Rufus

Meet Rufus<br/>Breed: Cocker Spaniel/Poodle<br/>Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge<br/>Age: Senior<br/>Weight: 26 lbs<br/>Medical: Rufus has kidney disease, controlled through diet, is blind, and has hearing that is less than acute. He still navigates his world pretty well, adapts to his environment, and just needs a little help with stairs.<br/>Fun fact: When his hair is long he looks like a mini Sheepdog!<br/>Foster home: Mount Horeb, WI<br/>Activity level: Moderate<br/>Friendly with: Dogs and older kids, not cat tested (he’s a bit shy so small children may spook him)<br/>Sleep style: Dog bed, he’s like Goldilocks and on a search for a bed that’s just right and happy to test them all until he finds it!<br/>Meals: due to his kidney disease, Rufus is on a special diet of fresh, limited ingredients. His new family will need to whip him up his meals in the kitchen. Unfortunately, traditional dog food makes him sick.<br/>Snore-o-meter: 0/10<br/>Bark-o-meter: 2/10, rarely barks even when other dogs are<br/>Shedding meter: 0/10 (will need to be groomed regularly)<br/>Fashion: A red ascot would stand out against his black and white coat <br/>Signature color: Red<br/>Walk out song: Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles<br/>Favorite season: Spring and fall, likes easy and mild weather just like his personality<br/>Personality: Sweet, gentle, inquisitive, intelligent, happy<br/>Loves: Testing dog beds, sniff-aris in the backyard, walking on a leash, cuddling on the couch (should not be left unattended), learning about the good life!<br/><br/>Neutered <br/>Microchipped <br/>Housebroken when on a schedule <br/>Takes treats gently <br/>Crate trained <br/>Great on a leash <br/>UTD on vaccinations <br/>UTD on preventatives <br/><br/>No vision? No problem! Rufus is a sweet and gentle dog who is doing great in his foster home. He’s learning the ropes from his canine foster siblings and adapting to a new environment quickly. Though he has no vision and limited hearing, he remains a loving and happy dog who is looking for a family of his own, with a yard to spend time in. Could that be you?<br/><br/>Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.<br/><br/>Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.<br/><br/>Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply<br/><br/>WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS<br/><br/>NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs. <br/><br/>Puppy - Under 6 months <br/>Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years<br/>Adult - 2 years to 8 years<br/>Senior - 8 years to 12 years<br/>Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Meet Rufus
Breed: Cocker Spaniel/Poodle
Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 26 lbs
Medical: Rufus has kidney disease, controlled through diet, is blind, and has hearing that is less than acute. He still navigates his world pretty well, adapts to his environment, and just needs a little help with stairs.
Fun fact: When his hair is long he looks like a mini Sheepdog!
Foster home: Mount Horeb, WI
Activity level: Moderate
Friendly with: Dogs and older kids, not cat tested (he’s a bit shy so small children may spook him)
Sleep style: Dog bed, he’s like Goldilocks and on a search for a bed that’s just right and happy to test them all until he finds it!
Meals: due to his kidney disease, Rufus is on a special diet of fresh, limited ingredients. His new family will need to whip him up his meals in the kitchen. Unfortunately, traditional dog food makes him sick.
Snore-o-meter: 0/10
Bark-o-meter: 2/10, rarely barks even when other dogs are
Shedding meter: 0/10 (will ne

Meet Rufus
Breed: Cocker Spaniel/Poodle
Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 26 lbs
Medical: Rufus has kidney disease, controlled through diet, is blind, and has hearing that is less than acute. He still navigates his world pretty well, adapts to his environment, and just needs a little help with stairs.
Fun fact: When his hair is long he looks like a mini Sheepdog!
Foster home: Mount Horeb, WI
Activity level: Moderate
Friendly with: Dogs and older kids, not cat tested (he’s a bit shy so small children may spook him)
Sleep style: Dog bed, he’s like Goldilocks and on a search for a bed that’s just right and happy to test them all until he finds it!
Meals: due to his kidney disease, Rufus is on a special diet of fresh, limited ingredients. His new family will need to whip him up his meals in the kitchen. Unfortunately, traditional dog food makes him sick.
Snore-o-meter: 0/10
Bark-o-meter: 2/10, rarely barks even when other dogs are
Shedding meter: 0/10 (will need to be groomed regularly)
Fashion: A red ascot would stand out against his black and white coat
Signature color: Red
Walk out song: Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles
Favorite season: Spring and fall, likes easy and mild weather just like his personality
Personality: Sweet, gentle, inquisitive, intelligent, happy
Loves: Testing dog beds, sniff-aris in the backyard, walking