Rufus

Meet Rufus, the Gentle Giant <br/><br/>Rufus is a sweet, affectionate gentleman with a lot of love to give—and a few more playful tricks up his sleeve than you might expect from an older guy! He LOVES his Kong tennis balls and is a fetch master. He also enjoys strolling through the woods, sniffing around, and doing a little digging when the mood strikes.<br/><br/>Rufus gets along with dogs, but he would probably be happiest in a quieter home without a young, boisterous, or overly energetic dog or kids constantly wanting to play. A calm canine companion—or being the only dog—would allow him to relax and enjoy the easygoing life he deserves. He also enjoys cats and has shown that he can be wonderfully respectful of small animals; his foster family's free-roaming house bunnies barely registered on his radar!<br/><br/>Despite his size and strength, Rufus is a true gentleman on leash. He does have a natural pull, but he listens well and is surprisingly easy to handle—even his foster's 7-year-old son was able to walk him without any trouble.<br/><br/>Rufus can be a little possessive of his water bowl and may growl if another dog approaches while he’s drinking. His new family should be prepared to manage food and water separately and give him his own space around meals and water. Because of this, a home with kids over 13 would be best.<br/><br/>Don't let his age fool you—Rufus still has plenty of personality, enjoys his adventures, and absolutely loves being around his people. He's the kind of guy who can enjoy a good game of fetch, take a leisurely woodland stroll, and then settle in for some well-earned cozy time.<br/><br/>Rufus would thrive with someone who appreciates a calmer pace but still wants a companion for walks, sniffing adventures, and the occasional rousing game of fetch. Give this handsome gentleman a little space around his resources and a lot of love, and he'll happily return the favor. <br/><br/><br/>If you are interested in finding out more about Rufus, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:<br/><br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog<br/><br/>Rufus is being fostered in Millbury, MA.<br/><br/>The adoption fee is $225.<br/><br/>Like Broken Tail Rescue on Facebook!.<br/><br/>Follow Broken Tail Rescue on Instagram!<br/><br/>Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.<br/><br/>We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.

Meet Rufus, the Gentle Giant

Rufus is a sweet, affectionate gentleman with a lot of love to give—and a few more playful tricks up his sleeve than you might expect from an older guy! He LOVES his Kong tennis balls and is a fetch master. He also enjoys strolling through the woods, sniffing around, and doing a little digging when the mood strikes.

Rufus gets along with dogs, but he would probably be happiest in a quieter home without a young, boisterous, or overly energetic dog or kids constantly wanting to play. A calm canine companion—or being the only dog—would allow him to relax and enjoy the easygoing life he deserves. He also enjoys cats and has shown that he can be wonderfully respectful of small animals; his foster family's free-roaming house bunnies barely registered on his radar!

Despite his size and strength, Rufus is a true gentleman on leash. He does have a natural pull, but he listens well and is surprisingly easy to handle—even his foster's 7-year-old son was able to walk him without a

Meet Rufus, the Gentle Giant

Rufus is a sweet, affectionate gentleman with a lot of love to give—and a few more playful tricks up his sleeve than you might expect from an older guy! He LOVES his Kong tennis balls and is a fetch master. He also enjoys strolling through the woods, sniffing around, and doing a little digging when the mood strikes.

Rufus gets along with dogs, but he would probably be happiest in a quieter home without a young, boisterous, or overly energetic dog or kids constantly wanting to play. A calm canine companion—or being the only dog—would allow him to relax and enjoy the easygoing life he deserves. He also enjoys cats and has shown that he can be wonderfully respectful of small animals; his foster family's free-roaming house bunnies barely registered on his radar!

Despite his size and strength, Rufus is a true gentleman on leash. He does have a natural pull, but he listens well and is surprisingly easy to handle—even his foster's 7-year-old son was able to walk him without any trouble.

Rufus can be a little possessive of his water bowl and may growl if another dog approaches while he’s drinking. His new family should be prepared to manage food and water separately and give him his own space around meals and water. Because of this, a home with kids over 13 would be best.

Don't let his age fool you—Rufus still has plenty of personality, enjoys his adv