Rufus Black Mouth Cur Mix Cincinnati, OH

Meet Rufus – The Loyal Companion You’ve Been Waiting For!

Rufus, a handsome Black Mouth Cur mix, is a testament to resilience and loyalty. Despite a rough start, including neglect and being left outside due to exceeding an apartment’s weight limit, Rufus hasn’t lost his happy spirit.

Rufus is a gentleman with impeccable house and car manners. True to his guardian breed traits, he’s loyal, alert, and intelligent while sweet and gentle with his favorite people. He’s not high-energy, but he’s always ready for some quality time—especially if belly rubs are involved! He also loves lounging outside, soaking in the fresh air.

Rufus would benefit from some leash training to help him enjoy walks to the fullest. He would do best in a home with a non-assertive canine companion, or as an only dog, and he’ll need a little guidance when meeting new house guests. He thrives in a calm, structured environment.

Rufus is ready to leave his past behind and share his loyalty and love with a family of his own!

Visit STAF.org for more information on our adoption process. *** Email adoptadog@STAF.org for next steps! ***

• All of our animals are spayed/neutered and current on shots.
• We do not do same-day adoptions. You will be asked to return for at least one follow-up visit, then take the dog home for a trial period before officially adopting.
• You must be 21 years or older to adopt from STAF.
• We require a 4-foot-tall physical fence for homes with children under the age of 11. We also may require a physical fence for specific dogs on a case-by-case basis, depending on each dog’s behavior and exercise needs.
• Due in part to increasing coyote activity/incidents in the area and the difficulty of predicting how a dog will respond to invisible fence training, we can not adopt to homes with invisible fences.
• We do request vet and personal references.
• We can facilitate adoptions within a 30-mile radius of our Cincinnati-based shelter.