Rufus

Status: available for adoption!

Information: male, Bernese Mountain Dog/Collie mix, currently 75lbs (expected to be 100+lbs when full grown), 7 months old, up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped

• Fairly new arrival and hasn’t yet interacted with other dogs or cats here at the shelter

• Loves meeting older kids

• Can be quite nervous around new people, especially men, and may need several visits to feel fully at ease

Adoption fee: $500 - helps to cover medical & daily shelter care

A little about Rufus:

• Can you believe this big guy is still a puppy? Rufus is only 7 months old and still has so much more growing to do - hopefully, out of the shelter and in a forever home!

• Rufus is a large, high-energy dog. Despite his activity level, Rufus is not destructive. He directs his energy towards the appropriate outlets, like playing fetch and going on adventure walks.

• Rufus is an old soul stuck in a puppy body, displaying that classic goofy puppy energy around trusted people

• Once he settles in with a new family, he’d be the PERFECT cuddle buddy

• Fully potty-trained

• Enjoys car rides and time outside, relaxing in the sun

• Knows ‘sit’ and working on other basic training skills

• Rufus’ treat-motivation encourages quick learning, so teaching additional commands and even tricks shouldn’t be too difficult

• We ask potential families to consider Rufus’ eventual size when expressing interest in adopting Rufus. He is expected to eventually be 100+lbs, and needs a house big enough to fit his needs and size. Get ready to share a good portion of your couch with Rufus!