Meet Rusty!
Rusty is a 2-year-old, 50 lb Cattle Dog mix with a gentle soul and a playful side. He didn't have the easiest start in life, and can be a little shy in new situations, but underneath that cautious exterior is a sweet, silly boy who is making incredible progress every day. Watching him open up, wag his tail, play with toys, and start trusting people is something really special. He loves playing with other dogs and would especially enjoy a home with a confident dog friend to help show him the ropes. He enjoys puzzle toys, chew toys, chicken treats, and the occasional Squishmallow, and he's discovering how fun life can be. Rusty can be timid with new people and unfamiliar environments, but he responds with avoidance rather than aggression and continues to gain confidence with patience and positive reinforcement. He has already made huge strides with leash walking, crate training, and potty training, and he's a quick learner. He walks nicely on leash, does well with other dogs and cats, and would do best with older, dog-savvy children who can go slow and give him time to warm up.
Ideal Home
An active but patient home that understands shy dogs and lets him settle in at his own pace would help him thrive. He would do best with older, dog-savvy children who can go slow and give him time to warm up.
Ongoing Health
Rusty has no known health conditions.
Training & Support
Rusty is doing great with leash walking, crate training, and potty training, and he's a quick learner. He responds well to positive reinforcement.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- You can apply to adopt Rusty here: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/70992/generic
Transporation
Rusty is located in Texas but can be adopted locally or out of state. We coordinate safe transport and offer video meet-and-greets to ensure it's the perfect fit.
