Adopt a Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)

Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) Dog

Rufus the Dog needs a home



Name: Rufus

DOB: 02/05/2013

Weight: 6

Adoption Fee: $325



 




This is Rufus...


From his foster mom:


 


This little gem is Rufus. The story is, he was surrendered to the pound by his owner when her boyfriend moved in with his big dog and that dog was attacking Rufus. He came to MN from Texas...during a snowstorm! That cold, white stuff is a little hard to handle but he's getting used to it. He is potty trained but wants to be carried in and out...his little feet freeze quickly. He WANTS his leash on when we go out the door...he waits for it and appears to make him more secure outside. (OR is it that he wants me always within his sight and an arms length away...hmmmm).


 


He's been great with every dog he's met. He loves to play. He has not been exposed to cats since I've had him but he minds pretty well when told "no" or "be nice" so he might be ok. He's affectionate and loves to be by his humans...on a lap or sleeping in bed, under the covers. He has a short coat but such silky fur!  


 


He does not like to be kenneled and he will bark and fuss, big time!  When I'm away, he has free roam of the house with the 2 resident dogs and has proven to be trustworthy. 
He barks for a few minutes when I leave so might not be ideal in an apartment setting...and oh my goodness, is he happy when I return...that tail and barking and the hugs and kisses! He's such a nice, happy boy!  



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.



Please check out our website, www.ruffstartrescue.org for more details and additional pictures on any of our animals!



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.



Ruff Start Rescue Adoption Policies: http://www.ruffstartrescue.org/info/display?PageID=11744





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  • Animal: Dog
  • Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)
  • Size: Small
  • Gender: Male
  • State: Minnesota
  • Zip/Postal Code: 55371-0129
As of 10/31/2024 Rufus is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Rufus is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.

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