Adopt a Shepherd / American Bulldog / Mixed (medium coat)

Name: Rocket

DOB: 03/07/15 estimated

Weight: 46 lbs

Adoption Fee: $125

Adoption requirements (non-negotiable): fenced in yard, no children under 12 years old, no cats or exotic animals, slow intros to other dogs, active lifestyle to give him the exercise he needs.

Have you ever seen a cuter noodle? My name is Rocket and my ears are as big as my heart! My papers say I am a German Shepherd, American Bulldog cross although my foster Mom is pretty sure I could be a whole mess of different things. I love playing in the snow, running, fetching balls, and tugging rope! I am hoping to find someone who wants to play and run with me. I've had a few families who got me and realized they didn't like playing as much as I did, but my Foster Mom says my next family will love everything about me. After having so many homes, I ended up in a shelter for 6 months. The director always called me a good boy and would get all teary eyed when she looked in my kennel. All the volunteers had a soft spot for me however, the shelter was loud and I didn't get to stretch my legs for very long.  It was making me sad, so I stopped eating and didn't like playing with my kennel mates anymore. When my foster Mom came to get me she realized how despondent I had become since I didn't want to share my food and I would cry if she left me alone. 

Now that I'm out, I'm trying to get back into the groove of being in a family but it can be hard sometimes. I don't like when people get loud around me or fight, when my other families did that I had to go away. I also get very over excited when I see other dogs, it takes me a little while to realize they want to be my friend. Walking on a leash can be kind of hard for me, because I love being outside so much I just want to explore everything! I really want to stay with my new family forever so I hope they understand I am a smart boy who can work through anything with enough time and devotion.

I hope to have a family with a yard who is willing to go outside and play with me for lots of time each day. I love kids who are bigger than me because that way we can clown around, my style of play is just like a real German Shepherd so I use my paws while also tossing my whole body around. My foster Mom calls me Noodle, I don't know.  Can my new family like balls, too maybe? Golly, and squirrels? If my new family has another calm dog who they would be willing to let me get to know that would be awesome too. I have two foster siblings I play with all the time, so I would like a playmate in my forever home. Oh, squeaky toys are the best too! I can do lots of tricks for some yummy treats and I love cuddling with my family when the day comes to a close. 

I'm trying really hard to remember all my manners, slowly but surely they're coming back. Do you have room for a big noodle like me? 

If you are interested in me, please fill out an adoption application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal. Once we receive your application, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.



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All Ruff Start dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention (dogs) as well as heartworm tested (dogs).

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster based rescue. Animals are located in homes throughout Minnesota. We do not have a facility where animals are kept.

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