Rufus is a high-energy dog who is looking for a new home where he can get lots of play time and exercise! He gets along great with his foster brothers and loves to wrestle, play tug, and do zoomies in the yard with his buddies. He could definitely live as an only dog, but would love a home with another active dog who could help burn off some of his energy! Rufus has had successful interactions with older children, but his energy level and love of face kisses might be overwhelming for little ones or kids who aren't comfortable with big, goofy dogs.
Roofie is a smart boy who knows all of the basic commands. He has a bit of anxiety and is working hard to learn things like calmly leaving his crate after being left alone and not jumping on people. He gets better and better every day and would benefit from continued training in his new home to help him with the adjustment. His active mind and athletic ability would make him an awesome candidate for activities like agility training. This handsome doofus is such a sweetie and loves attention. He's a big boy, but he wants to be a lap dog, and he spends every night curled up in bed as close as he can to his foster mom.
Ideal Home
A home that can provide plenty of play time and exercise. He would love a home with another active dog. Homes with older children are ideal, but may be overwhelming for very young children or those not comfortable with large, energetic dogs.
Ongoing Health
Rufus has been diagnosed with a congenital defect called pulmonic stenosis (PS), a condition in which the pulmonic valve is abnormally formed, creating an obstruction of blood flow from the right heart to the lungs. This causes the right heart to work harder, leading to enlargement and thickening. Rufus has had successful surgery for this condition, and yearly follow-up visits to monitor his heart are recommended.
Training & Support
Rufus knows all basic commands but is working on anxiety-related behaviors such as calmly leaving his crate and not jumping on people. Continued training in his new home will be beneficial for his adjustment.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Rufus is currently located in Phoenix, AZ. Transport may be available.
