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Rufus

Senior
Male
Large

Shepherd

About Rufus

Mount Juliet, TN

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Male

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Rufus’s Compatibility

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Rufus's Story

“Greetings! I’m Rufus and I’m a super cute Shepherd mix! I have alopecia on my entire body with the exception of my legs and one little tuft atop my head. My hair loss is a result of multiple medical conditions, including allergies and unstable gut health (aka dysbiosis). I am also prone to anxiety and occasional seizures, but our dedicated veterinary staff closely monitors me and ensures I receives the best possible care, including medications for anxiety, B12 injections, and probiotics.I have also been prescribed a hypoallergenic diet and weekly medicated baths. <br/>My lack of hair isn’t a detriment, though: it makes me very unique and only adds to my beautiful personality! Let me tell you: I am an extremely smart guy with A LOT of energy. I am active (a perfect hiking pal!), loyal (I’ll protect you!), and snuggly (don’t be fooled by my size – I’m a lap dog!). I would flourish in a forever home with a loving Geezer Guardian who understands my special needs and is committed to providing the care and attention I deserve. Could that be you? Let’s meet!”<br/><br/>All potential Forever Fosters must reside within 100 miles of Mt Juliet, TN. All Forever Fosters dogs will have any medical expenses paid for by the sanctuary for the duration of their lives. To fill out a Forever Foster application, please visit our website at ofsds.org"

“Greetings! I’m Rufus and I’m a super cute Shepherd mix! I have alopecia on my entire body with the exception of my legs and one little tuft atop my head. My hair loss is a result of multiple medical conditions, including allergies and unstable gut health (aka dysbiosis). I am also prone to anxiety and occasional seizures, but our dedicated veterinary staff closely monitors me and ensures I receives the best possible care, including medications for anxiety, B12 injections, and probiotics.I have also been prescribed a hypoallergenic diet and weekly medicated baths.
My lack of hair isn’t a detriment, though: it makes me very unique and only adds to my beautiful personality! Let me tell you: I am an extremely smart guy with A LOT of energy. I am active (a perfect hiking pal!), loyal (I’ll protect you!), and snuggly (don’t be fooled by my size – I’m a lap dog!). I would flourish in a forever home with a loving Geezer Guardian who understands my special needs and is committed to providing the care and attention I deserve. Co

“Greetings! I’m Rufus and I’m a super cute Shepherd mix! I have alopecia on my entire body with the exception of my legs and one little tuft atop my head. My hair loss is a result of multiple medical conditions, including allergies and unstable gut health (aka dysbiosis). I am also prone to anxiety and occasional seizures, but our dedicated veterinary staff closely monitors me and ensures I receives the best possible care, including medications for anxiety, B12 injections, and probiotics.I have also been prescribed a hypoallergenic diet and weekly medicated baths.
My lack of hair isn’t a detriment, though: it makes me very unique and only adds to my beautiful personality! Let me tell you: I am an extremely smart guy with A LOT of energy. I am active (a perfect hiking pal!), loyal (I’ll protect you!), and snuggly (don’t be fooled by my size – I’m a lap dog!). I would flourish in a forever home with a loving Geezer Guardian who understands my special needs and is committed to providing the care and attention I deserve. Could that be you? Let’s meet!”

All potential Forever Fosters must reside within 100 miles of Mt Juliet, TN. All Forever Fosters dogs will have any medical expenses paid for by the sanctuary for the duration of their lives. To fill out a Forever Foster application, please visit our website at ofsds.org"

How To Adopt

Rufus was listed as Adoptable by Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary

How can I adopt Rufus?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Rufus is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary for details on the pet.

When can I meet Rufus?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rufus, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, and they'll be happy to help!

Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary's Adoption Policy

Aside from providing high-quality vet care, food, and compassion to senior dogs who come through our doors, our primary goal at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary is to find lifelong placements for our Old Friends where they can live the remainder of their lives as part of a family. Most of the Old Friends you see at The PAWvillions are available for Forever Fostering and are seeking their Geezer Guardian(s). The dogs we bring into our program are those who are deemed nearly or fully “unadoptable” due to age and/or disability, but who are still able to enjoy the remainder of their senior years with a good quality of life. While this amount of time may range from weeks to months to years, we aim to provide the best quality of life possible for our Old Friends during that time through loving homes, high-quality vetting and medication, and great food. Through sponsorships, donations, and grants, we provide and cover the cost of medical care, including prescription medications, and basic needs (ex. preventatives) to the dogs living with Geezer Guardians. Unless there are unusual food requirements, such as a prescription diet, or other arrangements are made, we do however ask that the Geezer Guardian provide food for their Geezer. OFSDS will recommend brands and types of food which are considered high-quality. Being a Geezer Guardian to an Old Friend is different than fostering for other rescues in that we hope that our Guardians will be forever homes for the remainder of their Geezer’s life. Geezer Guardians must be within 100 miles of Mt. Juliet, TN, as we expect our Old Friends to continue seeing our in-house veterinarian. If you live outside our 100-mile radius and would like to adopt a senior dog, we recommend contacting your local shelter as there are many senior dogs in need of loving retirement homes. You may also consider sponsoring an Old Friend by clicking “Sponsor” on that Old Friend’s profile page! After applying to be a Geezer Guardian, you will be contacted by phone by our Foster Program Manager. After a short discussion about the type of senior dog you’re looking for, a virtual home visit will be arranged. After your virtual home visit, our Forever Foster Committee, comprised of directors and managers, will meet to discuss your application. Once a Geezer Guardian is approved, we will help you find the perfect Geezer for your home. Because our main goal is to place senior dogs in safe, lifetime placements, we do not charge any fees to become a Geezer Guardian. The following are requirements for becoming a Geezer Guardian: 1. Your Geezer must be kept as an inside dog and as a loved member of the family. 2. Geezer Guardians must be willing to provide the time, environment, and attention necessary for the needs of a senior dog. There may be issues to contend with such as medication schedules, mobility problems, poor sight and/or hearing, and occasional disorientation. These things will be discussed during the application process and then again for a specific dog at the time of placement. 3. Geezer Guardians must live within 100 miles of Mt. Juliet, TN. For a map of our approximate foster area, click here. 4. Prior to approving a Geezer Guardian, we will require a virtual home visit and veterinary reference. In lieu of a veterinarian reference, we may require another professional reference. 5. All other dogs who reside in the forever foster home must be spayed or neutered unless there are veterinarian recommended reasons for not doing so. All pets in the house must be up to date on recommended shots and preventatives.

Our Mission

Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary is a Forever Foster Home based Sanctuary in beautiful Mount Juliet, Tennessee, generally housing approximately 120 senior dogs at the Sanctuary and others in temporary and Forever Foster Homes. While providing lifetime homes for senior dogs, OFSDS strives to raise awareness of the joys and c...