Rusty Greyhound Amherst, MA

Name: Rusty (Rough)

Racing Name: "UMR Rough Rider"

Pedigree & Race History: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1955011

Sex: Male

Color: Red Brindle

Age: 4 years (DOB 6/18/11)

Cat friendly: Workable

Kid friendly: Older kids

Small dog friendly: Yes

Status: ***ADOPTED!***

About Rusty: Rusty is a very happy, playful, outgoing boy. He loves to be the center of attention but is ok when he's not. He'd do best with a strong owner that he knows is in charge. He would be happy in a family with a couple of older children or teenagers to play with. He loves to go for walks and jogs.

Rusty also enjoys playing with other Greyhounds in his foster home but he plays rough, so use caution with small pets. He met some small dogs (20 lbs) on leash and did well. He does show interest in smaller animals but he tested fine with the cats in his foster home so he's probably just curious.

Though Rusty has been diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and is losing his sight, he will be a wonderful pet for the right family. We are hoping to find him a home with someone who has another large breed dog to guide him after he loses his sight. Ideally, Rusty would be placed with someone who also has previous experience with blind dogs. It is crucial that he finds his forever home as soon as possible so that he can adjust to his home environment before going completely blind. We will be more than happy to transport him within a reasonable distance in order to get him adopted into the right home.



Here's Rusty at a meet & greet. Foster Ryder is trying to hide under him!

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/geminispamperedgreyhounds/Ryder/RyderRusty_zps4290a446.jpg



Interested in adoption? See our home page (http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MA488.html) to learn about our group, download our Adoption Application, view our Events Calendar, and more!

Do you have any questions? E-mail GeminisPamperedGreyhounds@gmail.com or call 413-626-9879 for more information.