Joe (Rusty 09-249)

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October 18, 2013:

And just who is this dashingly handsome boy, you ask?! It's Rusty! He was originally brought into RAGOM's care in 2009, after he was found as a stray. He was adopted by an incredible family who loved him very, very much. Recently, Rusty displayed some nervous behavior around their young nephew, which resulted in a bite. Due to having a young child themselves, they made the difficult decision to surrender him back to RAGOM's care. It was a tearful surrender as they said goodbye to their sweet boy, as he was such a special part of their lives and they loved him very deeply. Rusty sends them both a big kiss and thanks them for all the love and wonderful care they've given him.

Since Rusty was a stray, we don't know his exact birth date. However, it is believed he is approximately 5 years old. He is up to date on vaccinations and weighs a healthy 63 pounds. He is on a grain free food and fish oil to help with his allergies. After his recent vet visit, Rusty tested positive for Anaplasmosis, which is a tick borne disease. The standard protocol is not to treat the dog unless he is displaying symptoms such as joint pain, lameness, lethargy, and lack of appetite. It's safe to say Rusty is feeling just fine - he has the energy of a one or two year old and loves to play, play, play! One of our resident dogs had Anaplasmosis this year, and it was easy to treat, if it should get to that point. Rusty has free roam during the day and has been on his best behavior. Our house is picked up pretty well, as we have a couple of resident counter surfers and thieves, so there isn't much for him to get into.

Rusty is a fun and energetic dog who will need a family that is committed to giving him lots of exercise. Walks are not enough for this young boy! He would love to go to doggy daycare or run and play at the dog park. He would also make a great running partner! He enjoys our nightly games of fetch and also loves to play with his ball after dinner while we're relaxing and watching TV. He will bring me his ball over and over and over again to play. He is just so cute! ;He loves to play with it right next to the furniture, and often nudges it underneath. He barks for help, and then a few minutes later, does it again. Perhaps his new home will have bumpers on their couch! He sleeps on the dog bed in our room at night, but would probably love to snuggle with his humans.

Rusty's needs are pretty simple:

  • An adult only home, or a home with teenagers or older
  • No cats!
  • A fenced in yard, due to his history as a stray.  He has always been used to one, too.
  • A family committed to lots of exercise!
  • A family that will take him to obedience training - a refresher never hurts!
  • A family that will keep him on grain free food
  • No requirements for another dog - he has been an only dog and has done just fine

Rusty is sure to add a lot of love and laughter to your house - please contact your placement adviser if you're interested in meeting this wonderful boy!

At a Glance #09-249

Golden Retriever Born: June 2008
Male 50 lbs

Status: Adopted

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October 18, 2013:

And just who is this dashingly handsome boy, you ask?! It's Rusty! He was originally brought into RAGOM's care in 2009, after he was found as a stray. He was adopted by an incredible family who loved him very, very much. Recently, Rusty displayed some nervous behavior around their young nephew, which resulted in a bite. Due to having a young child themselves, they made the difficult decision to surrender him back to RAGOM's care. It was a tearful surrender as they said goodbye to their sweet boy, as he was such a special part of their lives and they loved him very deeply. Rusty sends them both a big kiss and thanks them for all the love and wonderful care they've given him.

Since Rusty was a stray, we don't know his exact birth date. However, it is believed he is approximately 5 years old. He is up to date on vaccinations and weighs a healthy 63 pounds. He is on a grain free food and fish oil to help with his allergies. After his recent vet visit, Rusty tested positive for Anaplasmosis, which is a tick borne disease. The standard protocol is not to treat the dog unless he is displaying symptoms such as joint pain, lameness, lethargy, and lack of appetite. It's safe to say Rusty is feeling just fine - he has the energy of a one or two year old and loves to play, play, play! One of our resident dogs had Anaplasmosis this year, and it was easy to treat, if it should get to that point. Rusty has free roam during the day and has been on his best behavior. Our house is picked up pretty well, as we have a couple of resident counter surfers and thieves, so there isn't much for him to get into.

Rusty is a fun and energetic dog who will need a family that is committed to giving him lots of exercise. Walks are not enough for this young boy! He would love to go to doggy daycare or run and play at the dog park. He would also make a great running partner! He enjoys our nightly games of fetch and also loves to play with his ball after dinner while we're relaxing and watching TV. He will bring me his ball over and over and over again to play. He is just so cute! ;He loves to play with it right next to the furniture, and often nudges it underneath. He barks for help, and then a few minutes later, does it again. Perhaps his new home will have bumpers on their couch! He sleeps on the dog bed in our room at night, but would probably love to snuggle with his humans.

Rusty's needs are pretty simple:

  • An adult only home, or a home with teenagers or older
  • No cats!
  • A fenced in yard, due to his history as a stray.  He has always been used to one, too.
  • A family committed to lots of exercise!
  • A family that will take him to obedience training - a refresher never hurts!
  • A family that will keep him on grain free food
  • No requirements for another dog - he has been an only dog and has done just fine

Rusty is sure to add a lot of love and laughter to your house - please contact your placement adviser if you're interested in meeting this wonderful boy!

Updates

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Rusty, who now goes by Joe, has been with his new family for a year and he's doing fantastic!  He makes them smile every day and they are madly in love with him.  He is now a big brother and he loves every minute of it - they wrestle and play and are the best of friends!  Joe's been a great role model and has been busy teaching him all about the fun things in life - like toys!    

Joe continues to be a happy, healthy, boy with an infectious smile.  It's hard not to fall completely in love when you look at him!  

I consider Joe to be one of the luckiest boys in the world.  He came from a family where he was incredibly loved and spoiled, and found a new family where he is loved and spoiled just as much.  Life doesn't get any better than that!

Monday, November 11, 2013

Rusty came from a family who loved him very much. When I picked him up, I promised them we would find a family who would love him just as much as they did. Last week, I was looking through our approved applicant list, and could not stop reading the notes of Julie and Bob. They seemed like such a great couple and they had everything I hoped Rusty would find in a home. A long phone call and a few emails followed, and I found out they had already been looking at him on the website. It was fate! We made arrangements for them to come out to our place, and they didn't hesitate to drive 5 hours to meet him. We already had a great feeling about them, but as soon as they walked in the door, we knew Julie and Bob were "The Ones!"

Before they even left, it was clear they already adored him!

It was pretty evident Rusty was in love, too!

He couldn't wait to hop in the car and begin his journey to South Dakota!

Bauer will miss his wrestling buddy, but we couldn't be happier for Julie, Bob, and Rusty. I can't imagine a more perfect home for him! Enjoy your happy new life, Rusty - we love you!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

We couldn't resist sharing another great picture of this handsome boy!  He is so photogenic!

Rusty is still looking for that very special family, so here is a quick reminder of what he needs:

  • An adult only home or home with teenagers
  • A fenced in yard
  • A family committed to consistent exercise - and plenty of it!
  • A family committed to training - he is like a big puppy at times and needs consistency
  • A family that will keep him on a grain free food to help with allergies
  • A family without cats!
  • Rusty can be an only dog! He would love play dates or trips to the dog park

If you are that special family Rusty is looking for, please contact your Placement Adviser!  

Sunday, October 20, 2013

We're falling more in love with Rusty every day! He loves to follow us around the house for pets and see what we're up to. Some days I feel like a duck being followed by all her ducklings, as I usually have a trail of dogs behind me! Rusty fits in perfectly. He loves to chase the birds with our resident dogs and loves to pull up pieces of grass like they do periodically, too! He doesn't like the noise of big trucks, such as the garbage or UPS trucks, which his owners warned us about. He's in good company with that in our house - our resident boy Bauer can't stand the noise, either!

Sometimes Rusty will bark if he doesn't feel like we're giving him enough attention. If we're petting one of our resident dogs, he'll nudge his way in and gets frustrated sometimes if we don't pet him right away. Rusty would love a family where he could be someone's best friend and center of their world - who wouldn't like a snuggle bug with the cold weather approaching?!