Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
LOOKING FOR MY ANGEL: Approx. 10 years / Approx. 20 lbs. Hi, my name’s Rusty! I lost my life-long home when my previous owner experienced medical issues & needed to go to assisted living. I was sad about that, but fortunately, Mostly Mutts has been able to take me in and I’m in a great foster home while I wait to find my new family that is looking for a constant, sweet companion. I was adopted for a few weeks, but came back to Mostly Mutts as the home was not a good fit. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I like the dogs I have met in my previous home, & I like the older chihuahua in my foster home – sharing our people and walking nicely with her on our daily walks, so if you have a nice dog at home, let’s meet! / I lived with five cats in my previous home, so if you have a dog-friendly kitty, let’s meet! / I liked children I met in my previous home, but I don’t remember their ages. Since I have been known to nip if startled or accidentally hurt, it’s best the children in my new home be older kids (age 15+), & - of course, let’s meet! • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I’m a sweet boy who - though initially nervous in new environments, I’ve been going to lots of places with my foster family & I’m doing well – in fact they take me everywhere with them. I often find a lap to jump in where I’m super happy as I’m a true lap dog! I’ll even settle in & lean back, as if asking you to hold me like a baby – so loving! I’m used to having my person with me all the time, so a stay-at-home family member is a must for me. A true ‘velco dog’, I just want to be involved in whatever you are doing! You want to watch TV? Great, I’ll sit with you on the couch. You need to work at a desk? I’ll be in the dog bed on the floor in your office. You cooking? I’ll help! You get the idea? I’m a great constant companion. I have been a bit protective of my home, barking at strangers & sometimes nipping at the back of their leg when they turn away. My foster is working on this with me now & I don’t do it in public, just in my home. I did bite in my temporary home, but it was also learned that they were not giving me the proper dosage of my anxiety medication. / My energy level is 4 - 6. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: My foster and previous owner agree that I am a smart boy, so my foster enrolled me in Mostly Mutts’ Adult Basic Training classes where I recently received my certificate of completion for Mostly Mutts basic obedience. This means I have mastered the ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘leave it’, ‘down’, & ‘stay’ commands & how to ‘wait’ before entering & exiting doors. I also have good leash-walking manners, only pulling momentarily in new areas if something makes me nervous. / I like to sleep in my crate, it is like a safe space for me. I sleep through the night in there with the door open near my foster’s bed with no issues. In my former home, I slept with my owner, so – if allowed – I’d like to snuggle in with you at night, too. / My potty manners are great in my foster home, so hopefully that will be the case in my new home, too! • LIKES/DISLIKES: A real people dog, I enjoy going for walks with my family, as well as hanging out with them in a fenced yard. I also love napping on or next to them & being with people all the time. I enjoy playing with squeaky toys & balls with my person. Collecting all the cuddles is my favorite pastime! / I am not a fan of that confusing, pesky iRobot vacuum cleaner, so I bark at it – though I’m getting more used to it with time. Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love & attention. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped & neutered. I have a couple old man lumps & bumps that don’t bother me, & I hope you won’t mind either. I had a slightly elevated liver level, so I’m on a supplement to help keep it stable. Mostly Mutts tested my liver levels in June, & they are stable with the supplement, so I should just stay on this supplement for life. I am also taking an inexpensive anxiety medication (fluoxetine), which has greatly improved some intermittent eye tremors & some separation anxiety I was experiencing. I used to bark & howl in protest whenever my person left, but I no longer do this. I will likely need to take this medication forever as it helps me so much. I’m looking for a home where I will be a much-loved family member where I can be with my family a lot. My adoption fee is $100.00, & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. January 2, 2025, 8:13 am
