Time for another Ruffus update. It is amazing the progress this guy has made since joining us last year. With a little security Ruffus has let his personality shine through. He has no problem showing love and affection for his close family and has put his trust in more and more of our friends. For those he is not quite sure of, he is fine going to his safe room and spending his time there. He is quite fond of, OK wildly excited about, going for walks and, though he still pulls a little, has come along way in walking gently. He occasionally gets nervous and jumpy when cars, people or other dogs come along but, again these instances are getting farther and farther apart.

Ruffus loves being active and chasing balls and would love a home with a fenced in backyard. A quiet family life without little children or a lot of commotion would be the best for him. No cats either though he is good with our neighbor dog and was close enough with our resident Daisy before she passed that he picked up a few of her traits which he now delights us with.

Without a doubt, Ruffus would be a loving and loyal companion for anyone who would give him his forever home.

Ruffus here,

Well it’s been a busy New Year. I am adjusting very well, so I am told by my foster parents, to new people coming and going into the house. It’s fun to have them around. And, when the action gets a little too much for me, I have no problem heading to my safe room. Things are going well in other areas too. I used to have seizures every so often, but I have not had one now since May.

One thing I am real happy for is that my foster parents let a big guy like me snuggle in close to them because, more than anything, I’m a cuddler. I’m just a big ‘ol cuddler and I’m not ashamed to admit it.

I am going on more and more walks with my foster Dad and he says I am much better at not pulling and not getting spooked by passing vehicles or people like I used to. I like the walks but I would still love a big fenced-in back yard to run and run and run in.

So, as much as I love my fosters, I would love to have a forever home. Uh oh! I see my favorite ball lying around. Gotta go!

Time for a Ruffus update.

Ruffus is a yellow lab who sometimes has a hard time believing that he is 93 pounds. If we are sitting on the couch he invariably comes over and tries his best to be a lap dog. Of course all he can do is manage to get the front half of his body onto the couch and plop his head in our laps and look up at us with the saddest look he can for attention.

We think that Rufus may not be the biggest fan of Halloween because he would not go out for walks while there were decorations in our yard and throughout our neighborhood. He is going on walks again once he’s sure that the decorations are gone.

He loves pull toys and playing tug-of-war and playing fetch when he can. Most of all he loves to be loved and will take any and all the attention he can get.

Ruffus is a bit of character though and needs special consideration. He’s used to things a certain way and when the normal routine is broken he gets nervous which can lead to tense situations. Therefore a home with no children or young adults is needed. He also would require a fenced in backyard. When company comes over, we lead him to his “safe” room where, with a peanut butter stuffed kong, he is content to stay for the duration of the company’s stay. On walks or in situations that require it, he tolerates a muzzle very well.

Hello Ruffus here!

Sorry I haven't posted anything for awhile but I have been learning to improve my manners. My foster folks are really pleased with my behavior on walks. I used to be "go,go,go". Now I walk with them and though wearing my muzzle doesn't thrill me I am excited to see it come out because it means I am going on a walk! It also means company is coming over. Because I get a little nervous when company first comes over so I go into my ""safe" room for awhile and then come out with my muzzle on for awhile until I feel more at ease.

I still get along with my foster sister Daisy but honestly I would rather have a forever home and it's attention all to myself. I am an attention hog and I don't mind saying so! I will take all the love and attention you can give me! I have a lot to give back!

Till next time!

Love Ruffus!!!