Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**A Plea for Gambit** All Gambit wants is something we often take for granted… **a forever home**. He has now landed himself in boarding and thats no place for a senior Meet **Gambit**, an 11-year-young sweetheart with the biggest heart and the softest soul. He’s the kind of dog who just wants to be *with* his people — curled up on the couch, tagging along for a walk, riding in the car with his head out the window, or happily accepting treats (his favorite part of the day ).This handsome boy may be a senior, but he still has plenty of puppy spirit. Most days, he’s a calm little couch potato who loves to lounge and be loved on, but don’t let that fool you — he truly enjoys his walks and thrives on simple routines and companionship. **Why Gambit is so special:** Sweet, loyal, and deeply affectionate Calm, gentle energy — the perfect cuddle buddy Potty trained & harness trained Loves car rides, walks, and lap time Smart, eager to please, and quick to learn routines Gets along with other dogs after a proper adjustment periodGambit would do best in a home with **lots of love, a steady routine, and minimal other pets**, where he can soak up attention and enjoy a yard to stretch his legs. He’s ready to be someone’s loyal shadow, best friend, and constant companion.Right now, **Gambit is hoping someone chooses him** — a warm home, gentle hands, and a heart willing to love a senior dog who has so much life and love left to give.If you or someone you know can give Gambit the forever home he deserves, please Apply online https://russellrescuetn.com/adoption or email Russellrescuetn@gmail.com if already approved Meet Gambit! He is a sweet, loyal dog who’s looking for a new foreverhome, and this handsome pup has so much to offer. He’s the kind of dogwho loves being near his people and is happiest when he can be part ofeveryday life — whether that’s relaxing on the couch, heading out fora walk, or enjoying his treats! What Makes Gambit Special:• Friendly & affectionate — He bonds deeply and loves to be loved.• Calm Energy – Gambit isn’t much of the wild type, he is very much acalm little couch potato, but don’t be fooled, he loves going on walksand absolutely loves sitting in your lap and sticking his head out ofthe window during car rides!• Smart & eager to learn — He picks up on routines quickly and lovespositive attention, he is also very potty trained and harness trained!• Great companion — He thrives with people who want a dog who’s partof the family. He gets alone with other dogs after adjusting to them!Gambit would do best with someone who can give him time, routine, andplenty of affection. He’s ready to be someone’s loyal shadow and bestfriend. He is 11 years old yet still feels like a puppy! He just needsa good home to live in for the rest of his years, he is very calm andjust likes to lounge around during the day, and be loved on, and ofcourse he loves treats the most! The ideal home would be someone whohas little to no other pets, a yard for him to be free to play, and asteady routine when it comes to feeding him and taking him potty!If you or someone you know is looking for a loving dog with a bigheart and a lot of personality, please reach out. Gambit deserves ahome where he can feel safe and loved. 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.January 8, 2026, 1:29 am
