Rusty 10-070 [1]

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Rusty is 8.5 years old, male, fostered in Champlin, MN.

Rusty has been in his foster home for two weeks now and everyone is in love with him. He is great with our kids ages seven and eleven. He meets every new person with a smile and wagging tail. His previous owner said he loves other dogs, and it appears to be true. He met several at PetSmart and on walks and was all smiles. He previously lived with three cats.

His previous home had an invisible fence for him. Here we have a fenced back yard that he likes to explore. He has never tried to jump our four foot high chain-link fence. Rusty does not look or act his age. He loves going for walks and having play time, but when his people are being lazy in the house, he is more than happy to lounge near them. He doesn't get on the furniture unless he is invited. He knows several commands including sit, down, shake, roll over, and crawl. He is very food motivated so would probably happily learn more. Car rides are something he enjoys very much. His previous family said he loved going to the dog park too.

Like everyone, the vet thought Rusty was such a handsome boy. He thought his white markings could be from being mixed with a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever! Whatever he is mixed with, it sure makes his fur soft and silky. He weighs in at a good weight of 49 pounds. All of the girls at the vet office were oohing and aahing over him because he's so handsome and happy. He is healthy except for being a little anemic. He will be on some medication for a week, then we'll recheck it.

Rusty would probably do best in a home where someone isn't gone long hours, or where there was another dog to keep him company. He started having anxiety issues at his previous home when their other dog died and his people weren't home as much. I have crated him for up to three hours and he seems to be tolerating it fine.

If you are looking for an amazingly happy, handsome gentleman to keep you company, check out Rusty. He is a one of a kind!