RUFUS: $0 Adoption Fee!

Meet Rufus, a 5-year-old mixed breed who is long overdue for a home and someone to call his own.<br/><br/>Hound Mix | About 5 yrs old | 60 lb <br/><br/>Rufus originally came to FCAC from another shelter that ran out of space. When he first arrived there, he was in rough shape with a painful skin infection and patchy fur. After treatment, and a proper diet, he's healing beautifully and his sweet personality is finally shining through!<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Rufus is friendly, loving, and full of personality! He can be a little reserved at first, which makes sense... he's been through a lot. Once he knows you're safe, he's gentle and incredibly easy to love.<br/><br/>Here's what else you should know:<br/> Allergic to chicken — he does best on salmon-based food<br/> May need allergy meds (which FCAC can provide even after adoption!)<br/> Dog friendly with dogs closer to his size<br/> Needs a home without cats, small dogs, or small animals — he has strong hound instincts<br/> Expected to do well with children<br/><br/>Rufus has been waiting far too long, and he deserves a family who will give him the comfort and stability he's missed for so long. He's healing, he's hopeful, and he's ready for his next chapter.<br/><br/>If you've got room in your home, and in your heart, Rufus might just be your dog. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Neutered | Microchipped I Heartworm & Lyme negative | Current on vaccinations & preventatives | Adoption fee is FULLY SPONSORED thanks to a generous donor. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Interested in meeting and possibly adopting? Please start by submitting an application here:<br/><br/>https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Once submitted, staff will review your application. If approved, we'll reach out to schedule a meet and greet! If you have other dogs, they'll need to come as well to ensure compatability.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>If it's a good fit, you may take your new best friend home that same day!<br/><br/>We also offer a 2-week foster-to-adopt trial period to ensure it's the right match for everyone.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Adoption Hours: Mon & Sat: 11 AM – 4 PM | Tue & Fri: 11 AM – 5 PM | Wed: 11 AM – 6 PM | Thur & Sun: CLOSED

Meet Rufus, a 5-year-old mixed breed who is long overdue for a home and someone to call his own.

Hound Mix | About 5 yrs old | 60 lb

Rufus originally came to FCAC from another shelter that ran out of space. When he first arrived there, he was in rough shape with a painful skin infection and patchy fur. After treatment, and a proper diet, he's healing beautifully and his sweet personality is finally shining through!



Rufus is friendly, loving, and full of personality! He can be a little reserved at first, which makes sense... he's been through a lot. Once he knows you're safe, he's gentle and incredibly easy to love.

Here's what else you should know:
Allergic to chicken — he does best on salmon-based food
May need allergy meds (which FCAC can provide even after adoption!)
Dog friendly with dogs closer to his size
Needs a home without cats, small dogs, or small animals — he has strong hound instincts
Expected to do well with children

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Meet Rufus, a 5-year-old mixed breed who is long overdue for a home and someone to call his own.

Hound Mix | About 5 yrs old | 60 lb

Rufus originally came to FCAC from another shelter that ran out of space. When he first arrived there, he was in rough shape with a painful skin infection and patchy fur. After treatment, and a proper diet, he's healing beautifully and his sweet personality is finally shining through!



Rufus is friendly, loving, and full of personality! He can be a little reserved at first, which makes sense... he's been through a lot. Once he knows you're safe, he's gentle and incredibly easy to love.

Here's what else you should know:
Allergic to chicken — he does best on salmon-based food
May need allergy meds (which FCAC can provide even after adoption!)
Dog friendly with dogs closer to his size
Needs a home without cats, small dogs, or small animals — he has strong hound instincts
Expected to do well with children

Rufus has been waiting far too long, and he deserves a family who will give him the comfort and stability he's missed for so long. He's healing, he's hopeful, and he's ready for his next chapter.

If you've got room in your home, and in your heart, Rufus might just be your dog.



Neutered | Microchipped I Heartworm & Lyme negative | Current on vaccinations & preventatives | Adoption