug** who loves treats, attention, and being with his people.And if you're expecting the classic Husky "talking"... surprise! **Atlas is actually pretty quiet for a Husky.** 🤫🐺### ❤️ Atlas at a Glance🐾 Young-at-heart and energetic🐾 Very smart and well-trained🐾 Knows basic commands🐾 Major cuddle bug🐾 LOVES treats—and especially cheese! 🧀🐾 Great candidate for an outdoorsy, active home🐾 Curious and **very nosey** 👀🐾 Has a short attention span when something interesting catches his eye🐾 May occasionally investigate the trash—because apparently trash is fascinating. 😂🐾 Very responsive and respectful around food### 🐕 What About Other Dogs?**A meet-and-greet with other dogs in the home is required.**Atlas isn't necessarily looking for trouble, but he definitely has **opinions** about other dogs and isn't afraid to express them! He may "tell them off" with plenty of noise. It's more **"HEY! I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!"** than an attempt to be mean. His short attention span can also make him easily distracted.### 👨👩👧 A Boundary His Family Needs to RespectAtlas has one important boundary: **his rear end.**If his back end is messed with or handled in a way he doesn't appreciate, he may show his teeth. That's his warning that he wants you to stop. Because of this, we recommend **children over 5** who can understand and respect his boundaries.His future family will need to teach everyone—including children—to **leave his rear end alone and respect his personal space.**---### 🏡 Looking for a Smart, Fun, Affectionate Adventure Buddy?Atlas is **wonderful**, smart, affectionate, treat-motivated, and ready to show someone that seven is definitely not old! If you're looking for a dog who can keep up with you outdoors and then come inside for a big cuddle session, **Atlas may be your guy.** ❤️Come meet this handsome, young-at-heart boy and see what all the fuss is about! 🐾🐾 ADOPTION INFORMATION 🐾Thinking about adding a new furry family member? Here’s everything you need to know about adopting from Rushville Animal Shelter! ❤️💰 ADOPTION FEESThe adoption fee listed on each animal’s profile does not include applicable discounts.Discounts include:🏠 Rush County Residents: $50 off the listed adoption fee🎖️ Military & Senior Citizens: For animals OVER 3 years old, $75 off the listed adoption fee🐱 Adopt 2 cats/kittens: The second adoption is 50% off💕 Bonded Pairs: If two animals are a bonded pair and are required to be adopted together, the second adoption fee is 100% OFF!ADOPTION DISCOUNTS ONLY APPLY TO STANDARD ADOPTION FEES.Special Adoption Packages:Barn/Shop Cats: $25Feral/Wild Cats: FREEGolden Age Pets over 8 years of age: FREEPayment: We accept cash, check, and card. A 3% fee applies to card payments.❤️ WHAT YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERSYour adoption fee helps cover approximately $200 worth of care per animal!Every animal receives:🐶 Dogs: At least 1 Distemper/Parvo vaccine + Bordetella vaccine🐱 Cats: At least 1 Feline Distemper vaccine💉 Rabies vaccine if the animal is fixed by us🪱 At least 1 deworming🦟 Current flea prevention🔎 Microchip✂️ Spay/neuter — either already completed or scheduled for a future appointment🏡 SAME-DAY ADOPTIONS!Yes! All animals can go home the same day. 🎉You'll need:A valid photo IDTo complete and sign a few documentsTo take home a copy of the animal's medical historyThere is NO application process.All adoptions are:✅ First-come, first-served❌ No holds — even with a donation❌ No appointments requiredJust come visit us during our normal business hours!✂️ NOT FIXED YET? HERE'S HOW IT WORKS.If an animal isn't already spayed or neutered when you adopt, you'll participate in our Foster-to-Adopt process.The animal will go home with you with a future surgery appointment already scheduled.You'll be responsible for bringing the animal back to the shelter for a 2-night stay while their surgery is completed.During Foster-to-Adopt:The shelter maintains legal ownership of the animal.You have all other responsibilities of pet ownership, including medical care.Once the animal is fixed, the microchip is registered to you and legal ownership transfers to you. ❤️This process allows us to follow Indiana law requiring adopted animals to be fixed while also helping us keep kennel space available for animals coming into the shelter.For additional information about our Foster-to-Adopt policy, please visit our website.🐕 THINKING ABOUT A DOG?Unless specifically stated on a dog's adoption profile, we do not require a meet-and-greet with every family member or household dog.However, we highly encourage it!We're happy to introduce your dog(s) to a potential new family member here at the shelter.No appointment necessary.🐱 ADOPTING A CAT OR KITTEN?Cats MUST leave the shelter in a carrier.Bring your own carrier, or purchase one from us!🏠 WANT TO TRY BEFORE YOU COMMIT?We offer home trials for dogs and cats over 6 months old for approximately one week.You do not have to pay the adoption fee upfront.If you decide the animal is the perfect fit:➡️ Return to the shelter➡️ Complete the adoption paperwork➡️ Pay the adoption fee➡️ Make it official! ❤️If you decide the animal isn't the right fit, simply bring them back to the shelter during normal business hours at any point during your trial period.🚨 We do not accept after-hours drop-offs.🐾 READY TO MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND?Come visit us during our normal business hours! No application. No appointment. No holds.Just you, an animal who needs a home, and the chance to make a life-changing connection. ❤️🐾Rushville Animal Shelter📍 650 Van Sickle Street, Rushville, IN 46173📞 765-932-4754🌐 rushvilleanimalshelter.com